Asya Atik, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor Business Analytics
Dr. Asya Atik is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics in the Madden College of Business and Economics at Le Moyne College, where she has been a faculty member since the Fall of 2023. She earned her Ph.D. in Transportation Systems and a master’s degree in Operations Research from North Carolina State University, where she was recognized with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award in Spring 2023. Dr. Atik holds dual bachelor’s degrees in International Business Administration and Industrial Engineering from Ozyegin University.
During her time at NC State, she has been awarded with the College of Engineering Graduate Merit Award and the University Graduate Fellowship in 2019. As an alum of Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation, she has a passion for entrepreneurship. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor sports, holding licenses in paragliding and scuba diving. She finds joy in snowboarding, camping, and hiking, reflecting her adventurous spirit.
Education
PhD, Transportation Systems, North Carolina State University
Areas of Specialization
Humanitarian Logistics
Optimization
Data Analytics
Sustainability and Transportation Systems
Research Interests
In the realm of analytics and humanitarian logistics, Dr. Asya Atik is utilizing data analytics and optimization techniques to drive positive social impact. Her research covers a wide range of projects, all aimed at tackling significant societal issues. One of her key studies involves examining how companies’ sustainability efforts affect their performance, offering insights into the relationship between corporate responsibility and success.
Moreover, Dr. Atik is committed to addressing food insecurity. Through optimization techniques, she designs food distribution networks, ensuring efficiency and equity in reaching those in need. Her contributions extend to equitable vaccine distribution logistics, where she optimizes operations to enhance accessibility while minimizing costs, thus promoting public health on a broader scale.
Dr. Atik focuses on reducing the impact of accidents and fatalities through data-driven solutions. By employing machine learning and deep learning techniques, she identifies accident hotspots and streamlines response networks, facilitating swift and effective aid deployment to save lives. In her recent publication, she presents an innovative strategy for optimizing the location and routing of patrol police vehicles to minimize response times during emergencies. This research exemplifies her dedication to leveraging analytics for societal benefit.
Awards and Honors
Poland Summer 2024 Research Award
ISE Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (April 2023)
North Carolina State University 2019 College of Engineering Graduate Merit Award
North Carolina State University 2019 University Graduate Fellowship
Media Appearances and Interviews
Spectrum News 1, New model aims to improve how quickly first responders get to accidents, May 17, 2023. Link
