Department of Study: Supply Chain Management
Year Entered Into Program: Fall 2025
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Minelle Silva
Bio:
Khashayar’s research lies at the intersection of Behavioral Operations and Supply Chain Resilience, with a particular focus on how behavioral factors shape managerial decision-making during supply chain disruptions. His doctoral research examines how decision-makers perceive, interpret, and respond to disruptions, with the broader aim of bringing greater attention to the human and behavioral foundations of supply chain resilience.
Outside academia, he is interested in entrepreneurship, business development, technology, and innovation.
Before beginning his PhD, Khashayar completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and developed broader interests in medical sciences through self-directed study. His professional background also includes restaurant ownership and management, as well as experience in real estate sales, client relations, and negotiation.
Research Areas of Interest: Behavioral Decision-Making; Behavioral Operations; Supply Chain Resilience
Graduate Degrees: MBA in Strategy from the University of Tehran
Conference:
- 33rd International Annual Conference of the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA 2026), Vienna, Austria
- 6th Annual Supply Chain Research Forum, Toronto, Canada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khashayar-zare-7331b5173/