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Andrea MASINI

Associate Professor

Information Systems and Operations Management

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Biography

Associate Professor, Andrea Masini is currently serving as Dean of Faculty and Research. From 2016 to 2022 he served as Associate Dean, in charge of the MBA programs. 

He holds a Ph.D. in Management from INSEAD (France). Prior to joining HEC Paris in 2010, Andrea was Assistant Professor of Operations and Technology Management at the London Business School. He has a background in mechanical engineering and environmental management.

Andrea conducts interdisciplinary research to study the operational and organizational impact of technological innovations, with a particular emphasis on ICT, renewable energy technologies and sustainability issues. His recent work has been published on M&SOM, the Journal of Operations Management and Energy Policy. He has taught courses on Operations Management, Supply Chain Management and Technology Strategy at the MBA, executive as well as at the Ph.D. level. He also consults for private and public organizations on themes related to process optimization, ICT and technological innovation.

Scientific articles

Chapters in edited books

Proceedings

Life-Cycle Analysis of Building-Integrated PV Systems: Optimal Solutions for Reduction Of CO2 Emissions

XIV European Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Conference , 1997 , Barcelona (P. Frankl)

Working papers

Case Studies

Scientific articles

Vehicle Procurement Policy for Humanitarian Development Programs

Production and Operations Management, June 2014, vol. 23, n° 6, pp 951-964, (in coll. with M. EFTEKHAR, A. Robotis, L. N. VAN WASSENHOVE)

Exploring the Link between the Humanitarian Logistician and Training Needs

Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, October 2013, vol. 3, n° 2, pp 129-148, (in coll. with A. Allen, G. Kovács, A. Vaillancourt, L. Van Wassenhove)

Investment decisions in the renewable energy sector: An analysis of nonfinancial drivers

Technological Forecasting and Social Change, July 2013, vol. 80, n° 3, pp 510-524, (in coll. with E. Menichetti)

Specialized capabilities in Integrated Solutions: The Role of Fit

International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 2013, vol. 7, n° 4, pp 395-411, (in coll. with F. Ceci)

Chapters in edited books

Proceedings

Life-Cycle Analysis of Building-Integrated PV Systems: Optimal Solutions for Reduction Of CO2 Emissions

XIV European Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Conference , 1997 , Barcelona (P. Frankl)

Working papers

When Does Knowledge Integration Work? Strategic Contingencies and Value Creation in Fast Paced Industries. Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Mimeo , 2011

The impact of IT intensity, IT outsourcing and software customization on operational performance: empirical evidence from manufacturing SMEs

Mimeo , 2009

The diffusion of competing innovations in a network: exploration vs. exploitation revisited

INSEAD Working Paper , 2001

Behind ERP: IT driven performance changes in European and American Firms

LBS Working Paper, OTM , 2026

Case Studies

Education

  • International Teachers Programme, SSE Stockholm - Sweden
  • Ph.D. in Management (Technology Management), INSEAD - France
  • Master of Science/Grande Ecole, Other, Management, INSEAD - France
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Sapienza University - Italy

Academic appointments

Academic Responsibilities at HEC

  • 2022- Dean of Faculty & Research HEC Paris

Scientific Activities

Membership in Academic or Professional Organisation

  • Member, INFORMS, Academy of Management

Editorial activities

  • Reviewer, Manufacturing Services Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Operations Management, International Journal of Operations Production Management, International Journal of Production Research, Energy Policy, Management Science, Omega, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Renewable Power Generation, Electronic Markets

  • Awards & honors

    • 2014 First Place in the 2014 NextBillion Case Writing Competition for the case "African Solar Rise: Electrifying Rural Tanzania" (in coll. with S. Aflaki)
    • 2009 Best teacher Award, Finmeccanica
    • 2007 Best Teacher Award, Warsaw University of Technology Business School
    • 2003 Oustanding TFSC paper Award
    • 1995 Esso Italiana Award for the best master thesis on energy issues