Prof. Chandra Kant Jaggi is a distinguished academician, researcher, mentor, editor, and academic leader in the fields of Operational Research, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Reliability Modeling, Operations Management, and Mathematical Decision Sciences. With nearly four decades of academic, research, administrative, and professional experience, he has made significant and sustained contributions to the advancement of Operations Research and its applications in industry, commerce, logistics, and supply chain systems. His outstanding scholarly achievements, leadership in professional societies, editorial contributions, extensive doctoral mentoring, and global academic engagement have established him as one of the leading scholars in his field.

Academic Career and Professional Experience

Prof. Jaggi has spent the majority of his academic career at the Department of Operational Research, University of Delhi, where he progressed through every academic rank with distinction:

• Senior Professor, University of Delhi (July 2018 – January 2026)
• Professor, University of Delhi (July 2007 – July 2018)
• Associate Professor, University of Delhi (January 2006 – July 2007)
• Reader, University of Delhi (April 2000 – December 2005; July 1998 – October 1999)
• Lecturer in Senior Scale, University of Delhi (May 1994 – July 1998)
• Lecturer, University of Delhi (May 1988 – May 1994)

He also served as Visiting Faculty at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, during 1999–2000, contributing to international academic collaboration and research.

Earlier in his career, he received a UGC Junior/Senior Research Fellowship (1983–1988) for pursuing his M.Phil./Ph.D. studies and was awarded a National Scholarship (1981–1983) during his M.Sc. program.

Research Expertise

Prof. Jaggi's research interests encompass a broad range of contemporary and classical areas within Operations Research and Supply Chain Management, including:

• Inventory Control and Inventory Modeling
• Supply Chain Management
• Deteriorating Inventory Systems
• Trade Credit Financing and Financial Decision Models
• Fuzzy Inventory Models
• Imperfect Production Systems
• Warehousing and Two-Warehouse Inventory Systems
• Reverse Logistics
• Closed-Loop Supply Chains
• Circular Economy and Sustainable Operations
• Humanitarian Supply Chain Management
• Reliability Modeling and Operations Management
• Mathematical Optimization and Decision Sciences

His research integrates advanced mathematical modeling, optimization techniques, and analytical methodologies to address practical managerial and operational challenges.

Research Contributions and Scholarly Impact

Prof. Jaggi has established an exceptional research profile with sustained scholarly productivity and international recognition.

Publications and Citations

• 194 research papers published in SCI/SCIE, ESCI, Scopus, and UGC CARE-indexed journals.
• 54+ papers published in SCI/SCIE-indexed journals.
• 30+ papers published in ESCI-indexed journals.
• 143+ papers indexed in Scopus.
• 16+ papers published in conference proceedings.
• 10+ book chapters published.

Citation Metrics

Google Scholar

• 7,647 citations
• h-index: 44
• i10-index: 113

Scopus

• 4,980 citations
• h-index: 36

His work has significantly influenced research in inventory management, supply chain optimization, deteriorating inventory systems, trade credit policies, fuzzy modeling, reverse logistics, and sustainable operations.

Global Recognition

Prof. Jaggi has been included in the Stanford University List of the World's Top 2% Scientists in 2022 and 2024, reflecting the global impact and visibility of his scholarly contributions.

Research Projects

Prof. Jaggi has successfully completed more than 12 funded research projects, primarily through the University of Delhi and associated academic bodies. His projects have addressed:

• Circularity in imperfect production systems
• Sustainable and closed-loop supply chains
• Reverse logistics optimization
• Humanitarian supply chain systems
• Inventory management under realistic operational conditions
• Warehousing and deteriorating inventory systems

These projects have resulted in high-quality publications and practical contributions to operations and supply chain management.

Doctoral Supervision, Mentoring and Academic Guidance

Prof. Jaggi has made remarkable contributions to academic mentoring and research evaluation.

• Served as reviewer or committee member for over 160 doctoral theses in India and abroad.
• Delivered more than 95 invited lectures, keynote addresses, and expert talks at national and international conferences.
• Participated in over 132 national and international conferences, workshops, and academic forums.
• Guided and mentored numerous research scholars, young faculty members, and industry professionals.

His mentorship has contributed significantly to the development of future researchers and academicians in Operations Research and allied disciplines.

Editorial Leadership and Scholarly Publishing

Prof. Jaggi possesses extensive editorial experience across several reputed international journals.

Chief Editor

• International Journal of Scientific Research in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Senior Associate Editor

• OPSEARCH (Springer) — flagship journal of the Operational Research Society of India

Associate Editor

• International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management (Springer)
• Jñānābha (Vijñāna Parishad of India)

Editor

• International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences

Editorial Board Member

• International Journal of Systems Science: Operations & Logistics (Taylor & Francis)
• International Journal of Services Operations and Informatics (Inderscience)
• The IUP Journal of Operations Management
• American Journal of Operational Research
• International Journal of Enterprise Computing and Business Systems
• Research Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

He also serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious SCI/SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, including:

• European Journal of Operational Research
• Omega
• International Journal of Production Economics
• Transportation Research Part E
• Annals of Operations Research
• And several other leading journals

His editorial leadership has contributed significantly to maintaining academic quality, publication ethics, and research excellence.

Academic Administration and Leadership

Prof. Jaggi has held numerous leadership and administrative positions throughout his career.

Major Academic and Professional Leadership Roles

• National President, Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), 2025–2026
• Founder President, Association of Inventory Academicians and Practitioners (AIAP), 2014–Present
• Head, Department of Operational Research, University of Delhi (2013–2016)
• Chairperson, Managing Committee, D. S. Kothari Hostel, University of Delhi (2019–2023)
• Member, Academic Council, University of Delhi
• Member, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi
• UGC Expert Committee Member for Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), 2015
• Chairman, Working Group in Statistics, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR)
• Served as External Expert, Board Member, Research Committee Member, and Academic Advisor to several universities including:
  • Aligarh Muslim University
  • Central University of Haryana
  • M.D. University Rohtak
  • Banasthali Vidyapith
  • SRM University
  • Kurukshetra University
  • Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology

His leadership has contributed to curriculum development, policy formulation, academic governance, and institutional advancement.

Professional Memberships

Prof. Jaggi is a life member and fellow of several professional societies, including:

• Fellow, Operational Research Society of India
• Indian Science Congress Association
• Vijñāna Parishad of India
• Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (USA)
• International Science Community Association
• Computer Society of India
• Society of Mathematical Sciences
• Society for Reliability Engineering, Quality and Operations Management
• Indian Society for Probability and Statistics
• Association of Inventory Academicians and Practitioners
• AIMS International

Conferences, Workshops and Academic Events Organized

Prof. Jaggi has played a pivotal role in organizing several major national and international academic events, including:

International Conferences

• International Conference on Sustainable Supply Chain Management under India's G20 Presidency (SSCM-G20), 2023
• International Conference on Emerging Trends in Inventory, Supply Chain and Reliability Modeling, 2018

Workshops and Seminars

• Workshop on How to Write a Research Paper, 2020
• Workshop on Data Analytics, 2015
• Seminar on Operational Research: Applications, Challenges and Opportunities in Industry, 2013

These initiatives have strengthened academic collaboration and research dissemination in Operations Research and Supply Chain Management.

Awards and Recognitions

Prof. Jaggi has received numerous prestigious awards and honors in recognition of his academic excellence, research contributions, and professional service.

Major Awards

• Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian Association for Reliability and Statistics (2025)
• Rotary Shiksha Vagishwari Samman (2024)
• Lifetime Achievement Award, International Journal of Innovative Research and Growth (2024)
• Distinguished Educator Award in Mathematics, Operational Research Society of India (2023)
• Distinguished Service Award, Vijñāna Parishad of India (2022)
• Distinguished Professor Award, International Council of Social Reforms & Research (2022)
• Shiksha Rattan Samman (2021)
• Amity Academic Excellence Award (2019)
• Lifetime Achievement Award, International Organization of Scientific Research and Development (2018)
• International Best Researcher Award for Inventory and Supply Chain Management (2017)
• Fellow Member, Operational Research Society of India (2017)
• Bharat Vikas Award – Certificate of Excellence (2017)
• Best Teacher Award (2017)
• IEOM Outstanding Service Award, USA (2016)
• Academic Brilliance Award – Certificate of Excellence (2014)
• Certificate for Exceptional Contributions in Inventory Management (2010)
• Certificate for Significant Contributions in Operations Management (2009)
• Shiksha Rattan Puraskar (2007)

Engagement with the Global Research Community

Prof. Jaggi has established an influential international presence through research collaborations, editorial leadership, conference participation, and professional service. His extensive academic network includes scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers across multiple countries.

Through his roles as National President of ORSI, Founder President of AIAP, editor of leading journals, conference organizer, keynote speaker, and doctoral evaluator, he has consistently promoted interdisciplinary research, international collaboration, and academic excellence.

Eligibility for Lifetime Achievement Award

Prof. Chandra Kant Jaggi is exceptionally qualified for the Lifetime Achievement Award – Scientific Laurels. His eligibility is supported by:

• Nearly 40 years of distinguished academic service
• Leadership as Senior Professor and Head of Department at the University of Delhi
• 194 scholarly publications with substantial global citation impact
• Inclusion in the Stanford University World's Top 2% Scientists List
• Completion of more than 12 research projects
• Service on 160+ doctoral thesis committees
• Extensive editorial leadership in leading international journals
• Founding and leading major professional organizations
• National and international recognition through multiple Lifetime Achievement, Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Educator, Best Researcher, and Outstanding Service Awards
• Significant contributions to Operations Research, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Reliability Modeling, and Mathematical Sciences

Overall, Prof. Chandra Kant Jaggi represents one of the most accomplished scholars and academic leaders in the field of Operational Research. His sustained excellence in research, teaching, mentorship, editorial leadership, professional service, and institutional development has created a lasting impact on academia and society. These achievements make him an outstanding and highly deserving candidate for the Lifetime Achievement Award – Scientific Laurels.