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Dr Richard Edgar Hodgett is Associate Professor in Business Analytics and Decision Science at the Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. He currently serves as the MBA Director and leads the expansion of the MBA portfolio. He is a member of the Department of Analytics, Technology and Operations and affiliated with the Centre for Decision Research.
His educational qualifications include an MEng in Product Design and Development from Queen’s University Belfast and a PhD in Multi-criteria Decision-Making in Whole Process Design from Newcastle University.
Richard's research focuses on applied analytical and decision-making problems. He specializes in Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA/MCDM), multi-objective optimisation, techniques to handle uncertainty, predictive modelling, and the development of innovative analytical methods. His work spans both theoretical advancements and practical tool development for real-world applications.
He has secured over £2 million in research funding from EPSRC, ESRC, InnovateUK, and the EU for collaborative industry projects. His teaching expertise includes data pre-processing, clustering, optimisation, forecasting, machine learning, and decision analysis. He has designed and delivered new modules at undergraduate, master’s, and executive levels, including bespoke industry courses and training for the Consumer Data Research Centre and the United Nations.
- Newcastle Teaching Award
Richard supervises three PhD students and one EPSRC-funded research fellow. He has led the development of the MSc in Business Analytics and Decision Sciences and previously served as Director of Student Education for the Management Department. He advocates for blended and flipped learning, often teaching practical sessions in computer labs to enhance student engagement.
