Personal profile
Biography
I am a Professor of Operational Research in the School of Mathematics and Physics, and Director of the Centre for Operational Research and Logistics. I have a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with Operational Research from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Operational Research, also from the University of Portsmouth. I have been involved in research, teaching, and course development in the field of Logistics and Operational Research over the past twenty-five years. My area of research is the theory of making decisions in the presence of multiple, conflicting objectives.
I am interested in a wide range of applications but have specifically worked in applications to supply chain management and logistics, maritime logistics, healthcare, renewable energy and sustainability. I attend international conferences in either general Operational Research or specialised in Multi-Criteria Decision Making. My current research is funded by the European Union and I have particular research connections in France, Spain, and Brazil. I am the author of over 50 publications in international journals and a Springer research book on goal programming.
Research Interests
- Multiple Criteria Decision Making
- Multiple Objective Programming
- Goal Programming
- Mixed Modelling Methodologies
- Applications of Operational Research in Logistics, Healthcare, Defence, and Renewable Energy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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A multi-objective approach for strategic resource allocation in Brazilian food banks
Godoi, L., Cantane, D. R., Queiroga Aranha, F., Colletti Coral, M. & Jones, D., 1 Jan 2026, In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. 77, 1, p. 161-176 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A multiple criteria methodology for sustainable port location selection to support the emerging Brazilian offshore wind sector
Gonzalez, M., Jones, D., Akbari, N., Vasconcelos, R., Melo, D., Cabral, E., Santiso, A. & Godeiro, M., 1 Jan 2026, In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. 77, 1, p. 271-285 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extended revised multi-choice goal programming and its application to renewable energy planning
Jones, D. & Wall, G., 28 Feb 2026, (Early online) In: Journal of the Operational Research Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterization and modelling of potential seaborne disasters, in the ANA region
Labib, A., Jones, D., Andreassen, N., Elvegård, R. & Cainzos, M. D., 14 Jan 2025, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 15, 782, 15 p., 782.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring fairness and centralisation in insular waste collection systems
Miranda, P. A., Jones, D., Olivares-Benitez, E. & Olivares-Alvarez, L., 1 Dec 2025, In: Results in Engineering. 28, p. 1-24 24 p., 107449.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data availability statement for 'Making the most out of renewable energy opportunities: lessons learned from a regional strategic mapping approach'.
Leseure, M. (Creator), Robins, D. (Creator), Wall, G. (Creator) & Jones, D. (Creator), Emerald Publishing, 1 Oct 2018
Dataset
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An integrated three-way decision methodology for sustainability of wastewater circularity in thermal power plants
Ocampo, L. (Creator), Cabigas, J. (Contributor), Jones, D. (Contributor) & Labib, A. (Contributor), Mendeley Data, 22 Nov 2023
DOI: 10.17632/chp9xy5ys7.1, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/chp9xy5ys7
Dataset
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Safety Management of Offshore Critical Infrastructure
Jones, D. (PI), Labib, A. (CoI), Khosravi, B. (CoI) & Akbari, N. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/29
Project: Research
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AI-based Optimal Surveillance for Critical Infrastructures Safety and Security
Khosravi, B. (PI), Jones, D. (CoI), Labib, A. (CoI) & Suen, C. (Team Member)
1/08/25 → 31/10/25
Project: Research
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Earth Observation Digital Twins (EODTs) for Crises: Utility & Transport Networks
Teeuw, R. (PI), Khalefa, E. (CoI), Canning, B. (CoI), Krawczyk, C. (CoI) & Jones, D. (CoI)
1/02/25 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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Integrated Risk-based Multiple-Criteria Surveillance Analytics for Critical Infrastructures Safety
Khosravi, B. (PI), Jones, D. (CoI) & Labib, A. (CoI)
1/08/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Multi-Criteria Surveillance AI-based Scheduling Analytics for Undersea Infrastructure Safety
Khosravi, B. (PI), Labib, A. (CoI), Jones, D. (CoI), Andreassen, N. (CoI) & Martinsen, A. (CoI)
1/08/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
Activities
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Prioritisation Panel Member: Mathematics
Jones, D. (Reviewer)
4 Feb 2026Activity: Grant Peer-Review › Grant Peer-Reviewer (External)
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PhD External Examiner
Jones, D. (Examiner)
16 Jan 2026Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › Examination
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Fabio Fortunato Filho
Jones, D. (Host)
4 Dec 2025 → 21 Jan 2026Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting an academic visitor
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PhD External Examiner
Jones, D. (Examiner)
24 Oct 2025Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › Examination
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Grant Assessment Expert Panel Member
Jones, D. (Reviewer)
21 Oct 2025Activity: Grant Peer-Review › Grant Peer-Reviewer (External)
Prizes
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Best Paper Award Omega Journal
Jones, D. (Recipient), Treloar, R. (Recipient), Ouelhadj, D. (Recipient), Glampedakis, A. (Recipient) & Bartmeyer, P. (Recipient), 1 Dec 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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FAPSESP Visiting fellowship UNESP
Jones, D. (Recipient), Jul 2014
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Finalist for OR for the Common Good Award
Jones, D. (Recipient) & Labib, A. (Recipient), 3 Jul 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Operational Research Society Research Committee Member
Jones, D. (Recipient), 23 Apr 2023
Prize: Election to learned society
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Visiting Fellowship to State University of Sao Paulo
Jones, D. (Recipient), 18 Nov 2023
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Press/Media
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Robot could become the 'weapon' of choice for detecting and treating prostate cancer
4/10/18 → 5/10/18
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research cited