Biography
Abdurrezzak Sener, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of Project and Supply Chain Management and the and the program coordinator for the PSCM degree. He teaches introduction to supply chain management, project & portfolio management, supply chain analytics, operations and logistics management, purchasing & materials management, and introduction to ERP and business processes.
He brings a unique blend of research expertise and industry experience into the classroom. Students in his courses experience a well-rounded approach that combines theoretical modeling with real-world problem-solving, equipping them to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains with confidence.
Through immersive experiences, students gain end-to-end knowledge of SAP ERP systems and participate in negotiation role-play exercises with industry professionals. They also benefit from interactions with guest speakers and site visits to leading companies, further broadening their understanding of current industry practices.
His courses incorporate interactive competitive games, reflective industry essays based on company visits and interviews, and collaborative projects that mirror real supply chain challenges.
These hands-on learning opportunities prepare students for successful careers in:
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Operations
- Supply chain management
Research Interests
- Decision sciences
- Supply chain performance
- Information management in supply chains
Publications
Dr. Sener's work has been published in top-tier outlets such as Annals of Operations Research, Journal of Business Research, and Decision Sciences.
Education
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Wichita State University
MBA in International Business and Trade, University of The Incarnate Word
B.A. in Economics, The University of Texas at San Antonio