معرفی
Mahdi Bashiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Analytics, Technology and Operations at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. He is also affiliated with the Centre for Decision Research (CDR). Previously, he held leadership roles at Coventry University, including Co-lead of the Sustainable Operations and Consumption research cluster and Associate Head of School in Research.
Education:
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His research spans Supply Chain Analytics, Operations Research, Stochastic Programming, Matheuristics, Home Healthcare Planning, and Wildfire Risk Management. He develops mathematical models and algorithms to solve complex decision-making problems in both public and private sectors. His work enables policymakers and business leaders to make data-driven, impactful decisions. He teaches modules in operations management, supply chain management, and business analytics at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
The recent articles reflect a strong trend in applying stochastic programming and matheuristic algorithms to real-world challenges such as wildfire risk management, home healthcare planning, sustainable logistics, and automated delivery systems. His publications appear in elite journals like European Journal of Operational Research and Transportation Research Part E, indicating consistent high-impact contributions to operations research and supply chain management.
Scientific Awards:
- Exceptional Performance Award, Coventry University, 2021
- Young National Top Scientist Award, Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2013
Mahdi has secured multiple research grants, including from the British Academy and USAID, focusing on humanitarian logistics and environmental resilience. He has successfully supervised over 10 PhD students and welcomes new PhD candidates and visiting researchers. He is an active reviewer and serves on the editorial advisory board of Transportation Research Part E. He is a member of the Operational Research Society.
Labs and Research Groups:
- Centre for Decision Research (CDR), University of Leeds
- Formerly Co-lead, Sustainable Operations and Consumption Research Cluster, Coventry University
