Robert Day

Robert Day is a Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Management at the University of Connecticut. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics (2004) from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a BA in Mathematics and Economics (1999) from Vanderbilt University. His research focuses on auction mechanisms, combinatorial markets, and optimization challenges in healthcare and logistics. Notable areas include airport landing-slot auctions, core allocations, and patient flow management in hospitals.

Day's work bridges operations research and market design, emphasizing efficient allocation systems. His recent publications explore pricing strategies in combinatorial markets, team-formation algorithms, and pandemic-era educational scheduling. Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions have advanced theoretical and applied aspects of multi-object auctions and resource allocation.

Contact: robert.day@uconn.edu