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Amrou Awaysheh holds the OneAmerica Foundation Endowed Chair as Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, with an adjunct appointment in Orthopaedic Surgery at the IU School of Medicine. He directs the IU Business Sustainability and Innovation Lab and founded the IU IoT Energy Efficiency Lab, driving research that bridges academic theory and Fortune 500 business practice.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Business Administration (Operations and Supply Chain Management), Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
- MBA, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
- BA in International Politics and Relations, University of Western Ontario
- HBA, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Professor Awaysheh's research centers on sustainable operations, supply chain innovation, and disruptive technology adoption. His fieldwork with 80+ Fortune 500 projects demonstrates tangible impact—generating $2.8B in cost savings, $2.3B in revenue, and directing $631M in capital investments through operational transformations focused on water/energy efficiency and cultural adaptation.
Recent publications reveal a strategic focus on global operational dynamics, sustainability metrics, and performance feedback systems. His work in Production and Operations Management and Strategic Management Journal examines how national culture shapes operational complexity, industrial resource conservation, and CSR-driven financial outcomes—providing frameworks for multinational enterprises.
His accolades include:
- IU Research Trailblazer Award and World Economic Forum Contributor status
- Multiple teaching honors: Lilly Alumni MBA Excellence Award (5×), Kelley School Research Award (3×), Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award
- Top 40 Business Professors Under 40 (Poets & Quants), Top 40 Under 40 (Indiana Business Journal)
- 11+ teaching awards from IE Business School and Financial Times recognition as 'Professor of the Week'
As Principal Investigator for $25M+ in grants, he mentors students through industry-engaged research, emphasizing publishable, real-world solutions. His labs serve as innovation hubs where students collaborate with corporate partners on sustainability initiatives with measurable environmental and financial returns.
The IU Business Sustainability and Innovation Lab develops circular economy models for manufacturing, while the IoT Energy Efficiency Lab pioneers sensor-driven resource optimization—both providing students with cutting-edge tools and industry access to advance operational excellence.
