Alec Morton

Alec Morton is a Professor of Management Science at the University of Strathclyde’s Strathclyde Business School, specializing in decision analysis and health economics. He holds visiting positions at institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and Aalto University. His research focuses on healthcare resource allocation, health policy, and multicriteria optimization, funded by bodies such as the European Commission and the Scottish NHS. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Decision Analysis and OR Spectrum.

Education includes degrees from the University of Manchester and University of Strathclyde. His work addresses health inequalities, prioritization frameworks, and equity in healthcare systems. Notable contributions include the 2013 INFORMS award-winning book Portfolio Decision Analysis and papers on inequity-averse optimization and concavifiable preferences.

Professional activities include roles in the INFORMS Decision Analysis Society, EURO, and ISPOR. Awards include the European Journal of Operational Research Editor’s Choice Award (2021) and multiple best paper recognitions. His consulting spans the National Audit Office, NHS, and Global Fund. Current projects address antibiotic resistance, health systems strengthening, and pandemic response strategies.