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
My recent research focuses on urban sustainability transitions, examining potential interventions that address complex challenges associated with these transitions in cities. I investigate the underlying mechanisms and contextual factors that shape the implementation of sustainability initiatives across urban systems, with particular attention to city logistics and just transitions. Using a systems perspective, my work explores diverse pathways towards urban sustainability, considering both environmental and social dimensions.
I also conduct research in humanitarian logistics and supply chain risk management, examining their roles in enhancing disaster resilience, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation and disaster preparedness.
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 currently lead and teach the following modules:
- Supply Chain Management (BSc)
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management (BSc, MSc)
- Qualitative Research Methodology
