Soheil Davari

Dr. Soheil Davari is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Bath's School of Management, serving as Director of Accreditations. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His research focuses on rare earth minerals, renewable energy systems, supply chain resilience, and food resilience. He has over 20 years of industry experience across healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, and education sectors.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science (2007–2012)
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (2005–2007)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (2000–2005)

Research Interests:
Dr. Davari's work addresses critical issues in sustainable systems, including rare earth mineral supply chains, renewable energy infrastructure, and healthcare network optimization. His research bridges operations research and real-world applications, with notable contributions to facility location problems, emergency service modeling, and technology adoption studies among older adults.

Awards:

• Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2019)

External Roles:

• External Examiner at Imperial College London (2021–2025)
• British Academy of Management Consultancy Network Committee Member (2025–present)
• Academic Board Member at London School of Innovation (2024–present)

Key Research Themes: His recent work emphasizes sustainable energy systems, healthcare resource optimization, and digital inclusion challenges. Notable projects include hospital resource models, ambulance demand forecasting systems, and preventive healthcare network design.