Yuri Merkuryev

   Short CV

   Yuri Merkuryev, Habilitated Doctor of Engineering, Professor of the Institute of Information Technology at Riga Technical University, Head of the Department of Modelling and Simulation. His professional interests include a methodology and practical implementation of discrete-event simulation, supply chain modelling and management, and education in the areas of modelling, simulation and logistics management. He is Programme Director of the “Industrial Logistics Management” specialisation of the Master-level IT curriculum at RTU. Prof Merkuryev has wide experiences in performing research and educational projects in the simulation area, at both national and international levels. Prof. Merkuryev authors about 190 scientific publications, including 4 books. He is a Board member of the European Council of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS), President of the Latvian Simulation Society, and Board member of the Latvian Transport Development and Education Association.