Jannis Angelis

Prof. Jannis Angelis is a Visiting Professor at ISM and a Docent/Reader in Operations Strategy at Indek. Previously, he held roles at Cambridge Judge Business School, Warwick, and Stockholm, and served as a country champion for teaching excellence at Oxford University’s education society. His academic journey includes a PhD in operations management from Cambridge, MPhil in political economy (Cambridge), MA in China studies from SOAS, and an MSc in international relations from Stockholm.

His research focuses on the intersection of technology and management, exploring areas such as blockchain applications in supply chains, circular economy strategies for EV batteries, and digital transformation in manufacturing. Notable contributions include studies on blockchain in food supply chains, DLT ecosystems, and lean operational excellence, as evidenced by his receipt of the Shingo Prize and Skinner/Voss best paper awards.

Angelis has supervised 9 PhDs and 400 student projects, secured €1.4m in grants, and led major research initiatives. His professional experience spans roles at the ILO, venture capital firms, and international consultancies like ITC (WTO/UNCTAD). He currently leads research at the Gunilla Bradley Centre and IFN Research Institute, focusing on digitalization and operational excellence.

• Teaching Awards: Four teaching awards, including recognition for pedagogical innovation.
• Research Grants: Over €1.4m secured, with leadership in three major projects.
• Labs/Teams: Active in the Gunilla Bradley Centre (Digitalisation) and IFN Research Institute (Industrial Economics).