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Dr. Muhammad Akram is an experienced academic and researcher specializing in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, AI, and Big Data Analytics. He holds a PhD in Operations Management and an MRes in Management from Cranfield University, UK, along with an MSc and BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KSA.
With a strong background in both academia and industry, Dr. Akram has led innovative research projects, secured significant research grants, and published in high-impact journals. His teaching experience spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education, where he has consistently received excellent teaching evaluations. He has also supervised several PhD and MSc research students in areas related to supply chain risk management, AI in business processes, digital transformation, and sustainable operations.
Beyond academia, Dr. Akram has been actively involved in consulting projects, working with organizations on process optimization, digitalization, and strategic decision-making. His expertise in integrating AI and analytics into business operations has contributed to improving efficiency and resilience across various industries.
He is available for PhD supervision in supply chain management, digital transformation, AI applications in operations, and sustainable business strategies.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Operations Management, Ph.D, Managing Risks in New Product Development Projects , Cranfield University
1 Feb 2013 → 30 Jun 2017
Award Date: 30 Jun 2017
Management , Master , Management Research
30 Sept 2011 → 30 Jun 2012
Award Date: 30 Jun 2012
Industrial Engineering , Master , Managing Risks in Third Party Logistics , King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
30 Sept 2008 → 30 Aug 2011
Award Date: 1 Oct 2011
Industrial Engineering , B.Sc, Production Engineering, Quality Control, Statistical Engineering, Management Science , King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
1 Jan 2004 → 1 Jun 2008
Award Date: 1 Jun 2008
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ANN prediction analysis of engine performance and emissions characteristics using a new set of plastic pyrolysis oil blended with pure diesel
Tiwari , A., Varshney, P., Swarnkar, H., Pandel, N., Vasnani, H. & Akram, M., 14 Feb 2025, Expert artificial neural network applications for science and engineering. Sundar, L. S., Balakrishnan, D. & Sousa, A. C. M. (eds.). IGI Global Scientific Publishing, p. 317-358 42 p. (Advances in chemical and materials engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Optimization of chromium (VI) reduction in aqueous solution using magnetic Fe3O4 sludge resulting from electrocoagulation process
Belibagli, P., Isik, Z., Dizge, N., Balakrishnan, D., Afzal, A. R. & Akram, M., 31 Dec 2024, In: PLoS One. 19, 12, 20 p., e0309607.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficacy of early warning systems in assessing country-level risk exposure to COVID-19
Qazi, A., Simsekler, M. C. E. & Akram, M., 16 Aug 2021, In: Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk. 12, 1, p. 2352-2366 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Female entrepreneurship and the metanarrative of economic growth: a critical review of underlying assumptions
Dean, H., Larsen, G., Ford, J. & Akram, M., 29 Jan 2019, In: International Journal of Management Reviews. 21, 1, p. 24-49 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Critical success factors for effective risk management in new product development
Akram, M. & Pilbeam, C., 14 Jan 2016, Proceedings of 2015 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM). Framinan, J. M., Perez Gonzalez, P. & Artiba, A. (eds.). IEEE , p. 1205-1212 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
13 Citations (Scopus)