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First Name
Gokcen
Last Name
Olcay
Picture
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Title
Assistant Professor
Office
SCB 3145
Phone
616-331-7466
Department
Management
Biography

Gokcen Arkali Olcay received her Ph.D. in Management Science, specializing in Operations Management, from the University of Texas at Dallas. She also holds master's degrees in Management and Electrical Engineering and a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. She has extensive teaching and research experience across universities in the US and internationally, with expertise spanning business analytics, operations management, supply chain management and technology management. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on the intersection of technology management, innovation, and sustainability, exploring how emerging technologies and AI transform business models, organizational practices, supply chains, and educational contexts.
 

Education
  • Ph.D. in Management Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
  • M.S. in Management, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, USA
  • B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
Teaching Areas
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Management Science
Publications
  • Erdin, M., Arkali Olcay, G., & Çam, İ. (2026). Unlocking AI at scale: Strategic, organizational, and adaptive pathways in a dynamic framework. International Studies of Management & Organization, 1–39. https://doi.org/10.1080/00208825.2026.2674677
  • Parthasarathy, R., Olcay, G. A., & Rangarajan, A. (2025). Industry 5.0: Advancing a research agenda at the intersection of sustainability and human-centricity enabled through technology. In 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ACDSA65407.2025.11166461
  • Şimşek, T., Gülşeni, C., & Arkali Olcay, G. (2024). The future of software development with GenAI: Evolving roles of software personas. IEEE Engineering Management Review. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMR.2024.3454112
  • Erdin, M., & Arkali Olcay, G. (2024). Crafting agility: How SMEs can master project management for multidisciplinary make-to-order R&D products. IEEE Engineering Management Review. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMR.2024.3493752
  • Yazici, A. F., Olcay, A. B., & Arkali Olcay, G. (2023). A framework for maintaining sustainable energy use in Bitcoin mining through switching efficient mining hardware. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 190, Article 122406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122406
  • Şimşek, T., Öner, M. A., Kunday, Ö., & Arkali Olcay, G. (2022). A journey towards a digital platform business model: A case study in a global tech-company. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 175, Article 121372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121372


 

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