About Me:
Behrang Ijadi is a Ph.D. student in Information Systems at UC Business School. He holds an MS.c. in Industrial Engineering- Socioeconomic Systems Engineering and a BS.c. in Applied Mathematics from Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran. Prior to his Ph.D. research journey, besides his teaching experiences for years in the fields of Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, and System Thinking, he has enjoyed many executive positions throughout his career such as supply chain manager and business consultant in various industries. He was also an active member of the Chamber of Commerce in his home country.
Behrang's research primarily focuses on integrating cutting-edge engineering techniques into the business ecosystem to develop decision-support models that address complex real-world problems and advance the borders of knowledge for a sustainable future. He is also passionate about nature, animals, and the arts, having played bass guitar in a music band. Additionally, he actively enjoys martial arts, biking, and exploring the wilderness.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in SCM; Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation; Data Science and Business Analytics; Mathematical Programming and Operations Research; System Thinking and System Dynamics
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Ph.D. in Information Systems, 2025, UC Business School, New Zealand
MS.c. in Industrial Engineering- Socioeconomic Systems Engineering, 2010, Iran
BS.c. in Applied Mathematics, 2006, Iran
Supervisors:
Senior Supervisor:
Co-Supervisor:Redro M Reyes,
Publications:
[1] Ijadi, B., Wingreen, S.C., Reyes, P.M., (2024), “Giving Supply Chains a Mind of Their Own: A Model for Using Artificial Intelligence to Manage the Seafood Supply Chain”, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management. (Under Review)
[2] Ijadi, B., Wingreen, S.C., Reyes, P.M., (2024), “Artificial intelligence meets seafood supply chain management”, CONF-IRM 2024 Proceedings, 16, Egypt.
[3] Ijadi, B., Wingreen, S.C., (2024), “Smart Seafood SCM: An AI-Based Management Approach”, 1st UC Business School One-Day Postgraduate Conference, NZ.
[4] Jahanbin, P., Wingreen, S. C., Sharma, R., Ijadi, B., & Reis, M. M. (2023). Enabling affordances of blockchain in agri-food supply chains: A value-driver framework using Q-methodology. International Journal of Innovation Studies, 7(4), 307-325.
[5] Ijadi, B., Wingreen, S.C., (2023), “Emerging Technologies Meet Seafood Supply Chain Management”, 13th Annual New سԹInformation Systems Doctoral Consortium, NZ.
[6] Shekarian, E., Ijadi, B., Zare, A., & Majava, J. (2022). Sustainable supply chain management: a comprehensive systematic review of industrial practices. Sustainability, 14(13), 7892.
[7] Ijadi, B., Kazemi, N., Naseri, S.H., 2009, “Developing a weighted linear programming model for the appropriate supplier selection”, 2nd International Conference of Iranian Operations Research Society, ICIORS02_084, Iran.
Conference Presentations:
[1] UC Business School One-Day Postgraduate Research Conference, In-person Presentation, سԹ, Christchurch, New Zealand, July 2024.
[2] Information 13th Annual New سԹInformation Systems Doctoral Consortium, In-person Presentation, سԹ, Christchurch, New Zealand, July 2023.
[3] Information Systems Doctoral Confirmation Seminar, In-person Presentation, سԹ, Christchurch, New Zealand, Nov. 2022.
[4] Accounting and Information Postgraduate Annual Conference, Virtual Presentation, سԹ, New Zealand, Nov. 2020.
Awards & Honours:
• سԹ Doctoral Scholarship (Fully-funded scholarship for Doctoral Program), New Zealand, 2021.
• Best SCM Supervisor among 42 Cross-country Branches at Solico Group, Iran, 2014.
• Outstanding Lecturer for courses “Operations Research” and “Systems Analysis”, Payame Noor University, Iran, 2010-2013.
• Iran Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology Grant (Fully-funded scholarship for B.Sc. Program), Iran, 2000.
• Iran Ministry of Education Top Students Awards (Scientific Summer Camps for Talented Students and Olympiad Participants), Iran, 1997.
