Prerna Gautam

Dr. Prerna Gautam serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Her academic career focuses on operations research and supply chain management, with particular expertise in inventory systems, sustainability, and waste management. She contributes significantly to both teaching and research within IIT Kanpur's School of Management framework.

• PhD in Operational Research, University of Delhi (2021)
• M.Phil. in Operational Research, University of Delhi (2015)
• M.Sc. from Kirorimal College, University of Delhi (2013)
• B.Sc. from Pandit Prithi Nath College, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (2011)

Dr. Gautam's research interests span Operational Research, Optimization, Sustainability, Waste Management, Service Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to developing sustainable production and inventory models that address environmental concerns while maintaining operational efficiency. She has made significant contributions to understanding the interplay between quality control, inventory management, and sustainability in complex supply chain systems.

Her publication record reveals a consistent focus on sustainable operations research, with particular emphasis on inventory optimization for imperfect production systems, greening supply chains, and waste management strategies. The evolution of her research shows increasing sophistication in modeling approaches, incorporating factors like carbon emissions, price-sensitive demand, and preservation technologies. Her work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in sustainability-focused supply chain management.

Dr. Gautam has been actively involved in professional organizations including the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), Association of Inventory Academicians and Practitioners (AIAP), and Scientific Educational Research Society (SERS), contributing to the academic community through conference presentations and collaborative research.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Gautam gained valuable teaching experience as Guest Faculty at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, and as Visiting Faculty at Delhi School of Professional Studies and Research. She also served as a Project Associate at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020, demonstrating her commitment to science communication and outreach.