Dr. Joelle Nader

Joelle Nader is an assistant professor of operations and production management who joined the Information Technology and Operations Management Department at the Adnan Kassar School of Business in 2021. She holds a PhD in Industrial Process Engineering and an MS in Industrial Technology, both from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Her research interests stem from her goal of designing, modeling, optimizing, and empirically investigating complex systems, innovative products and processes, emerging industrial technologies, and evolving operations and production management practices, to enhance efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

Since 2014, Dr. Nader has demonstrated her multidisciplinary expertise not only through dedicated teaching and pioneering research but also as a distinguished industrial consultant. She has led groundbreaking projects across diverse sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals, collaborating with both industry leaders and emerging startups. She is currently an executive member of the LAU Industrial Hub, actively bridging the gap between academia and industry. She also leads vertically integrated projects (VIPs) working with industry partners to design patentable, lean, agile, and sustainable processes across multiple value chains.

Throughout her career, Dr. Nader has received multiple awards, including first place in the VIP International Innovation Competition held in the United States. Her recent research has resulted in two registered patents and numerous publications in top-tier refereed journals and international conferences.

Teaching Interests

Operations and Production Management
Project Management
Process Modeling, Optimization, and Simulation
Sustainable and Lean Manufacturing Practices
Research Methods
Data Analytics
Research Interests
Advanced Operations and Production Management
Sustainable Process Design and Circular Economy Practices
Emerging Industrial Technologies for Efficiency and Sustainability
Waste Management, Valorization, and Resource Optimization
Innovative Product and Process Development
Industry 4.0 and 5.0 Applications in Smart Manufacturing
Lean, Agile, and Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies
AI and Machine Learning for Food, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmetics Production
Risk Management, Emergency Planning, and Organizational Resilience

Selected Publications

Nader, J., El-Khalil, R., Nassar, E., Hong, P. (2022). Pandemic planning, sustainability practices, and organizational performance: An empirical investigation of global manufacturing firms. International Journal of Production Economics, 246, 108419.
Nader J., Allaf T., Allaf K. (2022). Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (DIC) as an Emerging Food Processing Technology. In: Gavahian M. (eds) Emerging Food Processing Technologies. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2136-3_16
Attie, C., ElCheikh, A., Nader, J., Elkhoury, M. (2022). Performance enhancement of a vertical axis wind turbine using a slotted deflective flap at the trailing edge, Energy Conversion and Management, 273, 116388.
Nader, J. (2022). Advanced Analytics Tools for Process Improvement: A Case Study in a Brewery. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technology & Management (IRTM 24-26 Feb 2022)
Nader, J. (2022). Lean Six Sigma and Design of Experiments: An Empirical Case Study From the Dairy Industry. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technology & Management (IRTM 24-26 Feb 2022)
Nauffal, D., Nader, J. (2021). Organizational cultures of higher education institutions operating amid turbulence and an unstable environment: the Lebanese case. Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00771-y.
Nader, J., El-Khalil, R. (2021). Flexibility and Operational Performance: Examining the Mediating Role of Lean and Sustainability Practices. Proceedings of the 2nd South American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 5-8, 2021
Nader, J., Mezher, M.A., El-Khalil, R. (2021). Towards Understanding the Impact of Industry 4.0 Technologies on Operational Performance: An Empirical Investigation in the US Automotive Industry. Proceedings of the 2nd South American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 5-8, 2021
Nader, J., El-Khalil, R. (2021). Strategic Manufacturing Planning Performance in the Food Industry: The Mediating Influence of Sustainability. Proceedings of the 2nd South American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 5-8, 2021
El-Khalil, R., Nader, J. (2021). The Role of Lean in Enhancing Operational Performance Through Sustainability and Supply Chain Practices: A Case Study on the Textile Industry. Proceedings of the 2nd South American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 5-8, 2021