Biography

Dr Carlos F.A. Arranz is a Senior Lecturer in Business Operations at Greenwich Business School (University of Greenwich), serving as Programme Leader for the BA in Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Co-lead of the SIG on Artificial Intelligence in Business and Management. His research applies machine learning and data analytics to help businesses become more productive, sustainable, competitive, and secure through innovation, digitalization, circular economy models, and cybersecurity. His research has been published in world-leading journals such as Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal of Environmental Management, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, among others. Moreover, Carlos has secured funding for projects working with companies, particularly SMEs. He is currently a co-investigator on a large-scale multi-institutional research project funded by the European Union, with a total budget of €5 million over three years. Carlos received his PhD in Business Analytics from the University of Essex, where he completed his thesis on the application of Machine Learning methods to the analysis of circular economy business models. He also holds an MRes in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an MRes in Economics and Finance from the Université du Luxembourg. In addition, he received a BSc in Economics and Business Economics (International Economics Studies Specialisation) from Maastricht University. Prior to his academic career, Carlos worked in investment banking and consulting for several years, which has given him a unique perspective and understanding of the practical applications of his research. He now brings the valuable insights and skills he gained in these industries to his teaching and research. In addition to his academic and professional experience, Carlos is currently serving as an editorial board member for the Journal of Business Analytics and Social Sciences & Humanities Open. He is also Guest Co-Editor for a Special Issue on circular economy capabilities and net zero in the British Journal of Management. Previously, he served on the editorial board of the Millennium: Journal of International Studies. He also regularly peer reviews articles for Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Business Strategy and the Environment, and Journal of Industrial Ecology, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.