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Prof.Himanshu Gupta

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Management Studies and Industrial Engineering

Email: himanshug[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

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Office Number: +91-326-223-5965

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About Me: Himanshu Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Studies and Industrial Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, recognized in Stanford’s top 2% scientist ranking. His work spans Circular Economy, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Just Transition, Decentralized Renewable Energy, Behavioral Operations Management, Industry 4.0/5.0, Service Quality, Lean Six Sigma, and Sustainable Tourism. He earned a PhD in Operations Management from IIT Roorkee, an M.E. from Thapar University, and a B. Tech from NIT Jamshedpur. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management, Ahmedabad. Professor Gupta has many publications appearing in ABDC A* and A journals, including journals of Tourism Management and Transportation Research Part A.

Research Interest: Behaviorial Operations Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy, Industry 4.0, Service Quality, Sustainable Infrastructure, Lean Six Sigma, Sustainable Logistics, Just Transition, Decentralized Renewable Energy

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

Operations Management

Quality Management

Work Study & Ergonomics

Materials Management

Supply Chain Management

Spreadsheet Modelling

Industrial Engineering & Management

 

Academics

Exam/Certification

University/Board

PhD (Operations Management)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

                                  M.E (Production & Industrial Engineering)

Thapar University

B.Tech

(Production Engineering & Management)

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

Position

Teaching Positions

  • Working as Associate Professor (Operations Management) at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, from  April 2026 till date.
  • Working as Assistant Professor (Operations Management) at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, from July 2019 to April 2026.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor (Operations Management) at Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management, Ahmedabad, from October 2018 to July 2019.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor (Industrial Engineering Group) at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, from July 2012 to May 2015.

Departmental/Institute Level Positions

  • Working as DPGC Convenor in the Department of Management Studies & Industrial Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, from October 2024 till date.
  • Worked as Timetable Coordinator in the Department of Management Studies & Industrial Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, from 2021 to 2024.
  • Worked as MBA Admission Co-Coordinator for the years 2022 and 2023.
  • Worked as Warden of Aquamarine Hostel from 2021-2023.

Awards and Honors

Publications

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

Publications

Journals

  1. Mondal, S., Singh, S., & Gupta, H. (2025). Dynamic Capabilities and Green Strategy in Green Entrepreneurship and Circular Economy: A Study. Business Strategy and the Environment. (WoS IF = 13.3, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 3)
  2. Sharma, R., Nibedita, B., & Gupta, H. (2025). Innovating tomorrow: Industry 5.0's role in shaping the workforce and socio-economic development in the sustainable energy transition era. Journal of Environmental Management, 381, 125170. (WoS IF = 8.4, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 3)
  3. Kharayat, T. S., & Gupta, H. (2025). Harnessing cleaner production and sustainability strategies for enhancing worker safety in the circular economy: A multi-dimensional analysis. Journal of Environmental Management, 377, 124682. (WoS IF = 8.4, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 3)
  4. Kharayat, T. S., & Gupta, H. (2025). A multi-criteria assessment of barriers to low-carbon technology adoption for sustainable circular supply chain management: A pathway to sustainability achievement in the carbon trading era. Journal of Cleaner Production, 490, 144722. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  5. Mondal, S., Singh, S., & Gupta, H. (2024). Exploring the impact of green entrepreneurial orientation on sustainable performance: insights from CSR, policy and innovation. Management Decision, 62(12), 3946-3977. (WoS IF = 5.1, ABDC – B, Q2, ABS - 2)
  6. Ali, S. S., Kaur, R., Gupta, H., Ahmad, Z., & Jebahi, K. (2024). A decision-making framework for determinants of an organisation’s readiness for smart warehouse. Production Planning & Control, 35(14), 1887-1908. (WoS IF = 5.4, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 3)
  7. Aman, A., Gupta, H., Kharub, M., & McDermott, O. (2024). Enablers for Implementing Big Data Analytics in the Healthcare Industry: Prioritization, Classification, and Implications for Sustainable Competitive Advantages. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. (WoS IF = 5.2, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 3)
  8. Alora, A., & Gupta, H. (2024). Supplier selection among manufacturing companies based on their MSME partners’ supply chain finance adoption capability using BWM and VIKOR. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 39(6), 1337-1351. (WoS IF = 4.3, ABDC – A, Q2)
  9. Sharma, R., & Gupta, H. (2024). Leveraging cognitive digital twins in industry 5.0 for achieving sustainable development goal 9: An exploration of inclusive and sustainable industrialization strategies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 448, 141364. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  10. Sharma, R., & Gupta, H. (2024). Harmonizing sustainability in industry 5.0 era: Transformative strategies for cleaner production and sustainable competitive advantage. Journal of Cleaner Production, 445, 141118. (WoS IF = 10.0 ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  11. Mondal, S., Singh, S., & Gupta, H. (2023). Achieving Technological Transformation and Social Sustainability: An Industry 4.0 Perspective. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.  (WoS IF = 5.2, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 3)
  12. Mondal, S., Singh, S., & Gupta, H. (2023). Green entrepreneurship and digitalization enabling the circular economy through sustainable waste management-An exploratory study of emerging economy. Journal of Cleaner Production, 422, 138433. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  13. Mondal, S., Singh, S., & Gupta, H. (2023). Assessing enablers of green entrepreneurship in circular economy: An integrated approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 135999. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  14. Ojadi, F., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Orji, I. J., Bai, C., Gupta, H., & Okwara, U. K. (2023). A decision support framework for socially responsible supplier selection in the Nigerian banking industry. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. (WoS IF = 4.3, ABDC – A, Q3)
  15. Gupta, H., Kharub, M., Shreshth, K., Kumar, A., Huisingh, D., & Kumar, A. (2023). Evaluation of strategies to manage risks in smart, sustainable Agri logistics sector: a Bayesian-based group decision-making approach. Business Strategy and the Environment. (WoS IF = 13.3, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS – 3)
  16. Gupta, H., Shreshth, K., Kharub, M., & Kumar, A. (2023). Strategies to overcome challenges to smart sustainable logistics: a Bayesian-based group decision-making approach. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-28. (SCI IF = 4.9, Q2)
  17. Kumar, A., Mani, V., Jain, V., Gupta, H., & Venkatesh, V. G. (2023). Managing healthcare supply chain through artificial intelligence (AI): A study of critical success factors. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 175, 108815. (WoS IF = 6.5, ABDC – A, Q1)
  18. Zaman, S. I., Khan, S. A., Qabool, S., & Gupta, H. (2022). How digitalization in banking improve service supply chain resilience of e-commerce sector? a technological adoption model approach. Operations Management Research, 1-27. (WoS IF = 5,3, ABDC – C, Q1, ABS – 1)
  19. Mondal, S., Singh, S., & Gupta, H. (2022). A meta-analysis of green and sustainable business models: A comprehensive approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 371, 133623. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  20. Ahmadi, H. B., Lo, H. W., Pourhejazy, P., Gupta, H., & Liou, J. J. (2022). Exploring the mutual influence among the social innovation factors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Applied Soft Computing, 125, 109157. (WoS IF = 6.6, ABDC – C, Q1)
  21. Gupta, H., Yadav, A. K., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Khan, S. A., & Sharma, S. C. (2022). Strategies to overcome barriers to innovative digitalisation technologies for supply chain logistics resilience during pandemic. Technology in Society, 69, 101970. (WoS IF = 12.5, ABDC – C, Q1)
  22. Asadabadi, M. R., Ahmadi, H. B., Gupta, H., & Liou, J. J. (2022). Supplier selection to support environmental sustainability: the stratified BWM TOPSIS method. Annals of Operations Research, 1-24. (WoS IF = 4.5, ABDC – A, Q2)
  23. Bansal, S., Mani, S. P., Gupta, H., & Maurya, S. (2022). Sustainable development of the green bond markets in India: Challenges and strategies. Sustainable Development. (WoS IF = 8.2, ABDC – C, Q1)
  24. Badri Ahmadi, H., Lo, H. W., Gupta, H., Kusi-Sarpong, S., & Liou, J. J. (2022). Analyzing interrelationships among environmental sustainability innovation factors. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 24(4), 1191-1207. (WoS IF = 3.9, Q2)
  25. Khan, S. A., Mubarik, M. S., Kusi‐Sarpong, S., Gupta, H., Zaman, S. I., & Mubarik, M. (2022). Blockchain technologies as enablers of supply chain mapping for sustainable supply chains. Business Strategy and the Environment. (WoS IF = 13.3, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS – 3)
  26. Muduli, K., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Yadav, D. K., Gupta, H., & Jabbour, C. J. C. (2021). An original assessment of the influence of soft dimensions on implementation of sustainability practices: implications for the thermal energy sector in fast growing economies. Operations Management Research, 14(3), 337-358. (WoS IF = 5.3, ABDC – C, Q1, ABS – 1)
  27. Kusi-Sarpong, S., Orji, I. J., Gupta, H., & Kunc, M. (2021). Risks associated with the implementation of big data analytics in sustainable supply chains. Omega, 102502. (WoS IF = 7.2, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS – 3)
  28. Ali, S. S., Kaur, R., Gupta, H., Ahmad, Z., & Elnaggar, G. (2021). Determinants of an organization's readiness for drone technologies adoption. IEEE transactions on engineering management. (WoS IF = 5.2, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS – 3)
  29. Khan, S. A., Naim, I., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Gupta, H., & Idrisi, A. R. (2021). A knowledge-based experts’ system for evaluation of digital supply chain readiness. Knowledge-Based Systems, 228, 107262. (WoS IF = 7.6, ABDC – A, Q1)
  30. Gupta, H., Kumar, A., & Wasan, P. (2021). Industry 4.0, cleaner production and circular economy: An integrative framework for evaluating ethical and sustainable business performance of manufacturing organizations. Journal of Cleaner Production, 295, 126253. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  31. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2021). Evaluation of manufacturing organizations ability to overcome internal barriers to green innovations. In Strategic Decision Making for Sustainable Management of Industrial Networks (pp. 139-160).
  32. Gupta, H., Lawal, J. N., Orji, I. J., & Kusi-Sarpong, S. (2021). Closing the Gap: The Role of Distributed Manufacturing Systems for Overcoming the Barriers to Manufacturing Sustainability. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. (WoS IF = 5.2, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS – 3)
  33. Khan, S. A., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Gupta, H., Arhin, F. K., Lawal, J. N., & Hassan, S. M. (2021). Critical factors of digital supply chains for organizational performance improvement. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. (WoS IF = 5.2, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS – 3)
  34. Tarei, P. K., Chand, P., & Gupta, H. (2021). Barriers to the adoption of electric vehicles: Evidence from India. Journal of Cleaner Production, 291, 125847. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  35. Faibil, D., Agyemang, M., Amponsah, O., Gupta, H., & Kusi-Sarpong, S. (2021). Assessing drivers of post-harvest losses: tangible and intangible resources’ perspective. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-45. (SCI IF = 4.9, Q2)
  36. Gupta, H., Kusi-Sarpong, S., & Rezaei, J. (2020). Barriers and overcoming strategies to supply chain sustainability innovation. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 161, 104819. (SCI IF = 13.2, Q1)
  37. Kumar, A., Alora, A., & Gupta, H. (2020). Evaluating green performance of the airports using hybrid BWM and VIKOR methodology. Tourism Management.76, 103941. (WoS IF = 12.4, Q1, ABDC – A* Ranked, ABS - 4)
  38. Orji I.J, Kusi-Sarpong, S. & Gupta, H. (2019). Evaluating challenges to implementing eco-innovation for freight logistics sustainability in Nigeria. Transportation Research Part A 129, 288-305. (WoS IF = 6.8, Q1, ABDC – A* Ranked, ABS – 3)
  39. Gupta, H., Kumar, S., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Jabbour, C. J. C., & Agyemang, M. (2020). Enablers to supply chain performance on the basis of digitization technologies. Industrial Management & Data Systems. (WoS IF = 4.7, Q2, ABDC – A Ranked, ABS – 2)
  40. Ahmadi, H. B., Lo, H. W., Gupta, H., Kusi-Sarpong, S., & Liou, J. J. (2020). An integrated model for selecting suppliers on the basis of sustainability innovation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 277, 123261. (WoS IF = 10.0, ABDC – A, Q1, ABS - 2)
  41. Kaushik, V., Kumar, A., Gupta, H., & Dixit, G. (2020). Modelling and prioritizing the factors for online apparel return using BWM approach. Electronic Commerce Research, 1-31. (WoS IF = 4.7, Q2, ABDC – A, ABS -2)
  42. Kaushik, V., Kumar, A., Gupta, H., & Dixit, G. (2020). A hybrid decision model for supplier selection in Online Fashion Retail (OFR). International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 1-25. (WoS = 4.9, Q2, ABDC – B, ABS -1)
  43. Orji, I. J., Kusi-Sarpong, S., & Gupta, H. (2020). The critical success factors of using social media for supply chain social sustainability in the freight logistics industry. International Journal of Production Research, 58(5), 1522-1539. (WoS IF= 7.3, Q1, ABDC – A, ABS -3)
  44. Khan, S. A., Gupta, H., Gunasekaran, A., Mubarik, M. S., & Lawal, J. A hybrid multi‐criteria decision‐making approach to evaluate interrelationships and impacts of supply chain performance factors on pharmaceutical industry. Journal of Multi‐Criteria Decision Analysis.
  45. Orji I.J, Kusi-Sarpong, S. & Gupta, H. (2019). The critical success factors of using social media for supply chain social sustainability in the logistics industry. International Journal of Production Research (In press). (WoS IF = 7.3, Q1, ABDC – A Ranked, ABS - 3)
  46. Nanda, T., Gupta, H., Singh, T. P., Kusi-Sarpong, S., Jabbour, C. J. C., & Cherri, A. (2019). An original framework for strategic technology development of small manufacturing enterprises in emerging economies. Benchmarking - An International Journal. (WoS IF: 4.4, ABDC – B Ranked, ABS - 1)
  47. Kusi-Sarpong, S., Gupta, H., Khan, S.A., Jabbour, C. J. C., Rehman, S. T., & Kusi-Sarpong, H. (2019). Sustainable supplier selection based on industry 4.0 initiatives within circular economy implementation in sustainable supply chain operations. Production Planning & Control. (In press) (WoS IF = 5.4, Q1, ABDC – A Ranked, ABS - 3)
  48. Gupta, H. (2018). Assessing organizations performance on the basis of GHRM practices using BWM and Fuzzy TOPSIS. Journal of Environmental Management, 226, 201-216. (WoS IF = 8.4, Q1, ABDC – A Ranked, ABS - 3)
  49. Kusi-Sarpong, S; Gupta, H & Sarkis, J. (2018). A supply chain sustainability innovation framework and evaluation methodology. International Journal of Production Research (in press). (WoS IF = 7.3, Q1, ABDC – A Ranked, ABS - 3)
  50. Gupta, H. (2018). Evaluating service quality of airline industry using hybrid best worst method and VIKOR. Journal of Air Transport Management, 68, 35-47. (WoS IF = 3.6, Q2 ABDC – B Ranked, ABS - 1)
  51. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2018). A framework to overcome barriers to green innovation in SMEs using BWM and Fuzzy TOPSIS. Science of The Total Environment, 633, 122-139. (WoS IF = 8.0, Q1)
  52. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2018). A grey DEMATEL-based approach for modeling enablers of green innovation in manufacturing organizations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(10), 9556-9578. (WoS IF = 5.8, Q1)
  53. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2018). A novel hybrid multi-criteria method for supplier selection among SMEs on the basis of innovation ability. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 21(3), 201-223. (SCI = 4.9, Q2, ABDC – B, ABS -1)
  54. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2018). Modelling cause and effect relationship among enablers of innovation in SMEs. Benchmarking - An International Journal. 25(5), 1597-1622. (WoS IF: 4.4ABDC – B Ranked, ABS - 1)
  55. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2017). Supplier selection among SMEs on the basis of their green innovation ability using BWM and fuzzy TOPSIS. Journal of Cleaner Production, 152, 242-258. (WoS IF = 10.0, Q1, ABS - 2)
  56. Gupta, H., Prakash, C., Vishwakarma, V., & Barua, M. K. (2017). Evaluating TQM adoption success factors to improve Indian MSMEs performance using fuzzy DEMATEL approach. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 21(2), 187-202. (ABDC – C Ranked)
  57. Gupta, P., Anand, S., & Gupta, H. (2017). Developing a roadmap to overcome barriers to energy efficiency in buildings using best worst method. Sustainable Cities and Society, 31, 244-259. (WoS IF = 12.0, Q1)
  58. Raghuvanshi, J., Ghosh, P. K., Agrawal, R., & Gupta, H. (2017). Hierarchical structure for enhancing the innovation in the MSME sector of India. International Journal of Business Excellence, 13(2), 181-199. (ABDC – C Ranked)
  59. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. (2016). Fuzzy AHP approach to prioritize enablers of green supply chain management practices: A case study of automotive component supplier. Management Science Letters, 6(7), 487-498. (SCOPUS)
  60. Gupta, H., & Barua, M. K. (2016). Identifying enablers of technological innovation for Indian MSMEs using best–worst multi-criteria decision-making method. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 107, 69-79. (WoS IF = 13.3, Q1, ABDC – A Ranked, ABS - 3)
  61. Gupta, H., Bisen, J., Kumar, S., & Das, S. (2016). Developing a model of critical success factors for TQM implementation in MSMEs in India and their effect on internal and external quality of organisation. International Journal of Business Excellence, 10(4), 449-475. (ABDC – C Ranked)
  62. Raj, Y., & Gupta, H. (2016). Systematic retrofit methodology for chemical batch processes to improve economic and production performance. International Journal of Business Excellence, 10(2), 190-208. (ABDC – C)
  63. Gupta, H., & Nanda, T. (2015). A quantitative analysis of the relationship between drivers of innovativeness and performance of MSMEs. International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, 15(2), 128-157. (ABDC – C)
  64. Manhas, V. K., Gupta, P., & Gupta, H. (2015). Developing and validating critical success factors of TQM implementation in MSMEs of Punjab in India. International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 11(4), 405-421. (WoS IF = 0.6, Q4, ABDC – C)
  65. Nanda, T., Gupta, H., Kharub, M., & Singh, N. (2013). Diagnostics for pretesting questionnaires: a comparative analysis. International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, 13(1), 67-79. (ABDC – C)

 

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Conferences

  • H. Gupta, P. Khatua, “Incorporating FATE in AI adoption for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Sustainable Logistics Sector: An Evaluation of Key Hurdles” at the 51st International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering (CIE51), Kensington Campus, UNSW Sydney, Australia, 9–11 December 2024.
  • H. Gupta, R. Sharma, “Synergizing Human and Machine Capabilities: Enhancing Human-Cyber-Physical Interactions for GRID Compliance in Smart Manufacturing,” The 51st International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering (CIE51), held from 9th to 11th December 2024 at Kensington Campus, UNSW Sydney, Australia.
  • H. Gupta, P. Khatua, “A quantitative approach to opportunities and obstacles of industry 5.0 application in lateral exchange platforms” at the Production and Operations Management India International Conference 2024 (POMS 2024), organized by the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, 04–06 December 2024.
  • R. Sharma, H. Gupta, “Exploring the Horizon of Industry 5.0: A Multifaceted Socio-Economic 1 Transformation Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Industrial Evolution,” The Fifth International Workshop on Best-Worst Method (BWM2024) Delft, The Netherlands, 13-14 June 2024 
  • H. Gupta, P. Khatua, and R. Sharma, “Industry 5.0 Adoption of Cyber-physical Internet Enabled Sustainable Development in Logistics 5.0: An Explorations of Obstacles” 27th Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management (SOM-2024), 19-21 December, 2024 at Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
  • H. Gupta, P. Khatua, R. Sharma and B. Nibedita, “Generative AI and Logistics 5.0: A Synergistic Approach to Roadblocks in Sustainable Logistics Transformation,” International Management Perspective Conference (IMPeC-2025), 30 January-01 February, 2025 at Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur
  • H. Gupta, P. Khatua, and R. Sharma, “Assessing Human Behavioural Obstacles in Industry 5.0: Utilizing the Internet of Behaviours for Sustainable Logistics Transformation,” International Conference on Next Gen Supply Chain (NGSC-2024), 22-23 November, 2024 at Indian Institute of Management, Jammu
  • R. Sharma and H. Gupta, “Leveraging Industry 4.0 for Sustainable Competitive Advantage: An Assessment of Key Enablers,” International Conference on Sustainable Development & Management Practices(ICSDMP-2024), 09-10 February, 2024 at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad.
  • S. Mondal, A. Kumar, H. Gupta, S. Singh, “Exploring the Dynamics of Eco-Innovation in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: An Integrated Approach” in International Conference on Sustainable Development & Management Practices (ICSDMP) 2024, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, India, 9–10 February 2024.
  • S. Mondal, S. Singh, H. Gupta, “Green Entrepreneurship in Industry 4.0: Unveiling the Critical Success Factors for Advancing Waste Management, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Development” in 9th Pan IIM World Management Conference on Entrepreneurial Innovation and Digital Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, IIM Sambalpur, India, 21–24 January 2024.
  • S. Mondal, S. Singh, H. Gupta, “Unraveling the Nexus of Sustainability Knowledge, Perceived Benefits, Green Dynamic Capability, and Strategic Sustainability Orientation: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach” in ISDSI-Global Conference 2023, IIM Ranchi, India, 27–29 December 2023.
  • S. Mondal, S. Singh, H. Gupta, “The factors of artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 that influence waste management and the circular economy: A study from emerging economy perspectives” in 4th International Conclave on Globalizing Indian Thought (GIT 2023), IIM Kozhikode, India, 14–16 December 2023.
  • H. Gupta, S. Mondal, S. Singh, “Exploring key enablers for embracing Blockchain Technology and Machine Learning in Circular Supply Chain Management: A Case Study of Indian MSMEs” in SOM 2023 – XXVI Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, IIM Shillong, India, 14–16 December 2023.
  • H. Gupta, S. Mondal, S. Singh, “Challenges and Prospects in Integrating ML/AI Assistance for Advancing the Circular Economy Practices, Environmental System Management, and Sustainability Goals: A Study from Emerging Economy Perspectives” in POMS India International Conference 2023, XLRI Jamshedpur, India, 4–6 December 2023.
  • S. Mondal, S. Singh, H. Gupta, A. Kumar, “The Influence of Digital Technology on the Circular Economy: A Study from the Sustainable Business Perspectives” in International Conference on Sustainability (SUSCON X), IIM Shillong, India, 22–24 November 2023.
  • H. Gupta, S. Mondal, S. Singh, M. Kharub, “Industry 4.0 and Green Entrepreneurship for Environmental Sustainability: Exploring Barriers from an Indian SME Perspective” in The Fourth International Workshop on Best-Worst Method (BWM 2023), TU Delft, The Netherlands, 8–9 June 2023.
  • S. Mondal, H. Gupta, S. Singh, A. Kumar, “Exploring the Critical Success Factors of Integrated Marketing and Supply Chain Management: A Systematic Literature Review and Empirical Analysis” in Vपणन International Marketing Conference, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 5–6 May 2023.
  • H. Gupta, S. Mondal, S. Singh, “Critical success factors of the circular economy that help in sustainable production and consumption: A study from Indian MSMEs’ perspectives” in International Conference on Sustainable Business Management (SBM 2023), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India, 23–25 March 2023.
  • S. Mondal, A. Kumar, H. Gupta, S. Singh, “Critical Success Factors of Green Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Indian Manufacturing Industry” in Fifteenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), 22–23 February 2023.
  • A. Kumar, S. Mondal, H. Gupta, S. Singh, “Mapping Inclusive Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Analysis” in Fifteenth Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), 22–23 February 2023.
  • Thakur Singh Kharayat, H. Gupta, “Evaluating Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Comprehensive Assessment of Green Operational Strategies” in International Conference on Sustainable Development & Management Practices (ICSDMP) 2024, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India, 9–10 February 2024.
  • H. Gupta, “Assessment of critical success factors for adoption of reverse logistic practices in Indian electronic industry” at ICRBS 2015 organized by Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, during 4th -6th December 2015.
  • H. Gupta, “Evaluation of manufacturing organizations on the basis of internal green innovation capabilities” at 4th Management Doctoral Colloquium organized by VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur on 14th -15th March 2018.

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Title

Funding Agency

Project Value (INR)

Status

PI/Co-PI

Factors and Challenges Affecting the Tribal Heritage Entrepreneurship Opportunity in the Tribal Areas of the State of Jharkhand

ICSSR

10,00,000

On-going

PI

Technology Intervention in Lac Farming for Empowering the Marginal Women Farmers in the State of Jharkhand

DSIR

40,00,000

On-going

Co-PI

Strategic Intervention for Developing Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Jharkhand

Maithon Power Limited (Joint Venture of Tata Power and DVC)

59,95,500

On-going

Co-PI

Accessing the Techno-commercial Status of TRL 6 and above Technologies in the Field of Healthcare and Agriculture

DSIR

11,99,510

Completed

Co-PI

Entrepreneurship Training Program through Online Platform [(Faculty Development Programme (FDP)]

DST

2,00,000

Completed

Co-PI

Enhancing Community Livelihoods through capacity building, analysing the role of skills-based courses in emerging areas: pilot project

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

4.95.000

On-going

PI

Exploring the role of digital skill-based courses in emerging areas on empowering young minds: pilot project

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

4,95.000

On-going

PI

Consultancy Project

Title

Funding Agency

Project Value (INR)

Status

PI/Co-PI

Socio-Economic Audit of RTPS DVC CSR Activities

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)

23,60,000

Completed

PI

Designing a Framework of Key Drivers and Performing a Corporate Social audit for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives on Local Development and Economic Performance in Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL).

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

20,03,247

Completed

Co-PI

Guidance

Passouts

Name

Thesis Title

Start Date

End Date

Current Position

Dr. Sourav Mondal

Green Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Development: A study of Indian MSMEs

December, 2019

May, 2024

Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu

Dr. Rishabh Sharma

Perspectives on industry 5.0: advancing inclusive, sustainable, and resilient industrial growth and supply chain innovation in India

August, 2021

July, 2025

Assistant Professor, SRM University, Chennai

Ongoing (Fulltime)

Name

Research Area

Start date

End date

Thakur Singh Kharayat

Circular Economy

August, 2021

-

Pramit Khatua

Sustainable Logistics,

 Logistics 5.0

August, 2022

-

Rakesh Kumar

Sustainable Supply Chain Finance

August, 2023

-

Amresh Saurav

Digital Technology Adoption and Consumer Behaviour

August, 2022

-

Ashutosh Ranjan

Just Transition, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy

August, 2022

-

Narueporn Inkapakkaron

Sustainable Tourism

August, 2023

-

Arun Kumar Bhartiya

Circular Economy and Finance

August, 2024

-

Swati Kumari

Renewable Energy

April, 2025

-

Apoorva Tripathi

Sustainable Value Chain

August, 2025

-

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