Personal Development
Profile
I am undertaking a full time PhD in WMG, supervised by Professor Janet Godsell and Dr. Joshua Ignatius and in partnership with Costain Group. The PhD project is a prime example of applying academic leadership to industy challenges and is a cross-organisational, cross-functional and cross-learning opportunity. Before joining the project, I spent 9 years in education and industry. I did my undergraduate degree in Oxford Brookes and postgraduate degree in Cranfield University, specialising in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. After graduation, I have worked as consultant and project manager on projects in the oil&gas, infrastructure and public services sectors.
Current Project
ICASE PhD in Engineering in partnership with Costain Group
PhD Title: Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Infrastructure Project Delivery through Data Driven Portfolio Management
/started in 2017 and expected to finish in 2021/
Part of Supply Chain and Operations research group at WMG, University of Warwick
Research Areas:
- Project/Programme/Portfolio Management
- Supply Chain Management / Supply Chain Integration
- Manufacturing Principles / Operations Research / Strategic Management
WMG Responsibilities
- Research and publications
- Applied research to industrial problems
- Supervision of MSc students
- Attending and presenting on both academic and industry conferences
Aspirations
- To inspire students
- To drive sustainable change in industry
- To promote academic excellence as a value-driver for industry challenges