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Varun KARAMSHETTY

Assistant Professor

  • BS and MS in Applied Mathematics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India
  • Ph.D. in Technology and Operations Management, INSEAD

Varun Karamshetty is an Assistant Professor in Department of Information Systems and Analytics at School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS). Varun received his PhD in Technology and Operations Management from INSEAD and Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune. Varun's research tackles problems at the intersection of Information Systems (IS) and Operations Management (OM), with a special emphasis on topics related to sustainability and social impact. He works closely with firms across various sectors (F&B, public utilities, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce platforms) in APAC, Europe and UK. In his work, Varun uses econometrics and machine learning techniques on proprietary data to tease out causal relationships and derive managerial insights.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Applied Econometrics

  • RCTs and Field Experiments

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Impact of E-marketplaces on the Operational Performance of Traditional Businesses and Industries

This project investigates how e-marketplaces affect established businesses, particularly in industries like restaurants, focusing on processes and efficiency. It examines how digital platforms impact food-waste, marketing, and information sharing.


RESEARCH GROUPS

TEACHING INNOVATIONS

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Wang, Z., Yang, L., Karamshetty, V., & Hahn, J. (2024). Crowdlending Behaviors in the Aftermath of a Crisis: Evidence From a Natural Experiment. Production and Operations Management, 33(1), 243-263.
  • Karamshetty, V., De Vries, H., Van Wassenhove, L. N., ... & Yadav, P. (2022). Inventory management practices in private healthcare facilities in Nairobi county. Production and Operations Management, 31(2), 828-846.

AWARDS & HONOURS

  • Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2023)

  • Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2022)

MODULES TAUGHT

BT2101
Econometrics Modeling for Business Analytics
IS5003
Platform Design and Economy

 

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