Edieal J. Pinker
Regular biography
Edieal J. Pinker is a Professor of Operations Research and Special Advisor to the Dean at the Yale School of Management. His research interests include counter-terrorism, healthcare, human resources, operations, operations research, and service operations. Pinker's current work involves predictive modeling in healthcare using machine learning and demographic analysis of the US Jewish community. He has consulted for various industries and has published in journals such as Operations Research and Management Science. His academic profile includes a PhD and MS in Operations Research from MIT and a BA in Mathematics from Columbia University.
Scholar-generated biography
Edieal Pinker is a Professor at the School of Management, Yale University, specializing in Operations Research with a focus on Service Operations, Healthcare, Homeland Security, and Workforce Management. Her research explores operational challenges in service systems, including workforce scheduling, capacity allocation, and demand uncertainty. She investigates how organizations can optimize performance through strategic decision-making in complex environments. Her work addresses issues such as call center operations, outsourcing contracts, and the management of perishable goods. Pinker's research also examines the impact of information asymmetry and uncertainty in service delivery and supply chain management.