Analytics, Technology and Operations

Our vibrant and diverse community are experts in their fields who advance knowledge, develop leaders, work with organisations and influence policy. We aim to address complex business challenges and make a positive impact on the economy, society and the planet.<br /> <br /> We currently work with organisations such as IBM, the National Police Service, Rolls-Royce and the World Bank, plus numerous SMEs.

<h5><strong>Research proposals</strong></h5> <p>The Analytics, Technology and Operations Department within Leeds University Business School is interested in receiving proposals in the following areas of research:</p> <p>- Operations and supply chain management<br /> - Supply chain resilience and sustainability<br /> - Supply chain technologies and analytics<br /> - Information systems and information management<br /> - Information behaviour<br /> - Digital transformation and innovation<br /> - Decision support systems<br /> - Operational research<br /> - Decision Sciences and Optimisation<br /> - Behavioural Decision Research<br /> - Psychology of Decision Making & Risk<br /> - Multi-criteria Decision Analysis<br /> - Business and Data Analytics<br /> - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data Mining<br /> - Natural Language Processing<br /> - Risk Perception and Communication<br /> - Choice Modelling<br /> - Locational Analysis</p> <p><strong>Department and research centre further reading:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://business.leeds.ac.uk/departments-analytics-technology-operations">Leeds University Business School Analytics, Technology and Operations Department</a></p> <p><a href="https://cdr.leeds.ac.uk/" title="CDR - Centre for Decision Research">Centre for Decision Research</a> (CDR)</p> <p><a href="http://business.leeds.ac.uk/research-aimtech">Adaptation, Information Management and Technology</a> (AIMTech)</p> <p><a href="http://business.leeds.ac.uk/research-coscr">Centre for Operations and Supply Chain Research</a> (COSCR)</p>

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made <a href="https://business.leeds.ac.uk/research-degrees-apply/doc/apply-4">online</a>. Please state clearly the department and research centre you are interested in on the <a href="https://business.leeds.ac.uk/research-degrees-apply/doc/locate-research">locating your research</a> form.</p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the Leeds University Business School minimum <a href="http://business.leeds.ac.uk/research-degrees-apply/doc/entry-requirements-4">English language requirements</a>.</p> <p><em>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</em></p>

<p>For further information please contact the Graduate School Office<br /> e: <a href="mailto:phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk">phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk</a>, t: +44 (0)113 343 4596.</p>