Ph.D. Admissions at IIT Kanpur, Department of Management Sciences (DoMS)

Department of Management Sciences (DoMS) — IIT Kanpur

Welcome to the Department of Management Sciences (DoMS) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur — where technology meets management and ideas turn into impact.

About DoMS

At DoMS, we bring together the analytical strength of engineering and the strategic thinking of management. Established in 1974 as an interdisciplinary program and formally recognized as a department in 1988 (earlier IME), DoMS was renamed in 2023 to reflect its broader vision — connecting business, policy, and technology for a rapidly changing world.

Our mission is to shape leaders and researchers who combine quantitative skills, creativity, and ethical values to address complex real-world problems.

What We Offer

We offer a range of programs designed to fit diverse academic and professional goals:

• PhD — For those who want to push the frontiers of management research.
• M.Tech — Blending engineering and management for innovation in analytics, systems, and operations.
• MBA — A rigorous management program built on IIT Kanpur’s legacy of excellence.
• eMasters — Online programs for working professionals aiming to upskill and lead.
• VLFM — Specialized learning modules designed for experienced professionals.

Research at DoMS

Our faculty and students explore a wide range of topics — from energy economics to AI in business. The department is home to several research labs and centers that tackle emerging challenges through data-driven insights and policy-focused work.

Key labs include:

• Energy Analytics Lab — Driving insights in electricity and energy transitions.
• Centre for Energy Regulation — Shaping policies for India’s evolving energy sector.
• System Optimization Laboratory — Advancing analytics, optimization, and decision systems.

Our research spans domains like operations research, marketing, public policy, behavioural studies, finance, and machine learning applications.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty combine academic excellence with industry and policy experience. Here’s a glimpse:

• Prof. Vinay Ramani — Operations, economics, and pricing strategy.
• Dr. Mousami Prasad — Energy economics, sustainability, and decarbonisation.
• Dr. Nivedita Bhaktha — Psychometrics, behavioural modelling, and analytics.
• Dr. Avijit Khanra — Operations and supply chain management.
• Dr. Suvendu Naskar — Technology management and supply chain finance.

(See the department website for the complete faculty list and research details.)

Areas of Expertise

• Operations and Systems Engineering
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Information Systems and Data Analytics
• Finance and Quantitative Modelling
• Energy Economics and Policy
• Marketing and Strategy
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Artificial Intelligence in Business

Join Us

We invite students, researchers, and professionals to be part of our vibrant learning community.

Contact Points:

• PhD: phd_doms@iitk.ac.in
• M.Tech: mtech_doms@iitk.ac.in
• MBA: mba_adm@iitk.ac.in
• VLFM: vlmp@iitk.ac.in

Departmental PG Convenor: Prof. Vinay Ramani — dpgc_doms@iitk.ac.in

Administrative Contact: Mr. Praveen Sharma — pravs@iitk.ac.in

Website: iitk.ac.in/doms

Why Choose DoMS @ IIT Kanpur?

• A perfect balance of engineering depth and management vision.
• Faculty with global academic and industry exposure.
• A campus that inspires innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Research that drives policy, technology, and sustainable development.

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