Dr. Johanna Amaya

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Johanna Amaya is an Assistant Professor in the Supply Chain and Information Systems Department at Smeal College of Business. Her research focuses on sustainable urban freight systems and disaster response logistics, particularly in advancing research in Latin America and developing economies. Johanna has experience in various areas including disaster response logistics, urban freight systems, stakeholder engagement, and resilient supply chains. She actively participates in panels sponsored by multiple agencies and currently serves as President of the College of Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management at the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS). With a PhD in Transportation Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, her academic contributions are significant in both theoretical and practical dimensions of supply chain management. Johanna engages students through multifaceted courses like SCM 404 and SCM 494H, focusing on demand fulfillment, distribution operations, and research projects. Her work has garnered multiple nominations and awards in recognition of her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Smeal Impact Award - Nominee

2025-04-30
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Early Achievement Research - Nominee

2018-04-26
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POMS Emerging Scholar

2017-05-07
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Franz Edelman Award Achievements

2017-04-03
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FOCUS Fellow

2016-01-14
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Founders Award Excellence

2015-10-24
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Rising Star

2015-10-15
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Eno Fellow

2015-05-31

Courses

SCM 404 – Demand Fulfillment SCM 494H – Research Project SCM 497 – Special Topics

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.