Patrick J. Johanns
Introduction
Patrick (Pat) Johanns
Associate Professor of Instruction | Tippie School of Management, University of Iowa
Patrick (Pat) Johanns brings a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world business insight to his Associate Professor of Instruction role at the Tippie School of Management. His teaching portfolio spans foundational undergraduate courses to the MSBA capstone, focusing on Business Analytics and Operations Management. He is now developing an innovative course on Artificial Intelligence in Business.
Pat is a leading voice in integrating Artificial Intelligence into business education. His forthcoming textbook, AI in Business: Creating Value Using Artificial Intelligence, McGraw-Hill, 2025, provides a practical, non-technical guide for business students and professionals to implement AI effectively.
Holding a BS in Microbiology, an MBA, and a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Iowa, Pat’s academic career is enriched by international experience. He has taught extensively in MBA programs at Melbourne Business School and the German International School of Management and Administration, and his work in Kenya and Ghana since 2014 has focused on entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. He also spent 12 years in Purdue’s top-five-ranked Quantitative Methods department.
From 2019 to 2024, Pat served as Director of the Professional Graduate Program in Business Analytics, helping shape it into a nationally ranked program recognized for its excellence in preparing students for careers in analytics.
Beyond AI, Pat has also authored a textbook on Management Science with Spreadsheet Modeling, Kendall-Hunt, which is in its fourth edition. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on, problem-driven learning, equipping students with the analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges.
Current Positions
- Associate Professor of Instruction, Business Analytics
Education
- PhD in Business Administration, University of Iowa
- MBA, University of Iowa
- BS in Microbiology, University of Iowa
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Management of Non-Profit Organizations
- Mathematical and Computer Modeling
- Community Development in Africa
- International Supply Chain Management
Licenses & Certifications
- Just in Time Planning, APICS, 1995
Selected Awards & Honors
- Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching - Krannert Business School, 2013
- Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching - Krannert Business School, 2009
Professional Memberships
- Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity - National, 2011
- Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, 1981
- Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), 2024
Selected Publications
- Johanns, P. J. (2012). Management Science with Spreadsheet Modeling, Third Edition (3rd). Kendall/Hunt.
- Johanns, P. J. (2010). Management Science with Spreadsheet Modeling, Second Edition (2nd). Kendall/Hunt.
- Johanns, P. J. (2008). Management Science with Spreadsheet Modeling (1st). Kendall/Hunt.
- Johanns, P. J., Lowe, T. J., & Plante, R. (2001). Selection and Sequencing Heuristics to Reduce Variance in Gas Turbine Engine Nozzle Assemblies. European Journal of Operations Management. 132 (3).
- Alexander, S., Bapna, S., Boe, W. J., Citrus, A., Harris, D., Ho, C., Johanns, P. J., Kaefer, F., Peterson, K., Ramachandran, A. G., & Ramachandran, A. G. (1992). Computer Analysis In . (1st). William C Brown Publishing.
- Johanns, P. J. (1991). Professional Activities Chapter in The Emerald Tablet: A Guide for Chapters In . (1st Editio). Alpha Chi Sigma.
- Johanns, P. J., Lenzenweger, S., & Robinett, R. (1991). Recruitment Chapter in The Emerald Tablet: A Guide for Chapters In . (1st Editio). Alpha Chi Sigma.
- Lynch, R. G., Mathur, A., Williams, K. R., Waldschmidt, T. J., Sandor, M., Mueller, A., & Johanns, P. J. (1988). Immunoglobulin (Fc) Receptors on Murine T and B Lymphocytes. Investigations with Tumor Models. Molecular Immunology. 25 pp. 1151-1157.
- Dollison, S., Baker, K., Miene, V., Klingner, E., Johanns, P., Switzer, S., & Okech, D. (2024). Sustainable Communities and Nutrition Concerns in Homa Bay, Kenya. (Case) IPHPRP Global Public Health Case Competition. Iowa.
- Johanns, P. (2021). Management Science with Spreadsheet Modeling, 4th Edition (4th Editio). Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Selected Presentations
- "What to Teach in the Age of ChatGPT," Panelist at INFORMS Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, October 2024.
- "Water Logistics for a Landlocked Country," Keynote/Plenary Address at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 2017.
- "Generative-AI Prompt Engineering - A GIST Masterclass," Guest/Invited Speaker at US Department of State, United States, January 2025.
- "Business Analytics Graduate Programs," Panelist at MIS Academic Leadership Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 2024.
- "Business Analytics in Practice," Panelist at Academic Summit for Business Analytics, Dallas, Texas, March 2024.
Selected Grants & Contracts
- Johanns, P. (Co-Principal), Principal Investigator(s): Bedeian, K. Women's Entrepreneurial Training. Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund/US State Department. Funded. November 2019 - January 2020.
- Johanns, P. (Principal Investigator), Principal Investigator(s): Patrick Johanns. Mandela Washington Reciprocal Exchange Program. US State Department. Completed. May 2017 - June 2017.
- Johanns, P. (Collaborator). International Venture School Train the Trainer. US Embassy in Nairobi. Completed. February 2022 - March 2022.
- Johanns, P. (Principal Investigator). Purdue International Program Development Grant. Purdue University. Completed. March 2014.
Employment History
- Faculty Director, Master's in Business Analytics (part-time program), Business Analytics, University of Iowa, 2022 - 2024
- Associate Professor of Instruction, Business Analytics, University of Iowa, 2020 - 2021
- Continuing Term Lecturer, Krannert School of Business/Quantitative Methods, Purdue University West Lafayette, 2005 - 2014
- Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, 1995 - 2003