جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jose Alejandro Lopez Alvarezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Optimization
• Sustainable Logistics
• Transportation Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José Alejandro López Álvarez is an Assistant Professor in the Operations — Management department at the Faculty of Economics and Business , University of Groningen. His primary affiliations include the University of Groningen, where he has held roles since 2015, and Dropper as an Operations Research Analyst (2020–2021). He is based at Nettelbosje 2, Groningen, Netherlands. Education: PhD in Operations Research (2015–2019), University of Groningen MSc in Supply Chain Management (2012–2013), University of Groningen Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (2007–2011), Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá Research Interests: José’s work focuses on supply chain optimization , sustainable logistics , and transportation engineering . He specializes in strategic and operational decision-making for alternative fuels (e.g., LNG, electric road systems), inventory control policies for energy logistics, and infrastructure design for sustainable transportation systems. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and responsible consumption. Publications Trends: His articles span from 2016 to 2025, emphasizing decarbonization and sustainable infrastructure. Recent work (2020–2025) explores electrification of road freight and electric road systems adoption, while earlier studies address collaborative logistics and alternative fuel station planning. All publications integrate rigorous operations research methodologies to solve real-world supply chain and transportation challenges. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the texts. Advising & Grants: José has advised or collaborated on projects throughout his career, including roles as a PhD Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher. Specific grants or student advisees are not detailed in the provided information. His research has been applied in industry contexts, such as the Dutch logistics service provider Fritom. Labs & Teams: He is part of the Operations Management & Operations Research group within the Faculty of Economics and Business, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in sustainable logistics and transportation systems.

Karel H. van Donselaarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Retail Operations
• Supply Chain Logistics
• Inventory Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karel H. van Donselaar is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Operations Planning Accounting & Control within the Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences faculty. His research focuses on retail operations, particularly automated replenishment systems for perishable/non-perishable products, supply chain efficiency, and inventory management. He teaches courses on supply chain logistics, quantitative modeling, and stochastic operations management. Academically, he holds a PhD in business econometrics from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, and conducted research at Stanford University as a Fulbright grantee in 1998. His work has been published in journals like Management Science and European Journal of Operational Research. Key research contributions include optimizing retail inventory strategies, reducing out-of-stocks and outdating, and analyzing logistics networks using empirical data from Dutch retailers. He has also explored freight accessibility's impact on logistics employment in US counties. Received multiple teaching awards, including the Best Master Teacher award (2023) and Industria Education Awards (2016–2023). Project involvement: PorQSAT (Pork Quality and Safety Assessment Tools, 2020–2023). His advising work has supervised 229 research projects, reflecting his commitment to academic mentorship.

Henny P.G. van Ooijenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Production Control
• Operations Management
• Job-shop Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Henny P.G. van Ooijen is an Assistant Professor in Production and Operations Management at the School of Industrial Engineering of Eindhoven University of Technology , within the Operations Planning, Accounting & Control department. His academic career includes a PhD from TU/e (1996) and prior industry experience at FEL-TNO and Mars. Education: MSc in Mathematics (Eindhoven University of Technology, 1980) PhD in Operations Planning (Eindhoven University of Technology, 1996) Research Interests: Focus on Production Control , Operations Management , and Integrated Production-Inventory Systems , particularly in job-shop environments and administrative organizations. His work addresses challenges in lead time reduction , capacity management , and service provider optimization within high-tech and healthcare sectors. Advising & Grants: Supervised 199 academic works (details not specified). Active in grant-funded research on operational efficiency and maintenance systems. Labs/Teams: Collaborates within TU/e’s Industrial Engineering research groups focusing on production systems and sustainable operations aligned with UN SDGs.

Vincent C.S. Wiersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Scheduling
• Production Control
• System Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vincent C.S. Wiers is a University Lecturer at the Department of Operations Planning, Accounting & Control within the School of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology. His work focuses on operational planning systems, scheduling behavior, and production control. He has authored or co-authored over 47 research outputs, with notable contributions in APS systems design and behavioral aspects of scheduling. Education: Supervised Master's thesis titled 'Gegevensuitwisseling tussen CAD en logistiek: is it a DEAL?' (1993). Research interests include scheduling algorithms, time management in production, and inventory-repair integration. He teaches the course 'Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems' (2016–2025). His publications highlight trends in behavioral scheduling, APS implementation strategies, and big data applications in manufacturing. Recent work explores how schedulers balance real-time adjustments with long-term planning. Media engagements include commentary on sustainable supply chain dynamics (2023).

Larry J. LeBlancمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spreadsheet Optimization
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Telecommunication Network Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Larry J. LeBlanc is a faculty member at the Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, specializing in Operations Management & Quantitative Methods. His teaching innovations with Microsoft Excel have transformed course popularity, and he holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University (1973) alongside earlier degrees from the same institution and Loyola University (B.S. in Mathematics, 1969). His research focuses on reducing spreadsheet error risk, supply chain analysis, telecommunication network design, and optimization models. He has received notable honors, including a Japanese Government Research Award and invitations to prestigious fellowships and speaking engagements globally. Professionally, he has consulted for firms like FedEx, Johnson Electric, and Maury Regional Medical Center, addressing optimization, inventory control, and project planning. He has held leadership roles in INFORMS sections and served as a visiting professor at institutions such as Korea University (9 times), University of Ulm (4 times), and others across 12+ countries. His courses include Spreadsheets for Business Analytics and Data Visualization . Beyond academia, he enjoys instrument flying, scuba diving, photography, and biking.

David Wadleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Philosophy of Planning and Development
• Industrial and Retail Planning
• Economic Geography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr David Wadley is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the School of the Environment at the University of Queensland. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University (1975) and has extensive qualifications in education and business administration. His research focuses on Philosophy of Planning and Development, Industrial and Retail Planning, Economic Geography, and Futurology. Current projects include Visual Impact Assessment in Planning, Equity in Retail Planning, and Social Work Experience in the Future. Affiliations: University of Queensland, School of the Environment. Education: PhD (Australian National University, 1975), Bachelor of Arts (Honours, University of Sydney), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (University of Melbourne), Masters in Business Administration (UQ). Research interests span urban planning, sustainability, and environmental policy. His work often addresses global challenges like energy transition and decarbonization, with notable contributions to studies in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. He has supervised over 20 PhD students, focusing on topics ranging from infrastructure planning to child trafficking interventions. Dr Wadley has led or contributed to funded projects on sustainable housing and retirement policy in Australia. Publications include influential books such as The City of Grace: An Urban Manifesto (2020) and over 90 journal articles. His recent work explores oil dependency in Indonesia, circular economy frameworks, and labor dynamics in the 21st century. He actively advises on interdisciplinary projects, bridging architecture, urban design, and socio-economic policy.

Peter Barmettlerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Business Administration
• Political Science
• Social Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Barmettler serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich. His professional activities include teaching Business Administration courses and contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives at the intersection of social sciences and environmental studies. His work spans topics such as urban air quality dynamics, atmospheric chemistry processes, and the societal implications of environmental policy. Research activities involve collaborative projects in atmospheric composition analysis, leveraging advanced measurement techniques and computational models. His recent scholarly contributions focus on understanding chemical transformation pathways of trace gases and aerosols, as well as the environmental impacts of anthropogenic emissions in megacity environments. Dr. Barmettler is affiliated with the Wennberg Lab for Atmospheric Composition Studies, where he contributes to studies on greenhouse gas measurements, radical chemistry mechanisms, and the development of novel analytical methodologies for atmospheric compound quantification. His work integrates field observations with laboratory experiments to advance fundamental understanding of Earth's atmospheric systems.

• Bioenergy Engineering
• Sustainable Fuels Development
• Emissions Characterization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Amanda Lea-Langton is a Senior Lecturer in Bioenergy Engineering at The University of Manchester's Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. Her work focuses on sustainable energy systems, including green hydrogen, domestic wood burning emissions, and cleaner transportation fuels. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in climate action and clean energy. Research interests include emissions characterization, bioenergy development, and mitigation of climate impacts through improved energy efficiency. She leads projects on bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), sustainable aviation fuels, and domestic stove emissions reduction. Collaborations span international teams addressing energy-related air quality and systemic sustainability challenges. Her recent publications emphasize emission factors for solid fuels, hydrogen economy policies, and green ammonia adoption in shipping. She co-leads initiatives like the Transport & Mobility project (focusing on urban systems) and the Tyndall Manchester program (carbon capture and climate policy). Supervised work includes postgraduate research on biochar applications, fuel supply chains, and combustion optimization. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but her impactful research has led to policy contributions and interdisciplinary collaborations. Labs/teams include the Sustainable Futures Research Beacon and Manchester Environmental Research Institute.

Tahir Abbas Syedمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Information Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tahir Abbas Syed is a Senior Lecturer in Management Sciences at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. He holds a PhD in Management from the University of Sussex (UK), an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from NUST University (Pakistan), and an MSc in Engineering Management from Politecnico di Torino (Italy). His research focuses on supply chain disruptions, organizational response strategies, and the business value of information systems. He coordinates the Digital Transformation Research Group and serves on the editorial boards of IJOPM, EJIS, BJOM, and Information and Management. Education: PhD in Management, University of Sussex (UK) MSc in Engineering Management, Politecnico di Torino (Italy) Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, NUST University (Pakistan) His research interests include digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and IT ambidexterity in SMEs. He has secured £50,500 in grants investigating BDA performance, buy-now-pay-later vulnerabilities, and Metaverse harassment. He directs the MSc Operations, Projects, and Supply Chain Management program, ranked 1st in the UK (2023 QS Ranking). Key contributions include frameworks for social network analysis in organizations, dynamic pricing models for perishable goods, and managerial strategies for IT ambidexterity in SMEs. He actively participates in the British Academy of Management and serves on conference program committees.

Gregory Offerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrochemical Engineering
• Battery Technology
• Thermal Management of Batteries
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Gregory Offer is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, specializing in Electrochemical Engineering . His research focuses on battery, fuel cell, and supercapacitor technologies, particularly their application in transport systems. He leads the Electrochemical Science and Engineering group, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex energy storage challenges. His work bridges fundamental science and engineering, with a strong emphasis on thermal management and degradation mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries. Greg obtained his PhD at Imperial College London (2006) under Prof Anthony Kucernak, later working with Prof Nigel Brandon on fuel cell technologies. He has held roles in management consulting and government advisory, alongside academic pursuits. His entrepreneurial ventures include multiple spin-outs such as Cognition Energy Ltd and Breathe Battery Technologies Ltd, and co-founding the Future Propulsion Conference (FPC). His research group has pioneered open-source tools like PyBaMM and DandeLiion , advancing physics-based battery modeling. He is Principal Investigator of the Faraday Institution’s Multi-Scale Modelling project, driving innovation in battery design and lifecycle optimization. Key industry collaborations include projects funded by Innovate UK and partnerships with companies like Energy Ltd. Research interests span battery degradation diagnostics, thermal runaway prevention, and sustainability assessment. His work emphasizes translating scientific insights into real-world applications, with a focus on decarbonizing energy systems and improving battery safety. Greg’s group is globally recognized for their contributions to battery science and industry-academia partnerships. Notable achievements include over 100 publications, impactful patents, and leadership roles in international conferences. His labs and teams prioritize inclusivity and diversity, fostering a collaborative environment for researchers worldwide.

Karen Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smallholder supply chains in developing countries
• Supply chain transparency and information sharing
• Environmentally and socially responsible operations
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Karen Zheng is the George M. Bunker Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management , where she has been a faculty member since 2011. She holds a PhD in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University (2011), and BS and MS degrees in Automation from Tsinghua University. Research Interests : Smallholder supply chains in developing countries, supply chain transparency, environmentally and socially responsible operations, and behavioral operations research. Teaching : Courses like Operations Strategy , Stochastic Models in Business Analytics , and Behavioral Decision Theories at MBA, PhD, and undergraduate levels. Her articles focus on agricultural supply chains, behavioral economics, and supply chain transparency. Recent work includes Supply Chain Transparency and Sustainability (2023) and Artificial Shortage in Agricultural Supply Chains (2022). She collaborates with organizations like Fair Trade USA, the 2030 Water Resources Group, and the World Bank to design field-based solutions for smallholder farmers and supply chain transparency. She has received scientific awards such as the MSOM award (2020) and an NSF award (2015). Her media highlights include work on optimizing online auctions for poverty alleviation and data-driven market intelligence in India.

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Operations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bill Lovejoy is the Raymond T. J. Perring Family Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Technology and Operations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, with a joint appointment in the School of Art and Design. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Cornell University, 1973), M.E. in Nuclear Engineering (Cornell University, 1974), and a Ph.D. in Operations Research (University of Delaware, 1983). His career includes roles at General Electric, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and academic appointments at Georgia Tech, Stanford University, and currently the University of Michigan. Lovejoy’s research focuses on operations research, supply chain dynamics, healthcare operations, and urban development. He has pioneered work on incentive design in startups, bargaining in supply chains, and holistic development strategies for Detroit neighborhoods. His work integrates innovation management, entrepreneurship, and public policy, emphasizing practical solutions for complex systems. Recent articles highlight his expertise in equity contracting, hospital efficiency, and competitive market dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business, engineering, and public policy, addressing challenges such as healthcare resource allocation and urban revitalization. Lovejoy collaborates with corporations and nonprofits to improve operational processes, new product development, and community-driven strategies.

Ben A. Chaouchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inventory Management
• Production and Operations Management
• Stochastic Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben A. Chaouch is a Professor of Management Science at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, an M.A. in Operations Research from Stanford University, and a B.A. in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Algiers. His research focuses on inventory management, stochastic models, production and operations management, and operations research. Notable contributions include work on optimal stocking policies under uncertainty, surgical scheduling optimization, and heuristic algorithms for complex logistical problems. Chaouch has been a faculty member at the University of Windsor since 1987, progressing from Assistant Professor (1987–1995) to Associate Professor (1995–2014) before attaining his current rank in 2014. He has secured multiple grants, including funding for studies on operating room scheduling, inventory systems, and healthcare logistics. His publications span prestigious journals like International Journal of Production Research , European Journal of Operational Research , and Health Care Management Science . He has presented research at conferences such as the CORS/INFORMS International Meetings and the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada.

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Game Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kevin Li is a full Professor of Management Science at the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business, where he has held faculty positions since 2004. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2003), an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Xiamen University (1994), and a B.A. in Control Sciences from the same institution (1991). Professor Li's research focuses on quantitative approaches to operations management, with primary expertise in: Game-theoretic modeling of supply chain conflicts and cooperation Sustainable operations and closed-loop supply chains Behavioral decision analysis under uncertainty Inventory management and newsvendor problems Digital transformation in multi-echelon systems His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on sustainable supply chain design, platform economics, and the operational impacts of environmental regulations. Professor Li has received significant recognition for his research contributions, including multiple Odette Research Excellence Awards (2010, 2015, 2019, 2022-2023) and a JSPS Invitational Fellowship. He maintains active membership in professional societies including IEEE (Senior Member) and the Canadian Operational Research Society. His research has been supported by competitive grants including a 5-year NSERC Discovery Grant (2018-2022) focused on game-theoretical analysis in sustainable supply chain management, along with multiple institutional research awards totaling over $200,000 in funding.

• Retailing Strategies
• Logistics Controlling
• Pricing Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Volker Trauzettel is a faculty member at Pforzheim University's School of Design Technology Business & Law, specializing in General Business Administration and Commerce. His research focuses on retailing strategies, logistics controlling, pricing mechanisms, and supply chain optimization. He has authored textbooks like Exam Training for General Business Administration (2017) and contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as Managerial and Decision Economics . His work includes analyzing food retail competition, reusable container systems in manufacturing, and weekly demand patterns in retail inventory management. He has reviewed for journals including International Journal of Production Research and presented at conferences like the International Scientific Conference Business Logistics in Modern Management. Practical projects include collaborations with retail and consumer goods industries on operational efficiency and organizational structures.