Student Details

Project ID - IMURA 1194

Supervisors IITB - Dr. Priyank Sinha
Monash - Dr. Alka Nand

Project title - Optimal coordinating mechanisms in agricultural supply chain to reduce inefficiencies through policy interventions

Jothilingam is a PhD researcher at IIT Bombay under the IIT Bombay-Monash University Joint PhD Programme, working at the intersection of agricultural supply chains, policy, economics, and operations management. His research focuses on developing optimal coordination mechanisms and policy interventions to reduce inefficiencies, food loss and waste in Indian agri-supply chains, while improving farmer welfare.

He holds an MBA in Agribusiness, a BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and additional qualifications in Agricultural Extension Management and Horticulture. His professional experience includes working as an Assistant Professor of Management and undertaking field research on Farmer Producer Organisations.

His research interests span Food and Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Supply and Value Chain Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural Policy, Rural Development, Farmer Cooperatives, Food Processing, Smart Agriculture, and Renewable Energy. He is particularly interested in interdisciplinary research that integrates policy, economics, behavioural perspectives, and supply-chain management to address real-world challenges in agriculture and rural development.