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Dr. Young K. Ro is a Professor and Department Chair of Information and Operations Management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business. His academic career spans both graduate and undergraduate teaching, with contributions to learning outcomes research in business education.
- Education: B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering (Purdue University), Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering (University of Michigan)
Dr. Ro's research focuses on behavioral operations management, buyer-supplier relationships, and complex adaptive systems in supply chain contexts. His work examines how organizational behaviors, technological changes, and relational norms affect productivity and innovation in supply networks.
His scholarly output reveals strong engagement with supply chain dynamics, product development strategies, and augmented reality adoption. Recurring themes include interdependence effects, perception gaps, and environmental innovation processes.
- Scientific Awards
- Best Paper Award, Academy of Management (2007)
- Distinguished Paper Award, Decision Sciences Institute (2007)
- IEEE Transactions Best Paper Honorable Mention (2008)
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Honorable Mention (2006)
Dr. Ro contributes to editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management and The Open Transportation Journal, while maintaining memberships in leading academic societies including the Academy of Management and INFORMS.
