Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain at the College of Business Administration, University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He is actively involved in research and community initiatives focusing on supply chain, operations, and technology integration in public and private sectors.

His primary research interests include:

• Analyzing port-of-entry efficiency using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
• Developing diversity efficiency indicators through DEA
• Supply chain forecasting leveraging Artificial Intelligence
• Commercial applications of unmanned aerial systems (drones)

His work intersects IT operations, quality management, and government/military supply chains, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in logistics and organizational efficiency. He is also associated with UTEP's entrepreneurial ecosystems, including the Student Business Accelerator Center and the Community of Engaged Scholars.

Dr. Garcia holds an MSPM (Master of Science in Project Management) and contributes to funded research and student innovation programs. He has been featured in institutional news regarding student engineering teams receiving grants and UTEP’s national designation for regional economic impact.

Notable affiliations and initiatives:

• Community of Engaged Scholars
• Entrepreneurship Community of Practice
• Student Business Accelerator Center (Studio G)
• ProQuest/Pivot funding opportunities participant

He mentors student startups and supports engineering teams in developing entrepreneurial projects, reflecting his commitment to experiential learning and innovation transfer.