معرفی
Dr. Hannan Mahdiraji is an Associate Professor in Business Analytics at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He also serves as the Programme Director for the Undergraduate Business and Management programme. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Leicester, De Montfort University, Coventry University, and the University of Tehran.
Education:
- PhD in Management Science (Operations Management), University of Tehran, 2012
- MSc in Management Science (Operations Research), University of Tehran, 2008
- BA (Hons) in Management Science, University of Tehran, 2005
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2024
His research focuses on Business Analytics, Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making, Game Theory, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. He employs advanced decision-making frameworks such as fuzzy logic, hybrid models, and system dynamics to analyze complex business problems. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in sustainability, digital transformation, and resilience.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating computational intelligence (e.g., fuzzy systems, Bayesian methods) with strategic business modeling, particularly in sustainability, digital transformation, and risk management. He frequently collaborates with researchers across Europe and applies mixed-method approaches combining literature reviews, simulations, and empirical analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2024
Dr. Mahdiraji has supervised over 100 postgraduate dissertations and more than 15 PhD completions. He welcomes PhD applicants in areas including Game Theory in Business, Decision-Making, and Sustainable Logistics. He is an active member of the Academy of Management (AOM) and the Academy of International Business (AIB), where he presents his research regularly.
He teaches postgraduate courses such as Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling, Managing Global Operations, and Digital Business and Business Analytics. His research is published in leading journals including the Annals of Operations Research, Transportation Research, Journal of Business Research, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change.
