Rohit Mohite

Assistant Professor - Rural Management

about faculty

Education experience:

• PhD, Production Management, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Pursuing)

• MBA, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Mumbai University.

• B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Mumbai University.

Teaching Experience:

• With 3 years of teaching experience and a strong foundation in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, MRP & Control, and Materials Management.

Industry Exposure:

• 6 Years of Industry Exposure with ACG Associated Capsules Pvt. Ltd., NPCIL, S. Cranes Engineering Work, Geoenix Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Karvy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,

Academic Affiliation:

• Reviewer- International Journal of Engineering Management ISSN Online: 2640-1568; ISSN Print: 2640-1525

• Reviewer- SAGE Journal, SEDME (Small Enterprises Development, Management & Extension Journal) ISSN: 0970-8464; Online ISSN: 2456-1223

• Reviewer- Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies Online ISSN: 2737-5315

Professional Affiliation:

• AIMA - All India Management Association (Member)

• ASME: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Professional Member)

• POMS - Production and Operations Management Society (Lifetime Member)

• The Institution of Engineers (India) (Associate Member -Life Time)

teaching & research

Teaching Interest:

• Rural Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Agri-Operations & Rural Production Systems, Sustainable Materials & Resource Management in Rural Enterpris, Business Process Reengineering for Rural Development Initiative

Subject Expert / Taught:

• Operations Management

• Business Research Methods

• Business Process Reengineering & Benchmarking

• Manufacturing Resource Planning & Control

• Materials Management

• Strategic Sourcing in Supply Chain Management

Research Interest / current research:

• IPR and innovation management

• GIS-based decision systems

• MSME development

• rural entrepreneurship

• project and operations management

• supply chain strategy

• sustainable development

consulting

1. The Gabriel Project funded by Consulate of Israel in Mumbai

• Contributed to The Gabriel Project under the Consulate of Israel in Mumbai, supporting cross-border initiatives aimed at strengthening rural development and sustainable growth models.

• Coordinated the Operations Conclave with an emphasis on sustainable practices, enabling discussions on rural supply chains, resource efficiency, and inclusive development.

• Applied operations and development frameworks to address real-world challenges in rural economies, focusing on sustainability, community impact, and long-term capacity building.

• Facilitated collaboration between academic experts and international partners to promote sustainable rural solutions and enhance development-oriented project outcomes.

2. Co-ordinated VAANI Workshop sponsored by AICTE along with Observer Research Foundation (ORF) themed "Blue Economy 360°: Innovation, Sustainability and Collaboration in the Indian Ocean,"

• Coordinated the AICTE-sponsored VAANI Workshop with ORF, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder alignment on the Blue Economy 360° theme.

• Led end-to-end academic and administrative planning, facilitating expert sessions on innovation, sustainability, and maritime collaboration.

• Managed speaker outreach and engagement, enabling high-quality knowledge exchange on Indian Ocean economic and ecological priorities.

• Oversaw participant management and workshop logistics, ensuring smooth delivery and impactful learning outcomes.

• Ensured effective documentation, reporting, and follow-up communication to strengthen institutional collaboration with ORF and AICTE

publications

Publications Released:

Adoption of Decentralized Renewable Energy Solutions by MSMEs: Barriers and Opportunities in India, CITATION: Mohite, R., Chaurasiya, R., Akre, S., Joshi, N., Muley, H., & Vasudevan, A. (2025). Adoption of Decentralized Renewable Energy Solutions by MSMEs: Barriers and Opportunities in India. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(5), 714–722. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.20252
Innovation, Sustainability and Growth: MSMEs as Catalysts in India's Textile Manufacturing Ecosystem CITATION: Rohit Ashok Mohite, Ravi Harendra Chourasiya & Sandeep Sharma “Innovation, Sustainability and Growth: MSMEs as Catalysts in India's Textile Manufacturing Ecosystem”, Journal of the Textile Association,86/1(May-June’25),710-717,https://doi.org/10.63665/jta.v86i01.05
Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises with Effective Inventory Management and Educational Interventions, CITATION: Mohite, R., Chaurasiya, R., & Sharma, S. (2025). Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises with Effective Inventory Management and Educational Interventions. Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 5(2), 10-21. https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2025v05.02.0007
Modelling Growth in Indian MSMEs: An Empirical Approach Using Fixed Effects and GMM Estimator CITATION: Rohit Ashok Mohite, Ravi Harendra Chourasiya, "Modelling Growth in Indian MSMEs: An Empirical Approach Using Fixed Effects and GMM Estimator," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 1-9, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V12I5P101
Enabling Green Manufacturing in MSMEs through Circular Economy and Energy Optimization Models CITATION: Rohit Ashok Mohite, Ravi Harendra Chourasiya, Sandeep Sharma, "Enabling Green Manufacturing in MSMEs through Circular Economy and Energy Optimization Models," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 1-14, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I2P101
Management Doctoral Research Colloquium (MDRC) NIT Durgapur, title: “Inventory Control Challenges in Pharmaceutical MSMEs: An Empirical Study of Operational Inefficiencies and Regulatory Constraints”

certifications

awards & honors

MET PRAGNYAVANT AWARD 2025
BEST RESEARCH PAPER AWARD 2025 by International Journal of Engineering Management