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Sepideh Kaffash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School. Her work bridges academic research and practical business applications, focusing on transportation systems, sustainability, supply chain resilience, and data-driven decision-making. She holds a PhD from Brunel Business School in London, alongside advanced degrees from Iran.
Professor Kaffash teaches courses in data analytics, operations management, and business decision-making, emphasizing real-world problem-solving. Her research employs advanced statistical tools and DEA methodologies to address challenges in airline performance, banking efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Notable contributions include studies on U.S. airline sustainability, pandemic-era operational resilience, and oil price impacts on Middle Eastern banks.
Professional activities include editorial roles at Decision Analytics Journal and committee leadership in the Transportation Research Board (TRB), focusing on environmental aviation issues. She actively mentors through the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) and serves on peer review panels for journals like OMEGA and Annals of Operations Research.
Her awards include multiple Immersive Learning Teaching Awards (2023-2024) and Sawyer Business School Research Grants (2022-2024). Research interests span DEA model innovations, policy implications of operational metrics, and cross-industry performance benchmarking.
