Arun Kumar Biswal is Associate Professor of Operations Management at the KIIT School of Management. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. He completed his Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE) from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, a leading institution in industrial engineering and operations management. Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Biswal gained nearly a decade of professional experience in project management and supply chain management, working across both private and government sectors. His roles included optimizing processes, managing large-scale projects, and ensuring operational efficiency. He holds several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, enhancing his industry expertise. Dr. Biswal’s research focuses on integrating technology into supply chain management, with particular interests in the humanitarian supply chain, RFID applications, inventory inaccuracy, and food security. He has published research papers in leading international journals such as Transportation Research Part E, Computers and Industrial Engineering, and Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, offering insights that bridge academic theory and practical application. His research contributes to improving supply chain resilience and efficiency in both commercial and humanitarian contexts. Dr. Biswal is also passionate about industry-academia collaborations, and he integrates real-world insights into his teaching through case studies and practical examples.
