Behzad Maleki Vishkaei holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and is currently an Assistant Professor of Practice at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy. He is also a researcher at the Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Monitor at SDA Bocconi School of Management. Before joining Bocconi, Behzad was an Assistant Professor (RTDa) at Luiss University in Rome and has also taught in various academic institutions as an instructor, contributing to undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programmes. His research focuses on Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Operations Management, Service Operations, the Circular Economy, and Green Transportation. Alongside his academic work, he has extensive experience in Project Management, with strong expertise in relevant tools and international standards. He previously worked as a Strategic Planning and Project Management specialist in the corporate sector, effectively integrating academic insights with practical applications.