execution Experts

Polina Durneva, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Michael Gidlewski

Performance Improvement CatalystAchievement Unlimited

Performance Improvement Catalyst at Achievement Unlimited

Jason Blatt

Clinical Associate Professor | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Jason Blatt specializes in pediatric neurosurgery.

Eva Ponce, PhD

Director, Online Education, MIT CTL | Director, MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management | Director, Omnichannel Supply Chain LabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Ponce is an expert in AI, automation, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment, with research on logistics and workforce transformation.

Selene Silvestri, PhD

Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Silvestri's research leverages optimization and data-driven analytics to enhance supply chain network design and warehouse operations.

Milena Janjevic, PhD

Research Scientist / EngineerMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Janjevic's current research focuses on the design of supply chain networks.

Henrietta von Eben-Worlee, PhD

Postdoctoral AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. von Eben-Worlee's research takes an empirical approach to operations and supply chain management.

Jon Gould

DeanUC Irvine

Jon Gould is a distinguished scholar in justice policy, social change and government reform.

Chris Caplice, PhD

Executive Director | Senior Research Scientist | Founder and Director, MIT Freight LabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Caplice's research focuses on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed.

Maria Jesús Saénz, PhD

Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab | Executive Director, MIT SCM Masters ProgramsMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Saénz focuses on how fast-evolving technologies and AI reshape E2E value chains and Human-AI collaboration.