Emrah Demir

Emrah Demir is a Professor of Operational Research in the Department of Logistics and Operations Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands. He holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Southampton and degrees in Industrial Engineering from Baskent University, Turkey.

Education:

• PhD in Management Science, University of Southampton, UK (2012)
• MSc in Industrial Engineering, Baskent University, Turkey (2008)
• BSc in Industrial Engineering, Baskent University, Turkey (2005)

His research centers on green logistics, artificial intelligence, human/AI collaborative decision-making, and operational research, with a focus on optimizing freight transportation and supply chains for sustainability. He applies quantitative and analytical methods—including exact and heuristic optimization techniques—to address real-world logistics challenges. His recent work explores AI-driven routing, drone and robot delivery, maritime emissions, and behavioral aspects of algorithm adoption.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong integration of AI, sustainability, and logistics optimization. Key themes include last-mile delivery with autonomous systems, green vehicle routing, maritime decarbonization, and human-AI collaboration in decision-making. His work spans both theoretical modeling and practical applications in industry contexts, particularly with Ocado and in international sustainability initiatives.

Scientific Contributions and Editorial Roles:

• Area Editor, Journal of Heuristics (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Associate Editor, IMA Journal of Management Mathematics
• Associate Editor, Frontiers in Future Transportation – Freight Transport and Logistics
• Associate Editor, OR Spectrum
• Associate Editor (Engineering), Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (from 2025)

He has secured multiple external grants, including from the Colombia-UK PACT Programme (GIRO-ZERO) and Ocado Group plc, focusing on decarbonizing freight and optimizing supply chains. He supervises several PhD students on topics such as driver behavior, AI collaboration, and greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. He has held academic leadership roles including Programme Director for the MSc in Logistics and Operations Management and Deputy Head of Section for Learning & Teaching.

Research Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Logistics and Systems Dynamics Group (LSDG), Co-Director of the PARC Institute of Manufacturing, Logistics and Inventory, and Director of the Business & Economics Artificial Intelligence Research (BEAR) Network, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement in AI, logistics, and sustainable operations.