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    Gerry Tsoukalas

    Gerry Tsoukalas

    Visiting Professor

    EDUCATION
    PhD

    MS&E, School of Engineering, Stanford University, CA

    Doctoral Exchange Scholar

    Operations Research Center (ORC), MIT, Cambridge, MA

    MS

    Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, Cambridge, MA

    MS

    Aerospace, Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Éspace, Toulouse, France

    BS

    Physics, Quantum Mechanics Concentration, Université Paris VII, France

    RECOGNITION

    Cornell University FinTech Initiative, fellowship, 2021-pres.

    The Luohan Academy, fellowship, 2021-2023

    Wharton Teaching Excellence Award, 2020

    Best Student Paper (advising Gan, J.), 2019 INFORMS Finance Section, Honorable Mention

    Best Paper Award, 2018 M&SOM iFORM SiG, 1st Prize

    Best Paper Award, 2018 Technology, Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship (TIMES), 3rd Prize

    Management Science Associate Editor Meritorious Service Award, 2020

    Marjorie Weiler Prize for Excellence in Writing (advising Tolga Dizdarer)

    Departmental Fellowship covering graduate studies at Stanford University

    George & Marie Vergottis Fellowship covering graduate studies at MIT

    Flight Training Fellowship at ISAE-Supaero (obtained pilot’s license)

    Gerry Tsoukalas is a Visiting Professor at IMD and an Associate Professor of Information Systems at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Analytics. In addition to these primary roles, he holds distinguished fellowships at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, the Cornell FinTech Initiative, BU’s Digital Business Institute, and the Luohan Academy (an affiliate of the Alibaba Group). 

    His award-winning work has made significant contributions to digital platforms and business analytics, particularly within the FinTech industry. As a pivotal figure in establishing the Crypto and Blockchain Economics Research Forum (CBER), he has been instrumental in advancing the study of digital currencies and blockchain technology. He also holds appointments on the editorial boards of multiple leading international business and management journals, underscoring his significant role in shaping academic discourse around digital innovation and digital business models. 

    Separately, Tsoukalas is celebrated for his hands-on teaching style, which bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications. He is an acclaimed educator in undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs, having taught at BU, Wharton, and Columbia Business School over the last decade.  

    The real magic happens when we bridge the gap between cutting-edge analytics and the rich business knowledge that executives possess. It’s not just about the models; it’s about unlocking potential through the right data, and that’s where business expertise becomes invaluable.

    After earning degrees in quantum physics and aerospace engineering in France, Tsoukalas pursued further studies in the US at MIT and Stanford University, where he completed a PhD in management science and engineering. Beyond his academic career, Tsoukalas brings extensive industry experience across various sectors. Starting as a structured products trader at Morgan Stanley, he transitioned to a versatile consultant. His expertise ranges from traditional finance to innovative AI applications in healthcare, investment management, and FinTech.  

    His work is dedicated to converting scholarly insights into actionable strategies, navigating organizations through the complexities of the digital era. This philosophy underpins his mission to make advanced analytics accessible and actionable for business leaders, empowering them to leverage their deep business knowledge for impactful decisions.  

    Tsoukalas regularly advises startups, government agencies, and multinationals, blending academic research with practical solutions for digital transformation and strategic innovation.