Abey Kuruvilla

Dr. Abey Kuruvilla is a Professor in the Department of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Louisville (2005) and has been teaching Operations Management since 2008. His research focuses on Ambulance Diversion in Emergency Medical Systems, Sustainable Tourism Management, and Cross-cultural Communication in Virtual Projects. He has published widely in journals like European Journal of Business Research and International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector.

Dr. Kuruvilla has taught at multiple institutions including adjunct roles at Oakland University and Lawrence Tech University. He currently contributes to the UW's Sustainable Management program and holds visiting positions at Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Italian universities. His consulting work with Aperian Global supports global companies like Kohler and Michelin on cross-cultural productivity issues.

Research collaborations with students have led to over 150 community projects aiding local businesses. Awards include the 2013 Community Based Learning Award and 2011 Exceptional Teaching Award. He actively serves on institutional committees like the Chancellor's HR Task Force and chairs the International Initiatives Foundation Board. His service also includes roles in UW System Strategic Planning and the King County Healthcare Coalition's Scientific Advisory Board.

• Education: Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2005
• Key Research Areas: Healthcare Systems Optimization, Sustainable Tourism, Intercultural Virtual Teams
• Consulting Clients: Kohler, Navistar, John Deere, Accenture, Michelin
• Service Roles: Chairperson of International Initiatives Foundation Board, UW System Global Planning Committee Member