PhD Researcher · McGill University

Kibele Sebnem
Yildirim

I am a PhD student in Operations Management at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. My research applies machine learning, data optimization, and simulation to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions in healthcare and public systems.

Operations Management Healthcare Analytics Machine Learning Optimization Simulation
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Focus Areas

Research Interests

01

Healthcare Operations

Optimizing care delivery systems — from home care worker assignment to community pharmacy access — using operations research and data-driven methods.

02

Machine Learning & Optimization

Developing models that integrate simulation, stochastic optimization, and ML to support managerial decision-making under uncertainty in complex operational settings.

03

Public Systems & Crisis Management

Applying systematic operations research frameworks to wildfire management, rural infrastructure, and other high-stakes public system challenges.

Scholarly Work

Publications

2026
Journal Article
Wildfire Management: A Systematic Review of Optimization Under Uncertainty and Complexity
Rostamian, P., Ahmadi Digehsara, A., Yildirim, K.S., & Ardestani-Jaafari, A.
Operations Research Forum — Springer Nature, January 2026
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2024
Conference Paper
Optimizing Home Care Worker Assignments: A Case Study in British Columbia
Yildirim, K.S. et al.
INFORMS Annual Meeting, 2024
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2024
Conference Paper
Improving Access to Community Pharmacies in Rural Areas: A Drone Delivery Approach
Yildirim, K.S. et al.
POMS Istanbul 2024 · ICIMP 2024
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2023
Conference Abstract
An Augmented Reality (AR) Application to Solve Difficult Intravenous Access
Yildirim, K.S. et al.
Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference 2023 · Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference 2023
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Talks & Conferences

Selected Presentations

INFORMS Annual Meeting · 2024

Optimizing Home Care Worker Assignments: A Case Study in British Columbia

POMS Istanbul · ICIMP · 2024

Improving Access to Community Pharmacies in Rural Areas: A Drone Delivery Approach

ICIMP · 2024

Applications of Operations Research in Wildfire Management: A Systematic Review

Presented findings from the systematic review of 177 peer-reviewed studies on OR-based wildfire management (2000–2024).

MURC · ISHC · 2023

An Augmented Reality (AR) Application to Solve Difficult Intravenous Access

Presented at both the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference and the Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference, UBC.

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Academic Background

Education & Honours

  • McGill University
    PhD in Operations Management · 2025 – present
    Desautels Faculty of Management, Montréal
  • University of British Columbia
    BSc Computer Science & BA Economics (Double Major) · 2021 – 2025
    Okanagan Campus
  • 🏅
    International Impact Award
    University of British Columbia · 2023
  • 🌐
    Global Pathfinder Award
    University of British Columbia · 2023
  • 🔬
    Christian Bürkert Student Research Scholarship
    Germany · 2023
  • 🎓
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
    University of British Columbia · 2022
  • ⭐
    Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
    University of British Columbia · 2021

Get in Touch

Contact

I am always open to discussing research collaborations, speaking invitations, or PhD opportunities. Feel free to reach out.

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Email
kibele.yildirim@mail.mcgill.ca
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Office
Bronfman Building, Room 520
1001 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 1G5

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