Dr. Jelena Vlajić

Dr. Jelena Vlajić, Ph.D., FCILT is an experienced academic and practitioner with expertise in supply chain management, operations, and sustainability. She combines a strong research background with hands-on industry collaboration, applying systems thinking to address complex business challenges.

Dr. Vlajić has published extensively in leading operations and supply chain journals and has successfully supervised Ph.D. students. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programs, as well as executive education for industry professionals across various sectors, focusing on integrating resilience and sustainability into strategic decision-making.

Jelena has also advised artisans and SMEs in the food sector on operations and business improvement. She has been an invited speaker at industry events and trade fairs in the UK and internationally and serves as a judge for the Irish Transport and Logistics Awards.