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Prof. Dr. Yilmaz Uygun

Professor of Logistics Engineering, Technologies, and Processes
Chair of the MSc Program Supply Chain Management (SCM)
School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences
Constructor University Bremen gGmbH
Campus Ring 1 | 28759 Bremen | Germany
Phone number
+49 421 200-3478
Fax number
+49 421 200-49 3478
Email Address
yuygun@constructor.university
Office
South Hall, Office 124 A
Research Interests
  • Data-driven analysis and algorithmic optimization of logistics and supply chain processes (production planning & sequencing)
  • Anticipatory inventory planning in highly volatile environments based on machine learning
  • Additive Manufacturing and design and development of large-scale 3D printers
  • Design and development of vertical axis wind turbines
  • Discrete-event, agent-based and system dynamics modeling and simulation
University Education
  • 2013: PhD, University of Duisburg-Essen
  • 2012: PhD, Dortmund University of Technology
  • 2007: MEng Logistics Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen
  • 2006: MSc Logistics Management, University of Duisburg-Essen
  • 2004: BA European Studies in Technology and Management, FH Südwestfalen
Fellowships and Awards
  • Fellow at Mercator Foundation: Turkey-Europe Future Forum
Funded Projects
  • 2023-2025: Wind-EnergieAutarke Schulen in der Metropolregion Nordwest (funded by Metropolregion Nordwest)
  • 2023-2024: Adaptive Safety Stock Calculation Method for ERP Systems (industry-sponsored)
  • 2022-2023: Scenario-based Sustainability Analysis for Alternative Materials in License Plate Manufacturing (industry-sponsored)
  • 2022-2023: HoneyComb 3D - Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing (funded by BMWI)
  • 2021-2022: Data-driven Anticipatory Quality and Defect Management to Minimize Rework in the Automotive Industry (funded by Bremer Aufbau-Bank)
  • 2020-2023: 3D Printer for Spare Parts Logistics (funded by Kieserling-Foundation)
  • 2020-2022: Intelligent Scheduling in Steel Manufacturing (industry-sponsored)
  • 2018-2019: Model-based Process Optmization in Inland Ports (industry-sponsored)
  • 2017-2020: Dynamic Optimization Models in Steel Making (industry-sponsored)
  • 2017-2020: Supplier Network Analysis in the Automotive Supplier Industry (industry-sponsored)
Selected Publications

Journals:

  • Uygun, Y. & Niyayesh, M.: Growth Trap of Public Freight Villages in Europe – A System Dynamics Analysis. In: Cogent Business & Management. Taylor & Francis. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2022.2155003 
  • Lyutov, A., Uygun, Y., Hütt, M.-T. (2022): Local topological features of robust supply networks. In: Applied Network Science. Volume 7, Issue 33. Springer Nature. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41109-022-00470-2
  • Uygun, Y., Schupp, F., Gotsadze, N., Gzirishvili, L., Tindjou, S. (2022): A Holistic Model for Understanding the Dynamics of Outsourcing. In: International Journal of Production Research. Taylor & Francis. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2022.2031330 
  • Uygun, Y. & Rustemaj, A. (2022): Calculation Methods for Milk-Runs in Manufacturing - A Comparative Analysis of Ant Colony Optimization and Mixed-Integer Programming. In: International Journal of Advanced Operations Management. Volume 14, Issue 2. Inderscience. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAOM.2022.123267 
  • Merten, D., Hütt, M.-T. & Uygun, Y. (2022): A network analysis of decision strategies of human experts in steel manufacturing. In: Computers & Industrial Engineering. Volume 168. Elsevier. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2022.108120 
  • Merten, D., Hütt, M.-T., Uygun, Y. (2022): On the Effect of the Slab Width on the Choice of the Appropriate Casting Speed in Steel Production. In: Journal of Iron and Steel Research International. Ganglie Yanjiu Xuebao. Volume 29, pp. 71-79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42243-021-00729-5
  • Uygun, Y. & Ahsan, J. (2021): Model-based Criticality Index of the Railway Network of the Belt and Road Initiative – A Multi-Method Simulation Study. In: Cogent Business & Management. Taylor & Francis. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2021.1932066
  • Lyutov, A., Uygun, Y. & Hütt, M.-T. (2020): Machine learning misclassification of academic publications reveals non-trivial interdependencies of scientific disciplines. In: Scientometrics. Springer Nature. Open Access. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-020-03789-8
  • Özgür, A., Uygun, Y. & Hütt, M.-T. (2020): A review of planning and scheduling methods for hot rolling mills in steel production. In: Computers & Industrial Engineering. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2020.106606 
  • Uygun, Y. & Jafri, A. (2020): Controlling Risks in Sea Transportation of Cocoa Beans. In: Cogent Business & Management. Taylor & Francis. Open Access. Vol. 7, No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2020.1778894 
  • Lyutov, A., Uygun, Y. & Hütt, M.-T. (2019): Managing workflow of customer requirements using machine learning. In: Computers in Industry. Volume 109, pp. 215-225. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2019.04.010 
  • Reynolds, E.B. & Uygun Y. (2017): Strengthening Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Ecosystems: The Case of Massachusetts. In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change – An International Journal. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.06.003 
  • Güller, M., Karakaya, E., Uygun, Y. & Hegmanns, T. (2017): Simulation-based Performance Evaluation of the Cellular Transport System. In: Journal of Simulation, pp. 1-14. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41273-017-0061-1
  • Güller, M., Uygun, Y. & Noche, B. (2015): Simulation-based Optimization for a Capacitated Multi-Echelon Production-Inventory System. In: Journal of Simulation. Vol. 9 No. 4., pp. 325-336. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41273-017-0061-1  
  • Besenfelder, C., Kaczmarek & Uygun, Y. (2013): Process-based Cooperation Support for Complementary Outtasking in Production Networks of SME. In: International Journal of Integrated Supply Management. Vol. 8, Nos. 1/2/3, pp. 121-137. Inderscience. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJISM.2013.055072 

Books & Chapters

  • Industry 4.0: Principles, Effects and Challenges. Y. Uygun (Ed.). Nova Science: Hauppauge, NY. ISBN: 978-1-53618-423-5.
  • Entwicklung eines Diagnosesystems für Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme. Dissertation. Shaker Verlag: Aachen, 2013. ISBN: 978-3-8440-2117-2
  • Integrierte Kapazitätsbörse. Dissertation. Verlag Praxiswissen: Dortmund, 2012. ISBN: 978-3-86975-063-7
  • Trusted-RFID. G. Schuh & V. Stich (Eds.). Klinkenberg Verlag: Aachen, 2009. (w/ M. Auerbach, B. Hellmeier, R. Christova, & P. Wülfing). ISBN: 978-3-934318-92-2
  • Sommerfeld, D. & Uygun, Y. (2020): Digitalization Applications in the Automotive Value Chain – Summary and Outlook. In: Industry 4.0: Principles, Effects and Challenges. Y. Uygun (Ed.). Nova Science: Hauppauge, NY, pp. 219-245.
  • Nosheen, S. & Uygun, Y. (2020): The Effects of Industry 4.0 on Employment – How Reliable are the Current Jobs Reports? In: Industry 4.0: Principles, Effects and Challenges. Y. Uygun (Ed.). Nova Science: Hauppauge, NY, pp. 133-157.
  • Uygun, Y. (2020): The Current State of Research & Application of Industry 4.0 in Germany. In: Industry 4.0: Principles, Effects and Challenges. Y. Uygun (Ed.). Nova Science: Hauppauge, NY, pp. 3-15. 
  • Uygun, Y. & Ilie, M. (2017): Autonomous Manufacturing-related Procurement in the Era of Industry 4.0: In: F. Schupp & H. Wöhner (Eds.): Digitalisierung im Einkauf. Springer: Berlin, pp. 81-97.
  • Uygun, Y. & Reynolds, E.B. (2016): Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystems. In: C. Brecher & S. Jeschke (Eds.): Industrial Internet of Things - Cybermanufacturing Systems. Springer: Berlin, pp. 691-715.
  • Uygun, Y., Ringeln, M. & Straub, N. (2015): Pull-Prinzip. In: U. Dombrowski & T.Mielke (Eds.): Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme – Aktueller Stand und zukünftige Entwicklungen. Springer: Berlin, pp. 110-128.
  • Mevenkamp, A., Uygun, Y. & Straub, N. (2015): Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme in der Pharma-Industrie. In: U. Dombrowski & T.Mielke (Eds.): Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme – Aktueller Stand und zukünftige Entwicklungen. Springer: Berlin, pp. 269-284. 
  • Besenfelder, C.; Uygun, Y.; Kaczmarek, S. (2013): Service-Oriented Integration of Intercompany Coordination into the Tactical Production Planning Process. In: K. Windt (Ed.): Robust Manufacturing Control - Lecture Notes in Production Engineering. Springer: Berlin & Heidelberg, pp. 301-314.
  • Uygun, Y. (2012): Ein praxisorientierter Leitfaden zur Verschlankung der Produktion – Die VDI-Richtlinie 2870. In: D. Spee & J. Beuth (Eds.): Lagerprozesse effizient gestalten - Lean Warehousing in der Praxis erfolgreich umsetzen. Huss Verlag: München, pp. 51-57.
  • Keßler, S. & Uygun, Y. (2010): Nutzenpotenziale des Einsatzes des Dortmunder Prozessketteninstrumentariums in Ganzheitlichen Produktionssystemen. In: U. Clausen & M. ten Hompel (Eds.): Facetten des Prozesskettenparadigmas. Wege zur innovativen Fabrikorganisation - Band 4. Verlag Praxiswissen: Dortmund, pp. 19-40.
  • Uygun, Y. & Luft, N. (2010): Vorgehensmodell zur Maßnahmenselektion - Das Maßnahmenfilter-Modell. In: G. Bandow & H. H. Holzmüller (Eds.): "Das ist gar kein Modell" - Unterschiedliche Modelle und Modellierungen in Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Gabler: Wiesbaden, pp. 213-232.
  • Jungmann, T. & Uygun, Y. (2010): Das Dortmunder Prozesskettenmodell in der Intralogistik. In: G. Bandow & H. H. Holzmüller (Eds.): "Das ist gar kein Modell" - Unterschiedliche Modelle und Modellierungen in Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Gabler: Wiesbaden, pp. 357-382.
  • Wötzel, A.; Uygun, Y.; Bandow, G.; Kuhn, A. (2009): Nutzungsabhängige Simulation intralogistischer Systeme. In: B. Künne, W. Tillmann, H.-A. Crostack (Eds.): Logistics on Demand. Verlag Praxiswissen: Dortmund, pp. 143-157.
     
Publications on Scopus
Uygun, Y. Momodu, V.
Production and Manufacturing Research 2024 12 (1)
Mohammadian, N. Raka, N.J. Wanyonyi, M. Uygun, Y. Fatahi Valilai, O.
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering 2024 pp. 149-160
Niyayesh, M. Fatahi Valilai, O. Uygun, Y.
Lecture Notes in Logistics 2024 Part F2520 pp. 261-269
Mohammadian, N. Salman, S. Uygun, Y. Fatahi Valilai, O.
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering 2024 pp. 999-1010
Uygun, Y. Gotsadze, N. Schupp, F. Gzirishvili, L. Tindjou Nana, B.S.
International Journal of Production Research 2023 61 (4) pp. 1202-1232
Uygun, Y. Niyayesh, M.
Cogent Business and Management 2022 9 (1)
Lyutov, A. Uygun, Y. Hütt, M.-T.
Applied Network Science 2022 7 (1)
Uygun, Y. Rustemaj, A.
International Journal of Advanced Operations Management 2022 14 (2) pp. 167-181
Christopher Merten, D. Hütt, M.-T. Uygun, Y.
Computers and Industrial Engineering 2022 168
Merten, D.C. Hütt, M.-T. Uygun, Y.
Journal of Iron and Steel Research International 2022 29 (1) pp. 71-79
Uygun, Y. Ahsan, J.
Cogent Business and Management 2021 8 (1)
Özgür, A. Uygun, Y. Hütt, M.-T.
Computers and Industrial Engineering 2021 151
Uygun, Y. Jafri, S.A.I.
Cogent Business and Management 2020 7 (1)
Lyutov, A. Uygun, Y. Hütt, M.-T.
Computers in Industry 2019 109 pp. 215-225
Reynolds, E.B. Uygun, Y.
Technological Forecasting and Social Change 2018 136 pp. 178-191
Other Professional Activities
  • Member of VDI-Richtlinie 2871 "Lean Leadership", Verein Deutscher Ingenieure
  • Member of VDI-Richtlinie 2870 "Ganzheitliche Produktionssysteme", Verein Deutscher Ingenieure
  • Reviewer for "Industrie 4.0 Testumgebungen für KMU", BMBF
  • Reviewer for "Deutsch-Tschechische Forschungsvorhaben auf dem Gebiet Industrie 4.0", BMBF
  • Member of Organization Committee "Logistics Dynamics International Conference", Bremen
Work Experience
  • since 2016: Professorship at Jacobs University / Constructor University Bremen
  • 2013-2016: Postdoctoral Fellow at Industrial Performance Center at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2010-2013: Executive Director (Oberingenieur) of Department of Factory Organization at Dortmund University of Technology
  • 2006-2010: Research Associate at Dortmund University of Technology & Fraunhofer Institute of Material Flow and Logistics