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Prof. Pierre Semalis is a Professor at the Leuven School of Management of the Catholic University of Leuven, specializing in management and operations management. He co-founded the Supply Chain Management Center of Excellence and contributed to the development of the Baltic Management Institute (BMI). He has held leadership roles including Dean (1999–2005), Director for International Development (2005–2008), and Executive Director (2008–2009). As a visiting professor, he has taught globally in cities like Paris, Krakow, Shanghai, and Vilnius. He actively participates in CEMS (Global Alliance in Management Education), serving as its Vice President (2002–2009) and Academic Director of its annual research seminar.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics, Catholic University of Leuven
- PhD in Applied Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven (1992)
Research Focus: Semalis is a leading authority in supply chain management, logistics, and operations management. His work emphasizes international collaboration, reflected in projects like the triennial Supply Chain Research Seminar with Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven universities.
Awards:
- IBM Belgium 1993 Prize
- Belgian National Research Foundation’s Best Dissertation in Computer Science (1993)
International Contributions: He pioneered VMU’s double-degree program with Leuven (2011), strengthening Lithuania’s academic ties. Through BMI and CEMS, he bridges European universities with multinational firms, enhancing management education globally. His leadership in strategic alliances and academic networks underscores his commitment to institutional excellence.
Labs/Teams: Organizes the biennial Supply Chain Research Seminar and directs CEMS’ logistics initiatives. Active in BMI’s Executive MBA programs since 1999.
