Contact Current PhD Students
Jeritory Chen
zchen322@nmsu.edu
PhD Specialization: Organizational Behavior/Human Resource
Degrees: Bachelor of Art, Economics, Jianghan University, China.
Master of Business Administration, Management, University of California, Riverside, U.S.
Research interests: Strategic Management, Upper Echelon, Decision Making, Social Science
research focus is Upper Echelon in Strategic Management. He enjoys communicating with
people rather stay himself. Jeritory loves music, he used to play violin and piano. During his free
time, he usually spends lots of time in cooking with his own secret recipe.
Kevin Dhanapal
kevin4tx@nmsu.edu
PhD Specialization: Operations Management / Supply Chain / Project Management
Degrees: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
– India
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering – The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA
Research interests: Operations and Supply Chain Management, Industry 4.0, SCM 4.0, Agri-
products Supply Chain
Business, New Mexico State University. He is a Project Management Professional certified by
the Project Management Institute, Chicago, USA. In addition to pursuing his Ph.D., he is a
member of the Teaching Academy at NMSU. He served as a reviewer for the Academy of
Management – Annual Conference for two years. His research interests include the impact of
digital transformation on industrial sustainability and the impact of supply chain disruptions on
public policy formulations of various countries around the globe. In addition to research, Kevin
also teaches MGMT 309 – Human Behavior in Organizations and will be teaching MGMT 344
– Operations Management in future semesters.
different countries. Kevin is also the recipient of the ‘Outstanding Graduate Student Award’
at the University of Oklahoma during his MS education
Omar Farooq
farooq@nmsu.edu
PhD Specialization: Operations Management
Degrees: Master of Business Administration, University of Manitoba, Manitoba,
Canada. Specialization: International Markets
Research interests: Supply Chain Policy, Supply Chain Efficiency, Global Sourcing, Reshoring
primary research focuses on the intersection of public policy and operations management.
Omar has multiple years of experience in the financial services industry in Canada and has
worked at TD Canada Trust and the Royal Bank of Canada. He is affiliated with the Center of
Supply Chain Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University. He collaborates with several
government and industry partners in New Mexico, including Spaceport America. He received
the Julie A Dill Graduate Fellowship in Spring 2023.
Peace Aludogbu
peacealu@nmsu.edu
PhD Specialization: Supply chain management
Degrees: Bachelor of Foreign Language - University of Abomey Calavi, Benin Republic
Chongqing Jiaotong University, China - Master of Business Administration
Research interests: AI, supply chain sustainability, supply chain resilience, nearshoring
manufacturing companies, women's workforce, and agri-food supply chain.
University, I am passionately dedicated to merging the worlds of academia and practical
experience to advance the understanding of supply chain activities within the manufacturing
community. In my academic journey, I delve into the intricacies of Supply chain management with
a keen eye for innovation and improvement. As an introvert, my strength lies in thoughtful analysis
and a commitment to thorough research. I believe in the power of optimism to drive progress, and
this perspective fuels my exploration of new ideas and methodologies. Beyond the academic realm,
I find solace in the world of music and the joy of exploring diverse cuisines. Being a quick learner
allows me to adapt swiftly to evolving challenges and stay at the forefront of my field; my mission
is clear — to bridge the gap between theory and practice, leveraging my experiences to enhance
the understanding of supply chain dynamics. Through my research and collaborative efforts, I
aspire to drive positive change and innovation in the manufacturing community and the academic
world.
