Do you really know Benjamin Legros, Professor of Analytics Information & Operations at SKEMA Business School? Let’s check it out!
Your favourite optimization technique: Dynamic programming.
The most intriguing research paper you have read recently: Boyacı, T., Canyakmaz, C., & de Véricourt, F. (2024). Human and machine: The impact of machine input on decision making under cognitive limitations. Management Science, 70(2), 1258-1275.
The sport you like to practice or watch: Mountain Biking.
The other field of study you would have like to pursue: History.
What you like best about SKEMA: The colleagues.
The historical figure in mathematics or science you would have loved to collaborate with: I am a great fan of Cédric Villani; can we say he is historical?
Your go-to playlist for focusing while crunching data: Well, I never listen to music while working, so I would go for complete silence (and by the way I don’t work on data).
The documentary or film that inspired you most: Gerry from Gus Van Sant.
The advice you would give regarding operational research: Take a break!
Your favourite way to unwind after a day of teaching: Forget what just happened!