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Key Notes
- Journal(s): 14
- Conference(s): 10
- Book Chapter(s): 2
- PhD: Current - 5 Awarded - 1
- Event(s) Organized: Conference - 1 Workshop - 2 FDP - 4
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PUBLICATIONS6
DOCTORAL STUDENTS2
PROJECTSResearch Areas
Industrial Engineering Applications
Logistics Management
Operations Management
Project Management
Quality Management
Supply Chain Performance Management
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP) | 2017 |
| Master of Business Administration | National Institute of Technology Warangal (NITW) | 2008 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Acharya Nagarjuna University | 2005 |
COURSES HANDLED
| Course | L-T-P | Credit | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Thinking(MS16015) | 1-0-0 | 0.5 | PG |
| Project Management(MS77025) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Operations Management(MS16008) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Business Essentials for Engineers(MS1262) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Service Operations Management(MS77028) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Operations Management(SMM05) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Service Operations Management(SM6511) | 2-2-0 | 2 | PG |
| Project Management(SM6105) | 3-1-0 | 2 | PG |
| Theory of Constraints(SM6513) | 2-2-0 | 2 | PG |
| Total Quality Management(SM6152) | 3-1-0 | 2 | PG |
| Industrial Systems and Management(SM344) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Engineering Economics and Costing(SM283) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Agile Project Management(SMM04) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Strategic Design of Operations(SM5153) | 3-1-0 | 2 | PG |
| Operations Planning and Control(SM5159) | 2-2-0 | 2 | PG |
| Supply Chain Management(SM6102) | 3-1-0 | 2 | PG |
| Business Process Reengineering(SM6562) | 2-2-0 | 2 | PG |
| Corporate Grooming(SM5113) | 1-0-0 | 0 | PG |
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal(s)
Conversational Artificial Intelligence for Customer Service Excellence: Integrating Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review,
By Mukesh Pradhan ,P. R. C. Gopal, Rahul Thangeda,
Taylor and Francis,
International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
The impact of technostress on employee engagement and well-being,
By Sanjeeva Kumar Pothuganti, Gopal P R C , Rama Devi V,
Sage,
Human Systems Management,
vol.44,
pp.819-835,
2025
Impact of Project Complexity on Metrorail Performance Using Machine Learning,
By Dara Sruthilaya, Aneetha Vilventhan, PRC Gopal, Srikanth B,
Taylor and Francis,
International Journal of Construction Management,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Influence of Industry 4.0 on the success of new-age enterprises–a resource-based view,
By PRC Gopal, Mohideen Rahmath Fathima, M Ramkumar, Nripendra P Rana,
Emerald Publishing Limited,
Journal of Enterprise Information Management,
vol.38,
pp.923-949,
2025
Development of a project complexity measurement model for metro rail projects,
By Sruthilaya, Dara, Aneetha Vilventhan, and Gopal P. R. C. ,
Emerald Publishing Limited ,
Engineering, Construction, and Architectural Management ,
vol.32,
pp.2728-2744,
2024
Analysis of project complexity factors and their interdependencies in metro rail projects,
By Sruthilaya, Dara, Aneetha Vilventhan, and Gopal. P. R. C. ,
Emerald Publishing Limited ,
Built Environment Project and Asset Management,
vol.14,
pp.260-277,
2024
Impact of big data analytics on supply chain performance: an analysis of influencing factors,
By Gopal, P.R.C., Rana, N.P., Krishna, T.V., and Ramkumar M ,
Springer USA,
Annals of Operations Research,
vol.333,
pp.769-797,
2024
Key performance factors for integration of Industry 4.0 and sustainable supply chains: a perspective of Indian manufacturing industry,
By Gopal, P.R.C., Kadari, P., Thakkar, J.J., and Mawandiya, B.K.,
Emerald Publishing Limited,
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management,
vol.15,
pp.93-121,
2024
Impact of Transportation on Climate Change: An Ecological Modernization Theoretical Perspective.,
By Pal, P., Gopal, P.R.C., and Ramkumar, M.,
Elsevier ,
Transport Policy,
vol.130,
pp.167-183,
2023
Blockchain Technology Implementation Challenges in Supply Chains: Evidence from the Case Studies of Multi-Stakeholders,
By Yadlapalli, A., Rahman, S., and Gopal, PRC (2022),
Emerald Publishing Limited,
International Journal of Logistic Management ,
vol.33,
pp.278-305,
2022
System dynamics modelling of fixed and dynamic Kanban-controlled production systems: A supply chain perspective,
By Reddy, J.M.; Rao, A.; Krishnanand, L.; Gopal, PRC (2021),
Emerald Publishing Limited,
Journal of Modelling in Management,
vol.18,
pp.17-35,
2021
Operational efficiency of tow trucks: case-based evidence from an Indian automobile manufacturer,
By Sharon Rose J, Gopal PRC, and Ramkumar M. Arputham,
Emerald Publishing Limited ,
Journal of Facilities Management,
vol.33,
pp.304-326,
2021
Modelling of risk factors for the defence aircraft industry using interpretive structural modelling, interpretive ranking process and system dynamics,
By Selladurai Pitchaimuthu, Jitesh J. Thakkar and Gopal P.R.C. ,
Emerald Publishing Limited,
Measuring Business Excellence,,
vol.23,
pp.217-239,
2019
Sustainable supply chain practices: an empirical investigation of the Indian automobile industry,
By Gopal, P.R.C., and Thakkar, J,
Taylor and Francis ,
Production Planning and Control,
vol.27,
pp.49-64,
2016
Conference(s)
Key Success Factors for Banking Chatbot Adoption: An ADO Framework Review
By Pradhan M, Gopal PRC, Rahul T,
Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Analytics for Development (LEAD-2025),
2025
An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Blockchain Technology Adoption in Green Supply Chain
By A Study on The Impact of Transportation on Climate Change: An Ecological Modernization Theory Perspective,
International Conference on “Safety, Health and Analytics-Driven Governance for Sustainable Development” (SHADG 2024) ,
2024
Global Conference on Innovations in Management and Business
By Varsha, HVSLA & Gopal P.R.C ,
Global Conference on Innovations in Management and Business (GCIMB),
2021
Evaluating Climate Change Risks in Supply Chain within the Indian E-Commerce Industry Using AHP and DEMATEL Techniques.
By Tripathi S, Lanka, K. Gopal P.R.C,
Global Conference on Innovations in Management and Business(GCIMB),
2021
Customer Satisfaction and Requirement Analysis towards E-vehicles using Kano Model
By Sri., R. Y, & Gopal P.R.C ,
GCIMB,
2021
“ Modelling of Two echelon retail supply chain various operating Conditions
By Koushik Mondal, PRC Gopal, Neelakanteswara Rao ,
IEEE Forum International Conference,
2019
Implementation challenges of block chain in supply chains in the context of India
By Aswini Y, Rahman S, Gopal PRC,
International symposium on logistics ,
2019
A Study on The Impact of Transportation on Climate Change: An Ecological Modernization Theory Perspective
By Preethi Paul, Gopal PRC,
POMS International Conference ,
2019
Process Improvement Through re- engineering: A case of Indian Financial Institution
By Athulya R, Venkatesh R, Dabar S, Gopal P.R. C,
XXII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM 2018),
2018
A study on work efficiency improvement: Multiple handling issues and Rejections
By Sravani G, Gopal PRC, Balaji M,
ISDSI International Conference,
2017
Book Chapter(s)
Environment-Friendly Practices for Integrating Green Business with Green Supply Chain Management: Industry 4.0 Perspectives and Beyond
By B. K. Mawandiya, Aditya Choksi, Anjaney Lokapur, Ajay Kumar, M. A. Makhesana, K. M. Patel & P. R. C. Gopal in
Industry 4.0 Driven Manufacturing Technologies,
Springer Nature Switzerland,
Industry 4.0 Technologies,
2024
Predicting Sustainable Supply Chain Performance Based on GRI Metrics and Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks
By Devendra Singh, Krishnanand Lanka, PRC Gopal in
Emerging Frontiers in Operations and Supply Chain Management: Theory and Applications,
Springer Singapore,
Springer,
2021
PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
Impact Assessment for Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under the National Logistics Policy
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Project Cost (INR): 3198080
Date of Commencement: 19-12-2025
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Project Cost (INR): 3198080
Date of Commencement: 19-12-2025
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Ongoing
Impact Assessment of CSR projects with RINL
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Vishakapatnam
Project Cost (INR): 141000
Date of Commencement: 01-07-2022 Date of Completion: 30-11-2022
Duration: 4 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Vishakapatnam
Project Cost (INR): 141000
Date of Commencement: 01-07-2022 Date of Completion: 30-11-2022
Duration: 4 Months
Status: Completed
RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
Current PhD Students
Kavitha Putta (Part Time)
Area of Research:
Quality Management in IT Services
Mukesh Pradhan (Full Time)
Area of Research:
Digital Marketing
Palli Srujana ( Full Time)
Area of Research:
Digital Twins Applications in supply chain
Rudroju Sai Vamshi (Part Time)
Area of Research:
Industry 4.0 applications in supply chain
Vikranth Babu Samidla (Part Time)
Area of Research:
Process Improvement in Health Care
Previous PhD Students
Pothuganti Sanjeeva Kumar (Full Time)
(2025)
Area of Research:
Digital Work Stressors in Indian Private Banking Sector
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Advanced MDP on “Navigating Business Success through Networking, Strategy Implementation and Risk Management”
17-Feb-2025
→
22-Feb-2025
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Ministry of MSME, New Delhi
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Ministry of MSME, New Delhi
Advanced ESDP on “Digital Marketing”
03-Mar-2025
→
07-Mar-2025
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Ministry of MSME, New Delhi
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Ministry of MSME, New Delhi
Global Conference on Innovations in Management and Business
27-Jul-2021
→
28-Jul-2021
Event Type:
Conference
Role: Convenor
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
Role: Convenor
Funding Agency: Self‑sponsored
12-Day Hybrid Refresher Course on Harnessing AI for Pedagogical Excellence and Academic Productivity
12-Dec-2025
→
24-Dec-2025
Event Type:
Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: UGC-MMTTC
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: UGC-MMTTC
S12-Day Refresher course on “Strategic Design: Human Centered Approaches to Teaching and Research”
19-Jan-2026
→
31-Jan-2026
Event Type:
Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: UGC-MMTTC
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: UGC-MMTTC
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH & SPSS APPLICATIONS (Online Mode)
18-Jul-2022
→
25-Jul-2022
Event Type:
Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal (Sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GOI
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal (Sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GOI
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH & SPSS APPLICATIONS
20-Jan-2020
→
25-Jan-2020
Event Type:
Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal (Sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GOI
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal (Sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GOI
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2025
Outstanding Team Work LMP (IIMB&MIJSC)
2023
Best Teacher NITW
2022
Best Paper Award
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Professor In-Charge Soft Skill Training (Continuing from July, 2025)
- Member in Campus Business Committee (Continuing from July, 2024)
- Professor In-Charge Industrial Visits (July, 2024 - July, 2025)
- Professor In-Charge MBA Admissions (Continuing from July, 2024)
- Professor In-charge of NIRF From the Department (October, 2023 - July, 2025)
- Professor In-Charge MBA Placements (July, 2023 - August, 2025)
- Professor In-Charge Department Academic Time Tables (July, 2022 - August, 2025)
- Professor In-charge Information Committee (June, 2022 - July, 2025)
- Professor In-charge IFC-A Mess Warden (October, 2020 - December, 2022)
- Professor In-charge -Business Club (June, 2019 - February, 2024)
Last updated on March 31, 2026