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• Ph.D. in Business Management 2018
• MBA (with Honour) 2010
• BA 2006

Dr. Amer Alaya currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the University 麻豆精选 Dubai, where he has been affiliated with the MSc Supply Chain program since 2023. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions overseeing the BSc Business Management and BSc Accounting and Finance programs at the British University in Dubai (BUiD).

Dr. Alaya’s academic and research focus centers on critical areas within management, with a particular emphasis on risk assessment methodologies, operations fragility, supply chain resilience, and outsourcing management. His work explores the intersection of risk management and digital transformation, addressing challenges such as cybersecurity threats, operational vulnerabilities, and the resilience of digital supply chains in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

With over 15 years of experience in UAE higher education, Dr. Alaya has been instrumental in advancing innovative approaches like co-creation and co-production, fostering collaboration among faculty, students, and external stakeholders to address real-world challenges in risk management and digital supply chain optimization. His research and teaching aim to equip future leaders with the skills to navigate complex, technology-driven environments while mitigating risks and enhancing operational resilience.

As an academic administrator, Dr. Alaya has extensive expertise of learning strategy development,  admissions, assessment, quality assurance, and process enhancement to improve student experiences. His administrative leadership has consistently focused on integrating risk-aware practices and digital innovation into academic programs, ensuring alignment with industry needs and global standards.

Before his academic career, Dr. Alaya worked as a trainer and consultant, helping organizations optimize their operations and build resilience in the face of uncertainty. His practical experience spans risk management, cybersecurity integration, and digital supply chain transformation, making him a trusted advisor for organizations in the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

(MSc Supply Chain)

Global Supply Chains and International Risk Management (MSc Supply Chain)

Dr. Alaya welcomes exceptional prospective PhD students who share research interests aligned with his expertise. If you're interested in exploring potential collaboration, you're encouraged to initiate an informal conversation by sending your CV along with a research proposal. The proposal should outline your research question, conceptual and methodological framework, and potential contributions to the field.

Dr. Alaya employs mixed-methods approaches in his research and possesses extensive experience with advanced analytical tools, including SPSS, SPSS macros, SEM (using Amos and PLS software), and Nvivo. He looks forward to connecting with driven individuals eager to make meaningful contributions to academic research.

Research interests

His current research interests and projects include: 

• Supply Chain Resilience
• Sustainable Supply Chain
• Operations Fragility

Current projects

• Outsourcing Fragility

Driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, Dr. Alaya has maintained a deep connection with the humanitarian sector. He actively supports initiatives led by Dubai Humanitarian, the Global Compact Network UAE, and other NGOs across the UAE. His contributions include designing sustainable supply chain practices tailored to the unique needs of the humanitarian sector, showcasing his commitment to creating a lasting impact.