معرفی
Ram Bala is an Associate Professor of AI & Analytics at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Mechanical Engineering degree from IIT Bombay. His research focuses on pricing strategies, marketplace design, supply chain dynamics, and the integration of AI into business operations. He leads the Prometheus Lab on AI and Business and is Co-founder/Chief AI Scientist of Samvid, a generative AI startup for logistics. Additionally, he co-founded the MS-SCMA program and holds leadership roles in academic governance committees.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Operations Research, UCLA Anderson School of Management
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Research Interests:
Ram’s work bridges optimization, game theory, and machine learning to address dynamic market challenges. He explores the transformative adoption of AI-driven autonomous systems in organizations, particularly in supply chains and healthcare logistics. His recent projects include pandemic response platforms for PPE distribution and AI tools for humanitarian aid via Project Stanley.
Leadership & Ventures:
- Founder & President of Project Stanley (non-profit applying data science to humanitarian issues)
- Co-founder and Director of MS-SCMA program
- Past roles: Chief Data Scientist at GrandCanals (acquired by C.H. Robinson) and leadership at Andela
Labs & Teams: Co-leads Prometheus Lab on AI and Business at Leavey School, focusing on enterprise AI adoption and generative AI applications in supply chain management.
