Richard Larson : MIT’s Doctor Queue Transforming Analytics and Global Education
Richard Larson, famously known as “Doctor Queue,” is a pioneering figure in queueing theory, analytics, and education reform. A triple MIT alumnus and now an MIT Institute Professor, Larson has dedicated over 50 years to applying mathematical models to real-world problems. His innovations, including the Queue Inference Engine and Hypercube Queueing Model, revolutionized emergency services and public systems. From optimizing ambulance dispatch to advancing STEM education in underserved areas, Larson blends analytical precision with a deep commitment to societal impact.