Santosh Mahapatra

Santosh Mahapatra serves as Professor in the Operations & Information Systems Department at Clarkson University's Reh School of Business, teaching core courses including Quality Management, Logistics Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, and Environmental Supply Chain Management.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Michigan State University

Research Focus: His work bridges theoretical operations management with practical sustainability challenges, emphasizing Sourcing Strategy, E-Procurement, Supply Chain Flexibility, Environmental Management, and Remanufacturing. Key contributions address carbon footprint reduction, closed-loop operations, and risk-averse procurement in complex supply networks.

Publication Trends: Recent research (2021-2024) reveals intensified focus on environmental sustainability, with significant output on closed-loop supply chains, carbon management, and luxury sector supplier development. His methodology combines empirical data analysis with mathematical modeling to solve real-world operational dilemmas.