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Thomas Sloan serves as an Associate Professor in the Operations and Information Systems Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Manning School of Business. He coordinates the M.S. Business Analytics program and teaches courses including Global Supply Chain Management and Introduction to Business Analytics. His research bridges operations management with sustainability challenges across multiple industries.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Management Science, University of California Berkeley
- M.S. in Operations Research, University of California Berkeley
- B.B.A. in Operations Management, University of Texas at Austin
Sloan's research integrates environmental considerations into traditional operations frameworks, with significant contributions to sustainable supply chains, medical device reprocessing, and green equipment maintenance. His work demonstrates consistent focus on balancing economic, environmental, and safety factors across diverse operational contexts. Recent publications examine pandemic-era supply chain disruptions and multi-criteria decision approaches for industrial solvent selection.
Scientific Recognition:
- Teaching Excellence Award (2013) from UMass Lowell Operations and Information Systems Department
- Exceeding Excellence Teaching Award (2009) from UMass Lowell Student Government Association
Sloan actively contributes to educational innovation through technology implementation projects including the UML Echo360 Lecture Program and ForClass Application pilot studies. His professional service spans university committees (NEASC Reaccreditation, Climate Action Plan), department leadership roles, and professional societies including INFORMS, POMS, DSI, and APICS where he serves as faculty advisor for the OIS Club. His research grants focus on enhancing student engagement in supply chain management education through digital tools.
