Introduction
Dr. Mohit Malik is a researcher, academician, and industry practitioner specializing in the area of Digital Supply Chain Management, Digital Sustainability, Business Analytics, Operations, and Mathematical Modelling with specific expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and data-driven methodologies. He completed his Ph.D. from the Department of Interdisciplinary Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance (INI). His research focused on the development of a Hybrid AI and Blockchain-enabled traceability system for the supply chain. Holding a master’s in Mathematics, Dr. Malik specializes in Linear Algebra, Group Theory, Optimization, etc., mathematical concepts. Dr. Malik actively bridges mathematical theory with computer science applications. He has authored/co-authored more than 18 publications in refereed SCI/ABDC/CABS/Scopus-ranked international journals of high impact, as well as chapters, and conference articles. Additionally, Dr. Malik has actively contributed to international conferences, serving as chair and co-chair on panels related to digital technologies, supply chain optimization, and sustainable operational management. He has expertise in model architecture for supply chain digitalization using digital technologies such as Industry 4.0, AI, Blockchain, etc. Dr. Malik's work directly contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG2, SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 13, and SDG 17. In addition to his research and industry engagements, he is actively contributing to the academic community as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Technovation, Trends in Food Science and Technology, Sustainable Future, Future Foods, and many more. Dr. Malik offers top-tier research and development (R&D) and consultancy services to various industries and companies.
