Ali Shirzadeh

Ali Shirzadeh is a Lecturer at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in Operations & Information Management. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2014), along with MSc and BSc degrees from the same institution. His academic roles include Adjunct Lecturer positions at Northeastern University, Babson College, and Visiting Scholarships at the University of Rhode Island and University of Massachusetts Boston.

**Education**:

• PhD Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2014
• MSc Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2008
• BSc Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2002

**Research Interests**: Focus on Project Scheduling, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Strategy, and Product Pricing/Return Strategies. His work integrates mathematical modeling, optimization, and operations research to address complex decision-making challenges in business environments.

**Awards**: Notable accolades include the Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Award (2014) and Best Paper Award at the 9th International Industrial Engineering Conference (2013). He has also served as a Session Chair and Keynote Speaker at the 838th ICSTEM conference (2021).

**Professional Experience**: Over 15 years of industry experience in management consulting, business analysis, and software design. Roles include Management Consultant at Polymershapes (2019) and Head of Project Management Office at Modiran 21 (2015-2019). Technical certifications include SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud.

**Grants and Labs**: While specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed, his research collaborations span academic institutions and industry partners, reflecting a strong emphasis on applied operations research and business analytics.