Dr. Joseph Sarkis stands as a preeminent scholar in the integration of environmental sustainability with operations and supply chain management. He currently serves as a Professor of Management within the Foisie Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he has established himself as a thought leader in sustainable business practices. Prior to his appointment at WPI, Dr. Sarkis held faculty positions at Clark University and the University of Texas at Arlington, building a distinguished career that spans over two decades. His academic journey, marked by rigorous scholarship and innovative thinking, has positioned him at the forefront of sustainable operations research. Dr. Sarkis earned his PhD and has since dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of how businesses can operate more sustainably while maintaining efficiency and profitability.
Dr. Sarkis has authored or co-authored over 600 scholarly publications that have significantly shaped the fields of green supply chain management and circular economy practices. His research has earned him recognition as a Web-of-Science Highly Cited Researcher for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2025, demonstrating the profound impact of his work on the academic community. Notably, he has been identified as the most productive researcher in supply chain management for the period 1995-2015, underscoring his sustained contribution to advancing knowledge in this critical area. His recent work continues to break new ground, with 2025 publications in premier journals such as Nature Communications addressing sub-technology market shares in power system transitions and blockchain applications for safer circular lithium-ion battery supply chains. These contributions have established foundational frameworks that organizations worldwide use to implement more sustainable and resilient supply chain operations.
Beyond his research accomplishments, Dr. Sarkis serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Engineering Management Review and holds associate editor positions for Resources, Conservation, and Recycling, shaping the discourse in sustainable operations through his editorial leadership. He actively coordinates the Greening of Industry Networks internationally and co-edits the Greening of Industry Networks book series published by Springer-Nature, fostering global collaboration on sustainable business practices. Dr. Sarkis's influence extends to his role as a sought-after advisor for organizations aiming to integrate environmental considerations into their operational strategies. His current research focuses on digital transformation for circular supply chains, blockchain applications in carbon finance, and technology management for sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges at the intersection of business and environmental stewardship. As sustainability becomes increasingly central to global business practices, Dr. Sarkis continues to provide visionary leadership that bridges academic research with practical applications for a more sustainable future.
