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Christos Zacharias is an Associate Professor of Management Science at the University of Miami Herbert Business School. He holds a PhD in Operations Management from Stern School of Business at New York University and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Athens.
His research focuses on designing and optimizing service operations, with particular emphasis on healthcare delivery systems. Dr. Zacharias specializes in Stochastic Modeling, Applied Probability, Discrete Optimization, and Dynamic Programming. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in service industries, particularly healthcare settings where efficient scheduling and resource allocation are critical.
Dr. Zacharias's publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in top-tier journals. His work demonstrates a progression from foundational theoretical developments in appointment scheduling to increasingly complex integrations of multiple scheduling dimensions and practical implementation considerations. The research shows strong methodological rigor with applications spanning healthcare operations, urban transportation systems, and general service management.
- Runner-up, "2018 College of Healthcare Operations Management Best Paper Competition"
- First prize, "2014 INFORMS Service Science Section Best Paper Award"
Dr. Zacharias has secured research funding for projects related to healthcare operations optimization and service systems management. His collaborative work extends across disciplines, including healthcare administration, urban planning, and transportation systems. He frequently partners with medical professionals and operations researchers to develop practical scheduling solutions with measurable performance improvements.
As part of the Management Science department at the Miami Herbert Business School, Dr. Zacharias contributes to research teams focused on service operations optimization, with particular expertise in translating complex mathematical models into actionable scheduling paradigms for healthcare providers and other service organizations.
