Birmingham, United Kingdom
Professor of Logistics and Head of Engineering Systems and Management (ESM) Group at Aston University
Higher Education
Education
The University of Hull 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Supply Chain Management
The University of Hull 2007 — 2009
Postgraduate Certificate, Research Training
University of Warwick 1988 — 1995
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Manufacturing Economics
Trinity College, Dublin 1982 — 1986
B.A., B.A.I., Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, First Class Honours
NITL 1998 — 2014
Various CPD modules in logistics and supply chain management
St. Peter's College, Wexford 1977 — 1982
Leaving Certificate
Experience
Aston University March 2014 - Present
Dublin Institute of Technology February 2007 - April 2014
Dublin Institute of Technology August 1998 - August 2006
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche March 2005 - August 2005
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia April 1995 - August 1998
University of Warwick January 1988 - April 1995
Skills
Logistics, Purchasing, Forecasting, Team Building, Teaching, Leadership, English, Process Improvement, Change Management, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Sustainability, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Negotiation, Project Planning, Coaching, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Training, Procurement, Process Engineering, Business Strategy, SAP, Social Media, Lecturing, Business Development, Product Development, Analysis, Operations Management, Team Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Start-ups, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, Research, International Business, Contract Management, Writing, Management Consulting, Strategy