Canan Gunes Corlu

Canan Gunes Corlu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Administrative Sciences at Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) and an Affiliated Faculty member of the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). She serves as the faculty coordinator for MET's Supply Chain Management programs.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Operations Management, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
• MS in Operations Management, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
• BS in Industrial Engineering, Koc University, Turkey

Dr. Corlu's research centers on operations management and data analytics, specifically addressing data challenges in decision-making through theoretical and applied approaches. She specializes in data analytics/machine learning and simulation-optimization techniques applied to inventory management, illegal supply chains, transportation/logistics, warehousing, and digital twins, with strong connections to sustainability through her IGS affiliation.

Her notable recognitions include:

• 2021 INFORMS Volunteer Service Award
• 2021 Winter Simulation Conference Outstanding Reviewer Award
• INFORMS Senior Member designation

Dr. Corlu holds significant editorial roles as Associate Editor for the Journal of Simulation and editorial board member for the Journal of Business Analytics and Decision Sciences journal. As faculty coordinator for Supply Chain Management programs, she oversees curriculum development and student mentorship, though specific advisees and grant details are not documented in available sources.

Her IGS affiliation indicates active participation in interdisciplinary sustainability research teams, though lab-specific details remain unmentioned in the source material.