Dr. Bert De Reyck

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Biography

Bert De Reyck is a Professor of Operations Management and Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University. He holds a PhD in Business Economics from the University of Leuven in Belgium. His research interests include Business Analytics Applications, Artificial Intelligence, and Project Management, with a focus on Operations Management Planning and Transportation Management. Prior to his current role, he was the Founding Director at the UCL School of Management at University College London, and held several academic positions including Professor and Head of the Department of Management Science & Innovation at UCL and Associate Professor at London Business School. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field through various awards, including the AAS Paper Award from INFORMS in 2022. His extensive publication record includes articles in leading academic journals such as Management Science and INFORMS Journal Applied Analytics, reflecting his significant engagement in applied analytics and operations research. De Reyck has also led multiple industry-sponsored research projects and has contributed to the development of innovative decision-making tools in complex operational environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2021-01-01 — Present

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

Serves as the Dean overseeing academic leadership and strategic direction for the business school.

Founding Director

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

UCL School of Management, University College London • London, UK

Established and directed the operations of the School of Management.

Professor, Head

2009-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Department of Management Science & Innovation, University College London • London, UK

Led academic programs and research activities in management science and innovation.

Visiting Professor

2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Ghent • Ghent, Belgium

Engaged in research and teaching as a visiting faculty member.

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

London Business School, UK • London, UK

Contributed to the academic community through teaching and research.

Visiting Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Participated in teaching and research exchange programs.

Assistant Professor

1998-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam, Netherlands

Involved in academic instruction and curriculum development.

Awards

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AAS Paper Award

2022-01-01
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Paper Award

2022-01-01
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Decision Analysis Society Publication Award

2013-01-01

Requirements for Singapore Management University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
GMAT
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Good Bachelor's degree Master's degree is useful but not required
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Identity Card/Passport copy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Degree Certificates and Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Two Referee Reports
Specialization Notes

This entry applies generally to the PhD in Business specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources.