Jiri Chod

Jiří Chod, the Ferrante Family Professor and Chairperson at Boston College, is a leading scholar in operations management, industrial organization, and corporate finance. His work explores blockchain technology applications in finance, corporate governance, and supply chain management.

• Education: MS from University of Economics, Prague; PhD from University of Rochester
• Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate courses in operations management, economics, and data analytics

His research focuses on blockchain technology, smart contracts, and supply chain transparency, with recent publications analyzing cryptocurrency competition, platform tokenization, and ICO dynamics. Articles appear in Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, and Operations Research.

Scientific appointments include:

• Associate Editor, Management Science (2019–Present)
• Senior Editor, Production and Operations Management (2010–2020)
• Associate Editor, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (2012–2015)