Hakan Karaosman
Core Faculty | Associate Professor
Dr. Hakan Karaosman is a globally renowned, award-winning expert in supply chain sustainability, particularly in the fashion and textiles industries. A recognised thought leader, he is frequently featured in leading international media outlets such as the Financial Times, Forbes, Reuters, the Guardian, Vogue Business and many others. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Dr Karaosman delivers talks to global audiences at prestigious events. He collaborates with organisations such as the UN, NGOs and leading fashion companies to actively drive initiatives addressing sustainability, supply chain resilience and climate change.
Education
PHD: Double Degree European Doctorate in Industrial Management, Politecnico di Milano and Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
Master of Science: European Master’s in Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy , Ecole des Mines de Nantes.
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Engineering, Trakya University.
Hakan’s research stands at the intersection of sustainability, social justice, and supply chain management, challenging conventional paradigms through rigorous empirical work, engaged research, and active engagement with both scholars and industry change-makers. His research foregrounds the concept of a just transition, which emphasises that efforts toward decarbonisation must be equitable, inclusive, and attentive to social justice. He critiques mainstream decarbonisation strategies for prioritising technology and efficiency while neglecting the voices and well-being of marginalised supply chain participants—workers, suppliers, and communities. At Politecnico di Milano School of Management, Hakan advances research on sustainable supply chain practices in the luxury fashion, focusing on circular design, clean production processes, and supply chain transparency, with the goal of aligning sustainability, social justice and climate action with business priorities.
