Richard Charles Larson: Molding the Future of Systems through Operations Research
There are not many individuals in the research and academic community who have ventured beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines to create a lasting impact on systems of the real world as profoundly as Richard Charles Larson. Equated with his deep work in the disciplines of operations research (OR) and queueing theory, Larson is the ultimate academic adventurer. He refuses to remain huddled in the cozy creases of traditional academia but challenges himself well beyond those silos to create seemingly inconsequential connections that can result in profound changes in society.