Sumadhur Shakya

Dr. Sumadhur Shakya is an Associate Professor at California State University, Monterey Bay, specializing in agribusiness, supply chain management, and logistics systems. He holds degrees from Punjab Agricultural University (BSc Honors in Crop Science), North Dakota State University (MSc in International Agribusiness and PhD in Transportation and Logistics). His research focuses on stochastic spatial optimization in agribusiness supply chains, particularly nitrogenous fertilizer industries and perishable food networks. He previously worked in high-tech logistics at Dell Corporation.

Education Background:

• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Crop Science, Punjab Agricultural University, India (Plant Breeding & Genetics)
• Masters in International Agribusiness, North Dakota State University
• PhD in Transportation and Logistics, North Dakota State University (Specializing in logistics systems in agribusiness)

Research Interests:

• Optimization of supply chain networks
• Risk analysis in fertilizer plant locations
• Impact of geopolitical events on agricultural trade
• GIS-based facility location modeling
• Biotechnology valuations in crops

Publications Highlight Trends in:

• Geopolitical impacts on agricultural supply chains
• Perishable food distribution networks
• GM crop economic valuations
• Environmental sustainability in energy sectors

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