معرفی
Dr. Jose M. Cruz serves as Associate Professor of Operations and Information Management and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at the University of Connecticut School of Business, where he integrates interdisciplinary approaches spanning management, engineering, and applied mathematics to advance sustainable business practices and complex decision-making systems.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- M.B.A. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- M.S. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- B.S. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Dr. Cruz specializes in networked system dynamics within supply chains, with pioneering work in corporate social responsibility integration, sustainable risk mitigation, and multi-criteria optimization. His methodological expertise in variational inequalities and game theory enables novel solutions for global supply chain resilience, as evidenced by his #94 global ranking in Supply Chain Management (ScholarGPS 2025).
His distinguished honors include:
- UConn-AAUP Excellence Award for Service Excellence
- School of Business Ackerman Scholarship Award (twice)
- Multiple graduate and undergraduate teaching awards
As Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Dr. Cruz drives curriculum innovation in business analytics while mentoring emerging scholars, though specific grant funding details and lab affiliations remain unreported in available documentation.
