Joshua K. Strakos

Joshua K. Strakos is a Clinical Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Management department at Baylor University. With a 20-year Air Force background in logistics and petroleum management, he bridges military experience with academic expertise. His roles include faculty mentorship for Baylor’s Supply Chain Management program and advising the Association for Supply Chain Management student organization.

Education

• 2013: PhD in Operations Management, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
• 2006: MBA, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
• 1999: BS in Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio, Texas

Research Focus

His research integrates practical and theoretical dimensions across three core domains: (1) Humanitarian and disaster-relief supply chains, emphasizing improvisation and crisis response; (2) Energy strategy for governmental and non-governmental entities; and (3) Pedagogical innovation including flipped classrooms, mastery learning, and technology-enhanced operations management education.

Publication Trends

Recent works demonstrate a strong focus on integrating technology into operations education—particularly spreadsheet modeling and LMS tools—while maintaining parallel research streams in ethical supply chains and defense energy policy. His publications consistently address both theoretical frameworks and practical classroom applications.

Professional Engagement

• Faculty Mentor: Baylor’s Supply Chain Management program
• Faculty Advisor: Association for Supply Chain Management student organization