جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Vanessa Felchمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Maturity Models
• E-commerce Logistics
• Returns Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vanessa Felch is a Research Assistant and Scientific Associate at the Chair of Operations Management and Logistics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration, Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Controlling, Logistics, and Marketing from the University of Bamberg and a Bachelor's degree in Business Sciences from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. Education: M.Sc. in Business Administration (Controlling, Logistics, Marketing), University of Bamberg (2015-2017) B.A. in Business Sciences, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2011-2014) Academic studies abroad at Mälardalen University, Sweden (2012-2013) Professional Roles: Research and Teaching Assistant at University of Bamberg (since 2017) Working Student at Siemens Healthcare GmbH (2013-2017) Her research focuses on maturity models, e-commerce logistics, returns management, and sustainability in logistics. Recent publications explore business process maturity models, industry 4.0 integration in supply chains, and sustainable practices in e-commerce. She teaches courses on E-Commerce, Production Theory, and academic research methods at both bachelor's and master's levels. Vanessa Felch's work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementation in logistics, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation (Industry 4.0) and consumer-centric delivery solutions. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining operations management, sustainability, and digital platforms. She facilitates thesis applications for students and collaborates with industry partners through the Chair of Operations Management and Logistics. Email contact: vanessa.felch@uni-bamberg.de .

Teresa Griloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Health Services Optimization
• Mathematical Programming
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Teresa Grilo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marketing, Operations and General Management, ISCTE Business School, and a General Researcher at University of Lisbon Business School (UNIDE-IUL). She holds a PhD in Engineering and Management and a Master in Biomedical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. PhD in Engineering and Management, IST, University of Lisbon Master in Biomedical Engineering, IST, University of Lisbon Her research focuses on developing mathematical models and optimization tools for supply chain management, particularly in healthcare systems. She specializes in location-allocation models, stochastic programming, and multi-objective optimization for equitable healthcare delivery and resource planning. Key trends in her publications include: supply chain sustainability, long-term care network design, healthcare workforce training optimization, and integration of lean methodologies with Six Sigma. Her work spans mathematical programming, public health policy, and transportation electrification planning.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabian Christian Gieseke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Machine Learning. His research focuses on developing advanced computational methods for environmental monitoring and large-scale data analysis. Primary research interests include: Application of deep learning to remote sensing and geospatial data Large-scale forest biomass estimation using LiDAR and satellite imagery National-scale ecological monitoring systems Efficient algorithms for processing massive environmental datasets His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on applying machine learning to climate science and ecological conservation. Work frequently involves: Cross-disciplinary collaborations with environmental scientists Development of novel deep learning architectures for 3D data Large-scale mapping of natural resources Solutions for global environmental challenges

Jen Beverlyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wildfire Risk Assessment
• Fire Behavior Modeling
• Emergency Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jen Beverly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta . Her work bridges wildfire behavior analysis with community resilience strategies, focusing on tools adopted by FireSmart Canada to mitigate wildfire risks. She integrates interdisciplinary approaches across environmental science, emergency management, and Indigenous leadership. Education : Honours BES from University of Waterloo, MSc and PhD from University of Toronto. Her research examines wildfire risk assessment, directional fire spread modeling, and fuel treatment optimization. Recent projects include analyzing wildfire pathways, anthropogenic barriers to fire spread, and vulnerability of communications infrastructure. She also collaborates on public health studies related to long COVID. Her Google Scholar publications (2022–2025) reflect dual expertise in wildfire science (e.g., fuel management in Portugal/Alberta) and public health (e.g., long COVID symptom analysis).

Ozden Engin Cakiciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Healthcare Services
• Supply Chain Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ozden Engin Cakici is a faculty member at American University's Kogod School of Business, Department of Information Technology. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Ankara), an M.B.A. from Bogazici University (Istanbul), and a Ph.D. in Operations Management from the University of Rochester. His research spans healthcare operations , supply chain management , and information technology economics , utilizing stochastic modeling, optimization, inventory theory, and game theory. Key focus areas include healthcare demand management, medical inventory systems, and pricing/distribution policies. Professor Cakici teaches undergraduate Operations Management (ITEC-355) and graduate Applied Managerial Statistics (ITEC-610), alongside Data Analysis in Practice (KSB-121). His publications appear in Manufacturing and Service Operations Management , Decision Sciences , and Healthcare Management, Policy and Innovation . Kogod Faculty Award for Outstanding Research (1) Kogod Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching (3) Kogod Faculty Award for Outstanding Service (2) Dean’s Honor Roll for Outstanding Teaching He has received consistent recognition for research, teaching, and service excellence at Kogod School of Business. Professor Cakici is fluent in Turkish and English with intermediate German proficiency, and maintains active teaching assignments through Fall 2025.

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Development
• Manufacturing Strategy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kamran Ali Chatha is a Senior Lecturer in Management Science and Operations at Loughborough Business School, and Director of Doctoral Programmes. He holds a PhD and MSc in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Loughborough University. Previously, he served as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Programs at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan, and held roles at Abu Dhabi University, UAE. His research focuses on digital, sustainable, and resilient supply chains, manufacturing strategy, and emerging economies. He has secured grants from Pakistan and UK funding bodies and has published widely on supply chain integration, digital transformation, and lean-sustainability synergies. His industry collaborations include executive education, consulting, and applied research. Key research interests include strategic shame management for sustainability goals, big data in procurement, and supply chain resilience in crises like the pandemic. He actively explores servitization, innovation ecosystems, and the interplay between technology, organizations, and environments. Teaching spans undergraduate to PhD levels, covering operations management, supply chain strategy, and manufacturing systems. His career highlights include designing the milk collection network using location routing, and advising companies like Awais Model Farms on crop decision strategies.

• Applied Operations Research
• Healthcare Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maryam Keshtzari, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of San Diego. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University (2020), an MS from Azad University, and a BS from Kar University. Her research focuses on applied operations research, healthcare and supply chain optimization, simulation, and stochastic modeling. Dr. Keshtzari’s academic career includes teaching roles at Texas Tech University, where she received the Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, and the University of Applied Science and Technology in Iran, where she taught Project Management and Supply Chain Management. She has received the Covenant Health and Social Services Graduate Fellowship (2019–2020) for contributions to healthcare operations research. Her research bridges healthcare logistics and supply chain efficiency, addressing challenges such as oncology clinic capacity planning, IV fluid delivery optimization, and cross-docking systems. She frequently presents at conferences like INFORMS and IISE, focusing on mathematical modeling and simulation-based solutions.

Berit Irene Helgheimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Berit Irene Helgheim is an Associate Professor in Logistics at Molde University College's Faculty of Logistics, where she holds multiple director positions including Director of the Master of Science in Logistics, Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics, Experienced-based Master in Logistics, Experienced Master in Health Care Operations Management and Digital Systems, Bachelor in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and Director of the Center for Health Care Operations Management. Her research focuses on Supply Chain Management and Operations Management in Health Care, with particular expertise in applying logistics principles to healthcare systems. Her work explores the intersection of digital transformation, AI applications, and operational efficiency in healthcare delivery, home care services, and sustainable logistics systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding how technology can improve patient flow, reduce healthcare workloads, and enhance documentation systems in both hospital and home care settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applying advanced analytics and AI to healthcare operations, with increasing focus on sustainability and digital transformation across multiple sectors. Her work spans from theoretical frameworks like principal-agent theory in port digitalization to practical applications in emergency departments and home healthcare. The research demonstrates a consistent pattern of interdisciplinary collaboration, often involving computer science experts for AI implementations and healthcare professionals for domain expertise. Professor Helgheim leads the Center for Healthcare Operations Management research group and contributes to Digitalization for Sustainability and Supply Chain Management research groups at Molde University College. Her work demonstrates strong connections between academic research and practical applications in healthcare systems, with numerous case studies conducted in Norwegian municipalities and healthcare institutions. As director of multiple academic programs, she oversees curriculum development and student supervision across bachelor's, master's, and experienced-based master's programs in logistics and healthcare operations. Her leadership extends to major research projects including e-Hospital4Future, which focuses on digital transformation in healthcare settings.

• Statistical Quality Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

George Nenes is a Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Western Macedonia (Greece), affiliated with the Polytechnic School. He also serves as a research associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's Mechanical Engineering Department. His academic journey includes a PhD in Statistical Quality Control (2006), MSc in Management of Production Systems (2002), and a Mechanical Engineering Diploma (2000), all from Aristotle University. He has held visiting roles at institutions like the University of Thessaly and Democritus University of Thrace, and taught in international programs like Middlesex University's external programme. Research focuses on Statistical Quality Control and Supply Chain Management, with expertise in adaptive control charts, economic-statistical design methodologies, and inventory optimization. His work spans journals such as European Journal of Operational Research and IIE Transactions. He leads the MORSE Lab (Quantitative Methods of Operations Research and Statistics in Engineering) and teaches courses including Operations Research I/II, Inventory Management, and Simulation. Publications emphasize optimization of quality control systems, remanufacturing lot sizing, and finite-horizon process monitoring. His research integrates Bayesian methods, stochastic modeling, and cost-benefit analysis to address challenges in manufacturing and supply chain systems.

Agnes Andersson Wänströmمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainable Business Models
• Fashion Industry Logistics
• Resource Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agnes Andersson Wänström is a Lecturer at the University of Borås, affiliated with the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management within the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Her research focuses on sustainable business models, particularly in the fashion industry, including resource interaction frameworks and value creation through clothing rental models. She has collaborated on studies addressing uncertainty in materials planning processes within textile industries. Notable publications include work on renting models' value creation logics and supply chain optimization under uncertainty. Her expertise spans business administration, sharing economy dynamics, and operational efficiency in manufacturing contexts.

Lorraine McKelveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Development
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lorraine McKelvey, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding risk factors affecting child development, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), family stress, and environmental risks. She directs the research for Arkansas’ Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting programs (e.g., Healthy Families America, SafeCare) and Family First Prevention Services. Her work emphasizes interventions to support optimal parenting and child development, particularly in vulnerable populations. Dr. McKelvey’s research explores how ACEs, family violence, and socioeconomic factors impact children’s behavioral and physical health. She has pioneered efforts to screen for ACEs in early childhood and evaluate home visiting programs’ effectiveness. Key contributions include longitudinal studies analyzing ACE trajectories and their long-term effects on academic, health, and psychosocial outcomes. Her findings inform policy and program design to mitigate risks and promote resilience in low-income families. Her recent work includes the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study, focusing on equitable recruitment of diverse families, and evaluations of Arkansas’ child care market and infant mortality reduction strategies. Dr. McKelvey collaborates closely with state agencies to translate research into actionable interventions, such as trauma-informed care training and community health worker programs. Notably, her research highlights the interplay of family dynamics, environmental risks, and systemic inequities in early childhood development. By identifying protective factors like supportive parenting and family engagement, her work aims to reduce disparities in health and educational outcomes for children facing adversity.

• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Stochastic Dynamic Programming
• Operational Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher Kirkbride is a Senior Lecturer in Management Science at Lancaster University's Management School. His research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, employing methodologies such as stochastic dynamic programming, simulation, and approximate dynamic programming to address challenges in project scheduling, nuclear decommissioning, workforce planning, and asset management. He actively supervises PhD students and participates in interdisciplinary research groups like STOR-i and the Lancaster Intelligent Systems Centre. Key research projects include optimizing nuclear decommissioning processes and developing resource allocation strategies for dynamic environments. He has presented at major conferences such as EURO and IFORS, contributing to both academic and applied operational research communities. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, emphasizing robust solutions for stochastic systems. Dr. Kirkbride advises PhD students on topics including reinforcement learning applications and optimization for dynamic systems. His grants include projects funded through STOR-i, focusing on reinforcement learning safety and machine learning-optimization integration. He collaborates with teams specializing in simulation, stochastic modeling, and intelligent systems, further enhancing interdisciplinary research impact.

Vahid Mirzabeikiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Supply Chain Management
• Digitalization in Supply Chains
• Co-opetition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vahid Mirzabeiki is a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. He has held prior academic roles at Cranfield University (Senior Research Fellow/Lecturer) and Coventry University (Senior Lecturer and Director of Executive MBA Apprenticeship Programme). His research focuses on digitalization, co-opetition, sustainability, and resilience in supply chains, with publications in top journals like International Journal of Operations & Production Management (ABS 4) and International Journal of Production Research (ABS 3). He leads the Supply Chain Design, Planning and Analysis module in the Business Analytics MSc programme. Education: PhD in Supply Chain Management (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden) PGCert in Academic Practice (Cranfield University, UK) Research Interests: Supply chain digitalization (blockchain, IoT) Co-opetition dynamics in logistics Sustainability through collaboration Supply chain resilience and agility Food and agri-food logistics Grants & Projects: ESRC-funded project on CBDC adoption by SMEs EU-funded SCALE project (agri-food logistics) Industry collaborations with DHL, Volvo, and Nestlé Awards: Recipient of Surrey Business School Mid-Career Researcher of the Year Award (2021/22) Member of EurOMA’s Harry Boer Best Paper Award Committee Teaching & Service: Visiting Lecturer at Bayes Business School External Examiner for Middlesex and Sussex Universities Executive MBA programme leadership

Christie Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Engineering
• Nutritional Ecology
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christie Walker is a researcher at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich , specializing in Environmental Systems Design . Her work focuses on quantifying environmental impacts of personalized nutrition and developing optimization tools for sustainable diets. MSc Environmental Engineering (ETH Zurich, 2012-2015) BSc Civil Engineering (Pennsylvania State University, 1998-2002) Research interests include: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of food systems Climate change and biodiversity loss mitigation through dietary choices Linear optimization for nutrition-environment trade-offs Seasonal and geographical dietary guidelines Her publications demonstrate cross-disciplinary work in environmental science and nutrition, emphasizing: Integration of nutrient requirements with environmental indicators Comparative analysis across Switzerland and Spain Role of local vs. imported foods in sustainability Impact of dietary supplements on vegan diet viability Walker is part of the Hellweg research group at ETH Zurich, applying systems engineering approaches to food sustainability challenges.

• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Digital Innovation
• Complex Systems Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kieran Jude Fernandes serves as Executive Dean of Durham University Business School, a globally ranked institution renowned for research excellence and societal impact. He holds additional affiliations as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, University College Durham, and the Wolfson Research Institute. His extensive advisory roles include Trustee of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Vice-Chair of the UK National Commission for UNESCO, and Director of the Northern Powerhouse Innovation Observatory. His research expertise spans three interconnected domains: Operations and Supply Chain Management focusing on optimization, digitization, sustainability, and risk mitigation Innovation and Technology Management examining digital business models and technology adoption Complex Systems Modelling analyzing innovation diffusion in social and economic networks His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical application across pharmaceutical, construction, and digital sectors. Professor Fernandes' publication portfolio reveals consistent leadership in supply chain digitalization, with recent emphasis on blockchain implementation, sustainability-performance linkages, and network effects in innovation systems. His 2023-2025 articles demonstrate growing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional operations frameworks. His distinguished recognition includes: NASA Space Shuttle Main Engine Continuous Improvement Award Rutherford Excellence in Engineering Award Financial Times Professor of the Week designation University of York Vice-Chancellor's Gold Medal As an academic leader, he supervises doctoral candidates including Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and Kieran Purvis while directing significant research initiatives. His grant portfolio features funding from ESRC, EPSRC, NASA, Royal Academy of Engineering, and Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, supporting projects that translate complex systems modeling into sector-specific innovations. His UNESCO advisory work extends this impact to global sustainable development frameworks.