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Per Joakim Agrell

Professeur ordinaire

SSH/LSM Louvain School of Management (LSM)

SSH/IDAM Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in economics and statistics (LIDAM)

SSH/LRIM Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LouRIM)

SSH/IDAM/CORE Center for operations research and econometrics (CORE)

  • Expertise :
  • operations research
  • supply chain management
  • energy economics
  • efficiency analysis

Currently sabbatical year 2025/2026:

Q1: Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Department of Economics, Copenhagen School of Infrastructure Regulation

Q2: European University Institute (EUI), Florence:  Robert Schuman Center for Advanced Studies, Florence School of Regulation

Contact by email only. 

Learning units for 2026

Label Code
Supply Chain and sourcing LCEMS2112
Business Project (CEMS) LCEMS2117
Block Seminar (CEMS) : Supply Chain Management LCEMS2341
Supply Chain LINGE1208
Production and Operations management LINGE1316
Supply Chain Coordination and Sourcing LLSMS2035
Supply Chain Procurement LLSMS2036
European Economic Policy LLSMS2060
Seminar on Current Managerial Issues LLSMS2220
2024
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., Dehaybe, H., Herrera Rodriguez, M., & et al. (2024). Balancing Supply Security and Decarbonization: Optimizing Germany’s LNG port Infrastructure under the European Green Deal. Energy Policy. Accepted/in-press. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4885616 (Original work published 2024)


2022
Journal article

Herrera Rodriguez, M., Agrell, P. J., Manrique-de-Lara-Peñate, C., & Trujillo, L. (2022). A multi-criteria fleet deployment model for cost, time and environmental impact. International Journal of Production Economics, 243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2021.108325 (Original work published 2022)


2020
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Teusch, J. (2020). Predictability and strategic behavior under frontier regulation. Energy Policy, 137(111140). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2019.111140 (Original work published 2020)


Agrell, P. J., Mattsson, P., & Månsson, J. (2020). Impacts on efficiency of merging the Swedish district courts. Annals of Operations Research, 288, 653-679. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-019-03304-0 (Original work published 2020)


Hatami-Marbini, A., Hekmat, S., & Agrell, P. J. (2020). A strategy-based framework for supplier selection: a grey PCA-DEA approach. Operational Research. Accepted/in-press. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12351-020-00556-8 (Original work published 2020)


2017
Journal article

Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., Tavana, M., & Khoshenevis, P. (2017). A flexible cross-efficiency fuzzy data envelopment analysis model for sustainable sourcing. Journal of Cleaner Production, 142, 2761-2779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.10.192 (Original work published 2017)


Agrell, P. J., Lundin, J., & Norrman, A. (2017). Horizontal Carrier Coordination Through Cooperative Governance Structures. International Journal of Production Economics, 194, 59-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10.025 (Original work published 2017)


Agrell, P. J., & Gautier, A. (2017). A Theory of Soft Capture. The Scandinavian journal of economics, 119(3), 571-596. https://doi.org/10.1111/sjoe.12171 (Original work published 2017)


Brusset, X., & Agrell, P. J. (2017). Intrinsic impediments to category captainship collaboration. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 13(1), 113-133. https://doi.org/10.3934/jimo.2016007 (Original work published 2017)


Agrell, P. J., & Brea Solis, H. (2017). Capturing heterogeneity in electricity distribution operations: a critical review of latent class modelling. Energy Policy, 104, 361-372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2017.01.046 (Original work published 2017)


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2017). Decentralization Policies for Supply Chain Investments Under Asymmetric Information. Managerial and Decision Economics : the international journal of research and progress in management economics, 38, 394-408. https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.2783 (Original work published 2017)


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2017). Regulatory Benchmarking: Models, Analyses and Applications. Data Envelopment Analysis Journal, 3, 49-91. https://doi.org/10.1561/103.00000017 (Original work published 2017)


Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., Fukuyama, H., Gholami, K., & Haji Mirza Hossein Khoshnevis, P. (2017). The role of multiplier bounds in fuzzy data envelopment analysis. Annals of Operations Research, 250, 249-276. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-017-2404-8 (Original work published 2017)


Herrera Rodriguez, M., Agrell, P. J., Manrique-de-Lara-Penate, C., & Trujillo, L. (2017). Vessel capacity restrictions in the fleet deployment problem: an application to the Panama Canal. Annals of Operations Research, 253(2), 845-869. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-016-2262-9 (Original work published 2017)


2016
Book chapter

Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2016). Endogenous Common Weights as a Collusive Instrument in Frontier-Based Regulation. In Juan Aparicio, C. A. Knox Lovell, Jesus T. Pastor (ed.), International Series in Operations Research & Management Science : Advances in Efficiency and Productivity (p. p. 181-194). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48461-7_8


Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Grifell-Tatjé, E. (2016). A Dynamic Model for Firm-Response to Non-Credible Incentive Regulation Regimes. Energy Policy, 90, 287-299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2015.12.029 (Original work published 2016)


2015
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Teusch, J. (2015). Making the Belgian Distribution System Fit for the Energy Transition. Reflets et perspectives de la vie économique, 2015/1(Tome LIV), 157-174. https://doi.org/10.3917/rpve.541.0157 (Original work published 2015)


Hatami-Marbini, A., Rostamy-Malkhalifeh, M., Agrell, P. J., Tavana, M., & Mohammadi, F. (2015). Extended symmetric and asymmetric weight assignment methods in data envelopment analysis. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 87, 621-631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2015.06.014 (Original work published 2015)


Agrell, P. J. (2015). Incentive Regulation of Networks. Concepts, definitions and models. Reflets et perspectives de la vie économique, Tome LIV(2015/1), 103-132. https://doi.org/10.3917/rpve.541.0103 (Original work published 2015)


Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Agrell, P. J., Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, F., & Ghelej Beigi, Z. (2015). A common-weights DEA model for centralized resource reduction and target setting. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 79, 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2014.10.024 (Original work published 2015)


Reddy, S. K., Stam, A., & Agrell, P. J. (2015). Brand Equity, Efficiency and Valuation of Professional Sports Franchises : The Case of Major League Baseball. International Journal of Business and Social Research, 5(1), 63-89. (Original work published 2015)


Working paper

Agrell, P. J., & Brea Solís, H. (2015). Stationarity of heterogeneity in production technology using latent class modelling (CORE Discussion Paper 2015/47).


Book chapter

Agrell, P. J., Bogetoft, P., & Grammeltvedt, T. E. (2015). The efficiency of the regulation for horizontal mergers among electricity distribution operators in Norway. In Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE ) (ed.), 2015 12th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM 2015) (p. p. 1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/EEM.2015.7216685


2014
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Niknazar, P. (2014). Structural and behavioral robustness in applied best-practice regulation. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 48(1), 89-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2013.12.004 (Original work published 2014)


Brusset, X., & Agrell, P. J. (2014). Dynamic supply chain coordination games with repeated bargaining. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 80, 12-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2014.11.011 (Original work published 2014)


Shokouhi, A. H., Shahriari, H., Agrell, P. J., & Hatami-Marbini, A. (2014). Consistent and robust ranking in imprecise data envelopment analysis under perturbations of random subsets of data. OR Spektrum: Zeitschrift der Gesellschaft für Operations Research, 36(1), 133-160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00291-013-0336-5 (Original work published 2014)


Hatami-Marbini, A., Emrouznejad, A., & Agrell, P. J. (2014). Interval data without sign restrictions in DEA. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 38(7-8), 20287-22036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2013.10.027 (Original work published 2014)


Book chapter

Agrell, P. J., Farsi, M., Filippini, M., & Koller, M. (2014). Unobserved Heterogeneous Effects in the Cost Efficiency Analysis of Electricity Distribution Systems. In Sofia Ramos, Helena Veiga (ed.), The interrelationship between financial and energy markets (p. p. 281-302). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55382-0_12


2013
Working paper

Agrell, P. J., Farsi, M., Filippini, M., & Koller, M. (2013). Unobserved heterogeneous effects in the cost efficiency analysis of electricity distribution systems (CORE Discussion Paper 2013/3).


Agrell, P. J., & Niknazar, P. (2013). Robustness, outliers and Mavericks in network regulation (CORE Discussion Paper 2013/7).


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2013). Benchmarking and regulation.


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2013). A three-stage supply chain investment model under asymmetric information (CORE Discussion Paper 2013/6).


Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., & Aghayi, N. (2013). Imprecise data envelopment analysis for the two-stage process (CORE Discussion Paper 2013/4).


Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, F., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., Gholami, K., & Ghelej Beigi, Z. (2013). Centralized resource reduction and target setting under DEA control (CORE Discussion Paper 2013/5).


Journal article

Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., Tavana, M., & Emrouznejad, A. (2013). A stepwise fuzzy linear programming model with possibility and necessity relations. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 25(1), 81-93. https://doi.org/10.3233/IFS-2012-0616 (Original work published 2013)


Agrell, P. J., & Hatami-Marbini, A. (2013). Frontier-based performance analysis models for supply management: State of the art and research directions. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 66(3), 567-583. (Original work published 2013)


Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, F., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., Aghayi, N., & Gholami, K. (2013). Allocating fixed resources and setting targets using a common-weights DEA approach. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 64(2), 631-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2012.12.006 (Original work published 2013)


Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., Saati, S., & Agrell, P. J. (2013). Positive and normative use of fuzzy DEA-BCC models: a critical view on NATO enlargement. International Transactions in Operational Research, 20(3), 411-433. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3995.2012.00871.x (Original work published 2013)


Tavana, M., Khanjani Shiraz, R., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., & Paryab, K. (2013). Chance-constrained DEA models with random fuzzy inputs and outputs. Knowledge-Based Systems, 52, 32-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2013.05.014 (Original work published 2013)


Saati, S., Hatami-Marbini, A., Tavana, M., & Agrell, P. J. (2013). A fuzzy data envelopment analysis for clustering operating units with imprecise data. International Journal of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and Knowledge-Based Systems, 21(1), 29-54. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218488513500037 (Original work published 2013)


2012
Book chapter

Agrell, P. J., & Gautier, A. (2012). Rethinking regulatory capture. In Joseph E. Harrington Jr and Yannis Katsoulacos (ed.), Recent Advances in the Analysis of Competition Policy and Regulation (p. p. 286-302). Edvard Elgar.


Journal article

Tavana, M., Khanjani Shiraz, R., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., & Paryab, K. (2012). Fuzzy stochastic data envelopment analysis with application to base realignment and closure (BRAC). Expert Systems with Applications, 39(15), 12247-12259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2012.04.049 (Original work published 2012)


Saati, S., Hatami-Marbini, A., Agrell, P. J., & Tavana, M. (2012). A common set of weight approach using an ideal decision making unit in data envelopment analysis. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 8(3), 623-637. https://doi.org/10.3934/jimo.2012.8.623 (Original work published 2012)


Agrell, P. J., Bogetoft, P., & Mikkers, M. (2012). Smart-grid investments, regulation and organization. Energy Policy, 52, 656-666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2012.10.026 (Original work published 2013)


Working paper

Agrell, P. J., & Gautier, A. (2012). Rethinking regulatory capture (CORE Discussion Paper 2012/1).


2011
Working paper

Agrell, P. J., & Hatami-Marbini, A. (2011). Frontier-based performance analysis models for supply chain management; state of the art and research directions (CORE Discussion Paper 2011/69).


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2011). Smart-grid investments, regulation and organization (CORE Discussion Paper 2011/72).


2010
Working paper

Agrell, P. J., & Kasperzec, R. (2010). Dynamic joint investments in supply chains under information asymmetry (CORE Discussion Paper 2010/85).


Agrell, P. J., & Gautier, A. (2010). A theory of soft capture (CORE Discussion Paper 2010/84).


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2010). Network Regulation under Climate Policy Review (EUI Working Papers RSCAS 2010/67).


Agrell, P. J., & Brusset, X. (2010). Supply chain rent distribution under Bayesian belief when the buyer invests in specific assets (LSM Working Papers 2010/04).


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2010). Endogenous Generalized Weights under DEA Control (LSM Working Papers 2010/02).


Agrell, P. J., & Brusset, X. (2010). Dynamic supply chain coordination games with repeated bargaining (LSM Working Papers 2010/03).


Book chapter

Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2010). Harmonizing the Nordic Regulation of Electricity Distribution. In Endre Bjørndal, Mette Bjørndal, Panos M. Pardalos, Mikael Rönnqvist (eds.) (ed.), Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Economics (pp. 293-316). Springer.


2008
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Pouyet, J. (2008). Regulatory Competition in Network Interconnection Pricing. Review of Network Economics, 7(1), 111-135. https://doi.org/10.2202/1446-9022.1141 (Original work published 2008)


Agrell, P. J., & Karoui, K. (2008). The RELIANCE Project on Electricity Transmission System Research. Revue E tijdschrift, 124(4), 18-24. (Original work published 2008)


2007
Working paper

Agrell, P. J., Bogetoft, P., Halbersma, R., & Mikkers, M. C. (2007). Yardstick competition for multi-product hospitals: an analysis of the proposed Dutch yardstick mechanism (NZa Research Paper 2007-01).


2006
Working paper

Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2006). Economic regulation of DER: the norm model approach (Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei projects 1).


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2006). Network investments, network regulation and DSO-DER interaction (Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei projects 1).


Agrell, P. J., & Pouyet, J. (2006). The regulation of transborder network services (Ecole Polytechnique, Laboratoire d’econométrie, Cahiers 2006-033).


2005
Monography

Agrell, P. J. (2005). Pan-Nordic Regulation of Electricity Distribution System Operators. Sumicsid AB.


Journal article

Agrell, P. J., Bogetoft, P., Tind, J., & Brock, M. (2005). Efficiency evaluation with convex pairs. Advanced Modelling and Optimization, 7, 211-237. (Original work published 2005)


Agrell, P. J., Bogetoft, P., & Tind, J. (2005). DEA and dynamic yardstick competition in Scandinavian electricity distribution. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 23, 173-201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11123-005-1327-6 (Original work published 2005)


Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2005). Economic and environmental efficiency of district heating plants. Energy Policy, 33, 1351-1362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2003.12.011 (Original work published 2005)


Book chapter

Agrell, P. J. (2005). Preface in “Collaborative Sourcing Strategic Value Creation through Collaborative Supplier Relationship Management”. In Michel Philippart (ed.), Collaborative sourcing strategic value creation through collaborative supplier relationship management (p. p. 262). Presses universitaires de Louvain.


2004
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., Stam, A., & Fischer, G. (2004). Interactive multiobjective agro-ecological land use planning: The Bungoma region in Kenya. European Journal of Operational Research, 158(1), 194-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0377-2217(03)00355-2 (Original work published 2004)


Agrell, P. J., Lindroth, R., & Norrman, A. (2004). Risk, Information and Incentives in Telecom Supply Chains. International Journal of Production Economics, 90(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0925-5273(02)00471-1 (Original work published 2004)


2003
Working paper

Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2003). Economic and environmental efficiency of district heating plants (ECON Discussion Papers 2003/85).


Agrell, P. J., Lindroth, R., & Norrman, A. (2003). Risks and Coordination Mechanisms in Telecom Supply Chains (ECON Discussion Papers 2003/20).


2001
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Bogetoft, P. (2001). Economische regulering vraagstukken en uitdagingen. Actualiteiten Mededingingsrecht, 197-203. (Original work published 2001)


Agrell, P. J., & West B., M. (2001). A Caveat on the Measurement of Productive Efficiency. International Journal of Production Economics, 69, 41640. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0925-5273(00)00036-0 (Original work published 2001)


Agrell, P. J., & Tind, J. (2001). A Dual Approach to Nonconvex Frontier Models. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 16, 129-147. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011679226885 (Original work published 2001)


2000
Journal article

Agrell, P. J., & Steuer, R. (2000). ACADEA - A Decision Support System for Faculty Performance Reviews. Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, 9, 191-204. (Original work published 2000)


Book chapter

Agrell, P. J., Karantininis, K., & Oustapassidis, K. (2000). A chain oligopoly model of merger strategies and competition. In J.H. Trienekens, P.J.P. Zuurbier (ed.), Chain Management in Agribusiness and the Food Industry : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference, Wageningen, 25-26 May 2000 (p. p. 507-516). Wageningen Pers.


Born in Stockholm, Sweden:

  • MSc IESOR UMass at Amherst (1991)
  • MSc IEM (civil.engineer) Linköping Univ (1991)
  • PhD production econ, Linköping Univ (1995)
Postdoctoral positions:
  • IIASA, Laxenburg, AT (Summers 1995, 1996)
  • University of Georgia, Athens, USA (1996-97)
Academic positions
  • Assistant professor (on leave), Linköping University, 1996-2000
  • Associate professor, Copenhagen Unversity, Dept of OR & Dept of Life Science, 1997-2001 
  • Associate professor (tenure), UCLouvain, Louvain School of Management, 2001-2005
  • Professor UCLouvain, Louvain School of Management, 2005-2010
  • Full professor UCLouvain, Louvain School of Management, 2010-
Academic mandates (UCLouvain)
  • Chairman, Doctoral Commission LSM, UCLouvain, 2004-2012
  • Director, Center of Supply Chain Management CESCM, LSM/UCLouvain, 2005-2007, 2012-13
  • Head of Research Institute, Louvain School of Management Research Institute, 2009-2011
  • Co-director, CORE Center for Operations Research and Econometrics, 2012-2016
  • Chairman, Doctoral Commission Economics and Management CDE, 2014-2017
  • Chairman, Doctoral Board in Management, CDE/GE, 2014-2018
  • Chairman, Promotion Committee ESPO, PSP and LSM, 2016-2018 (member 2014-2015)
  • Faculty Dean, Louvain School of Management, UCLouvain 2018-2023.
  • Research Director, CORE Center for Operations Research and Econometrics, 2024-2025
Visiting professorships
  • Invited professor, IEMBA, EDHEC, FR, 2001-2004 (part-time)
  • Research Associate, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei FEEM, energy research, 2005-2011 (part-time)
  • Visiting professor UABarcelona, Dep of Business Economics, 2008 (on leave from UCLouvain)
  • Prof II, Norwegian School of Economics and Management NHH, Supply chain management, 2012-2017 (part-time)

Interests: modelling of incentive, regulation and coordination problems in supply chains or energy networks.

Year Label School
1995 Doctor of philosophy Linköping University (Suède)
1991 Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research University of Massachusetts (Etats-Unis)