David Wozabal

David Wozabal is a Full Professor of Management Science and Machine Learning at the Department of Operations Analytics, School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, appointed in 2023. Previously, he served as a professor at the Technical University of Munich. His academic foundation includes studies in business information systems and mathematics, culminating in a doctoral degree in statistics from the University of Vienna in 2008.

Wozabal's educational background includes business information systems and mathematics, with a PhD in statistics from the University of Vienna (2008). His academic journey has led him through positions at Technical University of Munich before his current professorship at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Professor Wozabal's research centers on optimal data-driven decision making under uncertainty, with emphasis on numerical algorithms, quantitative stability, and model uncertainty. His work provides decision support for practical problems in individual and group decision contexts. He applies theoretical research to energy, finance, supply chain management, logistics, and risk management domains. Additionally, he investigates the energy transition using machine learning, operations research, and statistical methods to analyze energy market efficiency, optimal design, and energy price properties. His research output demonstrates strong integration of theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in electricity markets and renewable energy systems.

Analysis of Wozabal's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on energy markets, particularly electricity trading mechanisms and renewable energy integration. His work combines sophisticated stochastic optimization techniques with practical market applications, showing particular strength in intraday electricity markets, battery storage optimization, and power purchase agreements. The research demonstrates a clear trajectory from theoretical stochastic programming methods to concrete energy market applications.

• OeGOR (Austrian Society of Operations Research) PhD Prize (2009)

As a department editor for OR Spectrum: Quantitative Approaches in Management since 2021, Wozabal contributes to academic discourse in operations research. His teaching portfolio includes Business Mathematics, Fair Transparent and Interpretable Machine Learning, and Operations Research II. While specific grant details are limited in the provided information, his research output suggests active engagement with energy market challenges. His professional activities extend to advisory work with Entrix Energy in Munich since 2021, demonstrating strong industry-academia connections in the energy sector.