Powell Robinson

Powell Robinson serves as Professor of Supply Chain Management at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, and previously held faculty and department head positions at Texas A&M University. He also served as President and Executive Director of the Decision Sciences Institute.

His academic credentials include:

• MBA in Marketing from The University of Texas
• Ph.D. in Operations Management from The University of Texas

Dr. Robinson specializes in supply chain systems with emphasis on inventory management, facility network design, and optimization under uncertainty. His current research addresses sand supply network design for drilling operations amid volatile activity levels, integrating risk management principles within energy supply chains. His work bridges theoretical optimization models with practical applications in business logistics and S&OP planning.

Professional recognition includes leadership roles in major academic organizations, reflecting his contributions to supply chain scholarship and industry practice.