Dr. Ervural's current academic interests include; 

1. Simulation in Manufacturing and Operations

Applications of discrete-event simulation for modeling, performance analysis, and improvement of production systems using ARENA software.

2. Facility Location Selection and Planning

Making facility location selection and layout planning decisions using analytical methods and optimization techniques.

3. Intra-Facility Logistics and Warehouse Management Optimization

Efficiency-enhancing models for material handling systems, storage strategies, and inventory management. Strategic supply chain design and distribution network optimization.

4. Scheduling and Assembly Line Balancing

Parallel machine scheduling, job-shop scheduling, etc., and workload balancing in assembly lines.

5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications

Development of artificial neural networks and hybrid models for predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, and anomaly detection using PYTHON.

6. Statistical Data Analysis and Performance Measurement

Development of performance metrics using design of experiments (DOE), statistical process control, and data-driven approaches.

7. Analytical Decision-Making Applications

Solving complex problems using multi-criteria decision making (MCDM), fuzzy logic, and group decision support systems.

8. Mathematical Modeling and Optimization

Improvement of systems using linear/non-linear programming and integer optimization models via GAMS/Excel Solver and metaheuristics such as Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing, etc.