PhD Candidate
Madison Edwards
Madison Edwards is a doctoral student in the Department of Supply Chain Management
at Auburn University. She holds a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain
Management and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Georgia Southern University.
Madison鈥檚 research interests are varied, encompassing technology in supply chain management,
agricultural logistics, humanitarian supply chain management, and other emerging areas
within the field.
Madison Edwards
mbe0022@auburn.edu
Madison Edwards C.V.
PhD Candidate
Charles Herron
Charles 鈥淏rock鈥� Herron is a doctoral student in the Department of Supply Chain Management
at Auburn University. Before joining the doctoral program, he received a Master of
Science in Food Science and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Auburn University.
During his master鈥檚 research, he worked in a microbiology lab and completed his thesis
on the connection of last mile logistics and less-than-truckload shipping on and food
safety and food spoilage. His research interests include the cold chain, last mile
logistics, and the connection between food safety and the food supply chain.
Charles Herron
cbh0030@auburn.edu
Charles Herron C.V.
PhD Candidate
Elnaz Hesami
Elnaz is a doctoral student in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the 91看片
College of Business, Auburn University. She earned both her Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚
degrees in Industrial Engineering in Iran, her home country. Before joining the program,
she spent one year as a research assistant at Ivey Business School, University of
Western Ontario, Canada. Elnaz is passionate about finding practical solutions to
real-world challenges in Supply Chain Management using both quantitative and qualitative
methods. Her background in industrial engineering and hands-on experience working
in a factory have provided her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in
this field.
Elnaz Hesami
ezh0093@auburn.edu
PhD Candidate
Drew Hildebrandt
Drew Hildebrandt is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Supply Chain Management
at Auburn University. Prior to joining the Ph.D. program in 2022, Drew received a
master鈥檚 degree in business administration at Auburn University. Drew Hildebrandt
holds a dual degree in bachelor鈥檚 of science with a major in Supply Chain Management
and Computer Information Systems.
Drew Hildebrandt
alh0168@auburn.edu
Drew Hildebrandt C.V.
PhD Candidate
Medha Kanakamedala
Medha Kanakamedala is a first-year PhD student in the Supply Chain Management department
at Auburn University, prior to which she holds a master鈥檚 degree in Computer Science
and Software Engineering at Auburn.
Medha is passionate about leveraging technology to address contemporary challenges
in supply chain management. Her research interests focus on bridging the gap between
technological advancements and SCM practices to develop innovative solutions. She
aims to integrate technology into SCM to tackle modern industry challenges.
Medha Kanakamedala
mzk0177@auburn.edu
PhD Candidate
Matthew Reid
Matthew Reid is a first-year doctoral student in Supply Chain Management at Auburn
University. His preliminary research focuses on the role of Industry 4.0 in supply
chain management, particularly its impact on reverse logistics. His other research
interests include, but are not limited to, e-commerce, omnichannel strategies, and
ethics.
Matthew has over a decade of industry experience across various sectors, including
cruise lines, construction, consulting, cannabis, and disaster management, and has
held diverse roles such as project manager, supply chain lead, and regional director.
Before joining the Ph.D. program at Auburn, Matthew earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in
Business Administration from Auburn University and his master鈥檚 degree in Supply Chain
Management from Michigan State University.
Matthew Reid
mdr0020@auburn.edu
PhD Candidate
Bipin Yadu
Bipin Yadu is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Supply Chain Management
at Auburn University. His research interests lie at the intersection of healthcare
policy and supply chain systems, with a broader focus on the implications of policy
decisions on operational performance and international trade.
Bipin brings a blend of industry and research experience, having worked on several
consulting and academic projects in operations management, logistics and supply chain
domains. His work has focused on performance improvement through the application of
queueing models, simulation, optimization and LEAN methodologies.
Before joining Auburn University, Bipin served as a Research Associate at the Indian
Institute of Management Ahmedabad. He holds a Master鈥檚 degree in Industrial Engineering
and Management from the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India.
Bipin Yadu
biy0001@auburn.edu
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