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León Valdés is an Associate Professor in the Business Analytics and Operations (BAO) Area at the University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business. His research bridges behavioral sciences with sustainable and nonprofit operations management.
- PhD in Operations Management, MIT Sloan School of Management
- MS in Engineering (Diplôme d’Ingénieur), CentraleSupélec (formerly Ecole Centrale Paris)
- BS in Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Chile
Valdés employs controlled experiments, analytical models, and empirical data to analyze:
- Consumer and job seeker responses to corporate sustainable practices
- Managerial strategies for improving supply chain social responsibility
- Donor and volunteer reactions to nonprofit metrics
- Human behavior in queuing systems and service operations
Recent publications examine supply chain visibility, donor psychology, and behavioral responses in operations. Key themes include sustainability, ethical practices, and experimental behavioral analysis.
Scientific recognitions include:
- Finalist, INFORMS Minority Issues Forum Paper Competition (2022)
- Finalist, M&SOM Best Paper Award (2021)
- Multiple teaching excellence awards (2015–2022)
- POMS and INFORMS competition prizes
Valdés maintains active collaborations with researchers studying behavioral operations and social impact metrics. He also explores behavioral queuing theories through experimental frameworks.
