Taab Ahmad Samad

Taab Ahmad Samad is an Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus, affiliated with the Birmingham Business School. He teaches in the MSc Supply Chain Management programme and contributes to advancing research in modern supply chain practices.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Operations Management, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, 2023
• Master of Business Administration, Aligarh Muslim University, 2017

His research focuses on innovative areas within supply chain and operations management, particularly crowd logistics in emerging economies and the implementation of new technologies across business functions. His work intersects with digital transformation, supply chain analytics, and performance optimization, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in the field.

Dr Samad has been recognized with the Emerald Literati Award 2022 for an outstanding paper published in the Journal of Enterprise Information Management, highlighting the impact and quality of his scholarly contributions.

He is actively engaged in academic service, serving as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Annals of Operations Research, International Journal of Management Reviews, and International Journal of Manpower. His expertise supports the evaluation and development of cutting-edge research in operations and management disciplines.

Dr Samad previously held an Assistant Professor position at Jindal Global Business School before joining the University of Birmingham, bringing diverse institutional experience to his current role.