Aditya Vedantam

Aditya Vedantam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Management and Strategy at the University at Buffalo's School of Management. He is affiliated with the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics. His research focuses on sustainable operations, supply chain management, and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on recycling economics and policy analysis. Contact: adityave@buffalo.edu, 326G Jacobs Management Center.

Research Interests: Dr. Vedantam explores topics such as recycled content claims, the impact of global policies (e.g., China’s National Sword Policy), and sustainable business models. His work integrates operations research with environmental and economic systems to address challenges in resource availability, waste management, and cross-category pricing strategies.

Publications Highlight Key Themes: His articles analyze the effectiveness of export restrictions, behavioral pricing strategies, and the environmental and economic implications of remanufacturing and rare earth element availability. Recent work evaluates the US plastics recycling industry post-China’s National Sword Policy, emphasizing policy design and global trade dynamics.

Affiliations: He contributes to the Stephen Still Institute, focusing on sustainable transportation and logistics solutions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with real-world applications in sustainable operations and environmental governance.