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James Aitken is a Professor of Operations Management at the University of Surrey's Surrey Business School. His career bridges industrial experience in manufacturing/logistics and academic leadership, including roles as Head of Department for Business Transformation (2015–2022) and securing £520k in KTP project funding. He holds a PhD from Cranfield University (1998) and an MBA from Strathclyde University (1989). His research focuses on supply chain resilience, sustainability, complexity, and Industry 4.0, with over 100 publications. He has advised multiple PhD students and collaborates globally. Notable works include frameworks on supply chain capital resilience and lean interventions in healthcare.
Education: PhD in Operations Management (Cranfield University, 1998); MBA (Strathclyde University, 1989).
Research: Explores supply chain sustainability, circular economy, and complexity management. Recent work applies panarchy theory and Programme Theory to evaluate interventions. Collaborations span UK, Germany, NZ, and USA.
Grants: Over £520k secured as PI for KTP projects. Advising: Mentored 5+ PhD students (e.g., Rossana Cole, Zahra Shirgholami). Affiliations: Chartered Institute of Logistics, AMBA, HEA Senior Fellow.
