Research Seminar: Professor Amrik Sohal

Dear all,

Join us in welcoming Professor Amrik Sohal to Trinity Business School on Friday, 23rd of May 2025.

The seminar will take place in room 328 between 10 – 11 am. Tea/coffee and pastries will be served between 11 am – 12 pm at TBS Boardroom (419).

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Seminar Title: Transitioning from a Linear Economy to a Circular Economy

Abstract: All nations recognise the need to transition to a circular economy but there are many challenges/barriers to doing this. In this session, we will discuss what has been happening in Australia over the past few years as governments, businesses, industry associations and academia introduce relevant policies and practices that support transformation from a linear economy to a circular economy. This includes recent/current work by the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group and the Productivity Commission, as well as the actions being taken by organisations such as the Australian Furniture Association. The ongoing research at Monash University provides empirical evidence relating to the adoption and implementation of circular economy at the local level. The discussion will reflect on the recommendations being made to governments and the challenges/benefits experienced at the local level. Opportunities for research collaboration on this topic will be explored.

Bio: Prof Sohal’s teaching and research covers operations/innovation/technology management, supply chain management, circular economy and sustainability, and healthcare improvement. He holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Bradford Management Centre in the UK, plus a BEng (Hons) and an MBA, also from the University of Bradford. He has received research grants from the State and Federal Governments, the Australian Research Council, a number of industry associations and businesses, as well as from Monash University. In 2001, Prof Sohal received the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Postgraduate Supervision. In 2004, he received an award for research excellence from the International Association for Management of Technology and in 2009 the publications award from the same organisation. In 2010, Prof Sohal received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research, and in 2013, the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Innovation and External Engagement. He was a Board member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) for over 10 years and ANZAM President during 2009. In 2011, Professor Sohal was awarded Life Fellow of ANZAM.

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