Gita Mathur

Dr. Gita Mathur is a Professor in the School of Management at San José State University's Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. She teaches courses such as Fundamentals of Operations Management, Global Project Management, and Strategic Management, with research focusing on technological innovation and product development processes.

• B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (1978, 1981)
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1985)
• MBA from UC Berkeley (1991)
• DBA in Technology and Operations Management, Harvard Business School (1996)

Her research examines operational processes and organizational capabilities in technology-driven industries. With over a decade of industry experience at companies like Harris Corporation and consulting firm PRTM, she integrates practical insights into her academic work. She has facilitated cross-functional teams and conducted product development workshops for multiple organizations.

Dr. Mathur joined San José State University in 2002 after holding engineering and management roles in semiconductor manufacturing and consulting. Her expertise spans strategic planning, innovation management, and operational efficiency.