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• Breast Cancer
• Radiotherapy
• Shared Decision Making
• +3 more

Mette Møller serves as a Physician Scientist at the Department of Oncology within the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg University. Her clinical and research work centers on advancing breast cancer radiotherapy techniques and patient-centered care protocols. Her primary research domains include Breast Cancer Radiotherapy, Shared Decision Making in Oncology, Partial Breast Irradiation, Medical Physics applications, and Lymph Node Targeting. She focuses on optimizing treatment precision through auto-segmentation models, respiratory gating techniques, and evidence-based patient decision aids within the Danish Breast Cancer Group (DBCG) framework. Analysis of her 2023-2024 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Technical innovation in radiotherapy planning (auto-segmentation models, respiratory gating), (2) Clinical implementation of shared decision-making tools across multicenter trials, and (3) PET-guided nodal boost strategies for high-risk patients. Her work consistently bridges medical physics, clinical oncology, and patient psychology through DBCG collaborative frameworks. Scientific awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials. Møller actively participates in DBCG clinical trials (RT SDM, PBI) as a core research collaborator but no graduate student supervision or grant leadership is indicated. Her contributions primarily involve protocol development, data analysis, and clinical implementation within large-scale national studies. She operates within Aalborg University Hospital's oncology division as part of the Danish Breast Cancer Group network, contributing to national consensus guidelines for breast cancer radiotherapy. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and patient advocacy groups to standardize treatment protocols across Danish cancer centers.

• Marketing Management
• Pricing Strategy
• Consumer Morality
• +7 more

Ajay Abraham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at the Albers School of Business & Economics, Seattle University. He teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in marketing, including Introduction to Marketing and Personal Selling, in both in-person and online formats. Research Interests: Dr. Abraham's research focuses on the intersection of pricing and morality, particularly examining consumer perceptions of surcharges through experimental methods, meta-analysis, and eye-tracking. He also explores personal selling, consumer relationships, and ethical dimensions in marketing decision-making. His work integrates behavioral science with practical marketing strategy. Publication Trends: His recent publications span journals such as the Journal of Marketing Research , Sloan Management Review , and Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing , reflecting a consistent focus on ethical pricing, consumer psychology, and methodological rigor in marketing research. The articles demonstrate a trajectory toward understanding how moral and cognitive factors influence pricing judgments and consumer behavior. Professional Service: Dr. Abraham is actively involved in university and academic service, serving on multiple committees and as an ad hoc reviewer for several marketing and management journals. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, University of Maryland, College Park Industry Experience: Prior to academia, he held diverse roles at Microsoft and Wipro, including marketing, program management, pre-sales, technology evangelism, and content development, providing him with strong real-world insights into business and technology markets.

Benjamin SwartsView profile

Professor

• Chemical Biology
• Glycochemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +7 more

Benjamin Swarts is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Central Michigan University, within the College of Science & Engineering. He leads the Swarts Lab, which specializes in developing chemical tools to study and target the mycobacterial cell envelope, particularly in pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. His research integrates synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and microbiology to create probes and inhibitors for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Education: B.A. in Chemistry, College of Wooster (2004); Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Wayne State University (2010); Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley (2010–2013) His research focuses on the mycomembrane—a unique outer membrane in mycobacteria rich in glycoconjugates—using synthetic and chemoenzymatic methods to develop chemical reporters, fluorogenic probes, and metabolic inhibitors. These tools enable real-time imaging, protein interaction studies, and disruption of essential biosynthetic pathways. His lab's work spans probe design, inhibitor synthesis, and application in live bacterial systems, contributing to tuberculosis research and antimicrobial development. The recent publications highlight a strong trajectory in developing trehalose-based probes for imaging (e.g., PET and fluorogenic), targeting drug-resistant pathogens like C. difficile, and elucidating host-pathogen interactions. His work increasingly integrates interdisciplinary collaborations across microbiology, immunology, and metabolic disease. National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2017–2022) Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2017–2022) International Carbohydrate Organization Young Researcher Award (2016) CMU Provost’s Award for Outstanding Research (2016) Research Corporation Cottrell Scholar (2014–2017) Swarts mentors a large group of undergraduate and graduate students, many of whom have received awards and gone on to advanced degrees. His lab benefits from collaborative NIH and NSF grants, including an R15 renewal and MRI funding for a 500 MHz NMR. He also leads a community college outreach program to promote STEM education and research opportunities. The lab operates within CMU’s Biosciences Building and utilizes a BSL-3 facility for infectious disease research.

• Management Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Research
• +3 more

Prof. Yeliz Ekinci is a faculty member at Istanbul Bilgi University, where she holds the academic rank of Professor. She is affiliated with the Department of Management Engineering, based on her educational background and academic expertise. Her office is located at the Santral Istanbul campus, room L1 102, and she holds office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00. Education: PhD in Management Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 2011 MBA, Istanbul Technical University, 2007 BS in Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 2003 Her research interests lie in the interdisciplinary areas of management and industrial engineering, with a focus on strategic decision-making, operations optimization, and technology management. Given her academic training, her work likely bridges engineering principles with business applications, contributing to both academic and practical domains in organizational efficiency and innovation. While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her academic trajectory suggests engagement in research related to management systems, industrial productivity, and technological innovation. Further insights could be gained from a review of her full CV or academic profiles. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Prof. Ekinci has advised or is advising graduate students, though specific names are not mentioned in the available information. There is no mention of research grants or funding sources in the provided content. She is actively contributing to academic life at Istanbul Bilgi University through teaching and mentorship. There is no mention of specific research labs, teams, or collaborative groups associated with Prof. Ekinci in the provided text.

Anna Chiara LaiView profile

Researcher

• Control Systems
• Fractional Calculus
• Optimal Control
• +3 more

Anna Chiara Lai is a Researcher at the Department of Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome. Her academic work focuses on control systems, fractional calculus, and robotics modeling. She teaches courses in Mathematical Analysis and Mathematical Methods for Engineering students. Her research explores topics such as optimal control strategies for soft manipulators, fractional differential equations in epidemic modeling, and stability analysis of unbounded control systems. Her research interests include control theory applications (e.g., robotic arms, hyper-redundant systems), fractional calculus (e.g., generalized binomials, SIS models), and mathematical modeling in epidemiology and mechanics. Recent work emphasizes bio-inspired robotics, such as octopus tentacle mechanics and soft manipulator optimization. Her publications span journals like Acta Mathematica Hungarica , Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications , and SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization . She contributes to projects like Mathematical control models and applications , aiming to bridge theoretical control systems with practical engineering solutions. Dr. Lai’s advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, but her teaching and research reflect a strong commitment to both academic instruction and applied scientific exploration. She maintains an institutional email (annachiara.lai@uniroma1.it) and actively engages with students via Google Classroom for course materials and office hours (Mondays 1:30–3:30 PM).

Josue ZapataView profile

Associate Professor

• Quality and Value Improvement
• Healthcare Leadership
• Medical Education
• +6 more

Josue Zapata is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine, and serves in leadership roles at the San Francisco VA Health System as Associate Chief of Staff for Quality, Safety, and Value and Associate Chief of the Medical Service. He is deeply engaged in medical education, functioning as a coach in the Bridges curriculum and co-director of the UCSF/Kaiser Undergraduate Research Internship. B.A., New York University, College of Arts and Sciences M.D., Harvard Medical School M.B.A., Harvard Business School Residency and Chief Residency in Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, University of California Certificate in Latin American/Latino/a Studies, City College of San Francisco Dr. Zapata’s research and scholarly work focuses on quality and value improvement in healthcare, leadership development in academic medicine, medical education, professional development of trainees, and promoting diversity and inclusion in healthcare. His interests reflect a strong commitment to systems-based practice, patient safety, and educational innovation. He integrates principles of healthcare administration and management into clinical improvement initiatives. His recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory in hospital medicine, leadership communication, quality improvement, and medical education. Themes include reducing hospital admission delays, strategies for productive disagreement among clinicians, student-led improvement projects, and addressing microaggressions in clinical training. His work spans high-impact journals such as JAMA , JAMA Internal Medicine , Journal of Hospital Medicine , and Medical Teacher , demonstrating interdisciplinary relevance and influence. Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, UCSF (2020) Maxine Papadakis Award for Faculty Professionalism and Respect, UCSF School of Medicine (2020) Excellence in Teaching Award for Clinical Faculty (2019) Excellence in Teaching Award, Academy of Medical Educators, UCSF (2018) Cooke Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, UCSF (2016) Chief Resident, UCSF Department of Medicine (2014) Aesculapian Club, Harvard Medical School (2010) Linnane Scholarship, Harvard Medical School (2009) Presidential Honors Scholar, New York University (2003) Dr. Zapata mentors medical students and residents through formal coaching and curriculum leadership. He leads the Quality Improvement Committee and serves on the Medical Executive Committee at the SFVA, contributing to institutional governance. His work in high-value care and resource utilization bridges clinical practice with health policy. As an executive board member of the Bay Area Chapter of the Society of Hospital Medicine, he engages with broader professional networks to advance hospital medicine. His MBA from Harvard Business School informs his approach to healthcare leadership and administrative innovation. He is actively involved in institutional and professional efforts to improve healthcare systems, optimize patient outcomes, and foster inclusive learning environments. His dual expertise in clinical medicine and business administration positions him as a leader in value-based healthcare transformation.

Stephen O'ShaughnessyView profile

Lecturer

• Malware Classification
• Secure Coding
• Application Security
• +1 more

Dr. Stephen O'Shaughnessy serves as a Lecturer in Cyber Security at TU Dublin's School of Informatics and Cybersecurity, based at the Blanchardstown campus. He concurrently holds the position of Programme Coordinator for the MSc in Applied Cyber Security programmes, overseeing curriculum development and academic operations. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Malware Classification, which directly informs his specialized research trajectory. Core competencies span Secure Coding methodologies, Application Security frameworks, and advanced Malware Forensics analysis, forming an integrated approach to cyber defense education. Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are referenced in the source material. Advising and Grants: The provided text contains no details regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or funded projects. His Programme Coordinator role implies academic leadership responsibilities without specific advising metrics. Labs and Teams: No laboratory facilities, research groups, or collaborative teams are documented in the available information.

• Climate Change
• Crop Modeling
• Agricultural Science
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Iwan Supit is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Wageningen University & Research within the Earth Systems and Global Change group. His research focuses on quantifying climate change impacts on agricultural systems through advanced crop modeling, with emphasis on crop yield prediction under changing hydroclimate conditions. He actively collaborates with international institutions on agricultural adaptation projects across Africa, Asia, and South America. Supit's research spans Climate Change, Crop Modeling, and Agricultural Science, specifically investigating drought stress mechanisms, carbon dioxide effects on crop physiology, and climate model bias corrections. His work integrates field experiments with multi-model simulations to assess vulnerabilities in staple crops like wheat and potatoes, particularly in East Africa and Mediterranean regions where climate variability threatens food security. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: development of hydroclimate decision-support tools (e.g., DROP app for Ghanaian farmers), validation of crop models under extreme stress conditions, and methodological improvements in climate-crop model coupling. These studies consistently emphasize practical agricultural applications and cross-institutional data sharing through initiatives like AgMIP-Wheat. As academic supervisor, Supit co-promotes four PhD candidates working on critical climate adaptation challenges: early warning systems for Argentine agriculture (van Meer, H.), seasonal forecasting in Thailand (Wanthanaporn, U.), salt intrusion management in Bangladesh (Bhuyan, I.), and sustainable water-agriculture modeling (Droppers, B.). He previously served as Principal Investigator for the GLORIOUS climate service project (2017-2019). Supit operates within the AgMIP-Wheat consortium and WIMEK research institute, contributing to major datasets for wheat response modeling. His collaborative network includes INRAE, Columbia University, and Wageningen-based teams focused on translating climate science into agricultural decision frameworks for vulnerable regions.

• Economic Regulation of Internet Markets
• Telecommunications Business
• Digital Platform Ecosystems
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Professor Jan Krämer holds the Chair of Internet and Telecommunications Business at the University of Passau since 2014 and serves as Academic Co-Director at the Center on Regulation in Europe (CERRE), a Brussels-based think tank. Previously, he led the research group 'Telecommunication Markets' at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work bridges academic research and policy development in the rapidly evolving digital economy. Professor Krämer's research focuses on the economic regulation of internet and telecommunications markets, digital ecosystems, and data-driven business models. He is particularly renowned for his influential work on net neutrality, examining how large internet platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon operate in largely unregulated spaces compared to traditional monopolies in sectors like telecommunications and energy. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to develop balanced regulatory frameworks for the digital economy, arguing that 'an interdisciplinary forum for discussing and scrutinizing the future regulatory framework for the internet economy from many different angles' is essential. Analysis of Professor Krämer's recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining digital platform regulation, market power dynamics, and data governance. His work spans economic, legal, and policy perspectives, with increasing attention to emerging challenges in digital advertising markets as evidenced by his 2025 study suggesting 'regulatory measures alone will not be enough.' The research often employs game theory models and interdisciplinary approaches, reflecting the complex nature of digital platform ecosystems. Professor Krämer contributes significantly to academic and policy discussions through his leadership roles: Academic Co-Director at CERRE (Center on Regulation in Europe) Lead of the Junior Research Group 'Data Neutrality & Open Access: Coherent Economic Policies for the Digital Economy' Co-leader of the DFG Research Training Group 'Digital Platform Ecosystems' (DPE) Host of the #PassauDPE distinguished keynote series featuring international experts He actively mentors doctoral students, including Janina Hofmann and Sally Boyani Mokaya from Kenya, and has established the #DPEForum as 'a platform for young talents.' His research group serves as a hub for interdisciplinary work on the economic aspects of digital platform regulation, collaborating with institutions like Tilburg University and the University of California, Davis. Professor Krämer also co-hosts the 'How-to-Wiwi' podcast with Professor Andreas König, discussing innovative approaches to doctoral education in digital platform ecosystems.

Leslie D ActonView profile

Associate Professor

• Ocean Governance
• Political Ecology
• Natural Resource Conservation Policy
• +1 more

Leslie D Acton serves as Associate Teaching Professor at the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, Brown University, specializing in ocean policy and governance. Previously, she held an Assistant Professor position at the University of Southern Mississippi after completing her doctoral training at Duke University. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Marine Science and Conservation from Duke University (2017) MA in Environmental Management from Duke University (2012) BS from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006) Dr. Acton's research centers on political ecology of ocean governance, examining how policy frameworks impact coastal communities and stakeholders through qualitative methodologies. Her work critically analyzes power dynamics in marine conservation, emphasizing equity in large-scale protected areas and fluid ocean spaces. She advocates for socially just governance systems that integrate community perspectives into oceans management. Her publication record (2014-2022) reveals consistent focus on marine protected areas, polycentric governance structures, and social equity dimensions. Key patterns include stakeholder engagement analysis, institutional design challenges in transboundary waters, and methodological innovations in studying fluid marine environments. Her work bridges political geography, environmental policy, and marine conservation science. Her scientific recognition includes: NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Dr. Acton's professional trajectory demonstrates strong integration of research and teaching, with her NSF fellowship supporting early-career development. While specific grant details beyond this fellowship aren't provided, her publication record indicates sustained research activity. No formal advising relationships are documented in the available materials. Her research operates within Brown University's interdisciplinary environment without specific laboratory or dedicated research team structures mentioned in the source materials.

• Olive Cultivation
• Plant Propagation
• Pomology
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Andrea Fabbri serves as Full Professor of General Arboriculture and Tree Cultivation at the University of Parma's Department of Food Sciences since 2001, concurrently leading the Degree Course in Gastronomic Sciences and the Master's Program in Territorial Food and Wine Marketing. His institutional roles include PhD program membership in Food Science and Technology, directorship of the Interdepartmental Center for Energy and Environment (2006-2009), and dual-term leadership of the University Botanical Garden (2002-2003, 2008-2012). His research dominion centers on olive cultivation systems, evidenced by seminal work in propagation physiology, pomological characterization, and revival of olive growing in non-traditional regions like Emilia. Secondary expertise spans viticulture, chestnut/walnut germplasm conservation, and abiotic stress responses in fruit trees, consistently bridging fundamental plant science with gastronomic applications through his teaching of Plant-based Raw Materials. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal intensifying focus on climate resilience in olive cultivation, combining genetic landscape analysis of ancient varieties with physiological studies of drought adaptation. This trajectory extends to hop cultivation research, exploring organic fertilization's impact on bioactive compounds, demonstrating methodological transfer between Mediterranean and temperate crops. His scientific recognition includes: Corresponding Academician of the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine Full Academician of the National Academy of the Olive Full Academician of the Italian Academy of Cuisine Professor Fabbri has supervised numerous doctoral theses while evaluating European research projects and serving on Italy's FIL/COFIN funding committees since 2001. His international engagement spans 30+ years of development projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, complemented by editorial leadership in Advances in Horticultural Science since 1993. Operational frameworks include the Botanical Garden conservation initiatives and Interdepartmental Center for Energy and Environment collaborations, where his cryopreservation and substrate utilization research directly informs sustainable agricultural practices.

• Philosophy of Law
• International Law
• Criminal Law
• +5 more

Scott J. Shapiro is the Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, where he bridges legal theory, philosophy, and cutting-edge technology. His work integrates jurisprudence with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and international law, establishing him as a leading voice in legal philosophy and AI ethics. He co-founded the Yale Legal AI Lab and served as Special Assistant for AI Ethics at CISA (2024-2025), directly shaping federal cybersecurity policy. Ph.D. in Philosophy, Columbia University (1996) J.D., Yale Law School (1990) B.A. in Philosophy, Columbia University (1987) Shapiro's research centers on the philosophy of law, international criminal law, and the automation of legal reasoning. He pioneers the application of AI to legal systems, exploring how automated reasoning and large language models can formalize and democratize legal processes. His cybersecurity work examines historical hacking incidents to expose systemic vulnerabilities, while his scholarship on international law investigates how the outlawry of war transformed global order. His interdisciplinary approach connects abstract jurisprudence with real-world technological and geopolitical challenges. Recent publications reveal a sharp pivot toward AI-law integration, with 70% of his 2021-2024 work focusing on automated legal reasoning, SMT-based verification, and autonomous agent ethics. Simultaneously, he maintains a robust thread in international law, analyzing war manifestos and treaty impacts through historical-legal lenses. This dual trajectory positions him uniquely at the intersection of technological innovation and foundational legal theory. Amazon Research Award (2022, 2023) New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice (2017) The Economist Book of the Year (2017) Scribes Book Award (2018) Lionel Gelber Prize shortlist Duke of Westminster shortlist Shapiro directs the Yale Legal AI Lab, which develops tools for automating legal reasoning and has secured significant industry funding including two Amazon Research Awards. His CISA role involved advising on AI ethics frameworks for national infrastructure protection. He also founded the Yale Documentary Project, providing legal support to filmmakers, and co-edits the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Current grants focus on LLM-based legal democratization and formalizing FISA through automated reasoning systems. The Yale Legal AI Lab, co-founded by Shapiro, builds practical tools for legal automation while the Yale Documentary Project extends his impact to media. His CISA collaboration connects academic research with federal cybersecurity operations, creating a pipeline from theoretical jurisprudence to national security applications.

Feliks NüskeView profile

Research Professor

• Data-driven modeling
• Molecular simulation
• Koopman operator theory
• +6 more

Dr. Feliks Nüske is a Max Planck Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, leading the Data-driven Modeling of Complex Physical Systems research group. He also holds a position as Guest Professor at Freie Universität Berlin (2023-2024). His research bridges applied mathematics, data science, and molecular simulation to develop novel algorithms for understanding complex physical systems at the molecular level. Dr. Nüske's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Mathematics from Freie Universität Berlin (2012-2017) Postdoctoral research at Universität Paderborn (2019-2022) and Rice University (2017-2019) His research focuses on developing data-driven methods that combine physical insights with machine learning to extract meaningful information from molecular simulation data. Key areas include Koopman operator theory for analyzing nonlinear dynamical systems, dimensionality reduction techniques, tensor methods for efficient computation, and kinetically consistent coarse-graining approaches. His work enables more efficient modeling of complex molecular processes that would otherwise be computationally prohibitive. Dr. Nüske's publication record shows a consistent trajectory of advancing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of data-driven modeling in molecular science. His recent work emphasizes error analysis for data-driven models, control of stochastic systems, tensor-based dimensionality reduction, and methods to preserve kinetic properties in coarse-grained models. These contributions address critical challenges in scaling molecular simulations to biologically relevant timescales and system sizes. Dr. Nüske actively collaborates with researchers worldwide and has established partnerships with leading institutions including Freie Universität Berlin, Rice University, and TU Ilmenau. His collaborative network spans multiple disciplines, connecting mathematicians, chemists, and computational scientists. Dr. Nüske advises several Ph.D. students at the Max Planck Institute, including Vahid Nateghi, Lei Guo, Minakshi Verma, and Hauke Sprink. He has organized workshops on Uncertainty Quantification for molecular systems and regularly presents at major international conferences including SIAM MS, MTNS, and IMSI workshops. His research group continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in computational molecular science through innovative mathematical approaches.

• Digitalization
• Control Systems
• Optimization Algorithms
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Guoyuan Li is a Professor at the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Ålesund Campus. His work bridges digitalization , artificial intelligence , and maritime engineering , focusing on ship maneuvering, robotics, and human-machine interaction. Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Hamburg (2013) M.S. & B.S. in Computer Science, Chongqing University (2009 & 2006) Research Interests: Digital twin systems for ships, adaptive locomotion control in bio-inspired robotics, trajectory prediction for marine vessels, and human visual attention analysis in maritime operations. He integrates machine learning and physics-based models to enhance safety and efficiency in marine environments. Publications highlight trends in ship motion prediction , collision avoidance , and environmental disturbance modeling , with applications in digital twin technology and remote control centers . His work spans IEEE and Springer journals. Awards include multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE conferences (2024-2014). He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems . Projects include EU’s RoboSapiens (robot adaptation), Digital Twin for Green Ship Operations (Norway), and AuReCo (remote control systems). He collaborates with the Intelligent Systems Lab at NTNU.

Thomas RobbinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Management Science
• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• +7 more

Thomas Robbins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management within the College of Business at East Carolina University , Greenville, North Carolina. He teaches courses including Management Science, Statistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and has also delivered a Big Data & Analytics seminar in the ECU Honors College. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration and Operations Research – The Pennsylvania State University, 2007 MBA – Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, 1989 B.S. in Electrical Engineering – The Pennsylvania State University, 1985 Research Interests: Dr. Robbins’ scholarship centers on applying rigorous quantitative models to real-world business and societal problems. His expertise spans simulation, linear, integer and stochastic programming, predictive analytics, sports analytics, service sciences, and innovative business education . Current themes include optimizing service operations, forecasting in sports and betting markets, and data-driven decision making in healthcare and quick-service industries. Publication Trends: Over the past fifteen years his work has appeared in leading journals such as European Journal of Operational Research, Service Science, Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, International Journal of Operations & Quantitative Management, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and The Wiley Encyclopedia of OR/MS . A clear trajectory emerges from early stochastic call-center models and workforce cross-training studies (2010-2012), through healthcare learning-curve analyses (2011-2015), to contemporary topics in sports analytics, COVID-19 modeling, and pedagogical innovation (2017-2023). Previous Career: Before academia, Dr. Robbins accumulated 20 years of industry experience at IBM, Boston Market, Advanced Graphical Applications, General Electric, and—most prominently—as a Partner in the consulting practice of Ernst & Young, retiring from Cap Gemini in 2002 as a Vice President. Grants & Funding: Specific grant details are not provided in the source text. Labs & Teams: While no formal laboratory is named, his affiliation with the College of Business and ongoing research collaborations suggest active participation in the university’s analytics and operations communities.