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Susan Howick is a Professor of Management Science and Vice-Dean (Academic) at Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde. Her academic leadership and research are centered on system dynamics and decision support modelling, with applications in healthcare, energy, and public policy.
Research Interests:
- System dynamics and hybrid modelling (SD & ABM)
- Integration of multiple modelling methods for decision support
- Disruption and delay analysis in complex projects
- Systemic risk evaluation in engineered and social systems
- Client-oriented modelling processes
The recent publications show a strong trend towards interdisciplinary applications, particularly in health systems and Arctic search and rescue, often involving community-driven and culturally sensitive models. Her work increasingly combines Bayesian networks with system dynamics to support decision-making in uncertain, high-stakes environments.
Scientific Awards:
- Operational Research Society Goodeve Medal (2001)
- EURO Prize for OR for the Common Good Finalist (2022)
- European Journal of Operational Research Editor's Choice Award (2021)
- Best Paper Award at 17th International Conference on Group Decision and Negotiation (2017)
- Elected to General Council of the OR Society (2018)
Susan has supervised PhD students and served as co-investigator and principal investigator on multiple research projects, including those funded by EPSRC and GCRF. She has also delivered executive training for organizations such as Bombardier, PwC, and the Scottish Government, demonstrating strong industry engagement.
Labs and Research Teams: She is actively involved in research groups focused on system dynamics, risk modelling, and decision support, collaborating with teams in healthcare (e.g., SSM - Health Systems), Arctic resilience (Nunavut Search and Rescue Project), and hybrid simulation. She contributes to the academic community through editorial roles in European Journal of Operational Research and System Dynamics Review.
