Prof Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mohanty: Supply Chain

👨‍🎓 Prof. Rajendra Prasad Mohanty, Chief Consultant at SOA (Deemed to be University) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a distinguished scholar in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Sambalpur University in 1980 and holds an MBA in General Management from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. His academic journey includes an M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from IIT Kharagpur.

In 2023, he received the prestigious Operations Research Society Fellowship Award and the “Lal Bahadur Shastri Recognition for Exemplary Contribution” in Academics and Institution Building. Additionally, he was honored with the “Lifetime Contributions to Engineering and Human Resource Management Award” by Odisha Hydropower Corporation Ltd. In 2022, he became a board member of J K University, Odisha, receiving the “Tulasi Khetra Samman” for his outstanding contributions Supply Chain. 🏆🌐🔍

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Education:

🎓 Prof. Rajendra Prasad Mohanty, a trailblazing academic, holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Sambalpur University (1980) and an MBA in General Management, securing the first position from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (1980). He achieved first-class distinctions in his M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from IIT Kharagpur (1975) and B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Sambalpur University (1967). Prof. Mohanty’s academic journey began with top honors in Pre-Professional Science from Bhadrak College (1963) and Matriculation from A.B. High School, Basudebpur (1961). His illustrious educational background reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence. 🏆🌐👨‍🎓

Experience:

👨‍🏫 With a stellar career spanning 47 years, Prof. Rajendra Prasad Mohanty is a distinguished academic and industry expert. His impactful leadership at Associated Cement Companies Ltd. (1995-2004) as Vice-President of Human Resource Division marked achievements in organizational restructuring, benefits design, and social initiatives. In his academic roles, including Vice-Chancellor at Shiksha O Anusandhan University, he excelled in institutional development, launching research centers, laboratories, and post-doctoral programs. As Chair Professor and Dean at Institute for Technology and Management, he pioneered collaborative research programs and centers. Prof. Mohanty’s multifaceted journey reflects dedication to education, strategic development, and social responsibility. 🌐🏫🚀

Award & Honours:

🏆 With a trailblazing career spanning over four decades, Prof. Rajendra Prasad Mohanty is a distinguished academic and industry leader garnering numerous accolades. Notable awards include the prestigious Operations Research Society Fellowship, Lal Bahadur Shastri Recognition for Academic Excellence, and a Lifetime Contributions Award from Odisha Hydropower Corporation. Recognized internationally, he received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award and a Peace Ambassador appointment from the Global Peace Foundation. Prof. Mohanty’s exceptional contributions extend to fellowships, leadership roles, and best paper awards, showcasing his enduring impact on engineering, human resource management, and academia. 🌟🏅🌐

Publication Top Note:

• “Critical success factors of additive manufacturing for higher sustainable competitive advantage in supply chains”
  • Authors: Satbir Singh, R.P. Mohanty, Sachin Kumar Mangla, Vivek Agrawal
  • Year: 2023-11
  • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138908
  • Citation: Singh, S., Mohanty, R.P., Mangla, S.K., Agrawal, V. (2023). Critical success factors of additive manufacturing for higher sustainable competitive advantage in supply chains. Journal of Cleaner Production, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138908 🌐📚
• “Assessing the kid’s behaviour with factors of social media advertising: DEMATEL application”
  • Authors: Deepika Bandil, Vivek Agrawal, R.P. Mohanty
  • Year: 2023-07-10
  • Journal: Journal of Advances in Management Research
  • DOI: 10.1108/JAMR-07-2022-0130
  • Citation: Bandil, D., Agrawal, V., Mohanty, R.P. (2023). Assessing the kid’s behaviour with factors of social media advertising: DEMATEL application. Journal of Advances in Management Research, doi:10.1108/JAMR-07-2022-0130 🌐📚
• “Analysis of critical success factors for blockchain technology implementation in healthcare sector”
  • Authors: Shivani Bali, Vikram Bali, Rajendra Prasad Mohanty, Dev Gaur
  • Year: 2023-04-14
  • Journal: Benchmarking: An International Journal
  • DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-07-2021-0433
  • Citation: Bali, S., Bali, V., Mohanty, R.P., Gaur, D. (2023). Analysis of critical success factors for blockchain technology implementation in healthcare sector. Benchmarking: An International Journal, doi:10.1108/BIJ-07-2021-0433 🌐📚
• “Multi-criteria decision analysis of significant enablers for a competitive supply chain”
  • Authors: Satbir Singh, Vivek Agrawal, R.P. Mohanty
  • Year: 2022-06-24
  • Journal: Journal of Advances in Management Research
  • DOI: 10.1108/JAMR-09-2021-0322
  • Citation: Singh, S., Agrawal, V., Mohanty, R.P. (2022). Multi-criteria decision analysis of significant enablers for a competitive supply chain. Journal of