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Michael A. Lapré is a Professor of Operations Management at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He serves as Area Coordinator for Operations Management & Quantitative Methods and teaches courses including Managing Operations (Undergraduate Business Minor), Sports Analytics (MBA), and Operations Management (MMHC). His research focuses on organizational learning curves, quality improvement, and sports analytics, with notable contributions to FIFA World Cup tournament design, NFL competitive balance, and airline industry analysis. He holds a PhD from INSEAD and a Drs in Operations Research from Erasmus University. Awards include the 2024 Chancellor’s Cup for fostering student-faculty relationships, Shingo Research Prize, and multiple Wickham Skinner Awards.
Leadership roles include senior editor at Production and Operations Management and associate editor at Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports. He advises undergraduate research assistants, mentors athletes through Vanderbilt soccer involvement, and emphasizes interdisciplinary education. Notable collaborations include studies with Formula One teams and FIFA, applying quantitative methods to real-world operational challenges.
Awards reflect both academic and teaching excellence, with recognition for mentorship and community engagement. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications, emphasizing learning processes across industries and sports.
