Mohammad Sharfuddin Rashed

Mohammad Sharfuddin Rashed is an Assistant Lecturer and Postgraduate Research Student at the Essex Business School (EBS) within the Department of Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship at the University of Essex. His work focuses on leveraging digital technologies like Big Data Analytics (BDA) and artificial intelligence (AI) to address challenges in Circular Supply Chain Management (CSCM) in developing countries, particularly Bangladesh, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.

Education:

• MRes (Master of Research), Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance, Macquarie University (2022)
• MSc in Corporate Management, Shanghai University (2017)
• MBA in International Management, University of Chittagong (2006)
• BBA in Management Studies, University of Chittagong (2005)

Research Interests: Dr. Rashed’s research examines barriers to adopting circular supply chain practices in Bangladesh and explores how BDA and AI can enhance sustainable production and resource efficiency. His thesis investigates design requirements for BDA systems tailored to the steel industry in developing economies, emphasizing data-driven solutions for achieving environmental and economic goals.

Professional Role: He works full-time, combining teaching and research roles, and collaborates with supervisors Dr. Abraham Zhang and Dr. Shamsul Karim. His work bridges academic inquiry with practical industrial applications, particularly in sustainability and digital transformation.