The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Minchul's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Minchul
I am Dr Minchul Sohn, a Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the University of Plymouth. My research in Operations and Supply Chain Management (SCM) focuses on exploring potential interventions to address complex challenges within the areas of humanitarian and sustainable supply chains. Using a systems perspective, I investigate the underlying mechanisms for successful intervention development, implementation, and the necessary contextual factors. I examine the role of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management (HLSCM) in mitigating disaster risks and enhancing preparedness under a changing climate. I also explore sustainable city logistics, focusing on urban freight and mobility, with the goal of fostering efficient and sustainable business models that reduce environmental and social impacts. Current research examines the adoption of e-cargo bikes and explores broader planning and implementation mechanisms for collaborative adoption of low-carbon alternatives in first- and last-mile city logistics. I have extensive experience in international research projects, collaborating with prominent humanitarian organisations (UNHCR, WFP, Red Cross, etc.) and conducting fieldwork across diverse locations, including Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Spain. I also contributed to the DG-ECHO-funded EU project on emergency logistics preparedness. Before joining the University of Plymouth, I worked as a project researcher at Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and as a research fellow at Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg, Germany.
Teaching
I actively contribute to teaching, currently serving as the Programme Lead for the MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management HKU. I have experience leading various modules, including International Supply Chain Management and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. My teaching encompasses a broad range of subjects, including logistics and supply chain management, sustainable supply chain management, project management, strategic management, and challenge module. Supervision topics for BA and MSc students related to humanitarian logistics and city logistics are welcome.
