Saman Lagzi
Welcome to my page!
I am Saman Lagzi, an Assistant Professor of Operations at the UNC Kenan–Flagler Business School. Broadly speaking, my primary research focus is on integrating data analytics into the process of decision-making. In my research, I use data and design ways to use data, to better guide the decision-making process. My research interests are in the areas of Revenue Management and Pricing. Using mathematical modeling, linear, integer, and robust optimization, and approximation algorithms, in my research projects I help firms use their gathered data to improve their decisions and achieve better operational outcomes.
Education
PhD, Operations Management and Statistics, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2022)
MMath, Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo (2016)
M. Eng, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University (2014)
B.Sc., Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2012)
Awards, Fellowships, and Grants
Finalist: Jeff McGill student paper award, 2022
Runner-up: Canadian Operations Research Society, Best Student Paper Competition Open Category, 2022.
Finalist: Canadian Operations Research Society, Best Student Paper Competition Open Category, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Rotman Teaching Award: 2022
Ontario Graduate Scholarship: September 2020 — August 2021.
TD Management Data and Analytics Lab: 5000 CAD 2021 — 2022.
Sandra Rotman Centre for Health Sector Strategy: 15000 CAD 2021 — 2022.
TD Management Data and Analytics Lab: 7000 CAD 2022 — 2023.
University of Toronto Doctoral Completion Award: September 2021 — August 2022.
Rotman School of Management Fellowship: September 2016 — August 2022.
