Kamil Ciftci

Kamil Ciftci serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences within the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno. His academic journey includes earning both a Ph.D. and an M.E. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Lehigh University, equipping him with a strong foundation in quantitative methods and systems analysis.

His educational qualifications are:

• Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Lehigh University
• M.E., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Lehigh University

Dr. Ciftci's research spans multiple domains of operations and analytics. He is particularly known for his work in Supply Chain Management, where he applies advanced analytical techniques to optimize logistics and inventory systems. His expertise extends to Healthcare Operations, focusing on improving efficiency and patient outcomes through operations research. Additionally, he is active in the fields of Business Analytics, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics, and Machine Learning, developing models for forecasting and decision making under uncertainty. His research integrates theoretical rigor with practical applications in real-world business environments.

In the classroom, Dr. Ciftci teaches a variety of courses including Statistical Analysis I and II, Prescriptive Analytics, and seminars on Information Technology and Decision Sciences. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the application of analytical tools to solve complex business problems.