Bobby Martens

Bobby Martens is the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Endowed Professor and Associate Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, along with MS and BS degrees in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University. His expertise spans logistics, supply chain management, cooperatives, and agricultural/food supply chains, with 55% of his role dedicated to extension activities.

• Education:
• B.S. in Agricultural Economics, North Dakota State University
• M.S. in Agricultural Economics, North Dakota State University
• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University

Research interests focus on cooperatives, agricultural supply chains, and financial economics. He bridges academia and industry through engaged scholarship, collaborating with partners like Schneider Logistics and Case Corporation. Publications appear in journals such as Decision Sciences Journal and Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.

No specific awards listed. Advising and grant details unavailable. Teaches supply chain management in the E-MBA program specializing in Agriculture, Food, and Biosystems.