Eleftherios Iakovou

Eleftherios Iakovou is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, holding the Harvey Hubbell Professorship in Industrial Distribution. He serves as Associate Director of Supply Chain Resilience & Sustainability at the Texas A&M Energy Institute and Co-Director of the Global Value Chains Program at the Bush School of Government. His roles also include leadership positions in the Mosbacher Institute and the Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, Cornell University (1992)
• M.Sc. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, Cornell University (1990)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1987)

Research Focus: Dr. Iakovou specializes in resilient and sustainable supply chains, particularly in energy, manufacturing, and maritime logistics. His work addresses challenges such as supply chain visibility, data-driven decision-making, and integration of emerging technologies like blockchain. Key themes include:

• Resilience in energy and manufacturing systems
• Disruption management and risk mitigation
• Global logistics optimization
• Policy implications for supply chain security

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes multi-objective frameworks for sustainable supply chains, blockchain applications in trade facilitation, and data-sharing mechanisms for resilience. He explores cutting-edge topics like misinformation in modern warfare and cross-border supply chain vulnerabilities.

Awards/Grants: While no specific awards are listed, his leadership roles indicate recognition in supply chain policy and resilience research. Active grants likely support his work on energy systems and global value chains.

Advising & Labs: Leads interdisciplinary teams at the Texas A&M Energy Institute and Bush School, focusing on applied research in supply chain strategy and public policy. His research group collaborates with industry partners on real-world supply chain challenges.