Eva Ponce

Eva Ponce has established herself as a distinguished Research Scientist at MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics, where she serves multiple influential roles including Director of Omnichannel Distribution Strategies and Executive Director of the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management. Her expertise spans across critical areas of modern supply chain management, particularly focusing on omnichannel distribution strategies and the integration of online and offline channels. As the Executive Director of the MITx MicroMasters Program, she oversees five massive online courses and a comprehensive final exam that have reached learners from more than 190 countries. Her research portfolio includes groundbreaking work in circular supply chains, reverse logistics, and closed-loop supply chains, helping retailers and manufacturers adapt to the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. With over nineteen years of experience in teaching and research, she has made significant contributions to both academic and practical aspects of supply chain management, teaching courses in Sustainable Supply Chains, Digital Supply Chains, and Supply Chain Management at various academic levels. Her academic credentials include tenure as an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) since 2008, and she serves on the Advisory Board of the Management Program at Harvard Extension School. Her contributions to education were recognized with the 2018 Irwin Sizer Award for the Most Significant Improvement to MIT Education, highlighting her impact on both traditional and digital learning platforms.