Ravi Kathuria

Dr. Ravi Kathuria is the James L. and Lynne P. Doti Chair in Operations Management at Chapman University's Argyros College of Business and Economics. With industry experience as a production engineer and operations consultant, his research focuses on operations strategy, supply chain coordination, and entrepreneurship in global contexts.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Drexel University
• Bachelor of Science from PEC University of Technology

Research Interests: Kathuria's work explores performance metric alignment, pharmaceutical supply chain dynamics, competitive priorities in emerging economies, and digital-era corporate entrepreneurship. His research consistently examines operational efficiency within regulatory frameworks and strategic business transformations.

Awards & Honors:

• Chan Hahn Prize for Best Paper in Operations Management
• Decision Sciences Institute Distinguished Paper Award
• Emerald Literati Network Award of Excellence

Editorial Contributions: Served on review boards for Journal of Operations Management and Production and Operations Management. Currently advises academic initiatives including the Alfred Ford School of Management.