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PhD positions: value chain in packaging at Michigan State University

  • 1.  PhD positions: value chain in packaging at Michigan State University

    Posted 10-18-2018 08:23
    Two PhD positions in the field of "value chain in packaging" are available in the School of Packaging, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) from August 2019. Packaging value chain is a multidisciplinary program which is defined somewhere between the School of Packaging and the Department of Supply Chain Management. It is worth mentioning that School of Packaging (SoP) at MSU is the frontier of packaging program in the whole nation.
    The mission of our research lab is to develop an optimization-based supply chain simulator with focus on waste value chain. In an era of online commerce, where the role of marketing changes in favor of efficient delivery, research at the intersection of environmental consciousness and optimized business strategy is going to be increasingly needed. Our lab envisions modelling sustainability with respect to (1) optimized routing of goods, and (2) energy efficiencies for distribution channels of varied types. This novel work could be used for the benefit of both commerce (enhanced efficiency in delivery systems such as shared networks, drones, etc.) and society (reduced used of fossil fuels).
    Waste value chain is an interdisciplinary project defined between the Department of Supply Chain Management, School of Packaging, Computer Science, and Civil and Environmental Engineering, which provides this opportunity for students to take their elective courses from the aforementioned departments and obtain a blend of knowledge and background in any of those disciplines as well.
    Having a master degree preferably in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, transportation engineering, or computer science with a background in Operations Research is required. These positions also need programming skills, preferably in C++, C#, or Java. If you are interested in joining our research group as a PhD student, please send a copy of your CV to mahmou18@msu.edu.

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    Monireh Mahmoudi
    Assistant professor
    School of Packaging, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Michigan State University
    East Lansing, MI
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