George A. Zsidisin

George A. Zsidisin is the John W. Barriger Professor and Director of the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. He previously served as a Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (2013–2019). His research focuses on supply chain risk, commodity price volatility, and foreign exchange risk mitigation. He has published over 80 articles and seven books, cited over 6,900 times.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management), Arizona State University (2001)
• MBA, Northern Arizona University (1995)
• BA in Political Science, New Jersey City University (1990)

Research Interests:

• Supply Chain Risk Management & Resilience
• Commodity Price Volatility Mitigation
• Foreign Exchange Risk Strategies
• Agency Theory & Transaction Cost Economics
• Defense Logistics Innovation

Awards:

• Decision Sciences Institute Awards
• Institute for Supply Management Recognition
• Founding Member of ISCRiM Network

He advises on supply chain strategies globally, teaches executive education programs, and serves on editorial boards for supply chain journals. His work is funded by AT&T Foundation and IBM, emphasizing practical and academic contributions to risk management frameworks.