Saurabh Tiwari

Saurabh Tiwari

Associate Professor

Profile Summary

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari is a highly accomplished faculty with a PhD and over 14 years of service in academia. As an academician, he possesses extensive industrial experience, having worked with renowned Indian conglomerates such as Zee Networks, Uflex Limited, and JaiPrakash Associates Limited. His area of research interest lies in Logistics and Supply chain management. Currently, Dr. Saurabh Tiwari is the Program Lead in Energy & Transportation cluster at the School of Business, UPES, where he utilizes his profound experience in team management, academic management, and research management to lead and guide a team of more than 15 full-time faculties. He also imparted trainings to corporates like HPCL, Mahindra & Mahindra & Hero Moto Corp. His expertise in fostering research and interest in mentoring and teaching students, ensures the development of innovative and impactful teaching and research initiatives.

Work Experience

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari is a renowned Pracademic with over 14 years of work experience in both industry and academia. His expertise spans across various domains, including Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Supplier Relationship Management, academic administration, research management, department management, and teaching to postgraduate and PhD students. With a comprehensive understanding of both the corporate and academic worlds. Dr. Tiwari brings a distinctive perspective to his duties by fusing his extensive knowledge of both the corporate and academic worlds with intellectual views. His vast expertise and multifaceted skill set make him an asset in promoting academic excellence and driving organisational success.

Research Interests

Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Supplier Relationship Management

Teaching Philosophy

Engaging and empowering students, my teaching philosophy centres around active student participation and experiential learning. By fostering a collaborative and interactive classroom environment, I encourage critical thinking and real-world application of Logistics, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship and Lean Management concepts. Personalizing instruction and incorporating industry case studies, and business simulations I aim to bridge theory and practice. Nurturing a culture of continuous learning, I guide students to stay updated with emerging trends. With a focus on student engagement and experiential learning, I strive to equip students with the skills and mindset needed for success in the dynamic business landscape.

Courses Taught

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari teaches Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supplier Relationship Management and Business & Supply Chain Risk Management respectively to Post graduate programs.

Scholarly Activities

As an active scholar, Dr. Saurabh Tiwari engages in various scholarly activities to further his research and intellectual pursuits. He regularly publishes research papers in reputable academic journals, that are abstracted and indexed in SCOPUS, WoS and ABDC, sharing his findings and insights with fellow scholars and practitioners. Additionally, he actively participates in conferences, symposiums, and workshops, presenting his research and engaging in fruitful discussions with peers. Collaborative research projects with other academics and industry experts are also a significant part of his scholarly activities, allowing for interdisciplinary perspectives and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, he serves as a reviewer for scholarly journals such as Benchmarking: An International Journal, Management Decisions, Healthcare Analytics by providing valuable feedback and contributing to the peer-review process. He continuously stays updated with the latest research trends and developments in his field, through extensive literature reviews and continuous professional development. Through these scholarly activities, he strives to contribute to the body of knowledge, promote intellectual discourse, and make a meaningful impact in the academic realm.