Sanyukta Deshpande

Hello! I'm a Research Scientist at Sandisk!  

I completed my PhD in Operations Research (OR) in the Industrial Enterprise and Systems Engineering department at the University of Illinois  Urbana-Champaign.  

My dissertation developed computational methods that advance mechanism designs to improve techno-social systems' efficiency. I examined how individuals and institutions strategically interact within complex systems as they evolve in our contemporary technological landscape. 

My work integrates rigorous computational modeling with practical case studies, yielding policy insights. Methodologically, I use optimization, ML/RL, Agentic AI, and game theory toward data-driven decision-making.  

My overarching goal is to empower efficiency, fairness, and sustainable progress.

My preliminary thesis version is available now. Here's my CV (last updated- Feb 7, 2026).