Raja Roy

Raja Roy is an Associate Professor at the Martin Tuchman School of Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on technological innovation, product development, and strategic management in mature and emerging industries. He has led or co-led two National Science Foundation grants, including a 2001-2012 project on the U.S. machine tool industry and a 2001-2003 study on behavioral inertia in modular production.

His research interests span technological change, industrial management, entrepreneurship, and supply chain resilience. Notable contributions include studies on public-private partnerships in NASA's Space Shuttle design, crisis leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, and entrepreneurial survival strategies in cross-cultural contexts. He has published widely in journals like Research Policy, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Managerial and Decision Economics.

Roy’s work often bridges academic theory and practical applications, with media engagements including discussions on NJIT’s aerospace innovations and post-pandemic technological recovery. His research has been cited over 377 times, reflecting significant academic impact.