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Michael J. Armstrong

Associate professor of operations research, Brock University

Associate professor of operations research, Brock University I work in the field of operations research. This specialty uses mathematical models to analyze and improve the performance of systems in business and the public sector. My current research involves models of military combat. These models can help us understand issues in international security studies and in military history. I have analyzed missile warfare at sea (e.g., anti-ship cruise missiles), rocket defenses on land (e.g., Israel's Iron Dome), and key battles in history (e.g., Balaclava, Gettysburg, and Coral Sea). I have also collaborated on research to help university students make better decisions about their studies. We have examined how students respond to feedback about their grades, and how well they perform when repeating courses. I have been a Fulbright visiting research chair at Norwich University, and a visiting professor at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Most of my research papers are available on Brock University's Digital Repository site. http://dr.library.brocku.ca/handle/10464/6819 I teach courses in quality improvement, game theory, and operations management. I hold several professional certifications from the American Society for Quality.