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D. Ray Fulkerson

In: Profiles in Operations Research

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  • Robert G. Bland

    (Cornell University)

  • James B. Orlin

    (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Abstract

Ray Fulkerson’s seminal work in network flows, large-scale linear programming (LP), combinatorial optimization, and combinatorics has had an enormous influence on the practice of Operations Research (OR). His seminal book, Flows in Networks, co-written with Lester R. Ford, Jr., was instrumental in bringing network flow theory and algorithms to the domain of OR practice—in communications, transportation, supply systems—and in hastening the development of academic courses in networks, graph theory, and combinatorics. Much of his most influential work began with an application, a puzzle, or a specific computational obstacle. Pursuit of the underlying mathematical structures led Ray and his collaborators to broad and profound methodological innovations, such as cutting planes and column generation, and to the foundations of network flow theory and polyhedral combinatorics.

Suggested Citation

  • Robert G. Bland & James B. Orlin, 2011. "D. Ray Fulkerson," International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, in: Arjang A. Assad & Saul I. Gass (ed.), Profiles in Operations Research, chapter 28, pages 509-527, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:isochp:978-1-4419-6281-2_28
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-6281-2_28
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