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Dr. Ashutosh Samadhiya

Assistant Professor

Email ashutosh.samadhiya@jgu.edu.in
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ORCID ID 0000-0002-7613-7252
Key Expertise Sustainable Operations; Digitalizationl; Innovation; Circular Economy; Net-Zero

B.Tech (NIET, Greater Noida)


M.Tech (NIT, Agartala)


Ph.D. (IIT, Roorkee)


Biography

Dr. Ashutosh Samadhiya is a distinguished academic figure in the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management, known for his significant contributions to research and education. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Business School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India. His academic journey culminated in the attainment of a Ph.D. in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the esteemed IIT Roorkee, India. During his doctoral studies, Dr. Samadhiya showcased his innovative prowess by developing a groundbreaking handloom machine, a feat that earned him an Indian patent, granted by the Indian Government. Furthermore, he demonstrated his commitment to technological advancement by transferring the technology associated with the handloom machine. In recognition of his academic excellence and research acumen, Dr. Samadhiya was selected for the prestigious Newton-Bhabha PhD placement program. This opportunity led him to collaborate with the Centre of Supply Chain at the University of Derby, UK, in 2021. He holds an honorary visiting researcher position at the University of Derby and London Metropolitan University, fostering international collaborations and enriching his academic pursuits.

Dr. Samadhiya's scholarly endeavors extend beyond academia, as evidenced by his prolific publication record in international referred and national journals, as well as presentations at renowned conferences on both the international and national stages.  In addition to his scholarly achievements, Dr. Samadhiya holds a design patent for an Artificial Intelligence Cash counting machine, showcasing his innovative spirit and commitment to technological innovation. Furthermore, he has made significant contributions to the academic community by serving as a reviewer, guest editor, and associate editor for esteemed journals. Overall, Dr. Ashutosh Samadhiya's career trajectory exemplifies a steadfast dedication to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and making meaningful contributions to the fields of Operations and Supply Chain Management, sustainability science, and beyond. 

Supply Chain Management

Operations Research

Exploring Metaverse: Exploring the Virtual Realm

Metaverse in Sustainable Operations

ESG Operations in Supply Chain Management

Statistics for Managers

Mathematics for Managers

Newton Bhabha Fellow, British Council, 2021

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), 2013

Co-PI-awarded (£4,000) sponsored by London Metropolitan University, London, UK, under GSBL Impact Support Scheme on “The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Literacy: Current participation of UK Higher Education Institutes and future directions. [Project code: H3879] (Completed) 2024

Visiting Research Fellow, London Metropolitan University, 2024

Visiting Research Fellow, University of Derby, 2022

Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Agrawal, R., & Luthra, S. (2024). Bridging Realities into Organizations through Innovation and Productivity: Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Big Data Analytics in the Metaverse Environment Using a Mixed Method Approach. Decision Support Systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dss.2024.114290 (ABDC: A*, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 6.7).

Garti, M.O., Arif, J., Jawab, F., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Benbrahim, F.Z. (2024). The Sustainability Mindset with Blockchain Technology in Industry 5.0: Towards a Framework for Sustainable Supply Chain Management. International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking. [Early access]

Hai, D. H., Nam, V. Q., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Gupta, S., Jagtap, S. (2024). Decision on "Unravelling the Economic Impact of Climate Change in Vietnam's Mekong River Delta and Southeast Region. Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00323-1 (Impact Factor: 2.6).

Polcumpally, A. T., Pandey, K. K., Kumar, A., & Samadhiya, A. (2024). Blockchain Governance and Trust: A Multi-Sectors Thematic Systematic Review and Exploration of Future Research Directions. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32975 (WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 4).

Siddiqui, A. A., Lahmar, A., Singh, P., Arora, K., Samadhiya, A., & Kumar, A. (2024). Unlocking Circular Supply Chain 4.0: Identifying Key Barriers through Bibliometrics and TISM-MICMAC. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-10-2023-0717 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.6).

El Jaouhari, A., Arif, J., Samadhiya, A., Dhayal, K. S., Luthra, S., & Singh, S. (2024). From Automation to Augmentation: Exploring the Role of Industry 5.0 Advanced Technologies for Developing Countries. Engineering Management Journal. (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 2.7). [Eary Access]

Naz, F., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Kazancoglu, Y., Kumar, V., Upadhyay, A. (2024). The Effect of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Carbon Neutral Supply Chain Performance: The Mediating Role of Logistics Ecocentricity. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-09-2023-0401 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 8.4).

Kumar, R., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A, Luthra, S., Pandey, K. K., El Jaouhari, A. (2024). Nourish Resilience in Digital Food Supply Chain in Post COVID Landscape: Literature Swill for Past Insights and Future Roadmap. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIEOM-02-2024-0007

Yadav, S. Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Luthra, S., Kumar, V., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Upadhyay, A. (2024). The interplay effects of digital technologies, green integration, and green innovation on food supply chain sustainable performance: an organizational information processing theory perspective. Technology in Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102585 (ABDC: C, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 9.2).

M.S., K.S., Gupta, S., Luthra, S., Kumar, A., Jagtap, S., Samadhiya, A. (2024). Empowering Sustainable Manufacturing: Unleashing Digital Innovation in Spool Fabrication Industries. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29994 (WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 4).

El Jouhari, A., Arif, J. Samadhiya, A., Naz, F., & Kumar, A. (2024). Exploring the application of ICTs in decarbonizing the agriculture supply chain A literature review and research agenda. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29564 (WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 4).

Yadav, S., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Luthra, S., & Pandey, K. K. (2024). Nexus between Fintech, Green Finance and Natural Resources Management: Transition of the BRICS Nation Industries from Resource Curse to Resources Blessed Sustainable Economies. Resources Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2024.104903 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 10.2).

Agrawal, R., Samadhiya, A., Banaitis, A., & Kumar, A. (2024). Entrepreneurial Barriers in Achieving Sustainable Business and Cultivation of Innovation: A Resource-Based View Theory Perspective. Management Decision. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-11-2023-2032 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q3, Impact Factor: 5.9).

El Jaouhari, A., Arif, J., Jawab, F., Samadhiya, A., & Kumar, A. (2024). Unfolding the role of metaverse in agri-food supply chain security: current scenario and future perspectives. Institute of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.16972 (WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 3.3).

Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Luthra, S., & Del Olmo García, F. (2024). Unlock the potential: Unveiling the untapped possibilities of blockchain technology in revolutionizing internet of medical things-based environments through systematic review and future research propositions. Information Sciences, 661, 120140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2024.120140 (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 8.1).

Daniel, J., Samadhiya, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2024). Blockchain Technology: Transforming Businesses and Shaping the Future (Ed.), CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) [Under the production].

Chokshi, H., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Upadhyay, A. (2024), “Public Engagement Strategies for Achieving Net Zero: A Roadmap for Behavioural Change”, in Conference on Sustainability: Which way now? Hosted at the London Metropolitan University, London, UK, June 18, 2024.

Samadhiya, A. (2024), “Relationship Between Design Thinking, Total Productive Maintenance, Operational and Sustainable Performance”, in 6th International Conference on ICT Integration on Technical Education (ETLTC2024), held in conjunction with the 3rd International Conference on Entertainment Technologies & Management (ICETM2024) Hosted at the University of Aizu, Japan, January 23-26, 2024.

Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Yadav, S., Luthra, S., Jabbour, C. J., & Agrawal, R. (2023). Artificial intelligence - partner relationships management for climate management in B2B firms to achieve sustainable competitiveness. Industrial Marketing Management, 115, 510-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2023.11.002 (ABDC: A*, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 10.3).

Samadhiya, A., Agrawal, R., Kumar, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Regenerating the logistics industry through the physical internet paradigm: A systematic literature review and future research orchestration. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 178, 109150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2023.109150 (ABDC: A, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 7.9).

Samadhiya, A., Agrawal, R., Kumar, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Blockchain technology and circular economy in the environment of total productive maintenance: A natural resource-based view perspective. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 34(2), 293-314. https://doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-08-2022-0299 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 8.4).

Samadhiya, A., Yadav, S., Kumar, A., Majumdar, A., Luthra, S., Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Upadhyay, A. (2023). The influence of artificial intelligence techniques on disruption management: Does supply chain dynamism matter? Technology in Society, 75, 102394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102394 (ABDC: C, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 9.2).

Samadhiya, A., & Agrawal, R. (2023). Total productive maintenance and sustainability performance: Resource-based view perspective. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-10-2022-0635 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.6).

Samadhiya, A., Agrawal, R., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Investigating the influence of total productive maintenance key success factors on the social sustainability dimension of manufacturing SMEs. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-05-2022-0287 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.6).

Akintola, B. M., Kumar, A., Chokshi, H., Samadhiya, A., & Agrawal, R. (2023). “Recover together, recover stronger”: An exploratory literature review on the recovery challenges of creative SMEs following the COVID-19 pandemic and proposed future recommendations. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijieom-08-2023-0070

El jaouhari, A., Arif, J., Samadhiya, A., & Kumar, A. (2023). Net zero supply chain performance and industry 4.0 technologies: Past review and present introspective analysis for future research directions. Heliyon, 9(11), e21525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21525 (WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 4).

Yadav, S., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Majumdar, A., Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Luthra, S. (2023). Achieving the sustainable development goals through net zero emissions: Innovation-driven strategies for transitioning from incremental to radical lean, green and digital technologies. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 197, 107094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107094 (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 13.2).

Saharan, A., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Pandey, K. K., Luthra, S., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Achieving circularity is a distant dream: Entrepreneurial barriers to circular business models in SMEs of emerging economies. Management Decision. https://doi.org/10.1108/md-02-2023-0269 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q3, Impact Factor: 5.9).

Detwal, P. K., Agrawal, R., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Revolutionizing healthcare organizations with operational excellence and healthcare 4.0: A systematic review of the state-of-the-art literature. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 15(1), 80-102. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijlss-04-2023-0061 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 4.3).

El Jaouhari, A., Arif, J., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). An environmental-based perspective framework: Integrating IoT technology into a sustainable automotive supply chain. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-05-2023-0322 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.6).

Detwal, P. K., Agrawal, R., Samadhiya, A., & Kumar, A. (2023). Metaheuristics in circular supply chain intelligent systems: A review of applications journey and forging a path to the future. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 126, 107102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engappai.2023.107102 (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 8).

Panda, G., Dash, M. K., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Mulat-weldemeskel, E. (2023). Artificial intelligence as an enabler for achieving human resource resiliency: Past literature, present debate and future research directions. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijieom-05-2023-0047

Dhayal, K. S., Giri, A. K., Kumar, A., Samadhiya, A., Agrawal, S., & Agrawal, R. (2023). Can green finance facilitate industry 5.0 transition to achieve sustainability? A systematic review with future research directions. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(46), 102158-102180. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29539-w (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.8).

Chokshi, H., Agrawal, R., Samadhiya, A., & Kumar, A. (2023). Circular economy initiatives in supply chain: A systematic literature review and future research directions. International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, 8(6), 1056-1082. https://doi.org/10.33889/ijmems.2023.8.6.061 (WoS indexed, Impact Factor: 1.6).

Agrawal, R., Agrawal, S., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Luthra, S., & Jain, V. (2023). Adoption of green finance and green innovation for achieving circularity: An exploratory review and future directions. Geoscience Frontiers, 101669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2023.101669 (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 8.9).

El Jaouhari, A., Arif, J., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Trinkūnas, V. (2023). Are we there or do we have more to do? Metaverse in facility management and future prospects. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 27(3), 159-175. https://doi.org/10.3846/ijspm.2023.19516 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q4).

El Jaouhari, A., Arif, J., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Jain, V., & Agrawal, R. (2023). Are metaverse applications in quality 4.0 enablers of manufacturing resiliency? An exploratory review under disruption impressions and future research. The TQM Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-06-2023-0181 (ABDC: B).

Detwal, P. K., Agrawal, R., Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Research developments in sustainable supply chain management considering optimization and industry 4.0 techniques: A systematic review. Benchmarking: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-01-2023-0055 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.6).

Siraj, M. T., Debnath, B., Kumar, A., Bari, A. B., Samadhiya, A., & Payel, S. B. (2023). Evaluating barriers to sustainable boiler operation in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications for mitigating operational hazards in the emerging economies. PLOS ONE, 18(4), e0284423. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284423 (WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 3.75).

Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023). Circular and digital systems in SMEs: An assessment of the past and present literature for future research directions. International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, 18(2), 114-127. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42943-023-00073-3 (ABDC: C)

McLean, R. S., Antony, J., Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Samadhiya, A. (2023). A continuous improvement implementation framework for manufacturing companies: A Delphi study-based approach for development and validation. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 40(9), 2222-2246. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-04-2021-0096 (ABDC: B)

Samadhiya, A., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2023), Integrating Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0. In book: Lean Six Sigma 4.0 for Operational Excellence Under the Industry 4.0 Transformation (pp. 22-33). CRC Press.

Samadhiya, A, Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Kumar, A. (2023), “Employee Wellbeing Centred Total Productive Maintenance Practices: An Integrated Framework”, in The 13th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Manila, Philippines, March 7-9, 2023

Samadhiya, A., Agrawal, R., Luthra, S., Kumar, A., Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Srivastava, D. K. (2022). Total productive maintenance and industry 4.0 in a sustainability context: Exploring the mediating effect of circular economy. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 34(3), 818-846. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijlm-04-2022-0192 (ABDC: A, WoS: Q2, Impact Factor: 7.5).

Samadhiya, A., & Agrawal, R. (2022). Developing a handloom through d.schools design thinking approach. Technology in Society, 71, 102134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2022.102134 (ABDC: C, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 9.2).

Samadhiya, A., Agrawal, R., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2022). Integrating industry 4.0 and total productive maintenance for global sustainability. The TQM Journal, 36(1), 24-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/tqm-05-2022-0164 (ABDC: B).

Cataldo, I., Banaitis, A., Samadhiya, A., Banaitienė, N., Kumar, A., & Luthra, S. (2022). Sustainable supply chain management in construction: An exploratory review for future research. JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, 28(7), 536-553. https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2022.17202 (WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 3.45).

Samadhiya, A., Kumar, A., Agrawal, R., Kazancoglu, Y., & Agrawal, R. (2022). Reinventing reverse logistics through blockchain technology: A comprehensive review and future research propositions. Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, 24(1), 81-102. https://doi.org/10.1080/16258312.2022.2067485

Siegel, R., Antony, J., Govindan, K., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Lameijer, B., & Samadhiya, A. (2022). A framework for the systematic implementation of green-lean and sustainability in SMEs. Production Planning & Control, 35(1), 71-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2022.2052200 (ABDC: A, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 8.3).

Gólcher-Barguil, L. A., Nadeem, S. P., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Samadhiya, A., & Kumar, A. (2022). Measuring the financial impact of equipment performance improvement: ISB and IEB metrics. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 30(7), 2408-2431. https://doi.org/10.1108/bij-09-2021-0559 (ABDC: B, WoS: Q1, Impact Factor: 5.6).

Samadhiya, A., & Agrawal, R. (2021), Total Quality Management (TQM): A Managerial Technology to Fight COVID-19. In book: Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Business Management Post-COVID 19 (Ch. 25). Routledge.

Samadhiya, A, & Agrawal, R. (2021), “Failures of Indian Toy Industries: Problem identification and proposed solutions through field visit”, in 1st Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2021, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka, India, August 16-18, 2021.

Ansari, K. H., Samadhiya, A, & Agrawal, R. (2021), “Total Quality Environmental Management: Enablers and Barriers”, in 1st Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2021, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka, India, August 16-18, 2021.

Samadhiya, A, & Agrawal, R. (2021), “Employee Wellbeing (EW) during TPM Practices: An Integrated Approach”, in POMS 31st Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), Virtual, April 30- May 05, 2021.

Samadhiya, A, & Agrawal, R. (2020), “Achieving Sustainability through Holistic Maintenance-Key for Competitiveness”, in International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Dubai, UAE, March 10-12, 2020.

Samadhiya, A, & Agrawal, R. (2020), “Productivity and Sustainability”, in International Conference on Innovative Engineering Design 2020 Jointly organized by NIT Uttarakhand & The Institution of Engineers, Dehradun, India, January 18-20, 2020.
Email ashutosh.samadhiya@jgu.edu.in
ORCID ID 0000-0002-7613-7252
Key Expertise Sustainable Operations; Digitalizationl; Innovation; Circular Economy; Net-Zero
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