Research

I am deeply passionate about advancing knowledge in Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability, with a specific focus on digital supply chains, Industry 4.0, and circular economy practices. My research aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industry challenges by exploring innovative solutions to improve performance and sustainability within supply chains.

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Research Areas

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Key Research Areas

Key Research Areas

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods for Supply Chain Evaluation
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management
  • Circular Economy & Industry 4.0 Integration
  • Digital Transformation in Logistics and Operations Management
  • Performance Optimization in Supply Chains

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Published Works

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Published Works

Published Works

In total, I have authored more than 120 journal and conference papers, including co-authored works with my graduate students, contributing to impactful studies in supply chain management, multi-criteria decision making, sustainability and circular economy, and digital transformation of supply chains. Additionally, I have authored 4 books (authored and edited) and published 6 book chapter. Notably, in 2022-2023, my paper titled “A Hybrid MCDM Approach to Evaluate Interrelationships and Impacts of Supply Chain Performance Factors on the Pharmaceutical Industry,” published in the Journal of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (IF: 1.9), received the Most Cited Paper Award. I was also recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists in 2024, as published by the Elsevier Data Repository and compiled by Stanford University.

My research has been widely published in high-impact journals, including Technological Forecasting & Social Change (IF: 12.90), Business Strategy and the Environment (IF: 12.50), Supply Chain Management: An International Journal (IF: 11.28), Journal of Cleaner Production (IF: 9.8), International Journal of Production Research (IF: 8.30), Knowledge-Based Systems (IF: 7.20), and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (IF: 4.6), as well as presented at leading conferences such as IEEE–IEEM, POMS, GOL’s, and IEOM. These are just a few of the venues where my work has been featured. My research has received over 5,500 citations, with an h-index of 36+ and an i10-index of 74+. Please explore my research profile below for the most up-to-date citation metrics and a comprehensive list of publications.

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Research Projects

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Research Projects

Research Projects

I have secured competitive funding from several Canadian agencies to support my research in supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and sustainable energy. Notable grants include the NSERC Discovery Grant (C$225,000; 2024–2029). Additionally, I am involved in industry-partnered projects with Mitacs, collaborating with organizations such as the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) in Regina, TROES Corp. in Ontario, and the International CCS Knowledge Centre in Regina. These initiatives aim to advance both academic knowledge and practical solutions to global challenges. Below, you can find a list of secured projects and funding details.

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Funding Source:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – Discovery Grant
Project Title:
Knowledge-based decision support system for overall supply chain resilience performance evaluation
Duration:
April 2024 – March 2029
Funded Amount:
C$ 225,000
Co-PI’s:
N/A

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Funding Source:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada Alliance Grants (ALLRP)
Project Title:
Enhancing operational efficiency to match supply and demand for the Regina Food Bank
Partner Organization:
Regina Food Bank
Duration:
April 2025 – April 2028
Funded Amount:

C$ 135,000

Co-PI’s:

Dr. Eman Almehdawe and Dr. Golam Kabir

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Funding Source:
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Project Title:
Evaluating the Impact of CCUS and Blue Hydrogen Technologies on Canada’s Economy and Environment: Deriving Lessons for the Global Economy
Partner Organization:
Petroleum Technology Research Centre Inc.
Duration:
May 2024 – April 2026
Funded Amount:
C$ 213,000
Co-PI’s:
Dr. Saqib Khan and Dr. Noha Razek

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Funding Source:
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Project Title:
Supporting in Carbon Capture Project Development
Partner Organization:
The International CCS Knowledge Centre
Duration:
September 2024 – December 2026
Funded Amount:
C$ 90,000
Co-PI’s:
N/A

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Funding Source:
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Project Title:
Enhancing Technical Support, Operational Efficiency, and Innovation in the Energy Sector
Partner Organization:
TROES Corp.
Duration:
January 2025 – December 2025
Funded Amount:
C$ 180,000
Co-PI’s:
Dr. Golam Kabir

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Funding Source:
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Project Title:
Enhancing Energy Solutions: A Comprehensive Approach to Efficiency and Sustainability
Partner Organization:
TROES Corp.
Duration:
January 2024 – December 2024
Funded Amount:
C$ 30,000
Co-PI’s:
Dr. Golam Kabir

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Funding Source:
University of Regina President’s Research Seed Grant
Project Title:
Supply Chain Resilience Constructs for Post COVID-19 Supply Chains
Duration:
July 2022 – June 2023
Funded Amount:
C$ 6,000
Co-PI’s:
N/A

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Funding Source:
University of Regina Faculty of Engineering Research Opportunities Fund
Project Title:
The Role of Supply Chain Mapping in Enhancing Supply Chain Performance
Duration:
January 2022 – December 2022
Funded Amount:
C$ 5,000
Co-PI’s:
N/A

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Funding Source:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Alliance Grants (ALLRP)
Project Title:
Transforming Freight Transport in Canada: Overcoming Barriers to Physical Internet Adoption
Duration:
August 2024 – September 2025
Funded Amount:
C$ 25,000
Co-PI’s:
N/A

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Funding Source:
Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI)
Project Title:
Smart Waste Management Use Case
Partner Organization: 
SimplyCast
Duration:
May 2025 – August 2025
Funded Amount:
C$ 10,000
Co-PI’s:

Dr. Golam Kabir

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