Prof. Ali Aouad

Assistant Professor of Operations Management

Assistant

Kimberly McGrath
mcgrathk@mit.edu

Areas of Interest and Expertise

Algorithm
Design Under Uncertainty
Choice Modeling and Assortment Optimization
Matching and Market Design
Cultural Sector
Food Security Management

Research Summary

Professor Aouad’s research focuses on the intersection of algorithm design under uncertainty, and digital platform operations. Among his recent research is a study of pricing controls and online service platforms, a paper on spatial matching under multihoming (when multiple platforms share the same suppliers, such as a driver who works for both Lyft and Uber), and a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in the Netherlands to optimize its exhibits.

Recent Work