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Dr. Christopher Gaffney is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Decision Sciences and MIS department at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. His research focuses on decision making, optimization, and public policy applications, with notable contributions to insurance modeling and risk analysis. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from Rutgers University, alongside advanced degrees in mathematics (MS, University of Nevada) and philosophy (MA, University of Wyoming). His undergraduate background includes mathematics and philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
Dr. Gaffney’s industry experience spans mortgage banking and semiconductor market research, where he applied quantitative analysis. Beyond academia, he provides consulting and expert witness services. He is the founder of the Sports Analytics Research Institute, dedicated to advancing research, education, and certification in sports analytics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world challenges, particularly in decision support systems and uncertainty management.
His publications span leading journals such as the IEEE Systems Journal and Annals of Operations Research, addressing topics like insurance policy optimization, socio-technical systems analysis, and combinatorial methods in boolean function learning. His research trends reflect a focus on applying analytical rigor to risk assessment, public policy, and complex systems.
Dr. Gaffney teaches courses in operations research and statistics at LeBow. His professional contributions include technical reports on enterprise systems analysis and collaborations with institutions like Stevens Institute of Technology. The Sports Analytics Research Institute underscores his commitment to interdisciplinary innovation and practical applications of analytics.
