Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India
Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is a researcher in Decision Sciences and Operations with expertise in healthcare logistics, drone delivery systems, IoT integration, and fuzzy systems. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME), IIT Jodhpur, focusing on intelligent and sustainable healthcare logistics using IoT and drone-based technologies. His academic journey spans mechanical engineering, operations research, and decision sciences, with consistent academic excellence and contributions in interdisciplinary research. He is a prolific scholar with numerous journal articles, conference presentations, and book chapters to his name.
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Educational Background 🎓
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Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and Operations
SME, IIT Jodhpur (2020 – 2025)
CGPA: 7.73
Thesis: Mobility in Blood Supply Management using IoT paradigm
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M.Tech. in Operations Research
NIT Durgapur (2018 – 2020)
CGPA: 7.92
Thesis: An analysis on Dombi Neutrosophic and m-Polar Pythagorean Fuzzy Graphs with properties
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
RGPV University (2012 – 2016)
CGPA: 7.92
Professional Experience 💼
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Participated in various workshops including:
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Gender Bias and Stereotyping (TEQIP-III Workshop, NIT Durgapur, 2019)
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Gender Equality and Women Rights (NIT Durgapur, 2019)
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Navigating PhD and Beyond (ACS Society, IIT Jodhpur, 2025)
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Proficient in academic research, teaching, LATEX typesetting, and consulting
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Skills include Python, MATLAB, and LaTeX, with focus on Supply Chain Management
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Involved in multiple international conferences with presentations on drone logistics, tokenization in supply chains, and multi-modal healthcare routing
Research Interests 🔬
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Drone-based healthcare logistics and optimization
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IoT and AI integration in blood supply chain management
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Fuzzy and neutrosophic graph theory applications
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Multi-modal logistics, decision sciences, and supply chain modeling
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Ant colony and hybrid metaheuristic algorithms
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Sustainability and resilience in medical logistics systems
Awards and Honors🏆✨
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Gold Medalist in B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), RGPV University (2016)
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Gold Medalist in M.Tech. (Operations Research), NIT Durgapur (2020)
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MHRD Fellowship for M.Tech. studies (2018)
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MoE Doctoral Fellowship for Ph.D. studies (2020)
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Junior Scientist Award from Madhya Pradesh Government (2006)
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Qualified GATE in 2017 and 2018 with scores of 380 and 540 respectively
Conclusion🌟
Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is an emerging academic and research professional whose work integrates technology, healthcare, and operations research. His contributions to drone and IoT-based blood delivery systems demonstrate a commitment to real-world, impactful problem-solving. With multiple awards, gold medals, and a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and presentations, he stands out as a thought leader in the space of sustainable and intelligent logistics systems. His interdisciplinary expertise and ongoing Ph.D. research are shaping the future of smart healthcare supply chains.
Publications 📚
1️⃣ 🛰️ Healthcare Logistics (IoT & Drone):
2️⃣ 🚁 Blood Bag Deliveries & Emergencies:
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Revolutionizing healthcare logistics: The strategic role of drone technology in blood bag deliveries for remote and emergency care
📰 Journal of Transport and Health, Vol. 42, 2025
🔗 doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2025.102053
3️⃣ 🏦 Banking & Fuzzy Models:
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Navigating uncertainty: Leveraging fuzzy queuing models to revolutionize customer experience in banking
📰 Fuzzy Economic Review, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2024
🔗 doi: 10.25102/fer.2024.01.04
4️⃣ 🔗 Fuzzy Graph Theory:
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Some operations on Dombi neutrosophic graph
📰 Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Vol. 13, pp. 425–443, 2022