Arpan Rijal

Dr. Arpan Rijal is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, specializing in Operations Management & Operations Research. His research focuses on optimization methodologies, particularly in personnel scheduling, energy systems modeling, and warehouse operations. He holds positions in the Operations department and contributes to the PANOPTIWORK research initiative.

His work is supported by grants from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the European Union, addressing workforce well-being and aviation sector energy systems. Notable contributions include publications in European Journal of Operational Research, Transportation Science, and Production and Operations Management.

Rijal has received prestigious awards: the 2021 Facility Logistics Outstanding Paper Award and the Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award. His research bridges academic insights with practical applications, emphasizing sustainability and policy integration through systemic approaches to SDG acceleration.