Prof. Nitin Upadhyay is currently working as the Professor in the area of IT Systems and Analytics at the Indian Institute of Management jammu (IIM Jammu). He also holds the position of CHairperson MBA. Earlier he led the positions as Chairperson Information Technology and Services (ITS), Chairperson ERP, Chairperson Doctoral Program and Chairperson Integrated Program in Management (IPM) at tat IIM Jammu. Before joining IIM Jammu, He worked as the Programme Chair Post graduate program in Big Data Analytics (PGDM-BDA) and Chair and Head Centre for Innovation at Goa Institute of Management, India. Over the years, he has engaged with select top Fortune 500 companies. He is a leading authority and speaker on the Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Innovation, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Big Data & Analytics, Future Technology and User Experience. He has wide industry, academic, consultancy and research experience and is a member the Board of Governors and an Executive member and Chair of Cloud SLAs (service-level agreements) for the Cloud Computing Innovation Council of India. He has worked with Samsung Advanced Research at South Korea and Bangalore for many flag- ship projects and drove whole gamut of innovation.
He is an Expert in the Board of Panel of Experts for Startup Promotion Cell (SPC), Department of Information Technology (DIT), Government of Goa to assist the SPC in materializing Goa Start-up Policy vision to make Goa one of the most preferred start-up destinations of India, and make it feature in the top 25 start-up destinations in Asia by 2025. As a Startup coach he provides innovative insights, roadmap, and action plans for successfully materializing innovative process and new products.
His research interests are at advancing the frontiers of Technology and Information Systems Research through Behavioural, Organizational, Design Science, and Economic Perspectives. Further, he is keen to study and investigate technology adoption and application at the firm's (growing organization) and individual decision-making; and explore strategic alignment and workforce issues related to the practical application of information technologies.
He has contributed 100+ peer-reviewed publications/presentations/posters/talks and 15 books. He has contributed to best ideas/patents/inventions/innovations. He is associated with various journals and societies of repute as Deputy Editor-in-Chief/Editor/Editorial Board Member/Reviewer.
His papers have been published or are forthcoming in the International Journal of Information Management, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, International Journal of Bank Marketing, Government Information Quarterly, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Journal of Financial Innovation, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, Digital Business, IET Software, Nature HSS, International Journal of Strategic Communication, and Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, among others. He has served on or is currently serving on the editorial boards of PLOS ONE, Engineering Management, Computer Standards & Interfaces, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Global Information Technology Management and Management Decision.
His recent books on “CABology: Value of Cloud, Big Data and Analytic Trio Wave” with Springer –Nature Palgrave Singapore, “Big Data Management and Analytics” with Cengage publications, “Unblock the Blockchain” with Springer USA and “Transforming Social Media Business Models Through Blockchain” with Emerald, UK are already taking a toll on the knowledge and business space.
He is a Fellow of the prestigious RSA London and Fellow of Institute of Engineers (I) and has received many awards and recognition nationally and internationally. He is listed as top 2% Scientists of the World in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT (Stanford and Elsevier). He has received "Outstanding Performance" for his exemplary service and performance at IIM Jammu. He is listed in the Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in the Asia, Top Innovators of the World (IBC Cambridge), and received multiple awards such as – Best Professor in Information Technology Studies, Research Shepherd, Star Researcher and Innovator, Outstanding Scientist, IEEE Conf. Guest of Honour, Lifetime achievement award USA, Best Research (South Korea, Intl. Conf.). He is an influencer and a regular contributor to Times of India, Economic Times and India Times.
He paints on canvas (Acrylic/Oil) and has exhibited his paintings to the wider audience and private art- shows (Spain-Madrid, Hongkong and South Korea). He is a surrealist and believes that life is impeccable and embellish by connectedness and exploration. His art work reflects the spectrum of life. He has sold/donated more than 100 artworks nationally and internationally. On the outset, he participates in marathon, plays guitar, contributes to literary corpus and is also a voracious reader.
PhD (BITS Pilani, Pilani),
B.E. (Barkatullah University),
IIM Jammu (Current Employer)
Goa Institute of Management (Ex-Employer)
Samsung Advanced Research Lab, Samsung (Ex-Employer)
BITS Pilani (Ex- Employer)
GGITS(Ex-Employer)
SRIT (Ex-Employer)
HCET(Ex-Employer)
- Kamble, A., Upadhyay, N. & Abhang, N. (2024). Navigating the Learning Landscape – Social Cognition and Task-Technology Fit as Predictors for MOOCs Continuance Intention by Sales Professionals. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 25(1), (SCI/SSCI/ESCI), DOI : https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v25i1.7567
- Upadhyay, N., Kamble, A. & Navarre, A. (2023). Virtual healthcare in the new normal: Indian healthcare consumers adoption of electronic government telemedicine service. Government Information Quarterly, (SCI/SSCI/ESCI), DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giq.2022.101800
- Upadhyay, N. & Kamble, A. (2023). Examining Indian Consumer Pro-Environment Purchase Intention of Electric Vehicles: Perspective of Stimulus-Organism-Response. Technological Forecasting & Social Change , (ABS,ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI)
- Upadhyay, S., Upadhyay, N. & Gour, A. (2023). Voices in the Storm: Analyzing MakeMyTrip's Crisis Communication During COVID-19 through a Multivocality Lens. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, 32(1), (SCI/SSCI/ESCI), DOI : https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-5973.12521
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2023). Mapping crisis communication in the communication research: what we know and what we don’t know. Nature - humanities and social sciences communications, 10, (SCI/SSCI/ESCI), DOI : https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-02069-z
- Upadhyay, N., Upadhyay, S., S, A. S. & Dwivedi, Y.K. (2022). Consumer adoption of mobile payment services during COVID-19: Extending meta-UTAUT with perceived severity and self-efficacy. International Journal of Mobile Banking , (ABS,ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI)
- Upadhyay, N., Upadhyay, S., M, A. M., M, B.A. & Dwivedi, Y. K. (2022). The influence of digital entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial orientation on intention of family businesses to adopt artificial intelligence: examining the mediating role of business innovativeness. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, (ABS,ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI)
- Upadhyay, S., Upadhyay, N., Gaur, A. & Mehra, P. (2022). Examining WHO’s Crisis Communication in Issue Arenas during COVID-19: A Socio-semantic Network Analysis. International Journal of Strategic Communication, (ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI)
- Upadhyay, N., Upadhyay, S. & Dwivedi, Y. K. (2021). Theorizing Artificial Intelligence Acceptance and Digital Entrepreneurship Model. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research. (Accepted), (ABS,ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI,Scopus)
- Dwivedi, Y. K., Hughes, L. D., Coombs, C., Upadhyay, N. & et., a., (2020). Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life. International Journal of Information Management, (ABS,ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI,Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2020). Demystifying Blockchain: A Critical Analysis of Challenges, Applications and Opportunities. International Journal of Information Management, (ABS,ABDC,SCI/SSCI/ESCI,Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2019). Blockchain Enabled Cyber-Physical Society Framework. Elsevier Procedia Computer Science , 162, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2019). Incorporating Twitter for Second Language Acquisition: Framework and Evidence. The Asian EFL Journal , (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2018). Fogology: What is (not) Fog Computing? . Elsevier Procedia Computer Science, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2018). Microblogging for Second Language Acquisition: Lessons and Suggestions.. Asian EFL Journal ,
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2018). Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Framework for Measuring Spiritual Intelligence in a Data Driven Organization. Elsevier Procedia Computer Science, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2018). Microblogging for Second Language Acquisitions: Lessons and Suggestions. Asian EFL Journal , (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. & Upadhyay, S. (2017). #RighttoBreathe why not? Social Media Analysis of the Local in the Capital City of India.. Procedia Computer Science , (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2017). Future Directions and a Roadmap in Digital Computational Humanities for a Data Driven Organization. Elsevier Procedia Computer Science, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2017). Managing Cloud Service Evaluation and Selection. . Elsevier Procedia Computer Science, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2017). A Multi-Criteria Decision Framework to Measure Spiritual Intelligence of University Teachers. Elsevier Procedia Computer Science, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2016). SDMF: Systematic Decision-making Framework for Evaluation of Software Architecture. Elsevier Procedia Computer Science, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2013). Reliability Modeling and Analysis of Component Based Software Systems. International Journal of Reliability and Safety, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2011). Concurrent Usability Evaluation and Design of Software Component: A Digraph and Matrix Approach. IET Software, (SCI/SSCI/ESCI,Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2010). Integrated Decision Approach for COTS Selection. International journal of Decision Sciences, Risks and Management, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. & Agrawal, V. P. (2010). Modeling and Analysis of Component Based Software Systems: A Graph Theoretic Systems Approach. Systems Research Forum, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & (2010). SDCS: six-dimensional classification strategy framework for COTS products. International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. & Deshpande, B. M. (2010). Concurrent Design Graph Theoretic Approach for Component Based Software System. International Journal of Product Design, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2010). Developing Maintainability Index of a Software Component: A Digraph and Matrix Approach. ACM SIGSOFT , (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2008). Structural Modelling and Analysis of Object Oriented System: A Graph Theoretic Systems Approach. International Journal of System Control and Communications, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, N. (2008). SDCS: Six Dimension Classification Strategy Framework for COTS Products. International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies, (Scopus)
- Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2007). Mobile Language Class: Language Learning Through Mobile Gaming. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning,
- Upadhyay, N. (2007). Structural Modelling and Analysis of Intelligent Mobile Learning Environment. Journal of Applied and Quantitative Methods,
- Upadhyay, N. & Agrawal, V. P. (2007). Structural Identification and comparison of Intelligent Mobile Learning Environment. Journal of Applied and Quantitative Methods,
- Upadhyay, N. (2007). Mobile Agents: An Effective Way for Enhancing M-Learning . ICFAI Journal of Information Technology,
- Upadhyay, N. (2007). Mobile Agents: An Effective Way for Enhancing M-Learning Domain. ICFAI Journal of Information Technology,
- Upadhyay, N. (2006). M-Learning- A New Paradigm in Education. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning,
- Upadhyay, N. (2006). On-Line Learning- A Creative Environment for Quality Education. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning,
- Upadhyay, N. & Upadhyay, S. (2024). Deciphering NFT Marketing: Navigating Consumer Engagement in the Hierarchy of Effects. Proceedings: MSP International Conference Lancaster University, Brunel University London, Goa, India:
- Upadhyay, N. & Kamble, A. (2024). Navigating the Digital Frontier: Strategies for Balancing Technology and Human Capital in the Web 3.0 Era. Proceedings: INDAM INDAM Goa, India: INDAM
- Upadhyay, N. (2017). #UriAttacks the untold story: Social Media Analysis of Tweets. Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development IEEE
- Upadhyay, N. (2017). #UriMartyrs and #IndiaWithForces what is not heard? Social Media Analysis of Tweets. Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development IEEE
- Vyas, M., Shah, K. & Upadhyay, N. (2017). Is movie a Box Office Success? Analyzing Search Queries to Predict Commercial Success. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Computing Techniques in Engineering, Science and Management
- Pinto, S., Upadhyay, S. & Upadhyay, N. (2017). Demystifying Spiritual Intelligence: A Critical Review of its Definitions and Dimensions.. Proceedings of the International Conference on Spirituality and Skill for Leadership and Sustainable Management
- Upadhyay, N. (2016). TIA: Total Innovation Analysis. Proceedings of 9th ISDSI International Conference ISDSI
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2010). CFMEA: Concurrent Failure Mode and Effect Analysis. 2nd International Conference on Reliability, Safety, and Hazard – Risk-Based Technologies and Physics of Failure Methods IEEE
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2009). MACBSS: Modelling and Analysis of Component Based Software System. Proceedings of IEEE World Congress on Computer Science and Information Engineering IEEE
- Upadhyay, N. (2019). UnBlock the Blockchain Springer-Palgrave
- Upadhyay, N. (2019). Blockchain Insight: Transforming Social Media Business Model Emerald
- Upadhyay, N. (2018). Big Data Management and Analytics Cengage
- Upadhyay, N. (2018). CABology: Value of Cloud, Analytics and Big Data Trio Wave Springer-Palgrave
- Upadhyay, N. & C. (2014). Cloud Computing Innovation in India: A Framework and Roadmap The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Inc. USA
- Upadhyay, N. (2013). Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4 ed). S K Kataria & Sons
- Upadhyay, N., R, B. & M, R. (2011). Question Bank in Computer Science (7 ed).
- Upadhyay, N. (2007). Data Structures Using C (2 ed). S K Kataria & Sons
- Upadhyay, N. (2007). Data Structures And Algorithms Using C (2 ed). S K Kataria & Sons
- Upadhyay, N. (2006). Programming and Problem Solving in C S Pub.
- Upadhyay, N. (2005). Programming Languages C, C++, VC++ (2nd ed). S K Kataria & Sons
- Upadhyay, N. (2003). Data Structures and Algorithm S Pub
- Upadhyay, N. (2018). Maintainability Analysis of Component-Based Software Architecture, Software Engineering (pp. 393-401 ). Springer
- Victor, M. & Upadhyay, N. (2011). Selection of Software Testing Technique: A Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach, Trends in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology (pp. 453-462 ). Springer
- Upadhyay, N., Deshpande, B. M. & Agrawal, V. P. (2011). Towards a Software Component Quality Model, Advances in Computer Science and Information Technology (pp. 398-412 ).
- AI for Business Leaders
- Blockchain Strategy
- AI for Managers
- Big Data Ecosystem
- Big Data Management and Analytics
- Story Telling Using Big Data
- Technology Innovation and Leadership
- Cloud Business Model
- Data Science
- Decision Systems – Tools and Techniques
- Software Project Management
- Management Information System
- Jammu and Kashmir Public Works (R&B) Department
- Power Grid
- Department of Information Technology, Goa
- Department of Defence, Delhi
- Centre for Incubation and Entrepreneurship, Goa
- Vedanta, Mining and Iron-Ore, Goa
- Defence, Naval War College, Goa
- HOSEO University, South Korea
- University of Spain, Spain
- DA-IICT, Gandhinagar,
- BITS Pilani Goa Campus, Goa
- National Technological University, Singapore
- University of Egypt, Egypt
- University of Germany, Germany
- Samsung
- Outstanding Performance at IIM Jammu
- Top 2% Scientists of the World in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT (Stanford and Elsevier)
- Fellow Institute of Engineers (IEI)
- Fellow RSA, London
- 27th Dewang Mehta Award- Best Professor in Information Technology Studies
- Best Research Paper at International Conference on Technology and Quantitative Management 2017, India.
- 2017 Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, USA
- Outstanding Research Scientist for the Initiatives, Discoveries, and Developments in the Discipline of Software Engineering, 2016.
- The Guest of Honour at IEEE International Conference on “Computing for Sustainable Global Development, New Delhi, India, 2016
- Best research Paper at International Conference on Technology and Quantitative Management, 2016, South Korea.
- Inventor for Samsung Best (Grade A) patents.
- MIT TR35 2011 India semi-finalist.
- Biographies published in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2008-2019
- Marquis Who’s Who in Asia 2016
- Marquis Who’s Who in South Korea 2017
- Top Researchers of the World from IBC Cambridge
- STAR Researcher
- Chief/Deputy Editor to multiple Journals of Repute
- Session/Program/General/Technical Chair to multiple Conferences of Repute
- Researchers of Excellence, DA-IICT Winter 2016-2017
- Keynote Speaker
- Association of Information Systems
- Cloud Computing Innovation Council of India
- Computer Society of India
- Computer Society of Singapore
- Chief/Deputy Editor
- PhD (Co-Supervisor/DAC Committee Member)) – BITS Pilani, Pilani; Goa University
- Linkages at Department of Information Technology, Goa; Department of Defence, Delhi; Centre for Incubation and Entrepreneurship, Goa; Vedanta, Mining and Iron-Ore, Goa; Defence, Naval War College, Goa; HOSEO University, South Korea; University of Spain, Spain; DA-IICT, Gandhinagar; BITS Pilani Goa Campus, Goa; National Technological University, Singapore; University of Egypt, Egypt; University of Germany, German; Samsung
- Management Curriculum for the Digital Era (MaCuDE)- TaskForce- Analytics; School of Business | Babbio Center STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Hoboken, NJ