Research centre

Centre for Operational Research, Management Sciences and Information Systems

Robotic sensors packing products on a production line

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.

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).

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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.
Selin Ahipasaoglu
Professor
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.
Mario Brito
Head of Department
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.
Christine Currie
Professor of Operational Research
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.
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

Research highlights

Revolutionising access to dental care in Sri Lanka

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

Eliminating cloud shadow impact on Earth observation imagery

Project will improve quality of airborne data used in forestry, agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Related research institutes, centres and groups

Operational Research

Operational Research (OR) is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions.