Michael J. Radzicki

Michael J. Radzicki is a Professor in the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he directs the WPI Program in Technology, Policy, & Sustainability and the WPI Complex Systems Laboratory. His research focuses on applying system dynamics modeling to complex socioeconomic systems, including pandemic response, infrastructure sustainability, and policy design. He has pioneered the development of 'flight simulators' for policy analysis, such as the Pandemic Flight Simulator and Heroin-Related Crime Flight Simulator.

Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Notre Dame (1985), MA (1982), and BA from St. Norbert College (1979).

Research Interests: System Dynamics Modeling, Macroeconomics, Predictive Analytics, and interdisciplinary applications of complex systems theory. His work bridges economics, policy analysis, and institutional dynamics to address global challenges like sustainability and wicked problems.

Professional Highlights: Served as President of the System Dynamics Society (2006–2007). Affiliations include the American Economic Association and the Association for Evolutionary Economics.

Key Contributions: Over 50 publications on system dynamics applications, including co-editing Feedback Economics: Economic Modeling with System Dynamics (2021). His work emphasizes translating complex models into accessible policy tools.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Complex Systems Laboratory, advancing educational programs and collaborative projects in system dynamics. Directs WPI’s Technology, Policy, & Sustainability initiative, fostering interdisciplinary research.