Aristides Matopoulos

Professor of Supply Chain Design, Cranfield School of Management

Professor Aristides (Aris) Matopoulos brings exceptional expertise in supply chain management and logistics to the MSCA community. As Professor of Supply Chain Design at Cranfield University and Director of the Agile Supply Chain Research Club, he specializes in interdisciplinary, applied research that creates real-world impact.

Key Research Areas for MSCA Collaboration:

Design for Supply Chain/Logistics

Supply Chain Readiness and Upscaling

Sustainable supply chains and resource efficiency

Manufacturing supply chains (automotive, aerospace, defense)

Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management

What Makes Him a Strong MSCA Partner:

Proven Track Record: Led research projects worth over £2M from various funding bodies, including Horizon 2020, Innovate UK, and the Royal Society

Industry Connections: Collaborated with major companies including Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and numerous SMEs

PhD Supervision Excellence: Successfully supervised multiple PhDs to completion and actively seeks motivated candidates

International Network: Visiting Professor at University of Lille and Vietnam Maritime University

Editorial Leadership: Associate Editor of Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management and expert reviewer for European Commission funding calls

Professor Matopoulos is particularly interested in the economic and environmental impact of supply chain design and has developed innovative tools like the Supply Chain Readiness Levels Tool. His research perfectly aligns with MSCA objectives of fostering international collaboration and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.

Available for: Doctoral Networks, Staff Exchanges, Postdoctoral Fellowship hosting, and industry collaboration discussions.

This introduction positions Professor Matopoulos as an ideal collaborator for various MSCA schemes while highlighting his unique value proposition in supply chain research and industry engagement.