Dr. Sébastien Martin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sébastien Martin is an Associate Professor at Kellogg School of Management specializing in Operations. He received his Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique. Before joining Kellogg, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the ridesharing company Lyft. His research focuses on human-algorithm interfaces and public-sector operations, particularly in the context of scalable algorithms and decision-making tools for the sharing economy. His work has led to significant improvements in various transportation systems, including partnerships with Boston Public Schools and the San Francisco public school district, optimizing bus routes to save millions of dollars and enhance social equity. Martin has also designed Lyft's dispatch algorithm that increased drivers' revenues significantly. At Kellogg, he teaches Operations Management and has developed an AI teaching assistant named Kai to assist in his courses.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching operations management, specializing in human-algorithm interfaces and scalable decision-making tools.

Awards

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Franz Edelman Award

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Franz Edelman Award

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George Dantzig Dissertation Award

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TLS Society Dissertation Award

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
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Specialization Notes

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