Amir Ardestani-Jaafari
Associated member, GERAD

Associate Professor, Faculty of Management, The University of British Columbia
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Robust optimization can replace gaming strategy when you can’t predict an opponent’s next move—or any move. Using advanced equations and algorithms, Dr. Ardestani-Jaafari attempts to insulate networks from attack, be it a wildfire threatening a highway system or a hospital planning the best routes for home health-care delivery.
Congratulations to Amir Ardestani-Jaafari, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management at The University of British Columbia, received the Principal’s Research Chair in Data-Driven Operations Management (Tier 2) from UBC Okanagan.
Stores remained stocked with AC units, fans despite sweltering temperatures, with Amir Ardestani-Jaafari, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management, The University of British Columbia.
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Amir Ardestani-Jaafari – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, The University of British Columbia
Prizes and awards
Finalist for Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Award
2024 Golden Apple Award
in the " Openly Discussing Wellbeing-related Topics" category2023 Golden Apple Award
Dedication to helping students find value in the learning process2016 GERAD Best Thesis
Editorial Boards & Comittees
Associate Editor, Energy Systems Journal, 2022-...