Dr. Reza Babazadeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Urmia University, Iran. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and specializes in sustainable and resilient supply chain management, closed-loop network design, and multi-objective optimization. His research emphasizes bridging theory and practice, particularly in renewable energy supply chains and environmentally conscious logistics. Dr. Babazadeh has published over 50 papers in reputable international journals, with an h-index of 21, reflecting the impact and visibility of his work. He regularly serves as a referee for leading journals in operations research, sustainability, and supply chain management, contributing to the advancement of rigorous scientific standards. In addition to research, he has extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering courses in supply chain management, operations research, and logistics. His work integrates sustainability, resilience, and practical decision-making tools, offering industries and policymakers effective frameworks for addressing today’s global challenges. Through his academic contributions, Dr. Babazadeh seeks to promote supply chain strategies that balance profitability, environmental responsibility, and social well-being.