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John Olson serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Innovation at the University of St. Thomas' Opus College of Business. He has been a core faculty member since 2004, previously chairing the Operations and Supply Chain Management Department (2009-2015) and directing the Business Analytics Program (2015-2020). Currently, he leads the Healthcare Research Center while teaching operations management, quality management, and analytics courses.
His educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Operations Management from University of Nebraska
- MBA in Operations Management from St. Cloud State University
- BS in Economics and Mathematics from University of Minnesota
Olson's research centers on healthcare technology transformation, specifically examining how blockchain and data systems can reduce costs while improving care quality. His work bridges operations management and healthcare ecosystems, exploring quality improvement programs, hospital organizational culture, and technology adoption patterns. He emphasizes practical applications, translating complex systems dynamics into strategic healthcare decision-making frameworks through experiential teaching methods.
His publication trajectory reveals a distinct shift toward healthcare technology since 2010, with 70% of recent work focusing on healthcare operations. Earlier research (2002-2006) covered manufacturing optimization, nonprofit operations, and consumer behavior, demonstrating methodological versatility across assembly line design, internet purchasing models, and cross-cultural quality perception studies.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Department of Management Teaching Award (2003)
As an educator, Olson has mentored numerous graduate students while maintaining active industry consultation. His grant leadership spans roles as Principal Investigator at DePaul University (2000-2001) and Grant Coordinator at University of Nebraska (1996-1999), focusing on operational research in healthcare and manufacturing contexts.
Through the Healthcare Research Center, he directs interdisciplinary teams investigating data-driven solutions for healthcare delivery systems, fostering partnerships between academic researchers and healthcare providers to implement evidence-based operational improvements.
