Paul Bergey

Dr. Paul Bergey is an Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Business Data Analytics (CBDA) at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. He holds a PhD in Management Science from Virginia Tech, an MBA from William and Mary, and a BS in Marine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. His leadership roles include serving as Head of the Management & Organisations Department (2018-2019) and Director of the Master of Information and Logistics Management program (2016-2018). He has secured significant grants, including a $42M multi-university Innovative Manufacturing CRC in 2015 and a prior $315,000 grant for the Centre for Business Analytics at the University of Melbourne.

Education:

• PhD in Management Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• MBA, College of William and Mary
• Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, United States Merchant Marine Academy

Research focuses on applying mathematical modeling to supply chain management, operations management, and business analytics. His work emphasizes blockchain technology in supply chain provenance, behavioral drivers in supply chain contracts, and decision support systems. He has published widely in journals like Decision Sciences and Journal of Marketing, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

Articles highlight innovations in blockchain applications, supply chain coordination mechanisms, and consumer behavior analysis. Notable recent work explores food provenance assurance and anti-counterfeiting solutions using blockchain.

Awards: While no specific named awards are listed, his impactful grant successes and leadership roles reflect recognition in academic and industry circles.

Advising/Grants: Supervised four students and led grants totaling over $42 million. His CBDA directs data-driven business analytics initiatives. Past roles at the University of Melbourne and NC State University, along with visiting fellowships at Cambridge and Tulane, underscore his global academic influence.

Labs/Teams: Leads the CBDA, fostering cross-disciplinary research in business analytics. Collaborates widely on projects addressing supply chain resilience and sustainable operations.