ABOUT ME
An Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management by profession, I am also a futbol-crazy dad of two sons and husband to my beautiful wife, Shikha. The Scott College of Business has provided me a fantastic platform to thrive and grow. I am a dedicated teacher and enjoy a very special relationships with my students, which transcends time. My research interests include supply chain risk management, global operations, and sourcing strategies. I am a music enthusiast, and play a handful of instruments! Last but not the least, I love to cook and eat. Among cuisines, my favorites are Italian and Mediterranean, in addition to traditional Indian food at home.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Global Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier delivery performance, green sourcing, bottom-of-pyramid suppliers, supplier selection/evaluation rubric
2008 - 2011
Kent State University
PhD in Operations Management
Minor: Information Systems
Supply Chain Risk Management
Supply risk profiling, third-party intermediaries, real options analysis
Service Supply Chains
Multi-stage correlated services, customer defection, dining industry dynamics
Healthcare Operations
Deterministic arrival systems, two-physician specialty clinics, economics of drug-vitamin interactions
2003 - 2005
The University of Akron
MBA in Management
Minor: Applied Statistics
2001 - 2003
The University of Texas at Arlington
MS in Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Semiconductor Design