Stef Lemmens

Dr. Stef Lemmens is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Technology and Operations Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on sustainable supply chains, particularly humanitarian logistics and closed-loop systems, employing methods like queueing networks and dynamic programming. He collaborates with industries including consumer electronics and biopharmaceuticals.

• Education: PhD in Applied Economics from KU Leuven (Belgium), Postdoctoral Research at INSEAD (France)

Research interests emphasize practical applications of operations research in supply chain optimization. Recent work includes cross-national medicine stockpiling strategies and closed-loop systems in consumer electronics. His methodologies bridge theoretical models with real-world industry challenges.

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned, but publications appear in top journals like Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and European Journal of Operational Research.

Advising and grants: No specific students/grants listed. Collaborations include projects with EU member states and biopharmaceutical companies.

Labs/teams: Engaged in vaccine supply chain design initiatives and cross-industry partnerships through RSM's operations management network.