Zero Hunger (SDG-2) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG-12) of the United Nations are very crucial aspects for any economy in the world. In terms of Agricultural Sustainability and Food Security, the world should see to it that agriculture is sustainable enough to ensure food security for all its people. While nobody should be deprived of food for whatever reasons and at the same time nobody should use the agricultural resources (both inputs and outputs) in a manner harmful to the society at large. The use of any resources in terms of production and consumption, and vice versa, should take into account the carbon-footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. While the producers have a major role in the optimum use of the resources, the consumers, for whatever items, should take into account the responsible consumption practices. Since production and consumption are like two sides of a coin, complementary to each other, any change in one of the aspects will have its repercussions on the other one. So, it is a collective responsibility of everyone to ensure that things are practiced the way they are supposed to.
Dr. Pramod K. Mishra
Dr. Pramod K. Mishra, an alumnus of NIT Rourkela and University of Hyderabad, has been working as an Assistant Professor in the area of Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques in the School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad. Prior to his appointment at University of Hyderabad, he has worked as faculty at GITAM School of International Business, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. Dr. Mishra has worked as Post Doctoral Research Fellow at IIM Bangalore on the Supply Chain Mapping of Agri-Commodities. He has published about 30 research papers in various national and international journals and presented research papers in national and international conferences in India and abroad. Dr. Mishra is currently serving in the Journal of Responsible Production and Consumption (Emerald) as an Associate Editor (for SDG - 12). Dr. Mishra has conducted several training programmes in the areas of machine learning, optimization techniques, research methodology, supply chain analytics, total quality management & business excellence etc. for faculty, research scholars and industry professionals. He is also actively engaged with the doctoral student guidance at School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad. As part of his outreach activities, he has delivered lectures as Guest Faculty/Resource Person in reputed institutions all over the country.
Prof. Sameer Prasad
Prof. Sameer Prasad is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, specializing in supply chain management, sustainability, and global operations. Professor teaches courses in operations management, project management, and analytics, combining academic rigor with practical applications. He has published extensively in the areas of international operations, inventory management, quality control, AI, and the nonprofit sector. His research has appeared in several outlets including Production and Operations Management, Journal of Operations Management, Decision Sciences, European Journal of Operational Research, OMEGA, International Journal of Production Research, International Journal of Production Economics, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Journal of Business Ethics and so on. Prof. Prasad has been active with various industry groups such as ISM, APICS, and ASQ and has presented at local and regional meetings. He has been a co-chair in organizing international conferences over the years. Prof. Prasad also serves as a board member of India Development Service. His contributions extend to community service, where he leads initiatives promoting education, health care and sustainability, making him a respected figure in his field.
Prof. B. Kamaiah
Prof. Bandi Kamaiah is a renowned economist and academic whose contributions to the field of economics have garnered widespread recognition. Prof. Kamaiah has over 36 years of teaching and research experience in Economics, specializing in Macro and Financial Economics. He earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, in 1984. He has held prominent positions, including President of the Indian Econometric Society for 2016-17 and Independent Director on the Board of Directors of MDL Company, Mumbai, Member Governing Body of MDI Gurgaon. He began his career at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad, in 1981 and later joined the University of Hyderabad in 1989, where he became a professor in 1998 and Dean in 2015 until his retirement in 2017. He has also been associated with several prestigious institutions, including the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, and the National Institute of Bank Management, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor and Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences at GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. Prof. Kamaiah has published about 150 research papers and served on the editorial boards of notable journals. He has guided approximately 50 Ph.D and 50 M.Phil dissertations and has been a member of various expert committees and Boards of Studies in India.
Prof. B. Raja Shekhar
Prof. Raja Shekhar, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad, has an impressive track record in higher education as an academic and administrator. He has been with the School of Management Studies since its inception in 1999 and coordinates the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management offered by the Center for Distance Education and Virtual Learning. As Dean, he launched an MBA program in Business Analytics and coordinates MOOCs in Research Methodology through SWAYAM. He participated in the LEAP program at IIT Kanpur, Nanyang Technological University, and Monash University, and coordinated the program at the University of Hyderabad. Prof. Shekhar holds multiple degrees, including three doctorates, and has completed a Faculty Development Programme at IIM Ahmedabad. He has authored and edited books, published more than 70 research papers, and guided 22 Ph.D. scholars. Specializing in Service Quality, he also writes a career counseling column for the Telugu daily newspaper Eenadu. Additionally, he serves as visiting faculty at various training institutions and delivers lectures on Career Planning and Personality Development at multiple colleges and universities. His research interests include Service Quality, Quantitative Techniques, Operations Management, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, and research methodology.
Dr. Chinmaya Behera
Dr. Chinmaya Behera is an accomplished academic and research professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of economics and finance. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor of economics (specialized on finance) in the prestigious Goa Institute of Management, located in Goa, India. He holds a doctoral degree in economics from University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. His expertise extends to the realm of publication in the area of finance and, where he has authored numerous research papers that have been featured in esteemed national and international journals such as Resources Policy, Journal of Asian Economics, Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Applied Economics Letters etc. Dr. Behera’s influence also resonates through his authorship of two impactful books, namely “Commodity Futures Market” and “Applied Economics and Finance”. His scholarly dedication is underscored by his involvement in three major research projects (one national and two international). Moreover, he has organized several national and international conferences, FDPs and MDPs. He was honored with the “Outstanding Reviewer Award” by Emerald Publishing in 2023.
Dr. Pratap K. Jena
Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada, Odisha. He specializes in economic research and teaching, contributing to the academic community with his expertise in the field. Dr. Jena’s academic background and professional experiences have equipped him with a profound understanding of economics, enabling him to provide valuable insights and education to his students. His role at the university involves both teaching and engaging in research activities, enhancing the institution’s academic profile. Beyond his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Jena is actively involved in various academic initiatives and collaborations. He participates in conferences, seminars, and workshops, both as a presenter and an attendee, staying abreast of the latest developments in the field of economics.
