Research centre

Centre for Operational Research, Management Sciences and Information Systems

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We apply advanced mathematical and analytical modelling to help people and businesses make better decisions. We’re one of the largest groups of our kind in the UK.

Part of Business, Mathematical sciences

Our expert researchers join forces from across mathematical sciences, health sciences and the Southampton Business School. We have strong links with industry and work with organisations including Boeing Defence UK, Ford, JP Morgan and Rolls Royce. Operational research and statistics at Southampton ranks 48th in the World and 6th in the UK (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).

At CORMSIS we aim to bring together people with world-class expertise in decision support and data insight, creating effective bi-directional links between industry and the academic research community.

Dr Patrick Beullens

Director or CORMSIS

Our industry-led dissertation projects give students valuable experiential learning opportunities, enabling them to apply what they have learnt in their MSc to provide real impact on businesses.

Professor Selin Ahipasaoglu

Professor

CORMSIS is a unique research centre combining leading research in mathematics and business to enhance operational capabilities of businesses. It engages exceptional MSc students, developing their business acumen while they learn advanced applied mathematics and contribute valuable insights.

Professor Mario Brito

Head of Department

Operational research and management science can play a vital role in improving the efficiency and profitability of an organisation. Our academics have expertise in applying a wide range of sophisticated techniques to different applications.

Professor Christine Currie

Professor of Operational Research

An MSc in OR opens so many doors to employment as it is highly sought after by companies. The MSc from Southampton is highly respected in the industry and the project element of the course provides an excellent opportunity to apply your OR skills to a real world problem

Ben Causley

MSc 2007

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Computer games with superpower help children with amblyopia or lazy eyes

AI, big data and analytics

Digital

Health and wellbeing

Lazy eye can lead to vision problems in young children when one eye doesn't connect well with the brain.

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Discovering how to save cardiac patients' lives with deep learning

AI, big data and analytics

Health and wellbeing

University mathematics expert Alain Zemkoho had worked on optimising decisions in areas such as transport. PhD supervision led to him and his team developing a way cardiologists can use hours, not seconds, of data provided by heart activity tests.

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Revolutionising access to dental care in Sri Lanka

Health and wellbeing

Future societies and communities

A dentistry simulation model led by Southampton has directly influenced government policy to improve dental outcomes and stabilise the country's dentistry sector.