Ali Nazarpour

Dr. Ali Nazarpour is an Assistant Professor in Management at the School of Business, Maynooth University. He holds a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management from University College Dublin’s Smurfit School of Business, along with a BSc in Industrial Engineering and an MSc in Business Administration from Iran University of Science and Technology. Prior to his academic career, he spent nine years in industry roles, including Sales Supervisor, Marketing and Sales Planning Chief, and Inventory Management Project Manager in the automotive sector, alongside teaching and research activities. His work bridges industry experience with academic rigor, focusing on supply chain optimization, mass customization strategies, and AI integration in business processes.

Education:

• PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management (Smurfit School of Business, UCD)
• MSc in Business Administration (Iran University of Science and Technology)
• BSc in Industrial Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology)

Research Interests:

• Artificial Intelligence applications in supply chain and logistics
• Mass customization feasibility across industries and countries
• Third-party logistics selection methodologies
• Project management and risk mitigation strategies
• Global logistics frameworks
• Industry 4.0 technologies for operational efficiency

His publications and conference contributions between 2014 and 2021 highlight trends in leveraging AI for supply chain decision-making, analyzing mass customization challenges, and exploring cross-country operational dynamics. Despite no explicit scientific awards listed, his active participation in conferences like INFORMS, POMS, and EurOMA underscores his academic engagement.

In advising and teaching, he focuses on Contemporary Issues in Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management metrics, and Project Risk Management. His industry experience enriches classroom discussions and research projects. He is based in the TSI Building (Room 253) and reachable via ali.nazarpour@mu.ie or phone (01) 474 7516.