Biography
Dr. Onal applies mathematical methods and develops computer models to find improved or best solutions to problems involving operations management and economic analysis of complex decision-making situations. His recent research focuses particularly on environmental and resource economics, renewable energy, and conservation of ecosystems.
Research Interests
- Operations research, resource economics, energy, environment
Research Description
Operations research methods, particularly mathematical programming, with special emphasis on agricultural and resource economics applications; dynamic simulation modeling.
Education
- Ph.D., Middle East Tech. University, 1986
- M.S., Middle East Tech. University, 1975
Courses Taught
- ACE 567: Advanced Mathematical Programming for Applied Economics
- ACE 565: Modeling Dynamic Economic Systems
- ACE 566: Mathematics for Applied Economists
- ACE 563: Optimization Methods
Additional Campus Affiliations
Professor Emeritus, Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Recent Publications
Önal, H., Pressey, R. L., Kerley, G. I. H., & Ridges, M. (Accepted/In press). Designing an Extensive Conservation Reserve Network with Economic, Ecological and Spatial Criteria. Environmental Modeling and Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10666-023-09875-4
Önal, H., & Chen, X. (2022). Decomposition approach for solving large-scale spatially disaggregated economic equilibrium problems. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 73(8), 1828-1843. https://doi.org/10.1080/01605682.2021.1940326
Tokcaer, S., Önal, H., & Özpeynirci, Ö. (2022). Designing an optimal contract mechanism in a cellulosic biofuel enterprise. Optimization Letters, 16(3), 845-875. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11590-021-01828-8
Wang, Y., Qin, P., & Önal, H. (2022). An optimisation approach for designing wildlife corridors with ecological and spatial considerations. Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 13(5), 1042-1051. https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.13817
Wang, Y., Önal, H., & Dissanayake, S. T. M. (2021). Delineating Conservation Areas for Cohabiting Species: An Example of Vernal Pond Conservation From Fort Stewart in Georgia, United States. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9, [702831]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.702831