Joining CCEE in August as an associate professor in the computing and systems group was a full-circle moment for Anderson R. de Queiroz.
He first started at CCEE in November of 2015 as a postdoctoral scholar working on a National Science Foundation-funded award. After serving as a research professor in 2016, he left to work as an assistant professor at NC Central University in 2017. After nearly seven years, he’s returned to his old stomping grounds, where he will teach CE 339 Civil Engineering Systems in the spring semester.
de Queiroz, who earned a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from Federal University of Itajubá and a Ph.D. in operations research and industrial engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (where he was a Fullbright scholar), conducts research focused on the use and development of computational analytics and optimization methods from the broader Operations Research (OR) field, with a focus on large-scale stochastic optimization, analytics and decision-making techniques, as well as planning, operations, economics and design of clean and sustainable energy systems.
Critical thinking about real-life problems aligned with the development of analytical frameworks and methodologies to help aid relevant information to support planning and operations decisions are elements that drive Queiroz passion for research.
“I enjoy working in a collaborative environment and in projects that encompass multidisciplinary subjects. One of my objectives is to better use theoretical developments and apply them to model-based analysis that informs real world decision-making. Over the last several years, I have developed computational machinery using mathematical optimization and data analytics to solve systems problems related to power, energy, water, environment and biosecurity.”
de Queiroz is originally from the city of Mogi Mirim in São Paulo, Brazil. His wife, Luana, serves as an assistant professor in engineering at Duke University. He said that he was very excited for the opportunities at NC State, and it has provided them new paths and opportunities to grow.
“What attracted me to NC State was its reputation for excellence in striving to make a difference in solving important global challenges, particularly in engineering,” he said. “CCEE is known for its rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research, and renowned professionals tackling multidisciplinary problems. I am especially impressed with the quality of education, faculty and students that I have had the chance to work with, teach,and advise over the years as well as the opportunities for joint research that this environment provides. I am looking forward to continuing my work, enhancing collaborations and helping the department develop high-impact research that will contribute to the program and university and provide broader impacts to society.”