Farhan Islam

Farhan Islam has been an instructor at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba since 2011 with extensive experience in higher education, research, consulting, and industry. His academic and professional interests include sustainability, green supply chains, economic development, risk analysis, operations management, lean systems, finance, and public policy.  

Farhan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and has completed a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Winnipeg as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Manitoba. He is also advancing several internationally recognized professional designations, including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), VMware Certification, and Lean Six Sigma Certification.  

With broad teaching experience across Canadian post-secondary institutions, Farhan has taught a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Agribusiness, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Administration.  

Farhan is an independent business and policy consultant who has advised organizations on strategic planning, economic development, business operations, and organizational improvement. He has also contributed to the development and launch of startup ventures and government initiatives, bringing together academic research and practical business solutions to address complex organizational and economic challenges.  

His research has focused on sustainability, transportation, logistics, economic policy, and business strategy. Notably, he served as a key researcher with the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI) on the GrEEEn Trucking Program (2011–2012), a landmark research initiative that contributed to advancing sustainable freight transportation practices and informed policy discussions related to environmental performance and the trucking industry. This project became one of UMTI's notable research successes and reflects his commitment to developing evidence-based solutions with meaningful economic and environmental impact. 

Farhan's ongoing research and professional activities continue to bridge academia and industry by promoting sustainable business practices, operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and innovative policy development. His work aims to create practical solutions that enhance organizational performance while contributing to economic growth and long-term sustainability.

• Fuzze predictive modelling 
• Quantifying the macroeconomic impact of AI-driven lean optimization on global value chain waste
   

• Financial economics
• Econometrics
• Fuzzy modeling in lean system
• AI integration and predictive modeling 
• Stochastic and Bayesian financial modeling