Velibor Misic

Dr. Velibor Mišić serves as an Assistant Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, specializing in optimization and analytics. After completing his PhD at MIT's Operations Research Center, he has established himself as a leading researcher in data-driven decision making. His work combines sophisticated optimization techniques with practical healthcare applications, particularly in cancer treatment planning. His early career focused on developing improved methods for lung cancer radiotherapy and total marrow irradiation treatments, demonstrating the practical impact of analytics in healthcare. As an educator, he draws from his experience both as a student and teaching assistant in MIT's analytics program to make complex concepts accessible to students. His research continues to advance the field of operations research, focusing on optimization methods, machine learning applications, and healthcare analytics, while maintaining a strong commitment to translating theoretical advances into practical solutions for real-world challenges.