Resilient logistics and inventory management in the face of climate change

 

 

Before I became a doctoral student at the Chair of Resilient Operations at the University of Augsburg, I was already deeply engaged in the fields of operations research, supply chain management, and sustainable logistics. Throughout my bachelor’s and master’s studies, I gained extensive knowledge in optimization techniques. This included developing and implementing optimization models and heuristics for my bachelor and master theses.
Alongside my studies, I have gained valuable practical experience as a research assistant at the Resource Lab, contributing to innovative projects and research papers. My work there has allowed me to further strengthen my ability to approach complex problems with a structured and independent mindset

My passion for sustainability and resilience drives my motivation to contribute to projects like BRaVE, where the intersection of operations research and sustainability offers a unique opportunity to apply my expertise in a meaningful way. I am particularly excited about the chance to deepen my knowledge in analyzing and improving the resilience of vital supply chains, especially in the face of the increasing uncertainties caused by climate change and global crises.

 

 

Climate resilience is a key issue for me, particularly due to the increasing vulnerability of global supply chains in the food and health sectors. Climate change and natural disasters disrupt these essential systems, affecting access to vital resources. Ensuring the resilience of these supply chains is not only about economic efficiency but also about social and environmental responsibility. The growing frequency of climate-related disruptions highlights the need for robust systems that can adapt to these challenges. However, solutions must balance resilience with sustainability. 

My motivation is to contribute to innovative solutions that protect vulnerable supply chains while reducing their environmental impact. By researching multi-level planning strategies and integrating climate vulnerabilities into logistics and inventory management, I aim to create resilient systems that help reduce the global carbon footprint and ensure sustainable supply chains.

 

 

German high school diploma from Gymnasium Wertingen // Work and travel in New Zealand // Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Augsburg with a focus on materials resource management // Research assistant at the Resource Lab at the University of Augsburg // Bachelor thesis on the planning of a resilient energy system for Corsica based on renewable energies // Master degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Augsburg with a focus on Management and Sustainability // Master thesis on heuristic methods for efficient robot assignment in truck-and-robot pick-up and delivery systems // Semester abroad at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal