Bonjour! 

I am Léonard, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Washington, Foster School of Business, and adjunct assistant professor at the Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. I earned my Ph.D. in Operations Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working with Prof. Dimitris Bertsimas. 

My research combines operations research, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. I emphasize multimodal frameworks and data-driven decision tools, especially in healthcare and sustainability. I'm passionate about developing robust and explainable models to deploy cutting-edge predictive and prescriptive frameworks. I also explore the boundaries of creative problem solving and innovation through Generative AI and the impact of such technology on the future of work.

As a dedicated educator, I am launching an educational effort, Universal Artificial Intelligence to disseminate state-of-the-art technological insights to vast audiences. I mentor and teach at all levels of subjects, such as optimization, data science, machine learning, AI, and more, to empower anyone to contribute analytical solutions for a better world. My commitment to education has been recognized by three teaching awards from MIT, including the Goodwin Medal, the institute's highest teaching recognition for a student. 

Beyond academia, my heart resonates with nature and art. As a dedicated naturalist, avid birdwatcher, wildlife photographer, and AI digital artist, I invite you to discover some of my bird photography and digital creations below and on my Art page!