This dissertation research focuses on modeling and evaluating multivariate uncertainties and the dependency between the uncertainties. Managing risk and making strategic decisions under uncertainty is critically important for both individual and corporate success. In this dissertation research,...

Texas’ Mass Emission Cap and Trade program is a mandatory Nitrous Oxide (NOx) abatement program for medium and large stationary sources located in the Houston-Galveston ozone non-attainment area. Effected companies are required to upgrade equipment to meet the current best achievable NOx...

A simple, eclectic approach for solving discrete alternative multiple criteria decision problems is presented. It is based on the concept of the level of aspiration, and draws on ideas of various researchers. It assumes that the user has a set of alternatives with each alternative having a score...