Arunima Chhikara

Arunima Chhikara is an Assistant Professor in the Analytics, Information, and Operations academic area at the University of Kansas School of Business. Her research bridges Information Systems and Operations Management, focusing on social impact of technologies, retail operations, and educational technology.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Systems and Operations Management) from the University of Florida
• M.S. in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (with minors in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration) from North Carolina State University

Dr. Chhikara employs experimental methods, applied econometrics, game theory, and optimization to investigate technology's societal impact, retail dynamics, and educational settings. Her work addresses supply chain challenges and human-algorithmic decision biases through interdisciplinary approaches.

Her 2020-2022 publications demonstrate a focus on multi-channel retail strategies and social learning networks. These studies combine theoretical modeling with experimental validation to solve real-world problems in pricing, channel operations, and inventory liquidation within complex business ecosystems.

No scientific awards were found in the provided information.

Dr. Chhikara received the Networks, Electronic Commerce, and Telecommunications (NET) Institute Summer Research Grant in 2019. The source material contains no information about student advising or grant administration beyond this award.

She contributes to the Analytics, Information, and Operations (AIO) research group at KU School of Business, leveraging her industry experience to connect academic research with practical supply chain applications across manufacturing, automotive, and retail sectors.