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 theoretical research using causal inference, structural estimation, game theory, and optimization methods.

My research focuses on studying the interplay between platform operations, consumer behavior, and sustainability in the domains such as food waste in grocery retail, product returns in e-commerce, urban transportation, and online platforms.

Research Work

Kabra A., E. Belavina and K. Girotra, “Bike-Share Systems: Accessibility and Availability”, Management Science, 66:9, 2020 (Lead Article).
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., Elmaghraby W., Jain N., “The Role of Ease-of-Return Experience on Contingent Free Shipping Policies”, Under review.
Jain N., Kabra A., Karamshetty V., “Until Later is Preferred Over Sooner: Multiplicity in Product Expiration Dates and Food Waste in Retail Stores”, Major revision invited at M&SOM.
Bao J., Kabra A., “State Child Labor Policies in the US”
Xu J., Kabra A., Zhang K., “Conversation Analytics in Freelancing Marketplace”

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.
2019, 2020, 2021 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.