Bio

Amr Abu Orabi is a Ph.D. student in industrial engineering at NC State. He began his doctoral studies in 2023. Before coming to NC State, Abu Orabi studied industrial engineering at Kuwait University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 2022 before continuing his education at NC State. Abu Orabi’s academic background provides a foundation in industrial engineering and systems-based problem-solving. Through his doctoral studies, he continues to expand his knowledge and research experience within the field.

Advisors

Adolfo Escobedo
Osman Ozaltin

Concentration

System Analytics and Optimization

Area(s) of Expertise

Orabi’s research focuses on machine learning and optimization, where he leverages recent advances in both areas to improve system operations. Currently, he is applying machine learning techniques to predict the composition of waste generated across the United States.