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Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne is a faculty member at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Her academic career spans research and teaching in Data Science, Forecasting, Project Management, and Behavioral Decision-Making. She holds degrees from Ben-Gurion University (B.Sc.), London School of Economics (M.Sc.), and London Business School (Ph.D., M.Res.).
- Current affiliations: Darden School of Business (University of Virginia)
- Academic rank: Professor
- Professional memberships: INFORMS, Decision Analysis Society, Operational Research Society, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Her research focuses on data-driven decision-making, project scheduling, and forecasting methodologies. Recent publications emphasize AI applications in business coding and technical decision frameworks. She has authored influential studies on ensemble forecasting, quantile evaluation, and behavioral biases in project planning.
Key trends in her recent work (2023-2024) include:
- AI integration in business coding and software development
- Technical decision economics and resource allocation
- Project management methodology innovation
- Behavioral aspects of software development and digital transformation
Scientific recognition includes:
- Darden Morton Leadership Faculty Award (2011)
- Mead-Colley Award (2012)
- Darden Outstanding Faculty Award (2013, 2022)
- University of Virginia All University Teaching Award (2015)
- Multiple Transformational Faculty Awards (2024, 2025)
She leads executive education programs like AI Essentials for Government Leaders and has developed digital learning platforms such as the Coursera MOOC Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management (350,000+ learners). As associate editor at Management Science and Operations Research, she shapes academic discourse in decision analysis and operations management.
