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Hafez Ahmed Hafez Shurrab
- Assistant Professor
- Ext: 5291
Dr. Hafez Shurrab is an Assistant Professor specializing in Operations and Supply Chain Management. He earned his PhD from Chalmers University of Technology, where he developed a strong academic foundation alongside practical industry experience. Dr. Shurrab's academic background includes degrees in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, and Information Systems. His research focuses on supply and operations planning, as well as the role of digital technologies in diverse business sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and construction. With professional experience in both academia and industry, including roles at Volvo Car Group and SKF Group, Dr. Shurrab bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications. He has taught a range of courses, including Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Planning and Control, and Business Analytics. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Swedish, with proficiency in German and Turkish, Dr. Shurrab values diverse perspectives and global collaboration. He has received recognition for his academic contributions, including an Outstanding Dissertation Award and an Early Career Scholarship. Dr. Shurrab has been privileged to work on collaborative research projects with numerous industrial and academic partners worldwide. His ongoing research in tactical planning, sales and operations planning, and supply chain analytics aims to deepen our understanding of modern supply chain complexities.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Supply and Operations Management, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2022.
- Licentiate Degree, Supply and Operations Management, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2019.
- Master's Degree, International Project Management, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2016.
- Master's Degree, Industrial Engineering and Management, Karlstad University, Sweden, 2015.
- Master's Degree, Information Systems, Linnaeus University, Sweden, 2014.
Doctor of Philosophy, Supply and Operations Management, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2022.
Licentiate Degree, Supply and Operations Management, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2019.
Master's Degree, International Project Management, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, 2016.
Master's Degree, Industrial Engineering and Management, Karlstad University, Sweden, 2015.
Master's Degree, Information Systems, Linnaeus University, Sweden, 2014.
Experience
- Assistant Professor, Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, August 2024 - Present.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Project and Supply Chain Management, Penn State University, United States, August 2022 - August 2024.
- Research and Teaching Fellow, Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, October 2021 - July 2022.
- Doctoral Candidate, Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, August 2016 - October 2021.
- Business Marketing Consultant, Development Alternatives Incorporated, Sweden, September 2017 - January 2018.
- Product Development Engineer, IMI Hydronic Engineering, Germany, March 2016 - August 2016.
- New Product Introduction Project Manager, IMI Hydronic Engineering, Sweden, September 2015 - February 2016
- Manufacturing Consultant, Volvo Car Group, Sweden, January 2015 - August 2015.
- Business Development Consultant, SKF Group, Sweden, September 2014 - May 2015.
- Food Production Worker, Academic Work, Sweden, October 2012 - August 2014.
Assistant Professor, Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, August 2024 - Present.
Assistant Professor, Department of Project and Supply Chain Management, Penn State University, United States, August 2022 - August 2024.
Research and Teaching Fellow, Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, October 2021 - July 2022.
Doctoral Candidate, Department of Technology Management and Economics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, August 2016 - October 2021.
Business Marketing Consultant, Development Alternatives Incorporated, Sweden, September 2017 - January 2018.
Product Development Engineer, IMI Hydronic Engineering, Germany, March 2016 - August 2016.
New Product Introduction Project Manager, IMI Hydronic Engineering, Sweden, September 2015 - February 2016
Manufacturing Consultant, Volvo Car Group, Sweden, January 2015 - August 2015.
Business Development Consultant, SKF Group, Sweden, September 2014 - May 2015.
Food Production Worker, Academic Work, Sweden, October 2012 - August 2014.
Teaching Area
- Business Analytics
- Data Analysis for Business
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Planning and Control
- Logistics
- Modeling and Simulation of Production Systems
- Project Management in Supply Chain
- Master's and Bachelor's Thesis Supervision
Business Analytics
Data Analysis for Business
Supply Chain Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Operations Planning and Control
Logistics
Modeling and Simulation of Production Systems
Project Management in Supply Chain
Master's and Bachelor's Thesis Supervision
Research
- Tactical Demand-Supply Planning in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Environments.
- Material Delivery Schedule Instability in Automotive Supply Chains.
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) in Uncertain Demand Conditions.
- Cross-Functional Integration in the Order Fulfillment Process.
- Managing Uncertainty in Sales and Operations Planning in ETO Organizations.
- Supply Chain Complexity in Battery Production.
- Cyber Risks and Management Practices in Supply Chains.
- Demand-Driven Specialist Capacity Planning in ETO Operations.
- Immersive Technologies in Supply Chain Management and Education.
- Navigating Paradoxes in Sales and Operations Planning.
- Impact of Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning
- Supply Chain Complexity in Maintenance Performance in Lithium-Ion Battery Industry.
Tactical Demand-Supply Planning in Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Environments.
Material Delivery Schedule Instability in Automotive Supply Chains.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) in Uncertain Demand Conditions.
Cross-Functional Integration in the Order Fulfillment Process.
Managing Uncertainty in Sales and Operations Planning in ETO Organizations.
Supply Chain Complexity in Battery Production.
Cyber Risks and Management Practices in Supply Chains.
Demand-Driven Specialist Capacity Planning in ETO Operations.
Immersive Technologies in Supply Chain Management and Education.
Navigating Paradoxes in Sales and Operations Planning.
Impact of Machine Learning in Supply Chain Planning
Supply Chain Complexity in Maintenance Performance in Lithium-Ion Battery Industry.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Early Career Scholarship Excellence Award, Black School of Business, Pennsylvania State University, 2023.
- Ph.D. Dissertation Recognition, ICHCA Foundation for Freight Transport and Logistics Research, 2022.
- Member, European Operations Management Association (EurOMA).
- Member, Production and Operations Management Society (POMS).
- Member, Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE).
- Member, Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).