Siqi Ma

Dr. Siqi Ma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Akron College of Business. She holds a PhD from the University of Arkansas and has been actively involved in teaching and research since 2017.

• Education: PhD in Supply Chain Management from University of Arkansas, MS and BS from Hebei University of Technology

Her research focuses on Behavioral Operations Management, examining psychological factors in supply chain dynamics, gender impacts on collaboration, and uncertainty management in retail logistics. She has contributed to key areas like Supplier Dependence Asymmetry, Inventory Control, and Collocation Strategies.

Dr. Ma has published in top journals including Production and Operations Management and Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in supply chain sourcing and logistics.

• Awards: 2018 Chan Hahn Best Paper Award

She serves on the Graduate Admission Committee and Female Faculty Mentorship Committee, and has reviewed for journals like International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. Her teaching includes Supply Chain Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Sourcing, and Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management.