جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Ben-Gadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
• Economics of Immigration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Ben-Gad is a Professor of Economics at City, University of London, where he has served since 2009. He previously held roles as Head of the Department of Economics (2010–2013) and Deputy Head (2008–2010). His research focuses on dynamic macroeconomics, taxation, public debt, immigration economics, and national security, with notable contributions to endogenous growth models and compositional data econometrics. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1996) and has taught at institutions including the University of Houston and University of Haifa. Ben-Gad served on the U.S. National Academy of Sciences panel on immigration's economic and fiscal impacts (2014–2016) and received a 2017 Fellowship from the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). His work spans academic journals (Economic Modelling, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control) and media outlets (BBC, CNBC, Al Jazeera), addressing topics like Brexit economics, fiscal policy, and geopolitical challenges. He co-convenes the City Branch of Academics for Academic Freedom and is a founding member of London Universities' Council for Academic Freedom. His research grants include funding from HM Treasury/ESRC on fiscal policy and immigration (2011), the Israel Science Foundation (2007–2008), and the Samuel Ne'eman Foundation (2004). Professional roles include editorial board membership for Economic Affairs and membership of the ESRC Grant Assessment Panel (2021). He is proficient in Hebrew and contributes to policy debates on taxation, macroprudential frameworks, and defense economics.

Cheryl Gaimonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation and Management of Technology
• Knowledge Management and Outsourcing
• New Product/Process Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Cheryl Gaimon holds the Esther and Edward J. Brown Chair and serves as a Regents' Professor at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. She is Faculty Director of the Management of Technology (MoT) Certificate Program, which she helped establish, and teaches across all academic levels including executive education. Professor Gaimon initiated the Operations Management Program and served as its first Area Coordinator for seven years. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University M.S. in Industrial Administration (Operations Management) from Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Mathematics and Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from Brooklyn College, City University of New York Professor Gaimon's research centers on managing knowledge-based resources in technology-driven environments. Her work spans Innovation and Management of Technology , Knowledge Management and Outsourcing , New Product/Process Development , Alliances for Innovation , and Sustainability Research . She examines how firms navigate technological change through strategic resource allocation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable operations, with increasing emphasis on environmental strategies in recent years. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on operations management within technological evolution—from foundational work on technology acquisition and capacity planning to contemporary studies on environmental strategies and multidisciplinary technology management. Key journals featuring her research include Management Science , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management . Major recognitions include: Regents' Professor designation (2005) by the Georgia Board of Regents The 1999 Georgia Tech Research Award for doctoral student development Brady Family Award for Faculty Research Excellence (2014) Best Department Editor Award for POM (2024) POMS Fellow status and Distinguished Service Award (2009/2014) As an educator, she has mentored doctoral students and shaped curriculum through the MoT program. Her professional leadership includes serving as POMS President (2008-2009), founding co-President of the POMS College on Product Innovation and Technology Management, and editorial roles at top journals including Management Science and Production and Operations Management . Professor Gaimon directs the interdisciplinary Management of Technology Certificate Program, fostering cross-departmental collaboration for technology management research and education while advancing sustainability integration in operations.

Sean Caoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
• Machine Learning Applications
• Capital Market Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean Cao serves as Associate Professor (with tenure) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, where he is Director and Co-founder of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research. He also holds an affiliation as professor at Harvard Business School's D 3 Institute. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cao's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and capital markets, with particular expertise in how machine learning transforms financial analysis, corporate disclosure practices, and investment decision-making. His work examines the evolving relationship between human analysts and AI systems, blockchain applications in financial reporting, and the strategic adaptation of corporate communications for machine readership. He has pioneered research on the "AI divide" among investor groups and developed frameworks for human-AI collaborative stock analysis. His publication portfolio spans top journals including Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Accounting Research, and Management Science. The research demonstrates consistent thematic progression toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications in finance, with recent work exploring distributed ledger technologies for auditing, machine learning for extracting private information from disclosures, and the economics of greenwashing in ESG funds. His studies frequently combine textual analysis with traditional financial metrics to uncover novel market insights. Fama-DFA Prize from Journal of Financial Economics for best paper in capital markets and asset pricing Michael J. Brennan Award from Review of Financial Studies Deloitte Initiative for AI and Learning award for developing trustworthy AI for social equity PanAgora Asset Management's Dr. Richard A. Crowell Memorial Prize Multiple best paper awards from Midwest Finance Association, Global AI Finance Conference, and Asian Finance Association Dr. Cao has delivered over 200 invited research talks at major institutions including the Central Bank of Japan, Central Bank of Thailand, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He serves as Guest Associate Editor for Management Science and has co-chaired Review of Financial Studies conferences on FinTech and Machine Learning. His educational initiatives include a widely adopted free AI textbook for finance and accounting that has been implemented at universities worldwide including Indiana University, UT Dallas, and University of Minnesota. As Director of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, Dr. Cao leads a multidisciplinary team exploring practical AI applications in finance. The initiative has secured significant funding including a $150,000 grant from GRF CPAs & Advisors. His research group maintains strong industry connections through partnerships with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and technology companies, facilitating the translation of academic research into practical financial applications.

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Law and Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Azizjon ALIMOV is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management (University of Lille, France), specializing in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Law and Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon (2007) and an MBA from Central Michigan University (2001). His HDR (Habilitation) in Management Sciences was awarded by the University of Lille in 2023. His research focuses on corporate governance, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the interplay between legal frameworks and financial decision-making. Key themes include intellectual property rights' impact on corporate debt costs, product market competition effects on corporate cash holdings, and government borrowing influences on acquisition strategies. His work frequently examines global contexts, with studies spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. Notable publications include analyses of IPO staging mechanisms (2024), managerial discipline through trade liberalization (2023), and the role of labor protection laws in loan contracting (2015). His recent work emphasizes reproducibility in management science methodology (2023) and cross-border regulatory challenges in M&A. No scientific awards are explicitly listed; however, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contributions. He has advised students across institutions including City University of Hong Kong and the Sauder School of Business, though specific advisee names are not documented here. His professional experience includes roles at the University of Arizona (2008–2010), California State University (2007–2008), and as an HSBC Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (2016–2018). He currently leads the Finance Track at IÉSEG, contributing to programs like the Grande École Master’s in Finance and MSc Corporate Finance courses.

• Food Business Management
• Food Innovation
• Innovation Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dimitrios Skalkos serves as a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, holding the specific title of Professor of Innovation Management in Food Businesses. His office is located in building X2, room X2-206c on the Ioannina Campus (45110 Ioannina), and he leads the Food Chemistry Laboratory. He earned his Basic Degree in Chemistry from the University of Ioannina (1980-1985) followed by a Doctoral Degree from the University of Toledo, USA (1986-1989) with dissertation research on "Di- and Tetrahydroporphyrins: Syntheses and Antitumor Activities". Skalkos's research spans Food Business Management, Food Innovation, and Innovation Management, with specialized focus on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Aromatic Plants, Innovative Foods, and Strategic Marketing. His work bridges academic research with industry applications in food systems, emphasizing Greek agricultural products and pandemic-era consumer behavior. His 36 publications (2020-2024) reveal strong trends in post-pandemic food innovation, consumer perception of traditional Greek foods, functional food development (particularly olive oil, cheese, and grape by-products), and sustainable agri-food supply chains. Key thematic clusters include traceability systems, bioactive properties of novel foods, and economic impacts on food choices. He has actively supervised Master's and PhD students through departmental presentations, directed 23 research programs, and organized 15 seminars and conferences. His laboratory website ( https://foods.chem.uoi.gr ) showcases ongoing food chemistry innovations.

Ariel Pakesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Industrial Organization
• Economics of Technological Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ariel Pakes is the Thomas Professor of Economics at Harvard University, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Economics. He previously held the Charles and Dorothea Dilley Professorship at Yale University and tenured roles at institutions including the University of Wisconsin and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His research focuses on industrial organization (I.O.), the economics of technological change, and econometric theory. Pakes has advised notable students who now lead economics departments globally and has received prestigious awards including the Frisch Medal (1986) and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2002). Education: Pakes earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 1980. His academic journey includes roles as a lecturer at Harvard and positions at the University of Jerusalem. Research Interests: Pakes has pioneered methodologies for analyzing I.O. models, including demand and cost system estimation. Recent work examines AI’s impact on pricing strategies, antitrust policy implications of market dynamics, and healthcare cost structures. His theoretical contributions include simulation estimators and frameworks for dynamic oligopolies. Awards: Frisch Medal (Econometric Society, 1986) Fellow of the Econometric Society (1988) Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2002) Best Graduate Student Advisor Award (Yale University, 1996) Advisory and Grants: Pakes has served on NSF panels, including the Economics Advisory Panel and Presidential Fellow Advisory Board. His consulting work spans government agencies and large firms. He edited the RAND Journal of Economics and co-chaired the AEA Census Advisory Panel. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with NBER as a Research Associate and contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the PNAS issue on 'Science, Technology and the Economy.'

• Household Finance
• Banking
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claire Célérier is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in Household Finance. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including the University of Toronto (where she advanced from Assistant to Associate Professor between 2016-2022) and the University of Zurich (2014-2016). She maintains an affiliation with the People's History Lab and actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization including 'Race, Equity and Public Policy' (2023) and 'Banks, States and the People' (2024). Dr. Célérier's research explores how finance can benefit households through multiple lenses including behavioral economics, asset pricing, and financial history. Her work investigates innovation in finance, diversity and inclusion impacts, and historical perspectives on financial systems. She has developed significant expertise in household finance, banking, and the intersection of finance with social issues, particularly racial disparities in financial markets as demonstrated in her award-winning research on the Freedman's Savings Bank. Her scholarly output shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on security design and investor behavior toward increasingly socially relevant research on financial inclusion, racial equity, and household financial decision-making. Recent publications demonstrate her growing focus on historical contexts of financial systems and their contemporary implications, particularly regarding marginalized communities. Canada Research Chair in Household Finance (2024) Bank of Canada Governor's Award (2022) University of Toronto Top 5% Merit Award (2021) Petro Canada Young Innovators Award Program (2021) Multiple Rotman School of Management Teaching Awards (2019-2021) Ieke van den Burg Prize for Research on Systemic Risk (2015) Dr. Célérier has successfully secured substantial research funding including Insight Development Grants (CAD 54,500), Connaught Research Grant (CAD 10,000), and the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Grant (EUR 400,000). She mentors several PhD students including Andrada Bilan (2020), Alexey Vasilenko (2023), and Purnoor Tak (Expected 2026), and has supervised numerous master's theses at both University of Toronto and University of Zurich. Her service contributions include Rotman School of Management MBA program committee, executive committee, seminar coordination, and faculty recruiting committee.

Junfu Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Economics
• Regional Economic Development
• Entrepreneurship
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Junfu Zhang is a Professor of Economics and Department Chair at Clark University. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly urban and regional economics, with an emphasis on urbanization in China, entrepreneurship, regional development, and racial housing segregation. He holds a B.A. from Renmin University of China (1993), and M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (1999, 2001). Prior to joining Clark in 2006, he was a research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California and a Brookings Institution fellow (2000–2001). He has been an IZA Research Fellow since 2007 and served as President of the Chinese Economists Society (2019–2020). Education: B.A., International Economics, Renmin University of China, 1993 M.A., Economics, Clark University, 1997 M.A., Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1999 Ph.D., Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 2001 Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's research explores urbanization dynamics in China, including land use policies, housing tenure systems, and economic segregation. His work also addresses entrepreneurship, high-tech industrial clusters, and the economic impacts of urbanization. Recent studies include analyses of land regulation, Super Bowl economic effects, and gender competition in labor markets. Recent Research Trends: His articles reflect a focus on China's socio-economic challenges, such as urban land policies, housing wealth effects, and regional development disparities. Collaborative projects with institutions like IZA and CES highlight interdisciplinary engagement. Awards and Affiliations: IZA Research Fellow (2007–present) Former President, Chinese Economists Society (2019–2020) Advising and Grants: No specific grant or student advising details are listed, though his research often involves collaborative teams. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and academic networks. Labs and Teams: No dedicated labs are mentioned, but his research engages interdisciplinary teams focusing on urban economics and regional policy.

• Public Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Government Procurement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rodrigo Carril is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and an Affiliated Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). His research focuses on Public Economics and Industrial Organization, particularly examining public procurement policies and their economic impacts. He holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University (2020) and is a Juan de la Cierva Researcher. Education: PhD in Economics, Stanford University (2020). His work explores topics such as pharmaceutical market dynamics, defense contracting efficiency, and regulatory frameworks for public procurement. He has received prestigious awards including the Claire and Ralph Landau Prize (2020) and the Young Economists' Essay Award (2022). Key research trends include analyzing procurement policies' effects on competition, evaluating preference programs for disadvantaged groups, and methodological contributions to econometric techniques like regression discontinuity designs. Awards: Claire and Ralph Landau Prize 2020 Young Economists' Essay Award 2022 Advising and Grants: While specific grants aren’t listed, his collaborative work involves co-authors like Claudia Allende, Mark Duggan, and Andres Gonzalez-Lira, indicating active academic partnerships. He is affiliated with the BSE and contributes to policy-oriented research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects at UPF and BSE, focusing on public sector efficiency and regulatory economics.

• Industrial Organization
• Competition Policy
• Consumer Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Luke Garrod is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Loughborough University's Loughborough Business School. He holds a PhD, MPhil, and BA from the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on industrial organization, competition policy, consumer policy, and behavioral economics, with a particular emphasis on modeling firm incentives in imperfectly competitive markets. He received the International Journal of Industrial Organization Best Theoretical Paper Award 2019 for his work on collusion mechanisms. His book on hub-and-spoke cartels provides critical insights into antitrust enforcement strategies. Teaching responsibilities include Principles of Microeconomics (ECA002) and Industrial Economics (ECC005). He serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of the Economics of Business and contributes to economic consultancy through his role at Economic Insight. His research has explored topics such as cartel damages quantification, digital market regulation, and the interplay between consumer protection and competition policies. Key awards include the 2019 Best Theoretical Paper Award, reflecting his contributions to advancing antitrust and competition policy frameworks. His work bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical regulatory applications, addressing emerging challenges in global competition dynamics and digital economy policies.

Mohammad Saifur Rahmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digitization Economics
• Omnichannel Retailing
• Innovations and Inequality
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Saifur Rahman is the Daniels School Chair in Management and a Professor of Management Information Systems at the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. His academic journey includes significant leadership roles such as co-chairing the Conference on Information Systems and Technology (CIST) in 2013 and serving as president of the INFORMS eBusiness Society in 2014. Currently, he serves as an associate editor for both Management Science and Information Systems Research (ISR). Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, Krannert School of Management, Purdue University (2008) MBA in Management Information Systems, Southern Illinois University (2004) BS in Computer Science, Southern Illinois University (2002) Rahman's research primarily focuses on the economic implications of digital transformations. His work examines how digitization affects consumer behavior, market structures, and business strategies across various industries. He investigates the value of digital traces in driving consumer behavior and improving decision-making, particularly in omnichannel retail environments. His research on the sharing economy has revealed important insights about economic disparities, showing how platforms like Airbnb provide economic benefits to predominantly white neighborhoods while failing to generate similar spillover effects in predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of technology, economics, and social impact. Rahman's work frequently examines how local market structures interact with digital platforms to create or exacerbate economic inequalities. His research spans multiple disciplines including information systems, economics, marketing, and operations management, with a particular emphasis on empirical studies using real-world data from major companies like Walmart and Cisco. CICP Faculty Commercialization Award (2020) INFORMS Sandy Slaughter Early Career Award (2018) World's Top 40 Business School Professors Under 40 by Poets and Quants (2017) Jay N. Ross Young Faculty Scholar Award (2015) Dean's Award for Outstanding Research Achievement (University of Calgary, 2014) Rahman has secured substantial research funding from organizations including Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Adobe Systems ($50,000 grants in 2017 and 2020), Trask Innovation Fund ($21,218), and NSF I-Corps ($50,000). He has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated with industry partners to translate research into practical applications. Rahman co-founded RightFit Analytics, a precision health analytics solution that utilizes AI to learn success patterns in healthcare. He has organized significant academic events including the Krannert-Walmart Data Dive (believed to be the first data dive on a college campus) and the Dawn or Doom Data Dive in cooperation with Cisco. Rahman actively engages with industry through consulting and collaborative research projects. His work with Walmart, Cisco, and other major corporations demonstrates his ability to bridge academic research with practical business applications. He has been particularly active in studying how AI and big data analytics can be leveraged to improve business decision-making while addressing potential negative consequences like algorithmic bias and economic inequality.

Christophe Bissonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Competitive Intelligence
• Strategic Foresight
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christophe Bisson is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School (Paris campus) specializing in Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. His research examines augmented anticipatory systems, competitive intelligence, AI governance, and strategic early warning frameworks. He directs the MSc International Strategy and Influence program and leads research at the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence. Bisson holds a PhD in Competitive Intelligence from Aix-Marseille University and a Postgraduate Certificate in AI from the University of Helsinki. His professional experience includes international strategy consulting and academic positions at universities in Turkey and France. Awards & Honors: Inducted into Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows (2023) SCIP International Academic Award (2017)

Todd Sorensenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Labor Market Structure
• Immigration
• Discrimination

Todd Sorensen is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of California, Merced (UC Merced), affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts and the Economics and Business Management department. He holds fellowships at IZA (Institute of Labor Economics) and GLO (Global Labor Organization). Prior to UC Merced, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (2014–2023) and an Assistant Professor at UC Riverside (2007–2014). His professional journey includes a visiting role as Visiting Associate Professor at UC Merced before his current appointment in 2022. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Arizona, 2007 Research Interests: Todd's work focuses on labor market structures , exploring topics like monopsony power and wage-setting dynamics; immigration , including its demographic and policy implications; and discrimination , particularly in criminal sentencing and labor markets. His research has been published in journals like ILR Review , Labour Economics , and the Journal of Population Economics , with findings cited in the U.S. Economic Report of the President. Scientific Awards: Fellow at IZA (2022–present) Fellow at GLO (2022–present) Advising & Grants: Todd has advised students across various levels but no specific advisees are listed. His grants and funding sources are not detailed in the provided text. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains affiliations across UC campuses through his and his spouse’s academic careers. Labs/Teams: Engaged with research networks at IZA and GLO, focusing on labor market policies and migration studies. Active in collaborative projects analyzing immigration trends, labor market competition, and discrimination metrics.

Alp Atakanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microeconomic Theory
• Game Theory
• Information Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alp Atakan Overview Alp Atakan is a Professor and Head of School in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London. He holds a PhD from Columbia University and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University and Associate Professor at Koç University. His research focuses on Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory, Auction Design, and Information Economics. Key contributions include studies on reputation dynamics, search markets, and information aggregation in auctions. Education PhD in Economics (with distinction), Columbia University, 2003 MA in Economics, Columbia University, 2000 MBA, Columbia University, 1997 BS in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1993 Research & Grants Recipient of an ERC Consolidator Grant (2016–2021) for 'Market Selection, Frictions, and the Information Content of Prices'. Notable research includes work on bargaining dynamics, price discovery mechanisms, and the role of information asymmetry in auctions. He has published in top journals like Econometrica , Journal of Economic Theory , and American Economic Review . Teaching spans MBA/EMBA courses on managerial economics and microeconomic theory, alongside advanced graduate courses in game theory and dynamic programming. Grants & Projects ERC Consolidator Grant: Market Selection & Price Information (€1,089,000) Tubitak Grants: Sequential Debate (2014–2015) and Auctions & Information (2012–2014) His work bridges theoretical economics with practical market design, emphasizing strategic interactions in decentralized systems.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sharing Economy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ming Hu is a Professor and University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Business Operations and Analytics at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He serves as Area Coordinator for the Operations Management & Statistics Area and holds editorial leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of Naval Research Logistics and Associate Editor for multiple top journals. MS in Applied Mathematics, Brown University (2003) PhD in Operations Research, Columbia University (2009) His research focuses on sharing economy , social operations , and platform economics , examining how operational decisions can maximize societal benefit. Key areas include crowdfunding , two-sided markets , crowdsourcing , and group buying , with applications to DEI , sustainability , and AI-empowered operations . Recent work analyzes spatial operations in delivery systems, algorithmic fairness , and climate change adaptation in agricultural supply chains. His publications span top journals like Management Science and Operations Research , covering topics from blockchain traceability to quantum-inspired optimization . Scientific recognitions include: Wickham Skinner Early-Career Research Award (2016) Best Operations Management Paper in Management Science (2017) 2018 Poets & Quants Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors As an Amazon Scholar (2022–) and Chair of Chain Analytics Institute (2023–), he bridges academic research with industry applications in AI-driven logistics and sustainable operations.