Prof. Praveen Ranjan Srivastava is a distinguished professor of management information systems at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak. He earned his Ph.D. from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, and holds a Master of Technology (M. Tech) degree from the esteemed Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad. Before joining IIM Rohtak, Dr. Srivastava was a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and  Engineering at BITS Pilani, laying the foundation for his interdisciplinary academic pursuits. Microsoft Research India recognised his contributions to research excellence and honoured him for his innovative work in the field. Prof Srivastava’s scholarly impact has earned him global recognition, including his ranking among the top 2% of researchers worldwide, as identified by Stanford University and Elsevier. Additionally, he has been acknowledged as one of the Top 5% Most Productive Researchers in India, based on his extensive research contributions, citation metrics, h-index, and publication record across all domains of management research, as well as within his area of specialization. He has authored over 100 research papers in leading peer-reviewed journals, with his work garnering more than 4700 citations. His current H-index is 33, and his I10-index stands at 85, reflecting his researchs enduring influence and academic rigour. Prof Srivastava’s research interests span diverse cutting-edge domains, including Machine Learning, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Software Project Management, and Nature-Inspired Computing. He is an active member of editorial boards, academic journals, and international conference committees, where he continues to contribute to advancing knowledge and scholarly collaboration. Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Srivastava also designs and delivers Management Development Programs (MDPs), offering
strategic and analytical insights to business professionals and industry leaders across various sectors. Prof Srivastava is also Editor in Chief of International Journal of Software Engineering, Technology, and Applications (IJSETA), (Print) ISSN 2053-2466, (Online) ISSN 2053-2474.