Burcu Keskin Obituary: With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Burcu Keskin, a distinguished scholar, beloved colleague, and cherished friend, who passed away last week. Dr. Keskin’s contributions to the fields of operations management and analytics were groundbreaking, and her loss leaves an irreplaceable void in both the academic and professional communities.
Dr. Keskin was a renowned expert in several areas, including supply chain management, inventory theory, production distribution system design, and human trafficking, with a particular focus on applied optimization. Her work on disrupting illicit supply chains earned her The University of Alabama’s Blackmon Moody Outstanding Professor Award last year, recognizing her leadership and innovative contributions to the field.
An accomplished educator, Dr. Keskin was deeply revered by her students, who benefited from her expertise, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to their success. She received the INFORMS Prize for the Teaching of OR/MS Practice in 2022, an award that honored her excellence in teaching operations research and management sciences. Dr. Keskin’s impact as a mentor and advisor was felt by students at every level, and her passion for helping them succeed will continue to resonate.
Dr. Keskin’s legacy will live on through her influential research and the countless students she inspired. A fund has been established in her name to support students at the Culverhouse College of Business.
Her family, colleagues, students, and friends mourn her untimely passing, but we are grateful for the profound impact she made during her life. Dr. Keskin’s brilliance, kindness, and dedication to both her field and her students will never be forgotten.
