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David Rea is an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University with a primary appointment in the College of Business and a courtesy appointment in the College of Health. His research focuses on improving human well-being through predictive and prescriptive analytics in healthcare and humanitarian systems. He has collaborated with organizations like University of Cincinnati Health, Cleveland Clinic, and Freestore Foodbank. David holds a PhD from the University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, an M.S. from Clemson University, and a B.A. from Wittenberg University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Operations and Business Analytics, University of Cincinnati (2021)
- M.S. in Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University (2015)
- B.A. in Mathematics & Economics, Wittenberg University (2012)
Research Interests: David’s work integrates ethical considerations (e.g., distributive justice) with operational analytics to address challenges in healthcare systems, emergency departments, and basic-needs service delivery. His recent studies analyze fairness-performance trade-offs in resource allocation, real-time emergency department optimization, and equity in healthcare gig work. His methodologies bridge optimization theory with practical implementation in high-stakes environments.
Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize fairness in allocation algorithms, emergency healthcare workflows, and interdisciplinary solutions for systemic inequities. The 2024 articles highlight advancements in geospatial logistics, physician decision-making under time constraints, and equity-profit trade-offs in healthcare systems.
Awards:
- Lindner College of Business Outstanding Doctoral Student Research Award (PhD award)
Advising & Grants: While formal student advisees are not listed, David’s collaborative projects with hospitals and foodbanks imply applied grant-funded research. His presentations at DSI and INFORMS conferences (2020–2021) suggest active engagement in operational analytics communities.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at Lehigh’s College of Business and College of Health, focusing on healthcare analytics and humanitarian logistics. Collaborations extend to clinical partners for real-world implementation of his models.
