Rajiv Banker’s lasting impact on data envelopment analysis
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Rajiv Banker’s lasting impact on data envelopment analysis
Emrouznejad, A., V. Podinovski, V. Charles, C. Lu, and A. Moradi-Motlagh (2025). Rajiv Banker’s lasting impact on data envelopment analysis. Annals of Operations Research (2025), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-025-06473-3.
Title:
Rajiv Banker’s lasting impact on Data Envelopment Analysis
Authors:
Ali Emrouznejad, Victor Podinovski, Vincent Charles, Chixiao Lu, and Amir Moradi-Motlagh
Journal: Annals of Operations Research (2025)
Abstract:
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Professor Rajiv Banker’s significant impact on the field of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Through an extensive review of his scholarly contributions, we explore three major clusters within DEA research: (1) Returns-to-Scale (RTS) and Most Productive Scale Size (MPSS), (2) Statistical Inference in DEA, and (3) Contextual Analysis. Banker’s pioneering research has significantly advanced DEA methodologies, addressing fundamental challenges related to scale efficiency, statistical robustness, and the influence of contextual variables on performance. His work has bridged theoretical developments and practical applications, influencing diverse fields such as economics, finance, and management science. By examining citation trends and bibliometric data, we trace the evolution and enduring relevance of his contributions, highlighting key papers that have shaped the trajectory of DEA research. This paper also discusses the evolution of DEA models and approaches, including the integration of stochastic elements and second-stage analyses. In recognising Banker’s lifetime dedication to DEA, we celebrate his lasting legacy and his transformative influence on both the academic community and practical implementations of DEA worldwide.
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389282911
Ali Emrouznejad is a Professor and Chair in Business Analytics at Surrey Business School, UK, where he also directs the Centre for Business Analytics in Practice. His research spans performance measurement and management, efficiency and productivity analysis, as well as AI and big data. Previously, he led the Business Analytics Group at Aston University.
He earned his MSc in Applied Mathematics and later a PhD in Operational Research and Systems from Warwick Business School, UK. After completing his PhD in Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) in 1998, he joined the development team for Performance Indicators (PI) in Higher Education (HE) at the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). These indicators, now published annually by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency), have become highly recognized within the field.
Ali Emrouznejad has been acknowledged by Stanford University as one of the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists. With an h-index of over 80, he was named among the “World Top 100 Business & Management / Business Administration Scientists 2024.” He is a Fellow of several prestigious institutions, including the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA), the Institute for Sustainability, and the Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, he is a member of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Talent Peer Review College.
Professor Emrouznejad has collaborated on numerous research projects funded by notable organizations, including the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), Royal Academy of Engineering, British Council, Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), WHO-Africa (World Health Organization), and the European Union (Regional Development Funds). He has published over 250 articles in top-ranked journals, is the editor of the Springer book series Business Analytics in Practice, and has authored or edited several books. Additionally, he serves as an editor, associate editor, or editorial board member for multiple scientific journals.
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