Adam Mersereau

Adam Mersereau is Professor of Operations and Area Chair of Operations at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, holding the Sarah Graham Kenan Scholar distinction. He maintains primary affiliation with the Department of Operations within the business school.

Education:

• PhD in Operations Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• BSE in Electrical Engineering (summa cum laude), Princeton University

Research Focus: Dr. Mersereau pioneers data-driven dynamic optimization methodologies that integrate estimation and optimization processes, rejecting traditional sequential approaches. His work targets real-world applications in retail operations, revenue management, and supply chain systems, exemplified by his optimization project for Zara's global article distribution. Research spans algorithmic development for inventory accuracy, passenger flow modeling, and fast-fashion forecasting systems.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2009 M&SOM Best Paper Award for "Retail Inventory Management When Records Are Inaccurate"

Professional Impact: He teaches MBA operations management, statistics, and decision modeling while maintaining industry partnerships with major retailers. His pre-academic experience includes fixed income analysis at Goldman Sachs advising sovereign debt issuers. Teaching excellence recognized through the Weatherspoon Award for MBA instruction, with prior faculty appointment at University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.