Juan Román

Dr. Juan Román serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Accounting Program at the School of Business and Technology within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. His academic leadership integrates professional finance expertise with scholarly research in critical economic domains.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Business (University of Puerto Rico)
• M.S. in Business Analytics (Azusa Pacific University)
• Master’s in Finance
• Bachelor’s in Economics and Finance

Dr. Román’s research centers on Supply Chain Management and Illicit Finance, with methodological innovations in gravity modeling and ratio-based metrics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with industry-specific applications across entertainment, energy, transportation, and e-commerce sectors, while advancing money laundering destination theory for Australia and Russia.

Publication analysis reveals a cohesive trajectory in quantifying post-pandemic supply chain dynamics through specialized ratios (cost, reliability, flexibility, responsiveness) and extending financial crime models using geopolitical gravity analysis. These works consistently address real-world operational challenges in volatile economic environments.

Holding dual certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), he emphasizes biblical principles of integrity and stewardship in accounting education, preparing students for ethically grounded professional practice within Christian academic values.