جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Multi-objective optimization
• Sustainable logistics
• Industry 4.0
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesco Pilati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, where he serves as local coordinator for the scientific field ING-IND/17 (Industrial Plants and Logistic Systems). He chairs the research group on Industrial Plants, Production Systems, and Logistics, and teaches courses in Industrial Plants and Design of Digital Production and Assembly Systems. As coordinator of the Master's program in Management and Industrial Systems Engineering and University Coordinator for the EIT double degree in Zero-Defect Manufacture, Pilati bridges academic leadership with advanced manufacturing research. He has also served as Invited Lecturer at universities in Vienna and Göttingen. His research focuses on integrating environmental sustainability with technical-economic criteria through multi-objective optimization and impact assessment. Key areas include: Distribution networks and warehousing systems Manufacturing and assembly line design Hybrid energy production systems Digitization of manual production processes using depth cameras Recent publications highlight applications of Industry 4.0 technologies to pandemic safety, logistics optimization, and smart manufacturing. Pilati has received significant recognition including the Philip Morris Italia Empowering Research Award (2016) and Autostrade per l'Italia academic recognition. His editorial contributions include guest editing special issues on Digital Twins and Smart Factories in Q1 journals.

Greg Keoleianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He co-founded and directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-leads the MI Hydrogen initiative. His research focuses on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the sustainability of technologies, products, and systems. Key areas include renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, bioenergy), transportation decarbonization, circular economy frameworks, and food/agricultural systems. He teaches interdisciplinary graduate courses on Sustainable Energy Systems and Industrial Ecology, and co-directs the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate Program in Industry Ecology. Research interests emphasize integrating environmental, economic, and social metrics into sustainability assessments. Notable contributions include pioneering LCA models for hydrogen energy systems, vehicle lifecycle optimization, and circular economy pathways for automotive materials. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure. Keoleian’s recent work highlights synergies between emerging technologies (e.g., wireless charging, autonomous vehicles) and sustainability goals. He collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to translate research into actionable strategies for deep decarbonization and circular economy adoption. Initiatives like the State of Michigan Hydrogen Roadmap exemplify his focus on bridging academic research with practical implementation. His interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive analysis of energy systems, industrial processes, and consumer behaviors. Keoleian’s teaching and mentorship emphasize systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He has shaped curricula that prepare students for leadership roles in sustainable systems design, policy development, and corporate sustainability management. Ongoing projects include optimizing reusable packaging systems, evaluating food waste impacts, and modeling urban energy justice in electric vehicle deployment.

John Kingstonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Speech Perception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Kingston is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Phonetics Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he has been since 1990. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago (1976–1977) and a PhD from UC Berkeley (1985). His research focuses on the interplay between phonetics and phonology, particularly speech perception and its influence on phonological representations. He co-founded the Laboratory Phonology Conference series in 1987 and has conducted fieldwork on Otomanguean languages. His work emphasizes experimental methods to study phonological questions, including studies on vowel perception, tone systems, and cross-linguistic phonetic patterns. Kingston’s academic journey includes roles at the University of Texas, Austin (1984–1986) and Cornell University (1986–1990). His research explores how auditory processing and linguistic knowledge shape speech perception, with notable contributions to understanding tonogenesis, perceptual contrast effects, and vowel category learning in second languages. He collaborates on grants examining Ganong effects and phonological inventories, advocating for theories that bridge perceptual and structural aspects of language. His lab, the Phonetics Lab, supports experimental work on speech perception and production. Kingston is also the Honors Program Coordinator, mentoring students in linguistics and related fields. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive publications and conference leadership reflect his scholarly impact.

Georgia Perakisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytics/AI
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Georgia Perakis is the John C Head III Interim Dean of MIT Sloan School of Management and a Professor of Operations Management and Operations Research & Statistics. She has been on MIT Sloan's faculty since 1998, contributing extensively to research in analytics/AI, optimization, and machine learning applications in pricing, supply chains, healthcare, and energy. Recognized as a leading academic, she has won numerous awards, including the INFORMS Fellow and Distinguished MSOM Fellow, along with multiple best paper awards. Perakis has supervised 30 PhD and 59 master's students, fostering lifelong academic relationships. Her administrative roles include co-director of the Operations Research Center and Associate Dean for Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of M&SOM and has held editorial leadership roles in top journals like Operations Research and Management Science. Her education includes a BS in Mathematics from the University of Athens and advanced degrees in applied mathematics from Brown University. Research Interests : Perakis focuses on solving complex problems at the intersection of optimization and machine learning, with applications in retail promotions, healthcare operations (e.g., emergency department management), and energy systems. Her work emphasizes practical solutions to real-world challenges, leveraging data-driven analytics and prescriptive models. Recent projects include optimizing patient placement in emergency departments and modeling demand for new products in retail. Grants & Awards : Her accolades include the NSF CAREER Award, PECASE Award, and over a dozen best-paper recognitions. Notable contributions include a finalist position in the JD.com Competition (2019) and winning first place for Johnson & Johnson’s demand-prediction work (2018). She has also pioneered methodologies for equitable resource allocation in healthcare. Education & Leadership : Perakis holds leadership roles in interdisciplinary initiatives like the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and the Food Supply Chain Analytics and Sensing Initiative. Her teaching excellence is underscored by awards such as the Jamieson Prize and Teacher of the Year (MIT Sloan). She has directed major programs like the MIT Leaders for Global Operations and the Executive MBA program. Labs & Teams : She is affiliated with the Operations Research Center (an interdepartmental PhD program) and collaborates with institutions like UMass Memorial Hospital on healthcare optimization projects. Her work integrates ethics into AI development, emphasizing fairness, bias mitigation, and societal impact.

Meng Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Centered AI
• Managerial Behavior
• Human-Algorithm Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Meng Li is a Professor and the Endowed C. T. Bauer Chair of AI at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. He also serves as the founding Director of the Bauer Human-Centered AI Institute and the SCM PhD coordinator, highlighting his leadership in AI and operations research. His research centers on human-centered AI , managerial behavior , and human-algorithm interaction , with applications in supply chain management, operations, and strategic decision-making. His work explores cognitive biases, behavioral operations, and the integration of AI in business contexts. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on behavioral aspects of operations management, particularly overconfidence, regret, and trust in AI systems. The research spans journals such as Management Science , Production and Operations Management , and Strategic Management Journal , indicating interdisciplinary impact across operations, strategy, and information systems. Scientific Awards and Honors: The President’s Circle Awards, University of Houston, 2025 Energy Transition Institute Award ($62.5K), 2024 John Aure Buesseler Distinguished Lectureship, Texas Tech, 2024 Shell Sustainability Research Grant ($100K), 2022 Management Science Distinguished Service Award, 2022 Rutgers Research Council Award, 2020 Finalist for INFORMS Best Service Science Paper Award, 2019 Meng Li advises PhD students as SCM PhD coordinator and leads major research initiatives through the Bauer Human-Centered AI Institute . His work is supported by grants from Shell, HPE, and NIST. He serves as Department Editor for Journal of Operations Management and Decision Sciences Journal , and Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management , and has guest-edited AI-focused special issues in top journals. He is actively building interdisciplinary teams at the intersection of AI, operations, and behavioral science, fostering collaborations across business, engineering, and health domains.

Matthew D. Pottsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon Removal
• Forest Management
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew D. Potts is the S.J. Hall Chair in Forest Economics and Professor at UC Berkeley's Department of Environmental Science, Policy, & Management. He also serves as Associate Director for Sustainable Development at the Blum Center for Developing Economies. With interdisciplinary training in mathematics, ecology, and economics, his research focuses on nature-based climate solutions and ecosystem service co-production. Research addresses carbon sequestration through forest management, biodiversity conservation, land use planning, and sustainable development in tropical ecosystems. Recent work examines cost-effectiveness of reforestation, climate-driven migration patterns, and plantation carbon modeling. Publications demonstrate strong focus on quantitative analysis of land-use impacts, with methodological innovations in remote sensing applications and spatial modeling for carbon accounting. Awards include recognition for young faculty research and leadership in international environmental assessments. Leads the Potts Research Group, mentoring graduate students working on tropical ecology, restoration, and climate adaptation projects.

• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Industrial Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hellweg serves as a Full Professor for Ecological Systems Design at the ETH Zürich , Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. She is Deputy Head of the Institute of Environmental Engineering and leads groundbreaking research at the intersection of industrial ecology, life cycle assessment, and circular economy systems. PhD in Environmental Engineering (ETH Zürich, 2000) Industrial Engineering Degree (Karlsruhe University, 1996) Her research develops advanced methodologies for environmental impact assessment of products and technologies, focusing on: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with correlated uncertainty modeling Circular economy implementation in chemical and energy sectors Industrial symbiosis optimization for heat and nutrient flows Urban wastewater systems redesign for resource recovery Chemical pollution analysis in plastic materials Key publication trends reveal expertise in: Hybrid wastewater treatment systems Energy-efficient greenhouse cultivation Exergy analysis for sustainability metrics Machine learning applications in environmental modeling Policy-relevant industrial ecology studies She actively participates in global sustainability initiatives as: President of the International Society of Industrial Ecology (ISIE) Member of UN Environment's International Resource Panel Editorial board member for leading environmental journals

• Inventory control
• Supply chain management
• Capacity planning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Tim Huh is a Professor and Chair of the Operations and Logistics Division at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. He specializes in inventory control, supply chain management, and operations research, with a focus on dynamic decision-making under uncertainty. B.A., B.Math, M.Math from University of Waterloo M.A. from Regent College M.S., Ph.D. from Cornell University His research spans theoretical and applied topics including renewable energy systems, healthcare operations, and digital learning analytics. Recent work explores wind power storage optimization, asynchronous video usage in education, and multi-echelon inventory solutions. Scientific recognition includes the Canada Research Chair in Operations Excellence and Business Analytics He teaches core business analytics and operations management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing quantitative decision-making and process fundamentals.

Stephen Gravesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Graves is the Abraham J. Siegel Professor of Management and a Professor of Operations Management at MIT Sloan School of Management, with a joint appointment in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from the University of Rochester. His research focuses on operations research models applied to manufacturing systems, supply chains, and service operations, including strategic inventory positioning and order fulfillment optimization. Graves has served as MIT Sloan’s Deputy Dean and Chair of MIT’s Faculty Council (2001-2003). He is a Fellow of INFORMS, recipient of the Kimball Medal, and member of the National Academy of Engineering. Education: PhD in Operations Research, University of Rochester MBA and AB in Mathematics/Social Sciences, Dartmouth College Research Interests: Graves develops analytical frameworks for supply chain optimization, inventory management, and production planning. His recent work addresses post-pandemic supply chain resilience, digital twins for production systems, and closed-loop supply chains. Current projects explore operational challenges in e-commerce fulfillment and global supply networks. Awards: INFORMS Kimball Medal (2023) Elected to National Academy of Engineering INFORMS Prize for Operations Research President of INFORMS (2020) Advising & Grants: Supervisor to 25+ PhD students across manufacturing, supply chain analytics, and healthcare operations. Active in industry collaborations with companies like Intel, Polaroid, and Monsanto. Leads MIT initiatives including the Leaders for Global Operations program. Labs/Teams: Core member of MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). Co-director of the MIT Operations Research Center. Involved in interdisciplinary projects combining data science with operations management.

• Sustainability Assessment
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Circular Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Li Shen is an Associate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development , Utrecht University since 2015. She holds the Energy & Resources group and has been active in sustainability assessment of materials and energy systems since completing her PhD in 2011. Education: BEng (Mechanical Engineering, cum laude 1999, Shanghai) MSc (Sustainable Development, track Energy and Resources 2006, Utrecht University) PhD (2011, Utrecht University, thesis: Bio-based and Recycled Polymers for Cleaner Production – an Assessment of Plastics and Fibres ) Research Interests: Dr. Shen specializes in Life Cycle Assessment and Technological Sustainability Evaluation of Bio-based Plastics , Plastics Recycling , Waste Management , and Nanomaterials . Her work bridges Environmental Science , Chemical Engineering , and Sustainable Development through rigorous system analysis. Scientific Publications: Leading expert in Circular Economy applications for plastics Developed Ex-ante LCA frameworks for emerging materials Key contributor to PEF Bio-based Bottle sustainability analysis Active in Telescope Energy Systems sustainability Published in Nature Communications , Science of the Total Environment , and Journal of Cleaner Production Teaching: Responsible instructor for Advanced Energy Analysis in the Master Energy Science program. Also teaches Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Resources Use in the Global Sustainability Science bachelor program. Supervises numerous master thesis projects from Energy Science (ES), Sustainable Development (SD-EM), and Science for Energy Innovation (SBI) programs.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Consumer Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Swinney is the Senior Associate Dean for Executive MBA and Quantitative Management Programs and a Professor of Operations Management at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. He specializes in strategic supply chain operations, consumer behavior dynamics, and platform management. His research explores sustainability, risk mitigation, and ethical practices within complex supply networks. Education: Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, California Institute of Technology PhD in Operations Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Prior Role: Associate Professor at Stanford University Graduate School of Business Research Interests: His work addresses operational implications of consumer behavior, start-up and platform operations, supply chain resilience, and ethical sourcing strategies. He emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, food delivery systems, and digital content platforms. Editorial Contributions: Currently serves as Department Editor at Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , with prior roles at Management Science and Production & Operations Management . Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising roles explicitly listed in provided text.

Gregory Paradisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Operations Research
• Forest Economics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gregory Paradis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, integrating operations research, mathematical optimization, and systems modeling to address complex interactions between ecosystems, industries, and society. He works with the FRESH Lab and collaborates with the Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, emphasizing ecological and economic integration in forest planning. Sustainable Forest Management Operations Research Forest Economics Data Science Risk Assessment GIS-based Methods His research spans forest inventory optimization, climate change adaptation strategies, wildfire risk modeling, and decision support systems for invasive species. He develops computational frameworks to enhance wood supply planning, carbon management, and ecological resilience. Recent work includes machine learning applications for fire safety in timber structures and automated road planning tools for wildlife conservation. Paradis’s publications highlight trends in applying optimization methods to sustainable forestry, with a focus on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and value chain innovation. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches that bridge silviculture, industrial engineering, and data science to tackle emerging challenges in forest ecosystems. As an educator, he seeks motivated students with quantitative and creative problem-solving skills. His lab collaborates on remote sensing integration, risk assessment models, and policy-relevant forest management strategies, ensuring plans account for uncertainties like insect infestations or windthrow events.

Emily Grubertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Decarbonization
• Just Transition
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Emily Grubert serves as Associate Professor of Sustainable Energy Policy at the Keough School of Global Affairs and Concurrent Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at the University of Notre Dame. Her interdisciplinary work integrates civil engineering and environmental sociology to advance justice-centered decarbonization of the US energy system through life cycle socioenvironmental impact assessment and multicriteria decision support. Education Ph.D. in Environment and Resources, Stanford University (2017) M.S. in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2011) M.A. in Energy and Earth Resources, University of Texas at Austin (2010) B.S. in Mathematics and Atmosphere/Energy Engineering, Stanford University (2009) Research Focus Professor Grubert's research centers on decarbonization, just transition, life cycle assessment, and macro-energy systems. She employs scenario analysis, life cycle assessment, survey and interview research, and text mining to evaluate socioenvironmental impacts of energy infrastructure decisions. Her work emphasizes incorporating community and societal priorities into policy and project decisions, particularly during the mid-transition phase of energy system transformation where embodied impacts dominate and design-oriented decision support becomes critical. Publication Trends Her recent publications reveal concentrated efforts on medium-term US decarbonization challenges, including fossil electricity retirement deadlines, emissions projections through 2050, and paradigm shifts in environmental assessment. A dominant theme addresses the emerging dominance of embodied impacts in decarbonizing systems, coupled with development of justice-centered decision support tools that integrate socioenvironmental considerations across energy-water-carbon domains. Professional Engagement Grubert is a core faculty affiliate of the Keough School's Pulte Institute for Global Development. Prior to Notre Dame, she served as assistant professor at Georgia Tech and deputy assistant secretary for carbon management at the US Department of Energy. Her research has received extensive media coverage in major outlets including The New York Times, MIT Technology Review, and Bloomberg, demonstrating significant policy impact and societal relevance.

Nallan C. Sureshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Manufacturing Systems
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nallan C. Suresh is the Associate Dean for Faculty, Research and Centers and a SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Operations Management and Strategy department at the School of Management, University at Buffalo . His work bridges academic research with industry practice, focusing on manufacturing systems, supply chain agility, and sustainable operations. PhD , University of Cincinnati MBA , McMaster University, Canada BTech , Indian Institute of Technology Suresh's research spans cellular manufacturing , flexible automation , forecasting models , and reverse supply chains . He has pioneered frameworks for evaluating manufacturing systems and optimizing supply chain agility through empirical and simulation-based studies. Recent publications emphasize sustainability and disruptive technologies in supply chains, including reverse logistics for plastics recycling and agile responses to catastrophic events using data analytics. His work integrates DEA models , neural networks , and policy analysis . Summer Research Fellowship, University at Buffalo Joseph T.J. Stewart Faculty Scholar Alfred V. Bodine/SME Award for Machine Tool Economics Cleveland Foundation Grant for High Technology Firms Suresh has secured grants totaling over $145,000, advised numerous students, and contributed to global research through empirical studies in the Netherlands and executive training in China/Latvia. His consulting spans automotive, electronics, and manufacturing sectors.

Johan Eklöfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience
• Environmental Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johan Eklöf is a Professor at Stockholm University within the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences . His research emphasizes marine ecology , focusing on interactions between marine biodiversity, environmental conditions (including climate), and societal impacts . He teaches courses such as Management of Aquatic Resources in the Tropics , Marine Ecology for the Biogeo Program , and Ecology II . Research Focus: Causal relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem resilience Foundation species as drivers of ecosystem services Optimizing resource management under climate change Projects: Principal Investigator for FORCE (2023-present), a transdisciplinary Baltic Sea recovery project Contributor to NordSalt (climate impacts on Nordic salt marshes) and PlantFish (Baltic Sea vegetation-fish interactions) Scientific Leadership : Supervises 2 current PhD students and co-supervises 6 additional PhD/postdocs Formerly mentored 4 PhD graduates and >40 MSc students Environmental Context: His work spans Baltic Sea and Western Indian Ocean ecosystems, using seagrass beds , mussel beds , and coastal benthic systems as primary models. Recent publications highlight climate change impacts on trophic cascades , habitat connectivity , and policy frameworks for marine conservation .