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Impact Highlights

From crafting doctoral journeys to championing excellence in virtual classrooms, Professor Altinoz blends research, mentorship, and industry insight to shape future-ready scholars.

Award-Winning Online Educator

Honored with the 2025 Purdue University Online award for Innovative Online Use of Technology for custom AI assistants, the 2023 Excellence in Online Course Design and Delivery recognition for GB 513 Business Analytics, and the 2021 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award.

Architect of Visionary Programs

Leads the Doctorate in Business Administration program development and co-created a next-gen supply chain concentration that equips global learners for AI-enabled decision making.

Catalyst for Scholarly Communities

Faculty advisor for Delta Mu Delta Honor Society and former Supply Chain Students’ Club advisor, cultivating inclusive communities and honoring 2016 School of Business Professor of the Year recognition.

A Journey of Research & Industry Fusion

From engineering roots to transformative consulting, Professor Altinoz brings a dynamic blend of research, innovation, and real-world impact to every classroom.

Academic Trail

  • PhD · Textile Technology & Management

    North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC · 1997 – 2001 · Research on supplier selection in textile supply chains.

  • MBA · Georgia Institute of Technology

    Atlanta GA · 1994 – 1996 · Strategic leadership focus for data-rich business innovation.

  • BS · Industrial Engineering

    North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC · 1990 – 1994 · Systems and optimization foundations.

Research & Professional Snapshot

  • Professor · Purdue University Global

    January 2009 – Present · Faculty lead for the Doctorate in Business Administration and co-lead for the supply chain management concentration, mentoring global scholars with AI-empowered learning journeys.

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow · North Carolina State University

    May 2001 – August 2003 · Advanced decision support and supply chain management research initiatives.

  • Research Assistant · North Carolina State University

    August 1997 – May 2001 · Delivered two software programs, simulations, and annual reports covering performance measurement, coordination analytics, and fuzzy logic decision support that sparked patent opportunities.

  • Consultant · CIBA Vision, Atlanta GA

    November 1995 – December 1997 · Designed inventory control formulas, software tools, and warehouse efficiency analyses—leading to expanded engagements across multiple product lines.

  • Operations Analyst · IBM, Atlanta GA

    April 1995 – September 1995 · Created information queries, analysis reports, and financial forecasts that equipped regional managers with sharper performance visibility.

Innovation Studio

Evaluation playground for developing AI systems in education—curating custom Gems, GPTs, and AI-assisted webapps that keep doctoral learners experimenting with emerging technology.

Signature Builds
AI-Enhanced DBA Journey

Lead architect infusing Purdue Global’s Doctorate in Business Administration with AI mentors, simulations, and iterative research guidance.

Experiential Learning
AI-Augmented Case Studios

Dynamic labs weaving decision dashboards, scenario modeling, and AI co-pilots for analytics and supply chain mastery.

Impact Metrics

4

Major Honors

3

AI Prototypes

2

Programs Launched

Curiosity

“Digital-first teaching should feel like a co-created AI studio—where content, community, and creativity orbit in perfect harmony.”

Teaching Vision

“Every course should feel like a live innovation lab—where learners prototype, experiment, and master AI-empowered supply chains for tomorrow.”

Expertise
Decision Systems
Focus
AI for Education
Mentorship
Global Scholars

Let's Collaborate

Seeking partners in research, innovative course design, or speaking engagements. Reach out to co-create transformative learning experiences.

Located in Raleigh roots with a global digital campus reach.