Dr. Mozammel Mia is currently serving as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, Bowling Green State University under the supervision of Dr. Imran Tusar. His primary responsibilities include the exploration of funding opportunities, preparation of research grants, and supervising graduate research. Mia’s research domain covers manufacturing science with a focus on digital, intelligent, and smart manufacturing using a computationally and data-driven research approach.

Before joining BGSU, he was an associate professor at BBS, BRAC University, Bangladesh. Awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship for his Ph.D. in the UK at Imperial College London, he worked on Manufacturing Informatics, which has opened a new wing of research combining the data-driven approach with fundamental investigation and modeling in the field of wear-and-friction. In the early years, Dr. Mia's research contributions were notably focused on manufacturing processes, optimization of production systems, process sustainability, and smart and intelligent manufacturing. With a long track record of academic and research success, he is now more oriented towards industrially and societally impactful contributions.

Tanvir Ahmed is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Logistics Systems Engineering at Bowling Green State University. He completed his Bachelor’s in Industrial and Production Engineering, where he built a solid foundation in manufacturing processes, operations, and systems planning.

Before starting his graduate studies, Tanvir worked in the manufacturing industry, gaining hands-on experience with production systems, process improvements, and day-to-day operations. This practical experience sparked his interest in logistics and supply chain systems.

During his time at BGSU, he has worked on research projects related to additive manufacturing, logistics, and simulation. These experiences have helped him develop strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially in areas like process modeling and system optimization.

Tanvir’s goal is to become a leader in the manufacturing and logistics industry. He is passionate about making supply chains more efficient, sustainable, and responsive to real-world needs. By combining academic knowledge with industry experience, he hopes to contribute to practical solutions that make a difference.

Nayeem Al Alimul Hasan Nahid is a graduate student in Logistics Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). With nearly a decade of professional experience in end-to-end procurement, vendor management, logistics, and global supply chain operations. Prior to joining BGSU, Nayeem held key leadership roles at Siemens Healthineers, Novartis, and CEMEX, where he led strategic sourcing initiatives, improved procurement processes, and delivered cost-saving results across cross-functional teams. He has also completed Lean-based process improvement projects that contributed to operational efficiency and performance optimization.

Nayeem’s research focuses on supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability in logistics and supply chain management. He integrates his industry insights with academic perspectives to explore resilience trade-offs, technology adoption, and process improvements across multi-modal logistics networks and end-to-end supply chains. His scholarly interests align with current global supply chain challenges, including sustainability, risk management, and last-mile delivery in healthcare and e-commerce sectors.

Nayeem is a professional member of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), where he is actively working toward full CIPS qualification. He has hands-on expertise with enterprise systems such as SAP and Ariba and has successfully implemented digital solutions to drive efficiency in procurement and logistics operations.

At BGSU, Nayeem actively contributes to academic and professional communities as a Graduate Senator. He is passionate about bridging the gap between theory and practice and aspires to become an industry expert, contributing to the field through interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application.

Mariah Sarder is a graduate student assistant at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She is majoring in logistics engineering for her masters. She is not that well versed in research but is open to learning more about how to do research. Her background experience includes some research projects done in class which include a project about autonomous vehicles in food delivery. Some research topics that interest her are sustainability in supply chain, resilience in supply chain, supply chain disruptions, and anything related to supply chain and logistics overall. 

Tarequl Islam is a graduate student in Logistics Systems Engineering at Bowling Green State University, Ohio where he also works as a Teaching Assistant. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Bangladesh.

Before joining BGSU, Tarequl worked as a Capacity Planner at Avery Dennison Bangladesh, a Fortune 500 US based multinational company. He also has industry experience in the RMG, FMCG, and packaging sectors, focusing on operations and supply chain planning.

His primary research interests include optimization modeling, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain systems. Passionate about both teaching and research, Tarequl aims to pursue a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and contribute to academia through impactful research and mentorship.

Originally from Sylhet, Bangladesh, he has also lived in Dhaka. Outside of his work, Tarequl enjoys football, cricket, swimming, and staying active through regular workouts.

Ruma Akter is a graduate student in Logistics Systems Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Her research interests lie in the impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization on supply chain resilience, sustainability, and e-commerce logistics.

Before joining BGSU, she worked with Force and Focus Ltd., GRM Consulting Services Ltd., and NielsenIQ, where she managed large-scale nationwide consumer research projects for global brands such as Telenor–Grameen Phone, Coca-Cola, British American Tobacco, Jubilant Foodworks and Unicharm. These roles provided her with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, data-driven strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

At BGSU, she serves as a Graduate Assistant, contributing to faculty research and student engagement. She is also active in the Graduate Student Senate and has led social impact initiatives with the British Council’s “Step-Up” program in Bangladesh. Proficient in SPSS, SEM- Smart Pls, Optimization Modeling- Excel, and Power BI, and fluent in multiple languages, Ruma integrates academic inquiry with professional practice to advance sustainable and resilient logistics systems.

Md Firoze Mehedi is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Logistics Systems Engineering at Bowling Green State University under the School of Engineering. He has also completed a Master’s in IT Systems and Management in the United States and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering in Bangladesh. His academic journey included modeling technical solutions for businesses of various sizes through his capstone project, as well as projects in e-commerce systems. He has also gained some experience in data analysis and digital marketing.

As Firoze is new on research field, he focuses on applying technical solutions in green technology, developing responsive and flexible inventory and supply chain systems, and leveraging cloud computing for improved data management. He aims to bridge the gap between technology and supply chain management systems.

Firoze also serves as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Bowling Green State University. Beyond academics, Firoze has been actively involved in debating, Model United Nations (MUN), and event organization.

S. M. Razib is a graduate student in Logistics Systems Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Ohio, where he serves as both a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. He earned his B.Sc. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), where he developed a strong foundation in manufacturing processes, operations management, and industrial engineering methodologies for process and systems optimization. 

Prior to joining BGSU, Razib gained extensive professional experience in both manufacturing and corporate environments. Most recently, he served as the Bangladesh Country Supply Planning Lead for The North Face brand under VF Corporation. In this role, he led a team responsible for overseeing end-to-end supply planning activities and ensuring operational alignment across the supply chain. He also held leadership positions in manufacturing plants, where he managed production planning processes and contributed to optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations. 

His primary research interests focus on supply chain digital systems development and supply chain systems optimization, particularly in the context of disruption management and data-driven decision-making. He holds the Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) credential in supply chain management. Razib is deeply committed to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world industrial applications by translating advanced supply chain and industrial engineering methodologies into practical, impactful solutions. 

Razib’s goal is to become a leader in the supply chain and manufacturing industries, contributing to the development of more sustainable and resilient supply chain strategies that make a real-world impact.