معرفی
Hossein Baharmand is an Associate Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at the School of Business and Law, University of Agder (UiA). He serves as Programme Director for the Master's programme in Industrial Economics and Technology Management. His research focuses on technology and operations management in humanitarian contexts, with emphasis on disaster response, supply chain resilience, and blockchain applications.
Education:
- PhD in Information and Communication Technology (UiA)
- MSc in Industrial Engineering
- BSc in Industrial Engineering
Research Interests: Integrating technology into humanitarian logistics, circular economy principles in aid operations, equitable vaccine distribution systems, and ethical frameworks for digital cash-based assistance. His work bridges academic theory with practical solutions for NGOs and crisis management organizations.
Key Projects:
- Lead researcher on DigCBA (2021-2025): explores digital cash assistance for refugees
- CONTRA (2020-2022): developed vaccine distribution systems during the pandemic
Grants & Roles:
- Associate Editor at Operations Management Research and Scientific Reports
- Co-chair of UiA's Technology Support for Humanitarian Aid research cluster
- Publication Chair at ISCRAM (International Society for Crisis Response)
