Professor Masri studies general areas of operations management, supply chain management, technology and international business. His areas of expertise include Middle East business and economy with an emphasis on reform in the education and economic sectors. He is currently Director of the Columbia University Middle East Research Center. Professor Masri sits on the boards of a number of non-profit organizations and is also Chairman of King's Academy. He is active in consulting and executive education. Professor Masri has held teaching positions at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, and INSEAD. He was awarded the Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the classroom, the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence in a Core Course and the American Service Award from the American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee.