Otso Massala

Dr. Otso Massala is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Shippensburg University's John L. Grove College of Business. With tenure, he specializes in bridging decision analysis with global supply chain strategies, emphasizing risk mitigation and operational flexibility. His academic work intersects with practical applications in logistics, innovation management, and maritime operations.

• University: Shippensburg University
• School: John L. Grove College of Business
• Department: Finance and Supply Chain Management

Dr. Massala holds a Ph.D. in Management from INSEAD (2016), a Master’s in Management (INSEAD, 2012), an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Finland (1996), and a Diploma in Probability from Vladivostok (1995).

His research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, organizational learning in supply chains, and innovation contests. Recent trends explore AI integration in logistics, maritime network optimization, and pedagogical frameworks for risk mitigation in global supply chain education.

• 2019 IABE-2019 Membership Award
• 2019 Exceptional Academic Mentorship Award
• 2016 Decision Analysis Special Recognition (Runner-Up)
• 2010–2015 INSEAD Doctoral Fellowship

Dr. Massala has received a 3-year $90,000 grant for Pennsylvania's State System-wide business plan competition and contributed to business analytics and electric vehicle adoption literature.