Antonio Javier Nakhal Akel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Sciences at Universitas Mercatorum . His research integrates systems theory and systems thinking with safety and risk assessment, resilience engineering, and data-driven decision support (including Business Intelligence and machine learning), with applications in industrial operations management, logistics, and supply chain management. He brings over five years of experience applying advanced methods and emerging technologies to support continuous improvement and operational effectiveness in complex industrial environments.