Rate My Professor Nitish Gupta

Dr Nitish Gupta joined the University of Southampton Delhi in August 2025 as Head of Business (Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise) and Lecturer in Business. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge specializing in Strategic Technology and Innovation Management, an MBA from BITS Pilani and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering. Dr Gupta brings a proven track record in research, teaching, product innovation leadership and digital transformation to the role. His primary areas of interest and research include strategy, innovation and sustainability. Prior to joining the University of Southampton Delhi, he served as Global Product Leader (Network) as a Service at IPC Systems in New York and London, leading the launch of new services for capital markets and managing strategic cloud partnerships. He worked as Global Product Manager at Bühler Group and London Medical Laboratory in London, spearheading the development of innovative products including high-tech optical sorters, solutions for food and plastic recycling and advanced health check services. Dr Gupta has collaborated with renowned organizations such as Tata and Merck on research and innovation initiatives. He served as Visiting Researcher at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and taught undergraduate, postgraduate and executive-level courses at the University of Cambridge. He has delivered guest lectures at institutions including the University of Liverpool and OP Jindal Global University and was invited to speak at several industry events, serving as keynote speaker at the NYU Stern Innovation Conference.

Dr Nitish Gupta is excited to contribute to the University of Southampton Delhi’s triple helix strategy of education, research and knowledge exchange by fostering industrial engagement, advancing knowledge transfer and supporting student success. His goal is to help prepare students to tackle complex global challenges by equipping them with world-class knowledge and the skills they need to thrive. As Head of Business (Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise), he focuses on strengthening links between academia and industry while advancing the university’s commitment to research and teaching excellence.