Quasi operations manager, pseudo industrial engineer
Profile
I am a PhD student at the Chair of Sustainable Operations Management at the University of Zurich, where I have the privilege of being supervised by Prof. Dr. Tarkan Tan. My research focuses on making supply chains smarter, less wasteful, and more circular — because let us face it, the ''throwaway culture'' of the past is not doing us any favors. From figuring out how to give products a second life to designing contracts that nudge businesses toward greener practices, I explore topics like sustainable operations, supply chain contracting, circular economy, and closed-loop supply chain design, with a particular interest in reverse supply chains and motivating businesses to embrace sustainability — not just because it is trendy, but because it works. It is a challenging field, but I aim to show that sustainability is not just a moral obligation; it is a strategic managerial decision that drives efficiency, reduces risk, and opens doors to new opportunities.
Research: Supply chain collaboration for sustainability, sustainable technology choices for transportation, supplier sustainability assessment and improvement, and circular economy.
Teaching: Introduction to Operations Research, Introduction to Operations Management.
Coursework: Empirical Methods, Foundations of Data Science, Advanced Statistics, Program Evaluation and Causal Inference, Time Series Analysis, Big Data Methods for Economists, Foundations of Bayesian Methodology, Bayesian Data Analysis and Models of Behavior, Social Choice Theory
Coursework: Financial Reporting and Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, Audit Principles and Practice, Introduction to Banking, Introduction to Economics, Operations and Supply Chain Management.
