LEXINGTON, MA, November 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to honor Richard "Dick" Larson with inclusion in Who's Who in the World. An accomplished listee, Dr. Larson celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Larson has cultivated a distinguished career spanning more than five decades, marked by significant contributions to operations research, systems analysis and management science. For more than five years, he has held the title of professor post-tenure at his alma mater, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he continues to serve as a consultant and resource for others. In this capacity, Dr. Larson remains engaged in professional activities, such as reviewing scholarly articles and providing references for colleagues seeking advancement. His enduring affiliation with MIT reflects his deep commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

Before his current role, Dr. Larson served as a professor at MIT from 1969 to 2019. During this extensive tenure, he became renowned for his expertise in operations research and for his dedication to mentoring students at both the master's degree and doctoral levels. He is especially proud of seeing his doctoral students advance to prominent positions in academia and industry. Throughout his time on campus, Dr. Larson was associated with five different academic departments, ultimately finding a professional home in the Institute for Data, Systems and Society. This interdisciplinary environment enabled him to pursue a wide range of research topics, from urban transportation systems to emergency response modeling.

In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Larson managed an independent consulting firm for 40 years. The firm began as Public Systems Evaluation, a nonprofit organization focused on public sector projects, particularly in urban environments, such as New York City. Over time, it evolved into Queues Enforth Corporation and later became part of 22nd Century Technologies. Under Dr. Larson's leadership, the firm addressed complex challenges in municipal operations through advanced mathematical modeling and operations research techniques.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Larson contributed as a consultant to the New York City Rand Institute. In this role, he applied his expertise to address public projects in New York City and included consulting on the implementation of the 911 emergency system, where his recommendations were rapidly adopted by city officials.

Dr. Larson's educational background culminated in a Doctor of Philosophy in operations research from MIT in 1969. This academic achievement laid the foundation for his subsequent success in both academia and consulting. Dr. Larson's influence extends into professional organizations. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Management Sciences and is a past president of both the Operations Research Society of America and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Furthermore, he has been recognized as a fellow of the Industry Academy of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance.

Beyond professional achievements, Dr. Larson has demonstrated civic engagement through leadership roles in industry organizations and charitable giving. He is noted for supporting various charities and contributing personal funds to endow a chair at MIT.

Dr. Larson's scholarly output includes authoring "Model Thinking for Everyday Life," published by INFORMS in 2023, which aims to make model-based thinking accessible to a broader audience. He also co-authored "Urban Operations Research" with Professor Amedeo Odoni, a textbook that has been translated into multiple languages and has been widely cited.

Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Larson has achieved recognition for several major accomplishments. Among these is his pioneering work on the Hypercube Queueing Model, which is celebrated for its rigorous mathematical foundation and innovative use of programming techniques to optimize processing efficiency. His dedication to creating practical solutions for real-world problems has earned him several accolades, such as the Lanchester Prize for best publication in operations research for "Urban Police Patrol Analysis." Dr. Larson credits much of his progress to mentors at MIT and Carnegie Mellon University, whose guidance shaped his approach to research and problem-solving within public sector contexts.

Looking ahead, Dr. Larson intends to further promote model-based thinking by expanding access to his recent book through additional retail channels, such as Barnes & Noble. He remains committed to writing new works that engage the general public with concepts from operations research. For those aspiring to enter this field, Dr. Larson emphasizes openness to new ideas and experiences as essential qualities for success. His career stands as a testament to lifelong learning, adaptability across disciplines and unwavering dedication to advancing knowledge that benefits society at large.

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