Anthony Faria

Anthony Faria is a Professor at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, with a 38-year academic career. He specialized in automotive industry economics, focusing on investment trends, supply chain dynamics, and policy implications. His research on Canadian auto assembly investment gaps and economic outlooks garnered national attention, including coverage in the Globe and Mail.

Co-director (with Pete Mateja) of the Office of Automotive and Vehicle Research, Faria’s work bridges academia and industry, exemplified by presentations to Toyota suppliers. He retired in 2012, celebrated through golf tournaments organized by colleagues.

His research emphasizes automotive market dynamics, economic analysis, and strategic insights for industry stakeholders. No formal awards or grants are documented, but his contributions to automotive research are widely recognized within the field.