Robert Parsons

Robert Parsons is a Sessional Instructor at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, specializing in Supply Chain Management. He holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba and an MBA from York University. His office is located at Room 645 Drake Centre.

Research Interests: Focuses on sustainable systems including electric vehicles, zero-emission transit, energy infrastructure, food systems, and environmental impact mitigation. His work bridges industrial applications and ecological sustainability.

Teaching Expertise: Regularly instructs courses in Sustainability Economics, Quantitative Methods, and Supply Chain Management. Developed the specialized graduate course FIN 7260 (Sustainability Economics) and co-led an international MBA study tour to Iceland.

Grants & Projects: Secured multiple SSHRC grants including a Knowledge Synthesis Grant on mobility systems. Collaborated on a $30,000 Danone Institute award for sustainable food systems research.