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Pradeep K. Pendem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations and Business Analytics at the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. He is affiliated with the Oregon MBA and Undergraduate Programs, focusing on large-scale, data-driven operational analytics in manufacturing and service systems. His research integrates methodologies from statistics, econometrics, stochastic modeling, and optimization.
- Education: PhD in Operations Management (2018), MS in Management (2017) from UNC Chapel Hill; MTech in Quality, Reliability, and Operations Research (2008) from Indian Statistical Institute; BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2006) from Andhra University.
His research explores operational performance impacts on financial outcomes and people-centric operations, with industry applications in retail, healthcare, energy product delivery, and customer contact services. Key trends in his recent work include e-commerce logistics optimization, responsible scheduling practices, and quantifying workplace interruptions.
- Scientific Awards: Manufacturing & Service Operations Management Responsible Research Award (INFORMS, 2022), Goulet Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award (2021), Elwood S. Buffa Doctoral Dissertation Award (Decision Sciences Institute, 2019), INFORMS Data-Driven Research Challenge Finalist (2018), Harvey Wagner Scholar Award (UNC Chapel Hill, 2017).
Pendem's work has been published in premier journals like Management Science and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, cited in the U.S. Economic Report of the President and Congress legislation. Prior to academia, he served as a forecasting analyst at Fidelity Investments.
