“From Ghana’s Transit Networks to Global Research Impact: Samuel Yaw Larbi Revolutionizes Logistics & Supply Chain Sustainability and Project Management”

When Samuel Yaw Larbi coordinated the implementation of an electronic ticketing system project after his dissertation on E-ticket from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, which slashed revenue leakage by 60% at Ghana’s Metro Mass Transit, he wasn’t just solving a local problem, he was developing insights that would later reshape global conversations about AI-driven supply chain management.

Now at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, Mr. Larbi has emerged as an extraordinary voice in sustainable logistics and supply chain, producing six peer-reviewed publications in less than two years that bridge continents and industries. His growing Research Interest Score of 45.4 places him among the top 4% of researchers who began publishing in 2024.

“Real innovation comes from understanding systems at their core,” Mr. Larbi explains. “My 13 years managing one of West Africa’s largest public transit operations taught me that elegant theories mean nothing if they don’t work in practice.”

This philosophy is evident across his research, where sustainability and supply chain resilience intersect through digital innovation. In his study “Quantifying Environmental Impact Reductions through Metaverse Technologies in Transportation,” he moves beyond theory to offer practical frameworks for reducing carbon emissions across transport and logistics networks. Complementing this work, his research on AI-driven supply chain risk management addresses algorithmic bias and transparency, critical challenges he encountered firsthand while modernizing public transportation systems in Ghana, highlighting how ethical AI can strengthen both sustainable operations and supply chain decision making.

What distinguishes Mr. Larbi is his rare combination of operational mastery and academic excellence. As a Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, he brings unparalleled credibility to complex discussions about global supply chains. His experience reducing fuel consumption by 30% through innovative management systems at Metro Mass Transit directly informs his research on sustainability in traditionally carbon intensive sectors.

“Samuel’s work transcends typical academic research,” notes a prominent Ghanaian logistics and supply chain expert and a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Mr. Ebenezer Marfo. “He’s lived these challenges, solved them in practice, and now he’s codifying solutions that industries worldwide can implement.”

His influence extends across unexpected domains. From examining agile governance frameworks for smart cities to analyzing the American fashion manufacturing renaissance, his work explores how policy, innovation, and operations converge to drive sustainable change. Mr. Larbi demonstrates how logistics expertise applies universally to solving complex, real world challenges.

Through his work with Germany’s GIZ/Street Girls Aid and the Circular Economy and Innovators Foundation as a trainer, Consultant and Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, he trained University of Ghana female engineering students, women and youth who deal in electronic waste (scrap dealers) at various Municipalities in Ghana on sustainable e-waste management, reflecting a strong commitment to cross cultural knowledge transfer.

The numbers reflect his growing impact: over 2,012 reads of his publications, international citations, and collaborations with researchers across continents. Yet statistics only hint at the transformative nature of his contributions. When Mr. Larbi writes about supply chain resilience or transportation efficiency, he draws from managing fleets across Ghana, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing systems that served millions.

Mr. Larbi’s research addresses tomorrow’s challenges today. His exploration of digital twins in logistics and blockchain’s role in supply chain transparency positions him at the forefront of technological disruption. Industries seeking to balance efficiency with sustainability increasingly turn to frameworks he’s developing.

For Mr.  Larbi, each publication represents an opportunity to transform industries he knows intimately. His journey from managing Ghana’s buses to shaping global logistics research exemplifies how exceptional talent transcends borders, creating solutions that resonate worldwide.