The College of Business research seeks to generate sustainable value for business and society.
Faculty focus their research on emerging issues with tremendous impact, addressing such topics as human-technology interactions, globalization, and climate change. The research is then brought to life in the classroom, amplifying the learning experience.
The College of Business hosts frequent research seminars where faculty members will share their research projects to discuss with colleagues from the URI community.
COB Research Brownbag Series—The COB hosts a speaker series showcasing ongoing research projects, featuring COB faculty, Ph.D. students, and invited external speakers.
Upcoming Talks:
Friday, April 4, 2025, 11am – 1pm: Fatma Pakdil and Ali Raoufi (SCM PhD Students)
Monday, April 28, 2025, 2pm – 3pm: Dr. Tom Huang (University of Tenessee)
DBA Speaker Series – Mark your calendars and prepare to be a part of an engaging and enlightening DBA Speaker Series that will contribute significantly to your growth as scholars and practitioners.
Finance Research Seminar Series – Spring 2025. Join us for this diverse and excellent lineup of speakers.
Dr. Niki Laopodis from Roger Williams University, February 21, 2025.
Dr. Chi Wan from University of Massachusetts Boston, March 28, 2025.
Dr. Rafael Zambrana from University of Notre Dame, April 11, 2025.
Dr. Iftekhar Hasan from Fordham University, May 2, 2025.
Research Areas
Research Centers
“Research is critical to the identity of the College of Business at the University of Rhode Island, providing valuable insights that transform the way we see the world. Our research not only serves as a tool for educating the entire student population but also as a valued resource for business and society.”Christy Ashley, Professor of Marketing
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Selected Research
Development of deep learning models for biological data classification - Professor Drew Zhang and Prof. Ying Zhang at CELS have won the $25,000 seed funding support for the joint project “Development of deep learning models for biological data classification.” The funding comes from the URI Center for Computational Research (CCR) Interdisciplinary/Convergence Seed Funding Program.
Improving Society and the Planet: Sustainability and Fashion Post-Pandemic - by Jessica Strübel, Saheli Goswami, Ji Hye Kang, Rosemary Leger Sustainability The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of our ecosystem and demonstrated a crucial need to address sustainability across the fashion supply chain, including the end-use consumer. As consumers become more conscious and demand sustainable fashion, the question of whether the pandemic has shaped such […]- AI in R.I.: What experts say about artificial intelligence, and why state lawmakers are paying attention - By Brian Amaral Globe Staff, Boston Globe Drew Zhang, was recently appointed as the Alfred J. Verrecchia Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics at the University of Rhode Island. He has a focus on artificial intelligence and business analytics, and a history of working in AI in both academic and professional contexts. Good […]
Blockchain Technology and its Relationships to Sustainable Supply Chain Management - This new research paper examines blockchain technology and smart contracts are critically examined with potential application to supply chain management.
