The Global Cold Chain Foundation (GCCF) is thrilled to welcome two distinguished experts to its Council of Scientific Advisors (CSA): Dr. Stephanie Clark and Dr. Debjit Roy. The CSA is dedicated to providing cutting-edge research and insights to cold chain industry stakeholders, and the addition of Dr. Clark and Dr. Roy brings even more expertise and knowledge to this prestigious group.
Dr. Debjit Roy is an Institute Chair Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, specializing in Operations and Decision Sciences. He also serves as a visiting professor at the Rotterdam School of Management and the University of Michigan. Dr. Roy’s research focuses on improving system performance through quantitative methods, earning him numerous prestigious awards and publications in top journals. He has also authored a book on trucking business management and holds significant leadership roles in professional societies and editorial boards.
Dr. Stephanie Clark is a renowned expert in dairy science. After earning her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Cornell University, she began her academic career at Washington State University and later transferred to Iowa State University in 2009. Her research covers a wide range of topics, from dairy animal science to consumer insights. One of her significant achievements was re-establishing the ISU Creamery, which opened in 2020. After retiring from ISU in December 2023, Dr. Clark moved to New Mexico, where she now consults for the dairy industry and teaches at New Mexico State University.
Their contributions will undoubtedly play a crucial role in advancing the cold chain industry.
