Hamsa Bastani

Hamsa Bastani is an Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include machine learning algorithms and their applications to healthcare, revenue management, and social good. She is also affiliated as an Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science. Bastani's work focuses on developing novel machine learning methods for data-driven decision-making, with a particular emphasis on improving healthcare operations and equitable resource allocation. Her research has been recognized with several awards, including the Wagner Prize for Excellence in Practice (2021) and the Pierskalla Award for the best paper in healthcare (2016, 2019, 2021).

Hamsa Bastani is an Associate Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at the Wharton School, specializing in machine learning, healthcare, AI for social good, and operations research. Her research explores the intersection of AI and operations to address real-world challenges, including healthcare delivery, policy design, and social equity. Bastani's work focuses on developing interpretable and efficient algorithms for decision-making in high-stakes environments, such as pandemic response and clinical trials. She also investigates the ethical implications of AI, particularly in contexts like human trafficking risk detection and pay-for-performance programs. Her contributions span both theoretical advancements and practical applications, emphasizing the transformative potential of AI for societal benefit.