Assoc Prof Dr Ali Esfahbodi , Operations and Supply Chain Management, Best Researcher Award.

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Assoc Prof Dr Ali Esfahbodi is a distinguished academic with a strong background in Management. He holds a PhD in Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), an MSc in Engineering Management, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering – Solid Design, First. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management and Sustainability at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK, Dr. Esfahbodi is also the Director of MSc Management Programmes at the same institution.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Esfahbodi’s academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 2016, a PGCHE in 2019, an MSc in Engineering Management in 2010, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering – Solid Design, First, from IAU Science and Research Tehran in 2008.

🔍 Research Focus:

His research interests encompass Sustainability in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Digital Technologies in Operations Management and Supply Chain Capabilities, and various analytical approaches like Machine Learning, Game Theory, and Social Network Analysis.

👩‍💼 Professional Journey:

Dr. Esfahbodi’s career has been marked by significant contributions to academia. He has been a prolific author, contributing to numerous publications and conferences, and has served as a reviewer for various journals and conferences. His work has earned him several awards and accolades, highlighting his dedication and expertise in the field

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Dr. Esfahbodi has received recognition for his outstanding contributions to the field, including Best Paper Awards and Outstanding Paper Awards at prestigious conferences and symposiums.

Professional Experience: 💼

Dr. Esfahbodi has a rich professional background. He has been a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management and Sustainability at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK, since 2022. Prior to this, he held various positions at the same institution, including Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Research Associate.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Title: Sustainable supply chain management in emerging economies: Trade-offs between environmental and cost performance

Authors: A Esfahbodi, Y Zhang, G Watson

Journal: International Journal of Production Economics

Volume: 181, Pages 350-366

Citations: 462

Year: 2016

Title: Governance pressures and performance outcomes of sustainable supply chain management–An empirical analysis of UK manufacturing industry

Authors: A Esfahbodi, Y Zhang, G Watson, T Zhang

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production

Volume: 155, Pages 66-78

Citations: 200

Year: 2017

Title: The fallacy of profitable green supply chains: The role of green information systems (GIS) in attenuating the sustainability trade-offs

Authors: A Esfahbodi, Y Zhang, Y Liu, D Geng

Journal: International Journal of Production Economics

Volume: 255, Article 108703

Citations: 19

Year: 2023

Title: Food products pricing theory with application of machine learning and game theory approach

Authors: MM Mamoudan, Z Mohammadnazari, A Ostadi, A Esfahbodi

Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Volume: (Ahead-of-print), Pages 1-21

Citations: 10

Year: 2022

Title: Determinants of consumers’ adoption intention for blockchain technology in E-commerce

Authors: A Esfahbodi, G Pang, L Peng

Journal: Journal of Digital Economy

Volume: 1 (2), Pages 89-101

Citations: 10

Year: 2022

Author Metrics 📊 :

Dr. Esfahbodi’s research has garnered considerable attention, with his publications receiving a high number of citations on Google Scholar.

📅 Research Timeline:

Over the years, Dr. Esfahbodi has actively engaged in research, continuously expanding his expertise and making significant contributions to the field.