Nishant Kumar Verma

Nishant Kumar Verma is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of Career Development Services at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), specializing in Production & Operations Management. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, and an FPM (Doctorate) from IIM Calcutta. His research focuses on supply chain flexibility, product reusability under disruptions, right-to-repair policies, social media sustainability communication, and digital supply chain performance.

Notable awards include being a Fellow of IIM Calcutta and achieving the highest CGPA in FPM coursework there. His work bridges operational strategies with sustainability and digital transformation, contributing to both academic journals and industry practices. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Production and Operations Management, International Journal of Production Economics, and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

His research also explores event studies in operations, credit risk mitigation in loans, and supplier relationship management. Professional service includes reviewing for Decision Support Systems and the Society of Operations Management conferences.