Dr. Vijay Prakash Sharma

Dr. Vijay Prakash Sharma is an enthusiastic and innovative academician with good academic and industrial exposure. He believes in implementing a technology-oriented curriculum in Supply Chain and Operations Management. He has more than five years of university teaching experience. Before joining KR Mangalam University, he worked with the IILM University Gurugram and the University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. He also worked as faculty at BML Munjal University and GITM, Gurugram. He attained his Ph.D. in Supply Chain and Logistics Management. He is passionate about research in the areas of Industry 4.0 Technology, Operation Management, and Sustainability. He is certified as a Teaching Faculty with distinction in FDP by IUCEE, University of Maryland, USA. He has contributed as a member of the Research Advisory Committee at (ICREFMT-2024) CMR University, Bangalore, Karnataka. He has published several research articles in renowned publications like Emerald, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Inderscience, IEEE, etc. He gained online/offline specialization certifications in Operations and Supply Chain Management from various reputed International and National Institutes. He also worked in an industry-funded consultancy project with Prism Johnson Ltd., Mumbai.

Ph.D in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (2023):  BML Munjal University, Gurugram Haryana

M.Tech in Industrial Engineering (2016):        GITM Gurgaon (MDU Rohtak)

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (2013):          MIT, Bikaner (RTU Kota)

•  Worked as Lecturer from 2013-07 – 2014-07 in GITM Institute of Technology, Gurgaon (MDU, Rohtak).
• Worked with BML Munjal University, Gurgaon, Haryana as Faculty Associate/Lecturer from 2017-03 – 2020-09.
• Worked as Assistant Professor from 2023-07 – 2023-12 at University School of Business, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India.
• Worked as Assistant Professor from 2024-01 – 2024-06 at the School of Management, IILM University Gurugram, Haryana.
• Currently working with K R Mangalam University, Gurgaon as an Assistant Professor in the School of Management & Commerce

1. Sharma, V. P., Prakash, S and Singh, R. and Ramtiyal, B. (2024). Diffusion of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Logistics: Learning from Past and Future Direction. Int. J. of Intelligent Enterprise (Scopus).
2. Singh S., Sharma, V.P, Choudary N, and Prakash S. (2024), Empirical Study of Knowledge Management and Student Empowerment for Employability, Int. J. of Knowledge Management Studies (Scopus, ESCI and ABDC-C).
3. Sharma, V. P., Prakash, S. and Singh, R. and Brar. A. (2023). Decisive drivers contributing towards modern last-mile delivery operations: A qualitative analysis using ISM, Int. J. Math. Eng. Mgt. Science, 8(6), 1188-1205 (IJMEMS). Scopus and ESCI. IF-1.8, Q2.
4. Sharma, V. P., Prakash, S and Singh, R. and Chakraborty, A. (2023). Investigating Challenges to Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Logistics Management for Last Mile Delivery, Int. J. of Innov. and Tech. Mgt. (Scopus-Q3 IF-1.9, ABDC-C).
5. Swain S, Patra SK, Jena SP, Sharma VP (2023) Modification by Surface Treatment of Natural Fibers for Enhanced Performance in Fiber-reinforced Composites: A Comprehensive Review. NanoWorld Journal 9(S4): S203-S213. (Scopus).
6. Agrawal A., Singh. R., Sharma. V.P, Márquez F.P.G., Hossaini, M.A. (2023). Mathematical Modelling of Driving Forces of an Electric Vehicle for Sustainable Operation, IEEE Access (Q1, SCIE, IF- 3.47).
7. Sharma, V. P., Prakash, S and Singh, R. (2022). What Prevents Sustainable Last-mile Delivery in Industry 4.0? An Analysis and Decision Framework. Sustainability. (Q1, SCIE, IF-3.9)
8. Prakash, S., Sharma, V. P. and Singh, R. (2022). Adopting green and sustainable practices in the hotel industry operations analysis of critical performance indicators for improved environmental quality. Management of Environmental Quality: An Int. Journal, (Scopus-Q1 IF 4.7, ABDC-C).
9. Prakash, S., Sharma, V. P., Soni, G., Sharma, L. K., & Riyaz, S. (2022). Modeling and analysis of the critical success factors in the fresh food processing supply chain. Int. J. of Logistics Systems and Management, 43(1), 48-65. (Scopus-Q2, ABDC-C) DOI:
10. Prakash, S., Jasti, N.V.K., Chan, F.T.S., Nilesh, Sharma, V.P. and Sharma, L.K. (2021). Decision modeling of critical success factors for cold chains using the DEMATEL approach: a case study. Measuring Business Excellence, 26(3), 263-287. (Scopus-Q2 IF -2.69, ABDC-B).
11. Sharma, V. P., Badhotiya, G. K., Prakash, S., Kalluri, V., & Singh, R. (2021). Investigation and assessment of blockchain technology adoption in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Materials Today: Proceedings, 46,10776-10780. (Scopus, IF 3.3).

1. Research Presentation with Title Analysing Industry 4.0 Key Performance Indicators for Sustainability of Smart Warehouses in Sustainability Econ 2024 on 15-04-2024 online (London GMT+1).
2. Paper titled “ A Systematic Literature Review on Net Zero Economy E-commerce” is presented at ICETAD 2024 held on 22 March 2024 at IBS, ICFAI Hyderabad.
3. Paper presented with Title” Decisive drivers contributing towards modern last-mile delivery operations: A qualitative analysis using ISM” in International Conference on Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences (ICMEMS-2023), MNIT Jaipur, May 2023.
4. Paper Presented in 5th International Congress on Advances in Mechanical Sciences, Vardhman College of Engineering Hyderabad, India, July 2023.
5. Paper Presented with Title” Analysing I.4.0 Key Performance Indicators for Sustainability of Smart Warehouses”, Technovation 2022- International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering & Science, Poornima University Jaipur, Dec 2022.
6. Paper Presented with Title” How Industry 4.0 Technology Predominates Social Sustainability? A Fuzzy DEMETAL Analysis for Logistics Management” PRISM, IIM Nagpur, Nov 2022.
7. Paper Presented with Title” Drivers of Industry 4.0 Operations for Logistics Management: An Analysis of Critical Performance Indicators for Last Mile Delivery” ICAME, NIT Delhi, Nov 2022.
8. Paper presented with the title “Sustainability of Industry 4.0 Model in Renewable Energy Sector in India” International Conference on Sustainable Cities and Communities, GD Goenka University in association with Arizona State University, USA, Feb 2020.
9. The Metro Rail Location Problem Formulation, ISSN 978-93-5406-098-4, Developments in Renewable Energy & Future Trends in Mechanical Engineering, DREFT, MEC, Nuh, Feb 2020.
10. Interrupted Machining Studies on Aluminum 6063 Alloy, ISSN 978-93-5406-098-4; Developments in Renewable Energy & Future Trends in Mechanical Engineering, DREFT, MEC, Nuh, Feb 2020.
11. Paper presented the title “Prioritizing the Critical Success Factors for Sustainable Cold Chain Practices in Indian Ice-Cream Industry” NCITST, MIT, Bikaner, Rajasthan, Jan 2018.
12. Quality inspection of metal sheets through advanced C Scanned Techniques, ISSN-2347-2812, International Journal of Recent Advances in Science and Technology, NCRISTM, GITM, Gurgaon, Feb 2016.

1. Sharma, V. P., Singh, R., Malik, C. and Prakash, S. (2023). Analyzing I.4.0 Key Performance Indicators for Sustainability of Smart Warehouses. Recent Advances in Engineering & Science, Taylor, and Francis. (Scopus)
2. Sharma, V. P., Singh, R., Dash, A. and Prakash, S. (2023). Drivers of Industry 4.0 Operations for Logistics Management: An Analysis of Critical Performance Indicators for Last Mile Delivery. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature, Scopus

• Organized a session on Industry 4.0 for Logistics Management at SOM, IILM University Gurugram, 2024.
• The patent on “Robotics Devices for Investment Management” is accepted for the final stage publication/grant in 2024.
• I worked as a team member on an Industry-funded Project “Sustainable Water Management by Ceramic Membrane: A technical benchmarking Case Study 2023” under the guidance of Prof. Deepak Pandit (School of Management, BML Munjal University, Gurgaon) and Mr. Rohit Somani (GM, Prism Johnson Limited,7th Floor, WINDSOR, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz E, Mumbai – 400098).
• Reviewer for the “ICTIEE 2021” Eighth International Conference in Transformations in Engineering Education from IUCEE Foundation.
• Nominated as Jury Member for Quality Circle of India, North-India Region held at BMU campus in 2018.

1. Workshops/FDPs
   • Participated in a four-week Foundation of Teaching and Learning Workshop in May-June 2020 organized by Common Wealth Education Trust (Online).
   • Participated in a five-day Supply Chain Management Workshop from 13 July to 17 July 2020, N.I.T Jalandhar, Punjab.
   • Participated in an eight-week Effective Classroom Communication Workshop, IUCEE from 08/04/2020 to 06/05/2020 University of Maryland, USA (Online).
   • Participated in a five-day Data Science ATAL FDP from 25/05/2020 to 29/05/2020 certified by AICTE and
   • NITTTR, Chandigarh, Punjab.
   • Participated in one-day Modes of Teaching and learning in Lockdown Workshop on 11/05/2020 certified by Guru Nanak Dev. Eng. College, Ludhiana (Online).
   • Participated in a five-day Teacher Training Workshop from 25/09/2017 to 29/09/2017 certified by NITTTR
   • Chandigarh BMU, Campus.
   • Organizing team members for the Green Initiatives and Challenges in Lightweight Material Production and Applications Workshop from Apr 07, 2017, to Apr 08, 2017, with the collaboration of Fraunhofer at BMU
   • Campus, Gurgaon.
2. Professional certifications
   • Completed Specialization Certification in Leveraging Data Science for Agile Supply Chain on Coursera by the University of California, Irvine in Dec 2023.
   • Completed Certification in Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy by the University of London in Dec 2023 (Online).
   • Completed Certification in Supply Chain Logistics on Coursera by RUTGERS in Nov 2023.
   • Completed Certification in ISO: 9001:2015 in Quality Management Systems certified by the Asian Institute of Quality Management.
   • Completed a four-week course in Supply Chain Operations offered by Coursera on 4 Apr 2020 certified by RUTGERS University.
   • Completed a six-week course in Operation Management on 09 Apr 2020 offered by ILLINOIS University
   • Completed a four-week Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise by Coursera platform on 14 Apr 2020 certified by The State University New York.
   • Completed course on Structuring of Research article offered by Elsevier on 11 May 2020 certified by Research Academy.
   • Completed Course on Excel Skills for Business by Coursera platform on 07 May 2020 certified by Macquarie University.