Karthik Balasubramanian

Karthik Balasubramanian is an Assistant Professor at Howard University School of Business, specializing in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management. His academic work focuses on real-world optimization, including base-of-the-pyramid business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa and voter turnout in marginalized urban communities. howard+1

He is actively involved in policy-relevant research, exemplified by his contributions to understanding walkability and street safety, particularly addressing inequities in street design in Washington, D.C. He was a Co-PI on the Data-Driven Streets project. urban+1

His work extends to publications in prominent journals like Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Journal of Operations Management, focusing on mobile money operations and the impact of poverty on business operations. google

With a strong academic background from Harvard Business School (DBA) and Duke University (BS in Electrical Engineering and Economics), he also has practical experience in political campaign strategy, having served as a Data and Budget Director for a US Senate campaign. howard