Director/Researcher, Rockedge Ventures UK Ltd, Uk
Joseph Arhavbarien is a seasoned professional with over three decades of industrial experience and a robust academic background. He holds a Ph.D. in Business with a focus on green processes and sustainable operations from the University of Bedfordshire, UK. He is passionate about transitioning to an academic role to leverage his industry knowledge in teaching and research, particularly in sustainable operations and supply chain management.
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🎓 Education
Joseph completed his Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Bedfordshire Business School in 2023. He also holds an MBA in International Business from the University of East London and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Agile Project Management from the University of Oxford.
💼 Experience
Joseph has held various leadership positions in multiple industries, including roles as a Shift Leader at Tesco Supermarket, Department Manager at Morrisons Supermarket, Operations Manager at Gosh! Food Ltd, and Continuous Improvement Site Lead at Flamingo Horticulture. His experience spans supply chain management, process improvement, project management, and operational efficiency.
🔬 Research Interests
Joseph’s research interests center on green value internalization (GVI) in business operations. He aims to explore the development of green criteria for stakeholder engagement, focusing on circular economy, reverse logistics, and ESG practices. His research employs quantitative techniques, utilizing tools like Qualtrics for data collection and SPSS/AMOS for data analysis.
🏆 Awards
Joseph has guided an M.Sc. student who won the 2023 Logistics Research Network CILT (UK)’s MSc Dissertation of the Year award. This recognition highlights his ability to inspire and support students in achieving academic excellence.
📝 Publications
- An investigation of antecedents and consequences of green value internalisation among sampled UK enterprises (2024). Journal for Environmental Management (JEM). Link to Published Article. This paper is cited by articles focusing on sustainable business practices and green operations.