Samantha Islam

Dr Samantha Islam is a Lecturer in Engineering for Net Zero in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester. Her research focuses on developing data-driven approaches to design low-carbon and circular industrial systems, with particular emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, resource efficiency, and supply chain transparency. Dr Islam has led a project funded by AMPI at Manchester University on developing digital twin for a novel biocomposite production system. Her doctoral research explored how data transparency tools—particularly traceability and IoT technologies—can improve sustainability, accountability, and decision-making in production systems and supply chains.

Samantha Islam is a researcher at the University of Manchester with expertise in Life cycle assessment, Material flow analysis, and Optimisation. Her work focuses on sustainable supply chain management, particularly in the agri-food and industrial sectors. She has published extensively on topics such as food traceability, green manufacturing, and waste-to-energy systems. Her research explores the integration of life cycle assessment with material flow analysis to evaluate sustainability and optimize resource use. Islam's studies also address the challenges of information loss in supply chains and the development of frameworks for assessing the green value of food systems. Her work contributes to the advancement of sustainable practices in both industrial and circular economy contexts.