Dr. Hauser was formally educated in optimization (linear and nonlinear), stochastic modeling, dynamic programming, control of production and services systems, and simulation. Her research has included the utilization of machine learning, decision models, stochastic simulations, heuristic optimization techniques, and statistical analysis in the fields of personalized medicine, additive manufacturing and production, logistics supply systems, expeditionary logistics, and financial management. She has technical competency in Matlab, R, Python, Simio, Java, and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).