Dr. Masha Shunko

Associate Professor

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Biography

Masha Shunko is an Associate Professor in the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, focusing on operations management, operations research, and supply chain management. She completed her PhD in 2011 and holds an MS from 2007 and a BS from Indiana University obtained in 2003. Since joining the University of Washington in 2015, she has contributed significantly to the field through her teaching and research. Prior to her current position, she served as an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the Krannert School of Management from 2011 to 2015. Shunko has earned multiple teaching awards, including the prestigious PACCAR Award for Teaching Excellence in 2020 and the Salgo-Noren Outstanding Master's Teaching Award. Her research interests include behavioral operations and the impact of queueing systems on worker productivity, alongside flow control coordination in queueing systems with multiple servers. She has consulted for various reputable organizations, enhancing their operational frameworks and efficiency.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and researching in operations management and related fields.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Purdue University, Krannert School of Management • West Lafayette, IN

Engaged in teaching and research focused on operations management.

Awards

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PACCAR Award for Teaching Excellence

2020-01-01
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Professor Quarter (Spring 2018)

2018-01-01
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Salgo-Noren Outstanding Master's Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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Salgo-Noren Outstanding Master's Teaching Award

2013-01-01
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1st Prize POM SCM Student Paper Competition

2009-01-01

Courses

Special Topics in Supply Chain Management Global Supply Chain Management Operations Management Introduction to Operations Management Supply Chain Management International Operations Healthcare Operations

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.