
Dr Sunil Tiwari
BSc (Hons), MSc, MPhil, PhD
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Senior Lecturer in Operations Management
School of Management - Business School
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Biography
Over the years, I have led several industrial projects aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency, healthcare operations, and warehouse management. My collaborations include global organizations such as Procter & Gamble (P&G), National Healthcare Group (Singapore), SingHealth, ST Logistics, Micron Technology, SATS Ltd., Singapore Post (SingPost), POS Indonesia, and Huawei. Through these projects, I have developed innovative and intelligent methods to optimize operations and improve organizational performance. These partnerships have allowed me to bridge the gap between academia and industry, applying cutting-edge research to solve real-world challenges.
My research focuses on strategic interactions among stakeholders in supply chains, socially responsible operations, healthcare operations, sustainability, and inclusion in supply chains. I have published extensively in top-tier journals in operations and supply chain management, as well as engineering management, contributing to both academic discourse and practical applications.
In addition to my teaching and research, I serve as the Senior Editor of Applied Operations and Analytics and the Associate Editor of International Transactions in Operational Research and Supply Chain Analytics.
Research interests
My research explores the evolving landscape of operations and supply chain management, with a focus on:
- Healthcare Supply Chains – Enhancing efficiency, & resilience in healthcare logistics.
- Sustainability & Inclusion in Supply Chains – Analyzing responsible, equitable, and ethical practices in supply chains.
- Buyer-Supplier Relationships & Contracts – Analyzing strategic interactions, incentives, and negotiations.
- Disruptive Technologies in SCM – Examining the impact of AI, blockchain, and robotics on supply chains.
PhD Supervision:
I welcome PhD applicants with a strong background in operations and supply chain management who are interested in the above areas. Ideal candidates should have:
- A solid understanding of programming languages (C/C++, Python, Julia, R).
- Experience with optimization solvers (CPLEX, Gurobi, Matlab).
- Familiarity with empirical research methods in operations management.
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD under my supervision, please feel free to contact me with a brief research proposal and CV.
Publications
Recent publications
08/03/2025Managing supply chains facing extreme weather
European Journal of Operational Research
Data analytics-based auditing
Annals of Operations Research
Decision and coordination of WEEE closed-loop supply chain with risk aversion under the cap-and-trade regulation
International Journal of Production Economics
Digitalization & Covid-19
International Journal of Production Economics
Does Online Ride-Hailing Affect Car Purchasing Intention Under the Sharing Economy?
IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management