Joseph Sarkis

Joseph Sarkis is a Professor of Management within Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Business School, with extensive expertise in environmental sustainability, operations and supply chain management. He has previously served as a faculty member at Clark University and the University of Texas at Arlington, establishing a distinguished academic career spanning multiple institutions.

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Business School (Current)
• Clark University, School of Business (Previous)
• University of Texas at Arlington, School of Business (Previous)
• Hanken School of Economics' HUMLOG Institute (Visiting International Scholar)
• Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France - UPHF (Chaire d'excellence TEC-LOG holder)

Professor Sarkis's research focuses on environmental sustainability, operations and supply chain management, with particular emphasis on sustainable supply chains and the circular economy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, examining how digital technologies like blockchain can transform traditional business practices toward greater sustainability. He has pioneered research connecting environmental management with operational excellence, exploring how organizations can simultaneously improve financial performance while reducing environmental impacts.

His extensive publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from traditional supply chain management toward increasingly sophisticated integration of sustainability principles, circular economy models, and digital transformation. Recent work shows a strong emphasis on blockchain applications for supply chain transparency, circular lithium-ion battery management, and sustainable finance structures. His research consistently addresses the intersection of technology, sustainability, and business performance, with growing attention to climate adaptation and resilience.

• Highly Cited Researcher designation from Thomson-Reuters/Clarivate Analytics (Web-of-Science) for nine consecutive years (2016-2025)
• Recognized as the most productive researcher in supply chain management (1995-2015)
• Industrial Ecology Fellow, AT&T (2008)
• Sea-Sky Scholar, Dalian University of Technology (2014)

Professor Sarkis has held significant editorial responsibilities, serving as former Editor-in-Chief of IEEE's Engineering Management Review (2017-2023) and Associate Editor of Sustainable Supply Chains for Resources, Conservation and Recycling. He is Co-Editor of the Greening of Industry Networks Studies Springer-Nature Book Series and has served on numerous editorial boards across sustainability, operations, and supply chain journals. His international collaborations include coordination of the Greening of Industry Networks and co-chairing the Circular Economy Working Group of Future Earth Systems. These roles demonstrate his leadership in connecting academic research with practical sustainability implementation across global business contexts.

He maintains active international partnerships, including his current position as holder of the Chaire d'excellence TEC-LOG at Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, focusing on Transport, Technology, Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chains. His work with the Greening of Industry Networks and Future Earth Systems reflects his commitment to translating research into actionable sustainability frameworks through multi-stakeholder collaboration.