About

Mahyar Eftekhar

Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management

Harold E. Fearon Fellow of Purchasing Management

Areas of Expertise: Operations & Supply Chain Strategy Business Analytics

I received my Ph.D. from HEC Paris and joined the Carey School of Business in 2014.

At a high level, my research contributes to sustainable development and economic resilience by exploring practical, low-cost, and simple solutions to challenges in international development, humanitarian response, and nonprofit operations. This journey began with a focus on logistics in humanitarian development programs—such as improving last-mile delivery—and has gradually expanded to include cultural insights and economic theory to help design solutions that foster social mobility and community well-being. Ultimately, I hope this work contributes, in small but meaningful ways, to broader economic prosperity. Much of my current research centers on a sub-field I refer to as Development Operations Management.

My research has received several recognitions, including the 2014 DSI Buffa Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, the 2017 Latta Memorial Emerging Leadership Award for Outstanding Early Career Scholar, and the 2018 DARPA Young Faculty Award.

I currently serve as an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, and Harold E. Fearon Fellow of Purchasing Management at CAPS..

Approach

Scientific studies strive to elevate humanity's living standards by cultivating a richer understanding of our world. Within the sphere of business research, investigations should be closely intertwined with real-world applications.

Embodying this principle, my approach is not confined to purely theoretical research; I'm committed to generating practical impact, valuing the message of the research results over the prestige of the publication outlet.

Toward this end, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with a range of remarkable organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, Catholic Relief Services, and UNHCR—as well as smaller firms such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, NABU, and food banks in Arizona.