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William Thurber is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) at Ontario Tech University, specializing in Communications/Marketing. He joined FBIT in 2009 after a career in private-sector entrepreneurship and leadership roles in national trade associations, including a notable anti-impaired driving initiative. Active in both academic and community roles, he serves on the Board of the Oshawa Kicks Soccer Club and contributes to research in business analytics and supply chain resilience.
Thurber holds an MBA from Clarkson University and a Bachelor of Arts from Eisenhower College. His research focuses on optimizing supply chain networks, risk management in logistics, and sustainable energy infrastructure planning. He is affiliated with the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) and collaborates with the Business Analytics & AI Research Group, advancing data-driven decision-making techniques.
His work integrates computational methods to address real-world challenges such as electric vehicle charging station planning, disruption risk mitigation in supply chains, and resilient infrastructure design. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to academic and applied research have impacted operational efficiency and sustainability in business systems.
