Edward C. Rosenthal

Edward C. Rosenthal is a Professor at the Fox School of Business and Management, Temple University, specializing in the Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and has extensive teaching experience in operations management, game theory, and supply chain logistics across undergraduate, graduate, Honors, and Executive MBA programs. His research focuses on game theory applications, logistics optimization, and behavioral decision-making. Rosenthal has received prestigious awards including the Great Teacher Award and Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

• Education: Ph.D., Northwestern University

His research interests span cooperative/noncooperative game theory, mechanism design, logistics systems, and behavioral decision theory. Key contributions include work on interdependent security games, supply chain cost allocation, and pricing models in on-demand services. He authored influential books like The Era of Choice (MIT Press, 2005) and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Game Theory (2011).

Recent articles explore topics such as network security strategies, ride-sharing pricing, and journal ranking methodologies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in logistics, transportation, and market dynamics.

• Awards: Great Teacher Award, Lindback Award
• Teaching: Operations Management, Game Theory, SCM Internships

Rosenthal’s research also addresses real-world challenges like over-targeting in markets and optimal supply chain policies under disruptions. He collaborates on mechanisms for fair cost allocation in public transit and infrastructure networks.