Ronan McIvor

Ronan McIvor is a Professor of Operations Management at Ulster University Business School, where he is affiliated with the Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics. He maintains an active research profile with 62 research outputs spanning over two decades, with significant recent contributions in supply chain management, business analytics, and sustainable operations.

His research interests focus on the intersection of operations management, supply chain strategy, and business analytics. Professor McIvor's work integrates theoretical frameworks like Transaction Cost Economics and Resource-Based View with practical applications in reshoring, outsourcing, and sustainable business practices. His recent research has expanded into food systems innovation and human capital management, reflecting a commitment to addressing contemporary business challenges with interdisciplinary approaches.

Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on supply chain management and operations strategy, with increasing attention to sustainability, analytics, and cross-border business challenges. His work demonstrates strong theoretical grounding while maintaining practical relevance for industry applications, particularly in the automotive, food, and manufacturing sectors.

Professor McIvor actively supervises PhD researchers including Emma Coyle, Ronnie Gomersall, and Lauren McErlean. He leads and contributes to significant research projects such as the SMART Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment Programme (2025-2029), Protein-I: Shared Island Sustainable Healthy Nutrition (2021-2026), and the KTP Programme between University of Ulster and Heron Bros Ltd (2021-2023).

His collaborative research extends across multiple institutions and disciplines, with recent work involving cross-border partnerships on the island of Ireland and international collaborations in Germany and other European countries. Professor McIvor's research contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable economic growth, innovation, and responsible consumption.