Background
Utpal Bhattacharya was born on 10 January in 1966 in Chandan Nagore. The son of Utpal Bhattacharya and Mrs Arati Bhattacharjee.
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Prof. Utpal Kumar Bhattacharya is a senior faculty member in Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques at IIM Indore. With a PhD from IIT Kharagpur and over 25 years of academic experience, he is recognized for his research in decision science and his contributions to management education in India.
Education
Utpal Kumar Bhattacharya began his academic journey at Kanailal Vidya Mandir in Chandan Nagore, West Bengal, where he completed his higher secondary education in the science stream between 1981 and 1983. He continued his studies at Chandan Nagore Government College under Burdwan University from 1983 to 1986, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Mathematics. He was awarded the distinction of being the university topper in Mathematics. In 1987, he was selected for the National Scholarship Award and admitted to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, where he earned his Master of Science in Mathematics in 1989. His academic merit was further recognized through his qualification in several national-level competitive exams such as GATE and the TIFR-IISc entrance examination. From 1990 to 1995, he pursued doctoral research at IIT Kharagpur, receiving his PhD in Operations Research. His doctoral work was supported by a prestigious CSIR Research Associateship.
Career
Prof. Bhattacharya has been an integral part of the Indian Institute of Management Indore since 2003, where he is a full-time faculty member in the Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques area. He has taught across various academic programs including the Post Graduate Programme in Management, Executive Post Graduate Programme, and doctoral research programmes. His teaching portfolio includes research-driven courses in decision science, logistics, healthcare management, economic sciences, computer science, and business analytics. He is known for tailoring academic content to the evolving needs of industry and society.
Over the years, he has held several key academic and administrative roles. He has served as Chairman of the Personnel and Purchase Committee for two consecutive terms, Chairman of the OM&QT Area for three consecutive terms, and Chairman of the Academic Associate Committee for more than one term. As a senior faculty member, he has also served as an ex-officio member on various institutional committees and has contributed to faculty recruitment and academic governance as a panelist on numerous selection boards for over two decades.
Prof. Bhattacharya has mentored numerous research scholars and currently supervises three doctoral students, two of whom have recently completed their work, while the third is at the final stage. He is also a long-term mentor to postgraduate management students at IIM Indore and provides academic guidance to members of various professional associations. His reputation as a peer reviewer extends to internationally reputed journals in business, healthcare, and economics. He has also served as a reviewer for the Academy of Management Annual Meeting for the past three years.
In addition to his institutional responsibilities, he has taken part in national and international academic events. He was a member of the organizing committee for the APORS 2009 Conference held in Jaipur, and his case study titled "Advertising Analytics" was shortlisted and presented at the INFORMS Case and Teaching Materials Competition during the INFORMS Annual Meeting in San Francisco in 2014.
Achievements
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Prof. Bhattacharya has consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, research, and service to the professional community. His early achievements include securing top rank in mathematics at Burdwan University and earning a national scholarship. His research career, spanning more than 25 years, is marked by publications in ABDC and high-impact international journals, and by the creation of original, application-focused courses that bridge theory and practice. He has been instrumental in institutional development at IIM Indore through his leadership in core committees and recruitment boards. His ability to integrate mathematical modeling with management practice has made him a respected voice in fields ranging from operations research to healthcare systems and economic planning. He remains a sought-after mentor, consultant, and academic thought leader within India’s management education landscape.
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Utpal Bhattacharya married To Mrs Ayatri Bhattacharya. They have one child: Master Utsav Bhattacharya.
- Father:
- SHRI ARUN KUMAR BHATTACHARJEE
- Mother:
- MRS ARATI BHATTACHARJEE
- child:
- MASTER UTSAV BHATTACHARYA
- Wife:
- MRS AYATRI BHATTACHARYA
- Brother:
- SHRI UJJAL KUMAR BHATTACHARYA
- sister-in-law:
- MRS. BABLEE BHATTACHARYA
- COUSINE DAUGHTER:
- KUMARI ROMA BHATTACHARYA
- Sister:
- MRS. PIYALI BISWAS
- Sister:
- MRS. RUPALI BANERJI
- Brother -in law:
- SHRI SATYEN BANERJI
- Sister:
- MRS. BARNALI THAKUR
- SISTER'S CHILD:
- SRI RIJU BANERJI
- Grandfather:
- SHRI TARAPADA BHATTACHARJEE
- grandmother:
- MRS. SARALA BHATTACHARJEE
- BROTHER -IN-LAW:
- SHRI ARUP THAKUR
- SISTER'S CHILD:
- SRI RIO THAKUR
- brother-in-law:
- SHRI BHUNU BANERJEE
- sister-in-law:
- MRS. SUPARNA BANERJEE
- SIBLIND CHILD:
- SRI TUKA BANERJEE
- AUNTIE:
- MRS. SAPNA BANERJEE
- brother-in-law:
- SHRI PARTHA SAROTHY GANGULI
- sister-in-law:
- MRS. SARNALI GANGULI
- elder brother:
- PROF. RANJAN KUMAR BHATTACHARJE
- maternal uncle:
- SHRI TAPAS BANERJI
- maternal aunt :
- MRS. SIPRA BANERJI
- maternal uncle:
- SHRI KHOKAN CHATTERJI
- maternal uncle:
- SHRI BHASKAR CHATTERJEE
- family friend:
- PROF. DIPAYAN DATTA CHAUDHURI
- family friend:
- MRS. SAMBITA DATTA CHAUDHURI
- family friend:
- PROF. SUBHAMOY DEY
- family friend:
- MRS. BAISALI DEY
- family friend:
- PROF. ABHA CHATTERJEE
- family friend:
- PROF. HARIPRASAD B.
- family friend:
- MRS. MADABI B.
- family friend:
- PROF. SUJAY MUKHOTI
- family friend:
- MRS. MANTI MUKHOTI
- family friend:
- PROF. SHUBABRATA BASU
- family friend:
- MRS. JAYSHREE BASU
- family friend:
- PROF. ARNAB BHATTACHARYA
- family friend:
- MRS. JINE BHATTACHARYA
- family friend:
- PROF. PAWAN KUMAR SINGH
- family friend:
- MRS. PUNAM SINGH
- family friend:
- PROF. ASHIS SADH
- family friend:
- MRS. RINKI SADH
- family friend:
- PROF. SUSHANTA MISHRA
- family friend:
- MRS. SRELEKHA MISHRA
He Is Ntse Gold Medalist In 2014,2015,2016, Nstse Gold Medalist In 2015, Imo Silver Medalist In 2014, Imo Bronze Medalist 2017, Imo Second Level 2016 (Prize Winner), 2017. He Has Also Won Several Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals In Various School Level Competitions.
SHE IS ASSOCIATED TO SRI SARADA MATH, INDORE.
Education
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1981 - 1983
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1983 - 1986
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1987 - 1989
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1990 - 1995
Career
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1997 - 2003
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2003 - 2012
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2012 - present
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Over the course of his career, Prof. Bhattacharya has received multiple distinctions recognizing his academic excellence and professional service. He was awarded the National Scholarship by the Government of India in 1987 and later received the CSIR Fellowship in 1989, followed by the CSIR Research Associateship in 1995 to support his doctoral research at IIT Kharagpur. He qualified in several competitive national examinations including GATE and the TIFR-IISc Joint Entrance Test. In 2013, he was felicitated by IIM Indore during the institute’s Foundation Day celebrations for completing ten years of continuous faculty service. His professional affiliations reflect his global recognition. He is a Bronze Most Valuable Member of INFORMS, an elected member of the London Mathematical Society, a Senior Member and Mentor at IEEE, and a Life and Emeritus Member of the Operational Research Society of India. He is also affiliated with the Australian Mathematical Society, the Australian Society for Operations Research, and the Engineering Australia affiliate program in Leadership and Management. His profile is listed in the MSDirectory UK, and he has served as an Advisory Council Member for the Human Brain Project.Over the course of his career, Prof. Bhattacharya has received multiple distinctions recognizing his academic excellence and professional service. He was awarded the National Scholarship by the Government of India in 1987 and later received the CSIR Fellowship in 1989, followed by the CSIR Research Associateship in 1995 to support his doctoral research at IIT Kharagpur. He qualified in several competitive national examinations including GATE and the TIFR-IISc Joint Entrance Test. In 2013, he was felicitated by IIM Indore during the institute’s Foundation Day celebrations for completing ten years of continuous faculty service. His professional affiliations reflect his global recognition. He is a Bronze Most Valuable Member of INFORMS, an elected member of the London Mathematical Society, a Senior Member and Mentor at IEEE, and a Life and Emeritus Member of the Operational Research Society of India. He is also affiliated with the Australian Mathematical Society, the Australian Society for Operations Research, and the Engineering Australia affiliate program in Leadership and Management. His profile is listed in the MSDirectory UK, and he has served as an Advisory Council Member for the Human Brain Project.