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Dr. Gargoei Loke serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Marketing at Durham University Business School since November 2023, specializing in data-driven decision frameworks for complex business environments.
His academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor's degree earned in the UK
- Master's degree completed in the UK
Dr. Loke's research pioneers the integration of robust optimization with machine learning to solve decision-making challenges under uncertainty. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications across service operations, healthcare systems, and resource-constrained sectors like energy and water management. Key contributions include developing queueing network frameworks for healthcare operations and novel workforce planning methodologies under volatile conditions.
His recent publications (2022-2024) in premier journals like Operations Research and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management demonstrate consistent focus on optimization under uncertainty, with growing emphasis on healthcare analytics and supply chain resilience. The research portfolio reveals a clear trajectory from foundational queueing theory toward integrated AI-optimization paradigms for real-world business problems.
Dr. Loke actively contributes to doctoral education having graduated two PhD students while currently co-supervising two additional candidates. His teaching portfolio spans the Online MBA Project Management course and development of specialized Data Science for Business curriculum for Executive Masters programs, building on extensive prior experience teaching business analytics across undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels.
