Vidya Mani

Dr. Vidya Mani is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia's Darden Business School, specializing in global supply chain dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. from UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, an MBA from IIT Mumbai, and a B.E. from MS University in India.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC Chapel Hill
  • MBA, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai
  • B.E., MS University, India

Her research examines how supply chain imperatives influence operational decisions across automotive, electronics, energy, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors. She investigates trade policy impacts on competitiveness, energy-transition pathways, environmental compliance in energy sectors, secure electronics supply chains, and sustainable drug distribution strategies.

Scientific Awards & Affiliations:

• Fellowship
  • Franklin Fellow, U.S. Department of State
• Advisory Roles
  • Working Group Member, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Textile Sustainability Standards
  • Expert Advisor, Miller Center Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Dr. Mani collaborates with the U.S. Department of Defense and LMI Research Institute on counterfeit risk mitigation in weapon supply chains. She leads the P3 Impact Award Program and teaches Sustainable Global Value Chains in Darden's MBA programs.