Kuntal Bhattacharyya

Professor Kuntal Bhattacharyya serves as a Professor and Chair of the Department of Marketing and Operations at Indiana State University. His research focuses on ethical supply chains, conflict minerals (tungsten, tin, tantalum, and gold), and sustainability. He investigates how global supply chains impact human rights, environmental sustainability, and corporate accountability, particularly under regulations like the Dodd-Frank Act. His work bridges operations management with social responsibility, emphasizing transparency and triple-bottom-line approaches.

Recent studies include analyzing the semiconductor shortage in automotive industries using AI-driven forecasting (POST-BaLSTM model), exploring blockchain adoption in manufacturing, and examining cultural values in global service quality. He has presented research at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Rome. Collaborations include mentoring graduate assistant Achraf Zahid, aiming to publish findings in journals like the European Journal of Sustainable Development.

His articles span topics from conflict mineral compliance to logistics crises (e.g., KFC supply disruptions) and multi-biomass supply chains. He advocates for ethical sourcing and sustainable practices, highlighting how corporate decisions affect global communities and ecosystems.