Amir Karimi

Amir Karimi is an Assistant Professor at the Alvarez College of Business, University of Texas at San Antonio, specializing in Operations and Analytics. His research bridges Global Health, Healthcare Supply Chains, and Socially Responsible Supply Chains.

• Education: Ph.D. in Supply Chain & Operations (University of Minnesota), M.S. in Production & Operations Management (University of Tehran), B.S. in Industrial Management (Shiraz University)

Karimi’s work focuses on improving access to essential health commodities in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs) through empirical and predictive modeling. Key areas include contraceptive availability in Senegal, gender equity in reproductive health supply chains, and data-driven solutions for stock-out mitigation.

His research trends emphasize operationalizing social responsibility in healthcare logistics, integrating gender dynamics into supply chain design, and leveraging econometrics for policy formulation. Publications span top journals like Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Production and Operations Management.

• Scientific Awards:
  • POMS College of Healthcare Operations Management Best Paper Award (2024)
  • Alvarez College of Business Dean’s Distinguished Research Award (2021-2025)
  • Carlson School of Management Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2018-2019)

Karimi’s work has been recognized by platforms like Stanford Social Innovation Review and UTSA Today, highlighting its societal impact. His teaching excellence has earned him the Alvarez College of Business Endowed 1969 Commemorative Award (2021).