Doctoral supervision is a central component of my academic and research activities. My approach to PhD supervision is grounded in the principles developed through my HDR in Management, with an emphasis on rigorous research methodology, intellectual independence, continuous academic dialogue, and the progressive development of each doctoral researcher’s ability to formulate, conduct, and communicate original research.

 

Since 2016, I have supervised doctoral research addressing a broad range of topics at the intersection of Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Management, Digitalization, Information Systems, Forecasting, and Strategic Management. My supervision has involved both individual and collaborative doctoral projects, as well as projects supported by research grants, international funding, industry partnerships, and co-tutelle arrangements.

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My supervision philosophy combines structured guidance with progressive autonomy. At the initial stage of a PhD, I provide close support in defining the research question, developing the conceptual framework, reviewing the literature, and selecting appropriate research methodologies. As the project progresses, I encourage doctoral candidates to develop increasing independence in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, publication, and academic communication. Particular attention is given to the originality, methodological rigor, managerial relevance, and potential scientific contribution of the research.

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A recurring theme in my doctoral supervision has been the study of decentralized supply chains and coordination mechanisms, including information asymmetry, demand forecasting, lot-sizing, vehicle routing, supplier management, and digital coordination. More recently, my doctoral research supervision has expanded toward digitalization, artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics, digital leadership, resilience, and intelligent supply-chain management, reflecting the transformation of organizations and supply chains in the digital economy.

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To date, I have supervised or co-supervised 15 doctoral researchers, including nine successfully defended PhD theses and four doctoral projects currently in progress. These projects have been conducted at Normandy University and CNAM, with international collaborations involving institutions and partners in France and abroad.

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Successfully Defended PhD Theses​​

• XiaoWen Lu — Normandy University (2021–2025), Thesis: Digitalization of Coordination in Supply Chains

• Amal Amari — Normandy University (2023–2026), Thesis: Knowledge Sharing within Virtual Teams: The Impact of Digital Leadership, Trust between Team Members and Self-Efficacy

• ​Farrokh Sheikhahmadi — Normandy University (2020–2025), Thesis: Coordination of Decentralized Lot-Sizing Decisions

• ​Narges Alizadeh — Normandy University (2016–2020), Thesis: The Role of the Economic Environment in Collective Strategy within a Business Ecosystem

• Youssef Tliche — Normandy University (2016–2020), Thesis: Forecasting Demand in a Decentralized Supply Chain
  Mohammad Ali Vosooghi Dizaji — Normandy University (2016–2021), Thesis: Supply Chain Coordination under Information Asymmetry

• Hamdi Radhoui — Normandy University (2016–2020), Thesis: Solving the Problem of Vehicle Routing with Simultaneous Pickup and Delivery

• Jomana Mahfoud — Normandy University (2016–2020), Thesis: Management of the Quality of Service in Subcontracting

• Nadia El Nemr — Normandy University (2016–2020), Thesis: Price Strategies in the Hotel Industry under Stochastic Demand
   

Current PhD Supervision

• Nikolas Nammour — CNAM Paris (2023–2026), Thesis: Can Blockchain Technology Protect the Supply Chain from Geopolitical Risks?

• Rahmany Youshanlouei Hossein — CNAM Paris (2024–2027), Thesis: Forecasting Bitcoin Price and Volatility: A Comprehensive Approach Using Machine Learning Models and Fundamental Analysis

• Kim Jaeyun — CNAM (2025–2028), Thesis: Glocalization and Automotive Logistics Networks: Between Global Standardization and Local ​

• Mouelhi Ichraf — CNAM (2025–2028), Thesis: Resilience of French Ports: Towards Territorial Governance 5.0 Based on Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

• Sun Yujie — CNAM (2025–2028), Thesis: The Development of the Organic Products Market in China: A Rapidly Growing Market?

• Yousra Ben Ahmed — CNAM (2025–2028), Thesis: Professional Inclusion of People with Disabilities: Managerial Acceptance and Cultural Dynamics in the Context of Digitalization.

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Research Areas Emerging from Doctoral Supervision

Taken together, these doctoral projects form a coherent and evolving research program covering decentralized supply-chain coordination, information asymmetry, operations optimization, forecasting, logistics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, supply-chain resilience, business ecosystems, and digital management. They also reflect a broader research objective: understanding how organizations can use advanced analytical and digital technologies to coordinate complex systems, make better decisions, and build more resilient and sustainable supply chains.

My objective as a doctoral supervisor is ultimately to help each PhD researcher develop into an independent scholar capable of producing original, rigorous, and impactful research, while establishing meaningful connections between academic knowledge and the challenges faced by organizations and society.