🔍 Research Focus:
Prof. Sushil’s research is concentrated on Strategic Management and Flexible Systems Management. He is the pioneer behind concepts such as the SAP-LAP models, Total Interpretive Structural Modeling, and the Flowing Stream Strategy, which emphasize strategic flexibility to balance continuity and change. His work on sustainable enterprises, strategic performance management, and organizational renewal has also led to the development of practical frameworks, such as the Star Model and 4A’s Model.
🏆 Honors & Awards:
Throughout his career, Prof. Sushil has received numerous accolades, including the Careers360 Faculty Research Award in 2023, and consistent recognition as one of the top strategic management researchers in India. He has been included in Stanford’s list of the top 2% of researchers globally in Business & Management from 2020 to 2022. His contributions have earned him a Lifetime Contribution Award in Management Education and Research, alongside various other honors like the AGBA Fellowship (USA, 2014) and the IIM Raipur – ET Cases Connect Award (2016)
💼 Professional Experience:
Prof. Sushil has held several distinguished positions at IIT Delhi, including Chair Professor, Head of the Department, and Chair of the Strategic Management Group. His career spans more than three decades, with visiting professorships at institutions like Kyoto University in Japan, Montpellier Business School in France, and the University of Minnesota. He has also served as an Independent Director on various boards, including HSCC India Ltd., RINL, and River Engineering Pvt. Ltd., where he contributed his strategic expertise.
📚 Top Noted Publications :
Interpreting the Interpretive Structural Model
Authors: Sushil
Journal: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management
Citations: 478
Year: 2012
Index: 13 (2), 87-106
The Objectives of Waste Management in India: A Futures Inquiry
Authors: H.D. Sharma, A.D. Gupta, Sushil
Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Citations: 407
Year: 1995
Index: 48 (3), 285-309
Scenario Building: A Critical Study of Energy Conservation in the Indian Cement Industry
Authors: J.P. Saxena, Sushil, P. Vrat
Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Citations: 233
Year: 1992
Index: 41 (2), 121-146
Building Theory of Sustainable Manufacturing Using Total Interpretive Structural Modeling (TISM)
Authors: R. Dubey, A. Gunasekaran, Sushil, T. Singh
Journal: International Journal of Systems Science: Operations and Logistics
Citations: 222
Year: 2015
Index: 2 (4), 231-247
Modeling Enablers of TQM to Improve Airline Performance
Authors: A.K. Singh, Sushil
Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
Citations: 221
Year: 2013
Index: 62 (3), 250-275
Performance Measurement and Management Frameworks: Research Trends of the Last Two Decades
Authors: N. Yadav, Sushil, M. Sagar
Journal: Business Process Management Journal
Citations: 217
Year: 2013
Index: 19 (6), 947-970
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