Dr. Richard Steinberg

Professor

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Biography

Richard Steinberg is a leading expert in Operations Research, currently serving as the Chair of Operations Research at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He has previously held faculty positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago, and has been a visiting associate professor at Stanford University. Steinberg's research interests center on combinatorial auctions, mechanism design, and internet economics, with a significant body of published work in top-tier journals including Management Science and Operations Research. He has also consulted for various governmental and international agencies on auction design and economic strategy. His editorial experience includes serving as an associate editor for Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and contributing to essential texts in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2018-09-01 — Present

Operations Research • London School of Economics and Political Science

Leading research and teaching in Operations Research, coordinating academic programs and collaborations.

Member

2010-09-01 — Present

Managerial Economics Strategy Group • London School of Economics and Political Science

Contributing to research and policy development in managerial economics and strategy.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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