Publications

Total interpretive structural modeling of circular economy enablers in the construction industry : Evidence from Bangladesh

Kawsar M M Aflatun, Shamim Khondaker Farhana, Islam Shohaib, Taqi Hasin Md Muhtasim, Sarker Sudipa, Ali Syed Mithun

Journal of Intelligent Sustainability and Decision Analytics Vol 1, pp. 58-100 (2026)

https://doi.org/10.56578/jisda010104

Decarbonising global supply chains – building a sustainable future

Sarker Sudipa, Kabir Golam

Cambridge Prisms: Energy Transitions Vol 1 (2025)

https://doi.org/10.1017/etr.2025.10003

Barriers and drivers to mainstreaming gender in the logistics and supply chain sector

Sarker Sudipa, Akgün Emine

Women in Logistics, Transport and Commodity Sector Gender Equality, Recent Trends and Key Challenges (2025) (2025)

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2276-4_13

Opportunities and challenges of drones and internet of drones in healthcare supply chains under disruption

Pacheco Diego A de J, Sarker Sudipa, Bilal Muhammad, Chamola Vinay, Garza-Reyes Jose Arturo

Production Planning and Control (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2024.2437041

Evaluating the effectiveness of the 'eco-cooler' for passive home cooling

Bunker Aditi, Kownacki Karin Lundgren, Sarker Sudipa, Bari Rahmatul, Sarker Malabika, Buonocore Jonathan J, Geldsetzer Pascal, Revstedt Johan, Bärnighausen Till

npj Climate Action Vol 3 (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1038/s44168-024-00165-7

Exploring pillars of supply chain competitiveness : insights from leading global supply chains

Sarker Sudipa, Rashidi Kamran, Gölgeci Ismail, Gligor David M, Hsuan Juliana

Production Planning and Control Vol 35, pp. 1025-1042 (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2022.2145246

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Teaching

I have taught several courses in my 16+ years of academic career.

These are:

• Supply Chain Management and Strategy
• Current and Emerging Topics in Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing and Product Development
• Industrial Management
• Engineering Management
• Ergonomics and Safety Management
• Operations Research
• Operations Management
• Organisation Behaviour
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Quality Management
• Inventory Management
• Global Logistics System
• Developing Business Operations Excellence

Currently, at DMEM, I am teaching Strategic Procurement Management.

Research Interests

Over the years, my research focus and I have evolved a lot. I am trained as an Industrial, production, and system engineer from top technical universities in Bangladesh (2005) and Singapore (2008). As a result, I have a quantitative and analytical background with a strong foothold in multicriteria decision-making models, mathematical modelling, and simulation. However, during my PhD studies (2012-2016), I became familiar with qualitative studies and research methods such as case studies, action research, and collaborative management research. Because I am well-trained in both qualitative and quantitative methods (2021- present), I am comfortable designing mixed-method research.

Following are a few topics I am currently doing research on:

1. Supply Chain Competitiveness
2. Sustainability, Decarbonisation of Supply Chains, and Circular Economy
3. Purchasing in Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
4. Risk Management
5. Humanitarian Logistics 
6. Frugal Innovation
7. Industry 4.0

Professional Activities

Federico Innocenti

Host

16/8/2026

Cambridge Prisms: Energy Transitions (Journal)

Peer reviewer

26/6/2026

Aurora University of Strathclyde Selection Panel (Event)

Member

17/6/2026

External Examiner of the doctoral thesis titled Managing Supplier Product Compliance Risk: A Novel Reference Framework and Method

Examiner

15/1/2026

Future Leaders Fellowships Round 11 – Online Q&A Drop-in Session

Participant

11/12/2025

Supporting Your Strathclyde PGR Student

Participant

4/12/2025

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Projects

Assessing Readiness of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS): Awareness, Challenges and Implementation Framework

Sarker, Sudipa (Principal Investigator) Plant, Eoin (Co-investigator)

This project supports Scotland’s transition to net zero by addressing a key challenge of the circular economy: ensuring that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is effectively adopted and used. Despite the delay of DRS implementation until 2027, Scotland continues to face low recycling rates, waste contamination and limited readiness among individuals and organisations. Improving participation in DRS is essential for reducing emissions associated with virgin material extraction, manufacturing and waste disposal.

Bringing together Edinburgh Napier University, the University of Strathclyde, Keep Scotland Beautiful and Excel Vending, the project will establish Living Labs using Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) on university campuses to test behaviours, incentives and operational challenges in real-world settings. It will also assess readiness across businesses, public sector organisations and communities, identifying barriers and testing engagement strategies to support successful implementation.

The project will deliver an evidence-based framework to help policymakers and delivery partners maximise participation, reduce contamination and improve system performance. By integrating behavioural, technical and operational insights, it will help unlock the full environmental benefits of DRS and accelerate Scotland’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

01-Jan-2026 - 30-Jan-2026

Recycled Plastic Building Materials Testing Facility Setup

Gangasa Walvekar, Rashmi (Principal Investigator) Sarker, Sudipa (Co-investigator)

This project will establish a UK-based indoor testing facility to evaluate the performance, durability, and consistency of products manufactured from mixed recycled plastics. The initiative aligns with the Industrial Symbiosis theme by supporting the recovery and higher-value use of waste-derived materials that would otherwise be discarded or downgraded.

The facility will provide independent validation of recycled plastic products currently supplied to the UK construction and landscaping sectors, while also assessing innovative new materials developed through collaboration with European manufacturing partners. By generating reliable UK-based performance data, the project will support compliance with industry standards, increase market confidence, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable alternatives to virgin materials.

Building on an established commercial supply chain for 100% recycled plastic products, the project represents a TRL 6 stage of development. The products are already in active commercial use, and the testing facility will provide the critical evidence needed to support wider deployment, quality assurance, and future product innovation within the circular economy.

16-Jan-2025 - 27-Jan-2025

Re-designing Wind Blades for Logistics (REWIND) Horizon Pump Priming Application for Cluster 5

Sarker, Sudipa (Principal Investigator)

01-Jan-2025 - 16-Jan-2026

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