Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in:
- Circular economy (business models, circular supply chains, collaboration, industrial symbiosis)
- Sustainable operations and managing disruptions in the agri-food, textile and logistics sectors
- Use of AI and technology for process improvement
Public outreach & key achievements
- Vlajic, J. (Judge): The Irish Logistics and Transport Awards, since 2022
- Vlajic, J. (Keynote speaker): Unlocking Supply Chain Potential – The Best Practices in manufacturing, retail and logistics/transport, Supply Chain Summit 2024, Belgrade, Serbia
- Vlajic, J. (Invited speaker): Building Sustainable Supply Chains for International Success, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry: International champions, 2023, Belfast, N. Ireland
- Vlajic, J. (Keynote speaker): Potential for the creation of international agri-food supply chains in the Western Balkan region. Developing a circular economy to achieve economic, environmental and social sustainability. Business Fair organised by Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum, 2022, Mostar, B&H.
Research students
| PhD area | Circular economy in the textile industry in China |
| Name | Xianming Zhang |
| Years of study | 2024 - 2028 |
| Country | China |
| PhD area | Assessing the economic and environmental potential of a regional industrial symbiosis network in the agri-food industry: The case of a Northern Irish dairy processor as a network anchor |
| Name | Vikram Ramakrishnan |
| Years of study | 2021 - 2025 |
| Country | India |
- Co-supervision with other schools and universities in projects on renewable energy in the circular economy and on technological solutions in logistics
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD area | PhD in Management |
| Name | Belal Maan Abed Alftah Bani Yassin |
| Years of study | 2018 - 2023 |
| Country | Jordan |
| Current Position | Assistant Professor |