Dr Abushaikha teaches across postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programmes in logistics and supply chain management. His teaching portfolio spans smart warehousing and fulfilment, innovative and collaborative supply chains, resilience in global networks, operational excellence,  and humanitarian supply chain. He also contributes to the development of research capability through modules on qualitative research methods and case study research. He has extensive experience in designing and delivering executive education programmes for industry professionals, as well as supervising doctoral and postgraduate students. His approach to teaching emphasises interactive learning and case-based projects.

Dr Abushaikha is actively engaged in research on the integration of emerging technologies into supply networks, focusing on how tools such as additive manufacturing, blockchain, and digital platforms can strengthen resilience and social inclusion. He is currently investigating the emergence of informal networks resource-constrained contexts, developing frameworks that explain how hybrid structures support adaptability and resilience.

He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a member of several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), the British Academy of Management (BAM), and APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management).