Dr. Manjeet Kharub is an academician and researcher specializing in operations management, with a focus on quality management, Lean Six Sigma, and sustainable supply chains. He brings over nine years of teaching and research experience. Dr. Kharub holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Production Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, where his research centered on the role of quality management practices in the competitive positioning of MSMEs.
Dr. Kharub has an impressive publication record, with over 40 articles in high-impact international journals and numerous book chapters and conference presentations. His research has garnered significant recognition, evidenced by his Scopus and Google Scholar profiles, which show a strong citation record and h-index. He has been involved in notable research projects, including a DST-funded study on the strategic role of quality in MSMEs and the development of low-density banana fiber boards.
In addition to his research, Dr. Kharub has substantial teaching experience, having taught courses such as production planning and control, manufacturing processes, and TQM and Lean practices. He has also guided numerous academic projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Dr. Kharub is actively engaged in professional activities, serving as a reviewer for several prestigious journals and participating in various academic committees. He has organized and chaired sessions at international conferences and has been a key contributor to several faculty development programs and workshops.
Overall, Dr. Manjeet Kharub is a dedicated educator and researcher committed to advancing knowledge in operations management and promoting sustainable business practices.

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Production Engineering
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India (2017)
Thesis: “Investigating the Role of Quality Management (QM) Practices in Competitive Positioning of MSMEs”
Recipient of the TEQIP fellowship (2014-2017)
• M.Tech. in Industrial and Production Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India (2012)
Thesis: “Qualitative and Quantitative Methods to Overcome Barriers to MSMEs”
Graduated with First Grade

• Assistant Professor, Operations Management
Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR, India
May 2023 – Present
• Assistant Professor
CVR College of Engineering (CVREC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
August 2017 – May 2023
• Junior Research Fellow
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
December 2013 – May 2015
• Assistant Professor
Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
August 2012 – December 2013

• Case studies teaching
• Lean-Six Sigma Certificate program
• Sustainability related MDPs
• Operations Management/research methodologies