Amir KARIMI
Amir KARIMI
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Professor Amir Karimi's research is positioned at the intersection of Global Health, Healthcare Supply Chains, and Social Responsibility. In particular, his research endeavors are focused on improving access to essential health commodities (e.g., contraceptives, antimalarials, HIV medication) in Low- and Middle-income Countries (LMICs). For individuals who are deprived access to such essential health commodities , the consequences can be dire. For example, without reliable access to contraceptives, women may suffer unintended pregnancies, imposing economic and psychological burden, and adverse health outcomes including injuries, infections, and even deaths. HIV patients unable to obtain antiretrovirals may face delays in treatment initiation and interruptions during the treatment process, subsequently increasing the risk of viral resistance, treatment failure, and mortality.
Against this backdrop, Amir's research aims to:
(i) Empirically evaluate and uncover the factors that impact health commodity access in LMICs by leveraging field data and using a combination of rigorous econometric and predictive modeling techniques;
(ii) Generate actionable insights that global health organizations, governments, and donors can use to improve health commodity access in LMICs.
Amir holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain & Operations from University of Minnesota, a master's degree in Production & Operations Management from University of Tehran, and a bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Shiraz University.
Recent Publications & Working Papers (*Industry Collaborators)
Karimi, A., A. Mishra, K. V. Natarajan, K. K. Sinha (2024). Toward Advancing Women's Health in Least Developed Countries: Evaluating Contraceptive Distribution Models in Senegal. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 26(3):873-892. [Journal, SSRN]
WINNER, POMS 2024 College of Healthcare Operations Management Best Paper Award Competition
Mention: OR@Africa, UTSA Today, Alvarez Faculty Highlights, Alvarez Alumni Magazine, UMN Newsletter, Medical Xpress
Karimi, A., D. Roy. (2024). Procurement for Empowerment: The Impact of Female Decision-Makers in Reproductive Health Supply Chains. Forthcoming at Production and Operations Management. [Journal, SSRN]
Karimi, A., A. Mishra, K. V. Natarajan, K. K. Sinha (2021). Managing Commodity Stock‐outs in Public Health Supply Chains in Developing Countries: An Empirical Analysis. Production and Operations Management, 30(9), 3116-3142. [Journal, SSRN]
FINALIST, POMS 2018 College of Humanitarian Operations Best Paper Award Competition
Mention: Discovery at Carlson
Karimi, A., A. Mishra, K. V. Natarajan, K. K. Sinha , O. Balsara*, B. Lamphere* (2025). Frontline Health Workers. Under Review
Karimi A., D. Roy (2025). Contraceptive Uptake in India. Being Prepared for Submission.
Honors & Awards
Winner, Alvarez College of Business Col. Jean Piccione and Lt. Col. Philip Piccione Endowed Research Award (2024)
Winner, POMS College of Healthcare Operations Management Best Paper Award Competition (2024)
Alvarez College of Business Dean’s Distinguished Research Award and Fellowship (2021-2025)
UTSA President’s Distinguished Achievement Award on Teaching Nominee (2022)
Winner, Alvarez College of Business Endowed 1969 Commemorative Award for Teaching Excellence (2021)
Finalist, POMS College of Humanitarian Operations Best Paper Award Competition (2018)
Carlson School of Management Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2018-2019)
Kristy Cua Doctoral Student Excellence Award in Recognition of Achievements as an Emerging Scholar (2017)
Roger and Marlene Schroeder Ph.D. Student First Year Paper Award (2015)
2024 Recipient of Alvarez College of Business Col. Jean Piccione and Lt. Col. Philip Piccione Endowed Research Excellence Award
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