Ashish Kabra

Hi! I am an Assistant Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.

I conduct empirical and analytical research using causal inference, structural estimation, game theory, and optimization methods.

My research focuses on sustainability and platform operations in domains such as food waste in grocery retail, child labor, product returns in e-commerce, urban transportation, and digital platforms.

Research Work

Kabra A., E. Belavina and K. Girotra, “Bike-Share Systems: Accessibility and Availability”, Management Science, 66:9, 2020 (Lead Article).

Coverage: NACTO, Maryland Smith Research

Belavina E., K. Girotra and A. Kabra, “Online Grocery Retail: Revenue Models and Environmental Impact”, Management Science, 63:6, 2017.
Zhang W., Elmaghraby W., Kabra A, “Marketplace Expansion through Marquee Seller Adoption: Externalities and Quality Implications”, Conditionally accepted at Management Science.
Kabra A., Jain N., Karamshetty V., “Until Later is Preferred Over Sooner: Multiplicity in Product Expiration Dates and Food Waste in Retail Stores”, Under review at MSOM after a Major revision.
Kabra A., Elmaghraby W., Jain N., “The Role of Ease-of-Return Experience on Contingent Free Shipping Policies”, Major revision invited at POMS.
Bao J., Kabra A., “State Mandated Employment Certificate for Minors Reduces Child Labor Violations in the US”, Major revision invited at POMS.

Coverage: Bloomberg Law, Route Fifty, Economic Policy Institute, Economic Policy Institute Op-ed

Finalist, POMS CSO Best Student Paper Award, 2025; Accepted at MSOM SIG Conference, 2025.

Non Peer-Reviewed Publications

Kabra A., E. Belavina and K. Girotra, "Bike-Share Systems". In "Environmentally Responsible Supply Chains", Atalay Atasu, editor, chapter 8, Springer, 2016, p 127-142.
Belavina E. and Kabra A. "Leveraging Bike-Share Systems to Improve Guest Experiences and Attract Tourists," Cornell Hospitality Report, 19(6), 1-12, 2019.
Mishra S., "Operations Challenges in Dockless Bike-shares: The case of hyperlocal-imbalance", Master of Science Thesis, 2021. Advised by: Kabra A., and D. Paley

Professional Awards

2023 Finalist, Management Science Best Published Paper in Operations Management.
2021 Finalist, Management Science Best Published Paper in Operations Management.
2021 The Allen J. Krowe Award for Teaching Excellence, Robert H. Smith School of Business.
2021 Co-advisor/Co-author to Sahar Hemmati, Finalist, POMS Supply Chain Best Student Paper Award.
20-18,19,20,21,23 Meritorious Service Award, MSOM Journal.
2016 Third Place, IBM Best Student Paper Award in Service Science.
2015 First place, MSOM Best Student Paper Award.
2015 Second Place, POMS Best Student Paper Award in Sustainability.

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