Dr Deepak Arunachalam

Profile

Dr. Deepak Arunachalam is an Assistant Professor at the University of Leeds Business School (LUBS), specializing in logistics, supply chain management, and operations management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. With several years of experience in manufacturing and business consulting, he brings a valuable practical perspective to his academic endeavors.

His research contributions have been published in prestigious international journals, including Expert Systems with Applications and Transportation Research: Part E. Dr. Deepak has also presented numerous research papers at renowned conferences, such as the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) and the British Academy of Management Studies (BAMS).

His research interests are diverse, encompassing emerging technologies like Blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), supply chain learning, the agri-food supply chain, and environmental auditing. Dr. Deepak is particularly passionate about circular economy principles and sustainability, aiming to influence both academic discourse and practical applications in these critical areas.

Responsibilities

• Module Leader
• Research Supervisor

Qualifications

• PhD, Management, University of Sheffield, UK
• MSc, Applied Data Analytics, Bournemouth University, UK
• MBA, University of Sheffield, UK 
• B.Tech, Textile Technology (Chemistry), Anna University, India

Professional memberships

• Member of Beta Gamma Sigma -The International Business Honor Society

Student education

He teach and lead the following postgraduate and undergraduate modules;

1. LUBS5231M Managing Global Logistics and Supply Chains 

2. LUBS3966 Managing Global Value Chains

3. LUBS5976 Digital Transformation Management

Research groups and institutes

• Centre for Operations and Supply Chain Research