Evanthia Thanou

Evanthia Thanou is a Lecturer in Engineering Systems & Supply Chain Management at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University. She specializes in supply chain design, upscaling strategies, transportation/logistics systems, and simulation-based decision-making. Her research integrates theory and practice to address complex systems in manufacturing, logistics, and transportation sectors.

• PhD in Supply Chain Management (Aston University, 2021)
• MEng in Civil/Transportation Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, 2015)
• Qualified Licensed Engineer (Technical Chamber of Greece)

Her research focuses on enhancing decision-making in supply chains, particularly in high-growth sectors like electric vehicles. She collaborates with startups and established firms to optimize logistics systems and material flows using simulation modeling. Notable contributions include frameworks for supply chain upscaling and blockchain applications in smart contracts.

Recent work addresses challenges in automotive supply chain transitions to electric vehicles, freight policy analysis, and regional logistics data gaps. She has been awarded the James Cooper Memorial Cup (2021) and multiple industry prizes for her innovative contributions.

• Advises on supply chain strategy and operations management
• External Examiner for academic programs (2024–2028)
• Teaches MSc modules on Supply Chain Management and Engineering Enterprise Management

Evanthia leads research teams in Aston's supply chain engineering group, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and practical impact through simulation-driven solutions.