Dr. Mohit Tyagi is an accomplished academic and researcher in the fields of Production and Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Optimization, Reliability Engineering, and Industrial Systems. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Production and Industrial Engineering at Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, a position he has held since May 2023.

Prior to joining PEC, he served as Assistant Professor at NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Jalandhar, Delhi Technological University (DTU), and KIET Ghaziabad. His academic career reflects extensive experience in teaching, research, academic administration, conference organization, and interdisciplinary industrial research.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Tyagi has demonstrated significant research productivity, with 79 international/national journal publications, 103 conference publications, and 37 book chapters. His research interests encompass sustainable supply chains, Industry 4.0, Lean Six Sigma, additive manufacturing, reliability and risk modelling, optimization of industrial systems, manufacturing processes, climate-smart agriculture, and emerging technologies in industrial engineering.

He has also contributed extensively as an author/editor to scholarly books and monographs published by internationally recognized publishers including Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, Wiley, AAP/Apple Academic Press, and AIP Publishing.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Mohit Tyagi has received numerous academic distinctions, including Best Paper Awards at international conferences in 2026, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, covering research on Green FinTech and sustainable supply chains, pharmaceutical supply chains, Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable supply chain management.

He received the Best Faculty Award for Maintaining High Standards in Research at Punjab Engineering College in 2023 and 2024. He was also awarded the Best Presentation Award at the 18th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management in London in 2016.

His academic achievements include being a Gold Medalist in M.Tech, qualifying GATE-2008, receiving MHRD National Fellowships for M.Tech and PhD, completing his B.Tech with Honors, and earning merit certificates and scholarships throughout his B.Tech programme.

Patents & Innovation

Dr. Tyagi has contributed to innovation through patent applications, including “A Smart Face Shield with Real-Time Temperature and Distance Monitoring” and “Three-Piece Ceiling Fan Cover.” These works demonstrate his interest in translating engineering research into practical technological solutions.

Academic Leadership & Conference Contributions

Dr. Tyagi has played an active role in organizing major national and international academic conferences. He has served as Convener, Secretary, Joint Organizing Secretary, and Organizing Secretary for conferences including CPIE, CIMS, IMRSE, ICITM, IBPESNB, and FRAME. His leadership has contributed to strengthening research collaboration and knowledge exchange in industrial and manufacturing engineering.

Professional Development

He has participated in numerous FDPs, STCs, workshops, GIAN courses, and training programmes at institutions including IIT Roorkee, NIT Jalandhar, DTU, NITTTR Chandigarh, Panjab University, and IIT Delhi. His professional development covers AI and IoT, intellectual property rights, additive manufacturing, quality management, reliability engineering, supply chain management, research methodology, manufacturing optimization, teaching pedagogy, and NEP 2020.

Overall Research Profile

Dr. Mohit Tyagi's profile reflects a strong combination of academic excellence, sustained research productivity, publication and book contributions, innovation, professional recognition, and academic leadership. His repeated receipt of Best Paper and Best Faculty Awards, extensive publication record, patents, editorial/book contributions, and leadership in international conferences establish him as a significant contributor to the fields of industrial and manufacturing engineering.

Eligibility for Excellent Researcher Award 

Dr. Mohit Tyagi is strongly eligible for the Excellent Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. His eligibility is supported by his substantial research output of 79 journal publications, 103 conference publications, and 37 book chapters, multiple Best Paper Awards, Best Faculty Awards for Research, international-level scholarly contributions, patents, numerous edited/authored books with reputed publishers, and sustained research and academic leadership. His multidisciplinary work in sustainable supply chains, optimization, manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0, reliability, and industrial engineering further demonstrates the breadth and impact expected of an Excellent Researcher.