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Joao Quariguasi Frota Net is a Professor in Operations Management at the University of Manchester, specializing in sustainable and closed-loop supply chains. He holds a chaired professorship and has extensive experience in teaching across undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs in multiple countries, including Brazil, the Netherlands, and the UK. His research focuses on operational efficiency in supply chains, particularly in sustainability, circular economy, and remanufacturing. He has published over 30 articles in top journals such as Production and Operations Management and the European Journal of Operational Research.
Research Interests: Over the past decade, his work has emphasized sustainable supply chains, closed-loop systems, and socially responsible logistics. Recent projects include applications of circular economy principles in pharmaceutical supply chains and the impact of green bonds on corporate strategy. His interdisciplinary approach integrates operations research, environmental economics, and big data analytics.
Collaborations: He has collaborated internationally, notably as a liaison between the University of Manchester’s School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering and Brazilian universities. He previously coordinated student exchanges at the Bath School of Management and served as academic director for the Master’s program in Supply Chain and Project Management.
- Research Output: 31 peer-reviewed articles (2025–2008)
- Supervised Work: 1 doctoral student (details not specified)
- Awards: No specific honors listed
Advocacy and Grants: He mentors PhD candidates (with available scholarships) and emphasizes econometrics proficiency. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and climate action.
