Biography and academic profile
Dr. Sushanta Tripathy is a Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Dean, Post Graduate Programs at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. He earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, IIT Kharagpur. With over 100 Scopus-indexed publications and 10 book chapters in reputed journals like IEEE, IJPR, and Journal of Cleaner Production, he is a recognized researcher and reviewer for leading international journals. A recipient of multiple Best Researcher Awards from the Institution of Engineers (2017, 2019, 2022, 2024) and others, he also serves as Chief Editor of IJRMET and on the editorial boards of six journals. His research interests include Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, R&D, and Productivity. He is a certified Lean Consultant and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India).
