Michele Samorani is an Associate Professor in Information Systems and Analytics at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. His research is at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Operations, where he develops integrated machine learning and optimization systems to enhance clinical efficiency and patient outcomes. A primary focus of his work is the ethical and equitable deployment of AI in medical settings; notably, his research on mitigating racial disparity in medical appointment scheduling has been featured in a United Nations report and has won multiple awards.
Beyond his academic research, Dr. Samorani collaborates with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on national-level technical and scientific initiatives regarding the future of healthcare. He also partners with nonprofit organizations to develop policies ensuring that the benefits of AI in healthcare reach all populations equitably. His work is published in premier journals in Information Systems and Operations Management, including MIS Quarterly, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, and the INFORMS Journal on Computing. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Bologna and a Ph.D. in Operations and Information Management from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
