Monir Jalili

  • Assistant Professor, Management
  • Ph.D. University of Oregon

Teaching Interests

Operations Management, Service Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Managerial Statistics, Pricing

Research Interests

Operations and Marketing Interface, Mathematical Modelling of Consumer Behavior, Pricing, Retail Operations, Sustainability in OM and SCM, Fashion Operations

Consulting/Practice Interests

Operations Improvement, Process Redesign, Process Improvement, Quality Planning, Quality Control, Pricing and Scheduling

Professional Links

Professional Memberships

  • Decision Sciences Institute 2015 - Present
  • Production and Operations Management Society 2013 - Present
  • The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences 2013 - Present
  • Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion 2019 - 2020
  • Awards and Honors

  • 2016, Roger and Robin Best Award, University of Oregon
  • 2016, Best Student Paper Award, Decision Sciences Institute (DSI)
  • 2015, Participant at POMS Doctoral Colloquium, POMS
  • 2015, Roger and Robin Best Award, University of Oregon
  • 2014, Roger and Robin Best Award, University of Oregon
  • 2013, Summer Research Support, Manufacturing 21, PI: Nagesh N. Murthy
  • 2012, Summer Research Support, Manufacturing 21, PI: Nagesh N. Murthy
  • Publications

    Journal Articles


  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M., Yazdani, A. (2024). Trend-Chasing versus Minimalism: Selling Fewer, Better Products to Fashion-Sensitive Customers. Production and Operations Management (POM) Journal. (Link)
  • Jalili, M., Cil, E. B., Pangburn, M. S. (2023). Pricing and Structuring Product Trials: Separate versus Mixed Wine Tastings. European Journal of Operational Research. (Link)
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2020). Understanding the Value of Delayed Discounts in Retail Rewards Programs. Decision Sciences, (52) 4 952-985. (Link)
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2020). Pricing Joint Sales and Rentals: When are Purchase-Conversion Discounts Optimal?. Production and Operations Management, (29) 12 2679-2695. (Link)
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M., Stavrulaki, E., Xu, S. (). Sequential Product Launches with Post-Sale Updates. European Journal of Operational Research, forthcoming. Forthcoming.

    Conference Proceedings


  • Jalili, M.Aydinliyim, T.Murthy, N. (2023). Key Factors for Green Product Line Extensions , (Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (MSOM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
  • Aydinliyim, T.Jalili, M. (2019). Omnichannel Collaboration , (Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (MSOM), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore)
  • Jalili, M.Pangburn, M. (2016). Better Late than Now: Delayed vs. Instantaneous Retail Price Discounts , (Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (MSOM), University of Auckland, New Zealand)
  • Jalili, M.Aydinliyim, T.Murthy, N. (2014). Key Factors for Green Product Line Design: Opposing Consumer Perceptions, Cost Implications, Price and Quality Optimization , (Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (MSOM), Washington, WA)

  • Presentations

  • Yazdani, A., Cil, E. B., Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2024). “Design Of Returnless Refunds In Online Retailing” Presented at the DSI DSI 55RD Annual Conference Phoenix, AZ
  • Aydinliyim, T., Jalili, M. (2024). “Omni-Channel Partnerships to Manage Consumer Returns” Presented at the DSI DSI 55RD Annual Conference Phoenix, AZ
  • Yazdani, A., Cil, E. B., Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2024). “Design Of Returnless Refunds In Online Retailing” Presented at the POM POMS 2024 International Conference Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Yazdani, A., Cil, E. B., Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2023). “Design Of Returnless Refunds In Online Retailing” Presented at the DSI DSI 54RD Annual conference Atlanta, GA
  • Jalili, M., Aydinliyim, T., Murthy, N. (2023). “Key Factors For Green Product Line Extensions” Presented at theDSI 54RD Annual Conference Atlanta, GA
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S., Yazdani, A. (2023). “CLOSET-BUILDING VERSUS MINIMALISM: SELLING FEWER, BETTER PRODUCTS TO FASHION SENSITIVE CUSTOMERS” Presented at the Decision Science Institute DSI 54RD Annual Conference Atlanta, GA
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S., Yazdani, A. (2023). “CLOSET-BUILDING VERSUS MINIMALISM: SELLING FEWER, BETTER PRODUCTS TO FASHION SENSITIVE CUSTOMERS” Presented at the Decision Science Institute Western DSI 2023 Portland, OR
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S., Yazdani, A. (2022). “Selling Fewer Better Things: Serving Variety with Durable Products” Presented at the Decision Science Institute DSI 53RD Annual Conference Houston, TX
  • Aydinliyim, T., Jalili, M. (2022). “Omni-Channel Partnerships to Manage Consumer Returns” Presented at the POMS POMS 32th Annual Conference Online
  • Yazdani, A., Cil, E. B., Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2022). “Design Of Returnless Refunds In Online Retailing” Presented at the POMS POMS 32th Annual conference Online
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S., Yazdani, A. (2022). “Selling Fewer Better Things: Serving Variety with Durable Products” Presented at the POMS POMS 32th Annual conference Online
  • Yazdani, A., Cil, E. B., Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S. (2021). “Design Of Returnless Refunds In Online Retailing” Presented at the INFORMS INFORMS Annual Meeting Online
  • Aydinliyim, T., Jalili, M. (2021). “Omni-Channel Partnerships to Manage Consumer Returns” Presented at the INFORMS INFORMS Annual Meeting Online
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. S., Yazdani, A. (2021). “Selling Fewer Better Things: Serving Variety With Slow Fashion” Presented at the INFORMS INFORMS Annual Meeting Online
  • Jalili, M. (2021). “Selling Fewer Better Things: Serving Variety With Slow Fashion” Presented at the Bentley Research Council Eighth Annual Research Showcase Poster Session ADAMIAN ACADEMIC CENTER (DANDES ROOM & MBA STUDIOS)
  • Aydinliyim, T., Jalili, M. (2021). “Omni-Channel Partnerships to Manage Consumer Returns” Presented at the Production and Operations Management Society POMS 31th Annual Conference Online
  • Jalili, M., Cil, E., Pangburn, M. (2020). “Optimal Seller-Induced Learning: Joint or Decoupled Product Trials” Presented at the DSI Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute Virtual
  • Jalili, M. (2020). “Modeling the Quality and Quantity Trade-off” Presented at the Bentley University MG Dept Research Committee (Brown Bag) Virtual
  • Jalili, M., Aydinliyim, T., Murthy, N. (2019). “Key Factors for Green Product Line Design” Presented at the DSI Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute New Orleans, LA
  • Jalili, M., Cil, E., Pangburn, M. (2019). “Optimal Seller-Induced Learning: Joint or Decoupled Product Trials” Presented at theINFORMS Annual Meeting Seattle, WA
  • Jalili, M., Slotnick, S. (2019). “ Who Wants Green Jeans? A Dynamic Model of Publicity and Reputation” Presented at theINFORMS Annual Meeting Seattle, WA
  • Aydinliyim, T., Jalili, M. (2019). “Collaborating Online and Brick & Mortar Retailers: Returns and Induced Store Traffic Implications” Presented at the MSO&M Manufacturing and Service Operations Management 2019 NUS, Singapore
  • Jalili, M., Cil, E., Pangburn, M. (2019). “Optimal Seller-Induced Learning: Joint or Decoupled Product Trials” Presented at thePOMS 30th Annual Conference Washington D.C
  • Jalili, M., Aydinliyim, T., Murthy, N. (2019). “Key Factors for Green Product Line Design” Presented at thePOMS 30th Annual Conference Washington D.C
  • Jalili, M., Pangburn, M. (2018). “Rental Prices and Purchase Conversions Under Valuation Uncertainty” Presented at thePOMS 29th Annual Conference Houston, TX
  • Service

    Department Service


  • Committee Member for Research Committee of Management Department 2022 - Present
  • Committee Member for OM New Course Design Team (MG215) 2022 - 2024
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Supply Chain Listen Panel by Pulsifer Career Development Center 2024 - 2024
  • Committee Member for OB Tenure Track Hiring Committee 2022 - 2022
  • Committee Chair for Social Committee 2020 - 2022
  • Committee Member for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ad-Hoc Working Group 2020 - 2021
  • Committee Member for OB Tenure Track Hiring Committee 2021 - 2021
  • University Service


  • Mentor (Faculty) for Entrepreneurship Hub 2024 - Present
  • Committee Chair for Curriculum Policy Committee (CPC) 2024 - 2025
  • Committee Member for CIC/CPC Working Group 2023 - 2024
  • Committee Member for Curriculum Policy Committee (CPC) 2023 - 2024
  • Golf Car Driver for Falcon Weekend 2024 2024 - 2024
  • Faculty Member for Academic Integrity Hearing at Bentley University 2024 - 2024
  • Helped in the role of "Art Ambassador" for MLK 2024 Day at Bentley University - 2024
  • Student Organization Advisor for "Bentley Blockchain Association" Student Club 2021 - 2023
  • Presented in Research Showcase and Reception for Bentley University - 2023
  • Participated in BAMS (Boston Area Marketing Scholars) Research Colloquium for Marketing Department Research - 2023
  • Emcee of Falcon Discovery Seminar Panel on "The Wicked Problem of Crypto" for Bentley University 2022 - 2022
  • Participated in the Faculty Networking Dinner as part of "Strategies for Teaching Success" Workshop for PhD Project and Bentley University 2022 - 2022
  • Participated in the "BLTC Trivia Event" as the Faculty Member for Bentley University 2022 - 2022
  • Committee Member for Racial Justice Task Force 2020 - 2021
  • Presented in Research Showcase and Reception for Bentley University 2021 - 2021
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Valente Center for Arts & Science 2019 - 2020
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Center for International Students and Scholars Student Center 2020 - 2020
  • Professional Service


  • Reviewer, Journal Article for Management Science 2024 - 2024
  • Discussant at Doctoral Research Session for DSI 54RD Annual Conference - 2023
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for DSI Annual Conference - 2023
  • Reviewer, Journal Article for POM Journal 2023 - 2023
  • Conference/Workshop Track Chair for Decision Sciences Institute - 2022
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for DSI Annual Conference - 2022
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for POMS 32th Annual Conference 2022 - 2022
  • Reviewer, Journal Article for POM, Production and Operations Management 2022 - 2022
  • Reviewer, Journal Article for Decision Sciences Journal 2022 - 2022
  • Reviewer, Journal Article for Decision Sciences Journal 2020 - 2021
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for POMS 31th Annual Conference 2021 - 2021
  • Conference/Workshop Track Chair for NEDSI 2020 (Northeast Decision Sciences Institute) 2020 - 2020
  • Reviewer, Journal Article for OMEGA, The International Journal of Management Science 2018 - 2019
  • Reviewer, Journal Article for POM, Production and Operations Management 2018 - 2018
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for POMS 29th Annual Conference 2018 - 2018
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for DSI Annual Conference 2016 - 2016
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for INFORMS Annual Conference 2016 - 2016
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for POMS 26th Annual Conference 2015 - 2015
  • Program Assistant for POM conference 2012 - 2014