Hafize Sahin Ersoz

Hafize Sahin Ersoz is a Research Fellow at Cranfield University's School of Management, specializing in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Consumer Behavior. Her work focuses on optimizing food supply chains to promote healthy and sustainable diets, addressing food waste, and developing culturally robust research instruments.

• Education: PhD in Research, Measurement, and Evaluation from Washington State University as a Fulbright Scholar.

Her research integrates food supply chain optimization with behavioral economics, emphasizing sustainable consumption patterns and cross-cultural measurement invariance. She has contributed to literature on food waste reduction strategies and stakeholder engagement in supply chains.

Recent publications include:

• A consumer behavioural approach to food waste (2018) - Supply Chain Management, focusing on behavioral economics and sustainable consumption.
• A Behavioral Approach to Food Waste Issue in Qatar (2018) - Policy development and regional food systems analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar recognition.

In her current role, Hafize collaborates with Professor Michael Bourlakis on the BBSRC-funded project "Realigning UK Food Production and Trade for Transition to Healthy and Sustainable Diets," conducting literature reviews, qualitative interviews, and policy recommendations. She also provides research consultancy for organizations like Reach Out to Asia.