معرفی
Michael J. Murray is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. He also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Cougar Investment Fund, LLC, a member of the UH Faculty Senate, and chair of the University Undergraduate Committee.
Education:
- PhD in Operations Management from the University of Houston
- MBA in Finance from the University of Houston
- BS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology
- Professional Engineer, Texas
Research Interests: Dr. Murray's work bridges theoretical models and practical applications in manufacturing and supply chain operations. His expertise spans business analytics, process economics, decision support systems (LP/ERP), continuous production systems, and petroleum refining optimization, with emphasis on real-world performance improvement.
Publication Trends: His scholarly output (2022-2008) reveals dual focus on innovative pedagogy (cloud-based simulation, flipped classrooms, PowerPivot tools) and applied operations research (bullwhip effect mitigation, enterprise system satisfaction, segment data models), consistently integrating business analytics with supply chain finance.
Professional Activities: Leveraging 20+ years in manufacturing operations (Lyondell Chemical) and consulting (KPMG/BearingPoint, Chemical Market Associates), he maintains active roles in INFORMS, Decision Sciences Institute, and AIChE while teaching advanced analytics courses.
Leadership: Beyond academic governance roles, he directs the Cougar Investment Fund as COO, demonstrating commitment to student experiential learning through hands-on financial management.
