Gabriel Weintraub

Gabriel Weintraub is the Amman Mineral Professor of Operations, Information & Technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He holds a PhD in Management Science and Engineering and MA in Economics, both from Stanford, and an Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Chile. His research focuses on data science, operations, market design, and digital platforms, emphasizing mathematical and computational models to optimize platform economics.

Education:

• PhD in Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University (2006)
• MA in Economics, Stanford University (2005)
• BS in Industrial Engineering, University of Chile (1997)

Research Interests:

• Optimization of digital platforms
• Market design and auction mechanisms
• Public sector analytics
• Operations management
• Data-driven policy solutions

Awards:

• 2022 Edelman Award (INFORMS) for pandemic response work
• MSOM Young Scholar Prize (2015)
• IFORS Prize (2002)
• 2024 Informs Revenue Management Practice Award

His advising includes PhD students like Je-ok Choi (Moloco Data Science) and Hannah Li (Columbia DRO). Professional roles include co-directing the Powering Digital Value Chains initiative and advising companies like Outschool and Betterfly. His work bridges academic theory with real-world applications in marketplaces, policy, and public health.