Alex Castrounis

Alex Castrounis serves as Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and McCormick School of Engineering, where he developed and teaches the core AI/ML course for the MBAi program. As founder/CEO of Why of AI and author of AI for People and Business, he specializes in translating technical AI concepts into business strategy.

Education:

• MS Mathematics (Awarded with Distinction), University of New Mexico
• BS Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico

Research Focus: Applies artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science to enhance business decision-making, operational efficiency, and competitive strategy. His expertise bridges technical AI implementation and organizational leadership.

Publication Trends: Work spans business AI applications (2019 book), automotive engineering optimization (2009 thesis), and geological field research (1999 paper), demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise.

Awards:

• MS Mathematics, Awarded with Distinction (2009)