Dr. Nikos Trichakis

Professor

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Biography

Nikolaos K. Trichakis is the J.C. Penney Professor of Operations Management and Associate Dean for Social and Ethical Responsibilities at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His expertise lies in Operations Management, focusing on analytics, fairness, and ethics within healthcare and supply chain contexts. He has developed pioneering methodologies in robust optimization and resource allocation, particularly relevant for healthcare operations, revenue management, and supply chain dynamics. Trichakis has authored numerous influential papers published in top journals such as Operations Research and Management Science, tackling complex issues like efficiency-fairness trade-offs and optimizing resource distribution in transplant operations. His work aims to use data-driven approaches to improve the allocation of resources in healthcare while maintaining ethical standards. In addition to his academic contributions, he offers a wealth of experience in teaching courses on operations management and supply chain analytics. His accolades include being a finalist for several prestigious awards from INFORMS, recognizing his impactful research and contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

J.C. Penney Professor of Operations Management

2011-01-01 — Present

MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and conducting research in Operations Management, focusing on analytics, fairness, and ethical resource allocation.

Associate Dean for Social and Ethical Responsibilities

2020-01-01 — Present

MIT Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, MA

Overseeing initiatives related to social and ethical responsibilities within the management curriculum.

Courses

Introduction to Operations Management Supply Chain Analytics Manufacturing Systems and Supply Chain Design Theory of Operations Management Understanding and Influencing Operations Investor Technology Operations Management