Vafa Saboori holds a PhD in manufacturing and technology management from the University of Toledo and an MBA in strategic management. He has received both the Outstanding Teaching and Research Awards from the Barowsky School of Business at Dominican. Vafa's primary research focuses on healthcare operations, supply chain management, innovation, and technology management. His academic work has been published in notable journals, and he has six years of experience as a lead project engineer in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry.