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Richard E. Wendell is a Professor of Business Administration at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh. His academic focus spans Management Science, Decision Analytics, and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), with expertise in Sensitivity Analysis, Facility Location, and Project Management. He has held faculty positions at Ohio State University, Carnegie-Mellon University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, alongside research fellowships at institutions like the Center for Operations Research and Econometrics in Belgium and Argonne National Laboratory.
- Education: PhD in Operations Research (Northwestern University, 1971), MS in Industrial Engineering (University of Pittsburgh, 1966), BS in Industrial Engineering (University of Pittsburgh, 1965)
His research, supported by National Science Foundation grants, includes over 60 papers in journals such as Management Science, Operations Research, and Mathematical Programming. Key publication trends include DEA methodology, linear programming sensitivity, and global optimization techniques.
- Scientific Awards: Distinguished Professor award (Executive MBA), University of Pittsburgh Faculty Honor Roll, multiple Katz Excellence-in-Teaching awards
Wendell has advised numerous academic and industry projects, with consulting engagements at companies like Johnson Matthey Inc., Promistar Financial Corporation, and Duquesne Light. His work bridges theoretical advancements in operations research with practical applications in business analytics and risk management.
Outside academia, he enjoys traveling, making wine, working out, and dancing.
