Analytics, Information, Operations research and faculty

The Analytics, Information, Operations (AIO) academic area includes faculty who are experts in topics such as business analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), information systems and supply chain management, as well as former industry professionals whose experience supplements our curriculum.

AIO faculty regularly publish in leading academic journals and lend their expertise to regional and national media. Their intellectual contributions generate new knowledge and understanding, particularly as industries continue to rely more heavily on data-driven decision making.

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Degree programs

Research topics

Artificial intelligence
Data mining
Machine learning
Information security
Supply chain management
Healthcare information systems

In the Media

MIT Sloan Management Review
Research feature: Resolve the Conflict Between Efficiency and Resilience
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Lawrence Journal-World
How attacks in Iran led to rising gas prices across the country
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HBR
How to address the supply-chain staffing crisis
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Inbound Logistics
What's the difference between supply chain visibility and transparency?
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Inside Higher Ed
Mazhar Arikan, University of Kansas, talks baggage fees
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Recent AIO research & news

An Artificial Intelligence Voice Assistant device sits on a mantel with smartphone and car keys.

Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds

New research from Andrew Chen, Ronald G. Harper Professor at the University of Kansas School of Business, finds that humanlike voice qualities significantly increase perceived enjoyment of artificial intelligence-based voice assistants, which in turn reduces both perceived security risk and user intention to discontinue using the tool.

Lisa Didion and Jennifer Kurth cheer on the court of Allen Fieldhouse

KU Business associate professor recognized as 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence honoree

The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.

Graphic showing text on the left: "Game Plan: KU Business insights for the World Cup" next to a photo of travelers waiting in a long line at an airport

What World Cup travelers should know about airline delays, connections and planning

Associate professor Mazhar Arikan's research focuses on airline operations, scheduling, and transportation logistics. With World Cup travel ramping up, he explains why delays, missed connections, and limited backup options can matter more to passengers than whether a single flight arrives on time.

Graphic showing a stock photo of a delivery driver checking a device while parked in his vehicle with a box in the passenger seat and the text "Game Plan: KU Business insights for the World Cup

What World Cup crowds could mean for parking and deliveries in the Kansas City region

KU School of Business assistant professor Sara Reed share insights about how curb space, parking time and delivery decisions shape everyday services, particularly during major events like the World Cup.

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