vr 14 mrt
|Mokka Twist
From Chaos to Clarity: Using Math to Navigate Uncertainty and Make Smarter Decisions - Prof. Sandjai Bhulai
In a world full of choices and unpredictability, how do we make the right decisions? This talk explores decision-making as a strategic game, where each choice connects to another. Discover how we can navigate uncertainty and make smarter decisions in an increasingly complex world. Language: English
Time & Location
14 mrt 2025, 19:00 – 20:20
Mokka Twist, Javastraat 23, 1095 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
About the talk
Every day, we face countless decisions—what to eat, which route to take, how to manage our time. But what happens when the world is unpredictable? How do we make the best choices under uncertainty?
In this talk, we’ll explore how mathematical models and data-driven strategies can help us navigate uncertainty, from personal decisions to large-scale challenges like business, finance, and healthcare. Discover how math can guide smarter choices and transform how we think and act.
Sandjai Bhulai is a Professor of Business Analytics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with expertise in decision-making under uncertainty, optimization, and data science. He co-founded the Amsterdam Center for Business Analytics and PersonalAIze, and has earned recognition for both his innovative research and excellence in teaching. His work seamlessly integrates mathematics, computer science, and operations management, with current research projects spanning critical fields such as healthcare, safety, logistics, and telecommunications.
Doors open at 18:00 – Arrive early, grab a seat, and settle in.
Talk starts at 19:00 and runs until around 20:30.
Drinks and snacks can be ordered throughout the talk, so no need to choose between thinking and sipping.
Stick around afterward—good conversations don’t have closing times.
