Michael Katehakis

Michael Katehakis is a Distinguished Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Management Science & Information Systems at Rutgers University. He holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mathematics Graduate Faculty and is affiliated with DIMACS, CDDA, and RUTCOR.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Operations Research, Columbia University
• M.Phil. in Operations Research, Columbia University
• M.A. in Statistics, University of South Florida
• M.Sc. in Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Operations Research, Columbia University

Research Interests:

His work focuses on the interaction between optimization and statistical inference, with applications in stochastic models, dynamic programming, and statistical analysis for operations management. Key areas include pricing strategies, production planning, inventory systems, supply chain optimization, and scheduling under uncertainty, contributing significantly to the field of Business Analytics.

Recent Publications:

His 2022 research on dynamic inventory systems with pricing adjustments for price-comparison shoppers demonstrates his expertise in applying stochastic models to real-world retail challenges. This work exemplifies his broader research trajectory in dynamic decision-making within operations management and business analytics.

Scientific Awards:

• 1992 Wolfowitz Prize

Advising:

• Talukdar, Tanay (2023)
• Davoodi, Mehdi (2022)
• Teymourian, Ehsan (2022)
• Pirutinsky, Daniel (2020)
• Ghosh, Debopriya (2020)
• Zhou, Tingting (2018)
• Varzgani, Nilofar (2017)
• Gilani, Wajahat (2016)
• Smit, Laurens (2014)
• Puranam, Srinivasa (Karti) (2010)

Labs and Teams:

• Primary Investigator, Rutgers Center for Dynamic Data Analytics (CDDA)
• Member, DIMACS (Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science)
• Member, RUTCOR (Rutgers Center for Operations Research)