Dr. Mohammed Nawazish earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode in the Department of Quantitative Methods and Operations Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIITD). Prior to joining IIM Sirmaur, he served as a Lecturer in the Operations and Supply Chain Management Department at the Institute of Management Technology Dubai.

Dr. Nawazish's research interests include Humanitarian Logistics, Disaster Response Operations, and Not-for-Profit Operations. He applies advanced quantitative techniques, such as robust optimization, non-linear optimization, and stratified multi-criteria decision-making, to address complex practical issues. His work has been published in respected journals, including the International Journal of Production Research, Computers & Industrial Engineering, and Benchmarking: An International Journal. Additionally, he has presented his research at notable conferences such as the Production and Operations Management International Conference and the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) India Chapter.
 

Teaching Interests
Supply Chain Management, Operations Strategy, Decision Modelling

Research Interests
Humanitarian Logistics, Disaster Response Operations, and Not-for-Profit Operations

Mukherjee, S., Nawazish, M., Padhi, S. S., Jayaram, J. (2024). Optimal Investment in Artificial Intelligence-Driven Production Activities Considering Socio-Economic Concerns. International Journal of Production Research, Forthcoming, (ABDC A)
Nawazish, M., Padhi, S. S., & Cheng, T. E. (2022). Stratified delivery aid plans for humanitarian aid distribution centre selection. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 171, 108451. (ABDC A)
Nawazish, M., Nandakumar, M. K., & Mateen, A. (2024). Are humanitarian supply chains sustainable? A systematic review and future research themes. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 31(8), 2565-2601. (ABDC B)

Nawazish, M. and Padhi, S. S., Mukherjee, S. (2023) “Optimal Days of Fundraising Campaign of a Humanitarian Organization During Disaster Response Operations”, Production and Operations Management India Chapter (XLRI Jamshedpur), December 04 - 06.

Nawazish, M. and Padhi, S. S., Jena, S. K. (2023) “Selection of Optimal Fundraising Organization during Disaster Response Phase”, Production and Operations Management International Conference (Paris), July 18 - 20.

Nawazish, M. and Padhi, S. S., Jena, S. K. (2022) “Should I donate to Not-for-profit organizations or Government relief funds? Resolving donor’s conundrum”, Production and Operations Management India Chapter (IIM Kozhikode), December 21 - 23.