Dr. Maria Ibanez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Ibanez is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She received her Doctorate in Technology Operations Management from Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on technology implementation and worker discretion, specifically how individuals make decisions about tasks. She has published extensively in leading journals such as Management Science and is frequently featured in outlets like The Economist, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review. Her work involves investigating the effects of mandated discretionary updates on mobile applications and exploring the implications of operational strategies on healthcare settings, among other topics. Ibanez’s courses cover areas such as statistical learning and reinforcement learning within operations management, aiming to provide students with a deep understanding of complex decision-making in business processes. She has also been awarded the Chairs' Core Course Teaching Award, reflecting her commitment to innovative teaching methods and the development of responsible, sustainable supply chains in future managerial contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL, USA

Teaching various courses in Operations Management, focusing on emerging topics and methods.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL, USA

Developed and taught courses on operations management, emphasizing statistical methods and their applications.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.