Jihee Kim

Jihee Kim is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Business and Law at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), specializing in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. She joined ARU in early 2022 after completing her PhD at Cardiff University, leveraging industry experience from Samsung, LG, and Korean Air to bridge commercial logistics practices with humanitarian disaster response. Her work critically examines the transferability of business supply chain assumptions to humanitarian contexts.

Her educational qualifications include:

• PhD in Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff University, UK (2021)
• MSc in Social Science Research Methods (Distinction), Cardiff University, UK
• MA in Management (Higher Degree), Durham University, UK
• BA in Sociology / TV, Radio & Film (Hons), Ewha Womans University, Korea

Dr. Kim's research investigates supply chain resilience, supplier relationships, and cross-sector partnerships in humanitarian operations, with emphasis on knowledge transformation between business and disaster relief communities. She explores how horizontal integration and collaborative frameworks can enhance efficiency in aid delivery during complex emergencies, addressing gaps in traditional humanitarian logistics models.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on humanitarian supply chain integration across leading handbooks, revealing evolving methodologies for analyzing partnerships and operational dynamics in disaster contexts. The works collectively highlight the tension between rigid business supply chain assumptions and the adaptive requirements of humanitarian crises.

Key recognition includes:

• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) sponsorship for doctoral research on humanitarian supply chain integration

Dr. Kim supervises MSc Supply Chain Management students at ARU, teaching Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Project Management modules. Her industry background informs practical pedagogy, while her congressional aide experience in South Korea shapes her focus on public-value-driven logistics. Current research examines partnerships among humanitarian actors and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.

Her work operates within ARU's Faculty of Business and Law framework, contributing to institutional expertise in socially responsive management practices without dedicated lab facilities.