Dr. Azim Shamshiev

Biography:

Dr. Azim Shamshiev is a Faculty Member at International Business University (IBU). He specializes in environmental science and policy, with applied expertise in data-driven decision-making for business, sustainability, energy, and finance.

His work focuses on predictive analytics, supply chain risk modelling, sustainable finance, and analytics for biomass and renewable energy projects. Azim Shamshiev’s academic and professional background connects environmental policy with applied data science, helping students understand how analytics can support decisions in complex business and sustainability systems.

He brings experience across bioenergy analytics, business forecasting, and analytics education. His teaching reflects the growing need for professionals who can use data to evaluate risk, support sustainability goals, and strengthen business strategy.

Academic and Professional Contributions:

Dr. Azim Shamshiev has worked across industry and education in roles connected to sustainability, data analytics, and business decision-making.

His professional background includes work with Ecostrat Inc., where he contributed to bioenergy analytics, and Ritchie Bros., where his work focused on data analytics and forecasting. He has also contributed to business analytics education at Conestoga College.

Across these roles, Dr. Shamshiev has applied analytical methods to practical challenges involving energy systems, supply chains, environmental policy, and financial decision-making. His work supports evidence-based decisions in areas where business performance and sustainability are closely connected.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Azim Shamshiev’s areas of expertise include:

• Environmental science
• Environmental policy
• Predictive analytics
• Supply chain risk modelling
• Sustainable finance
• Business analytics
• Bioenergy analytics
• Renewable energy analytics
• Data-driven decision-making
• Forecasting
• Sustainability strategy
• Applied data science