Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adriana Leiras, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro – PUC-Rio, Brazil
Adriana Leiras is an Associate Professor at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), specializing in Humanitarian Operations (HOs). She completed her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2011 and shifted her research focus to HOs, blending engineering, management, and public policies to create sustainable solutions for global humanitarian challenges. Adriana’s work is at the intersection of academia, policymakers, humanitarian professionals, and civil society, contributing significantly to the field. She is a former POMS Vice President for the Americas and regional leader of the MIT SCALE Latin America Network. With extensive international collaborations, she actively contributes to research that impacts both Brazil and Latin America.
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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Adriana Leiras stands out as a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to her groundbreaking work in Humanitarian Operations (HOs), an emerging field with global significance. As an Associate Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), she has not only pioneered research at the intersection of engineering, management, and public policies but also contributed significantly to designing innovative solutions for global humanitarian challenges. Her impressive academic journey, transitioning from Refinery Planning to HOs, demonstrates her ability to adapt and lead in addressing critical global issues. Leiras’ work has involved collaborations with policymakers, humanitarian professionals, and academia, underscoring her role in bridging the gap between research and practical solutions for sustainable development.
Her ongoing and completed research projects, including prestigious fellowships and funding from renowned institutions like FAPERJ, NASEM, and CNPq, highlight her expertise in humanitarian logistics, disaster management, and climate change adaptation. She has a strong record of consultancy work with international organizations like the UNDP and the World Bank, further solidifying her influence in shaping disaster risk management and humanitarian logistics strategies globally.
Education 🎓
Adriana Leiras completed her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at PUC-Rio in 2011. Prior to her doctorate, she obtained her Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, where her academic journey began. Her research initially focused on refinery planning, before pivoting to Humanitarian Operations (HOs) in response to global needs. Her educational background laid the foundation for her future endeavors in researching the intersection of engineering, management, and public policy, with an emphasis on sustainable and innovative solutions for humanitarian challenges. Adriana continues to develop her expertise through various prestigious fellowships and scholarships, driving forward the academic exploration of humanitarian logistics.
Professional Experience 💼
Adriana Leiras has extensive experience in academia and consultancy, with a deep focus on humanitarian logistics and operations. As an Associate Professor at PUC-Rio, she has led various research initiatives and served as a key player in academic leadership roles, such as being the Vice President of Americas at POMS. She has collaborated with global organizations like the UNDP and the World Bank on humanitarian and disaster risk management projects. Adriana has also worked on significant consultancy projects aimed at improving logistics in disaster management. Her work in both academia and the industry demonstrates her dedication to bridging theory with practical, impactful solutions.
Awards and Recognition 🏅
Adriana Leiras has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions for her research and contributions to humanitarian operations. Some notable recognitions include multiple research productivity scholarships from CNPq, several FAPERJ grants, and the CAPES Senior Visiting Professor Abroad award. She has also been honored with the FAPERJ Young Scientist Award and has secured significant fellowships such as the NASEM-LAC Connections Fellowship. Her efforts have been acknowledged internationally through projects such as the UNDP National Disaster Risk and Management Plan and her editorial roles in high-impact journals. These awards highlight her profound influence in advancing the field of humanitarian logistics.
Research Skills On Business 🌍
Adriana Leiras excels in interdisciplinary research, particularly in the field of humanitarian operations and logistics. Her work focuses on combining engineering, management, and public policy to create innovative solutions for global humanitarian challenges. Adriana is highly skilled in conducting research that involves close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, humanitarian professionals, and academics. She has published extensively in high-ranking journals, with a citation index that reflects her impactful work. Her research covers disaster management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development, contributing valuable insights to global humanitarian efforts.
Publication Top Notes
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Literature review of humanitarian logistics research: trends and challenges
Authors: A Leiras, I de Brito Jr, E Queiroz Peres, T Rejane Bertazzo, …
Citation: Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 4 (1), 95-130
Year: 2014
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Public-private-people relationship stakeholder model for disaster and humanitarian operations
Authors: TC Fontainha, A Leiras, RA de Mello Bandeira, LF Scavarda
Citation: International journal of disaster risk reduction 22, 371-386
Year: 2017
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The use of UAVs in humanitarian relief: An application of POMDP-based methodology for finding victims
Authors: RZB Bravo, A Leiras, FL Cyrino Oliveira
Citation: Production and Operations Management 28 (2), 421-440
Year: 2019
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Social supply chain risk management: a taxonomy, a framework and a research agenda
Authors: L Cunha, P Ceryno, A Leiras
Citation: Journal of Cleaner Production 220, 1101-1110
Year: 2019
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Environmental risk management in supply chains: A taxonomy, a framework and future research avenues
Authors: FN de Oliveira, A Leiras, P Ceryno
Citation: Journal of Cleaner Production 232, 1257-1271
Year: 2019
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Disaster relief supply pre-positioning optimization: A risk analysis via shortage mitigation
Authors: LD Condeixa, A Leiras, F Oliveira, I de Brito Jr
Citation: International journal of disaster risk reduction 25, 238-247
Year: 2017
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Systematic literature review of methodologies for assessing the costs of disasters
Authors: D Eckhardt, A Leiras, AMT Thomé
Citation: International journal of disaster risk reduction 33, 398-416
Year: 2019
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Supply chain risk analysis: a shipbuilding industry case
Authors: FAL Ferreira, LF Scavarda, PS Ceryno, A Leiras
Citation: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications 21 (5), 542-556
Year: 2018
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Literature review of the application of UAVs in humanitarian relief
Authors: R Bravo, A Leiras
Citation: Proceedings of the XXXV Encontro Nacional de Engenharia de Producao …
Year: 2015
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Economic production quantity (EPQ) model with partial backordering and a discount for imperfect quality batches
Authors: LRA Cunha, APS Delfino, KA dos Reis, A Leiras
Citation: International Journal of Production Research 56 (18), 6279-6293
Year: 2018