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Nadine Leder is a Lecturer in Logistics and Operations Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, where she also earned her PhD. She holds advanced degrees in Logistics & Operations Management and Social Science Research Methods, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), reflecting her dedication to teaching excellence.
Education:
- PhD in Business and Management, Cardiff University
- MSc in Social Science Research Methods, Cardiff University
- MSc in Logistics and Operations Management (with Distinction), Cardiff University
- BA in Business Administration, SRH University Heidelberg, Germany
Her research focuses on the Circular Economy and Circular Business Models, with particular emphasis on sustainable supply chains, pharmaceutical logistics, circular construction, and sustainable tourism. She has led research in the 2SEAS Interreg FACET project, examining circular practices in tourism and hospitality, and has explored crowdfunding as a mechanism for circular innovation. Her work bridges academia and industry through initiatives like the iLego workshop, promoting cross-sector collaboration.
Her recent publications highlight trends in collaborative value creation within circular business models and frameworks for waste valorisation, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach combining operations management, sustainability, and environmental resource management.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- ESRC funded doctoral research
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
- Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma
Nadine supervises postgraduate research in areas including the Circular Economy, Sustainable Supply Chains, and Sustainable Tourism. She has contributed to research funding through her ESRC-supported PhD and continues to engage in impactful projects. She teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as Operations Management, International Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Sustainable Business, and also delivers soft skill seminars in leadership and personal effectiveness.
She is actively involved in professional service, serving as a reviewer for journals including European Management Journal and Resources, Conservation and Recycling. Her professional affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM), CILT, IEMA, and the Institute of Leadership and Management, reflecting her broad network and interdisciplinary reach.
