Dr. Vijay Prakash Gupta, Associate Professor and Ph.D. Coordinator at GLA University, Mathura, has over 18 years of academic and administrative experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Management, an MBA, an M.A. in Economics, and has qualified UGC NET with certifications from IITs & IIMs. Recognized by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of U.P., for his NEP-2020 contributions, he received the PERFICIO Award 2020 for Research & Innovation from Campbell University, US, and completed an ICSSR-sponsored research project. An editor of multiple books and journals, he has published around 25 research papers in ABDC, Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC CARE journals. His achievements include four patents and roles as a keynote speaker, Ph.D. thesis evaluator, and expert panelist. He has authored several textbooks and contributed to various book chapters, serving as the editor of approximately 10 books published by Springer, Wiley, Bentham Science, Emerald, and IGI Global.A. K. Haghi is a retired professor and has written, co-written, edited, or co-edited more than 1000 publications, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals with over 4200 citations and h-index of 35, according to the Google Scholar database. Professor Haghi holds a BSc in urban and environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina (USA) and holds two MSc degrees, one in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University (USA) and another one in applied mechanics, acoustics, and materials from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (France). He was awarded a PhD in engineering sciences at Université de Franche-Comté (France). Professor Haghi’s extensive educational background and supervisory roles underscore his expertise and contributions to the field of engineering sciences. He is appointed as Honorary Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. He is a regular reviewer of leading international journals.Dr. Shebin Sharief is a distinguished academician and industry expert with a profound focus on Artificial Intelligence-enabled Supply Chain Management. With a Ph.D. in Management and specializations in Marketing and Supply Chain & Logistics Management, he brings over 6 years of impactful teaching experience, seamlessly blending theoretical insights with real- world applications. His 3 years of industrial experience enriches his academic approach, offering learners practical, industry-relevant knowledge. He serves as the IEDC Nodal Officer and Mentor for IIT Bombay’s E-Cell, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. A recognized IQAC expert and Ph.D. evaluator, Dr. Shebin is committed to enhancing quality standards in higher education. With multiple national and international patents, he has established himself as an innovator and thought leader. His research contributions include reputed publications in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and driving impactful research.
