Biography and expertise
I am an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Management at the McCoy College of Business, Texas State University. I hold a Ph.D. in Logistics Systems from the University of North Texas, an MS in Data Science, and a BS in Computer Science Engineering. Before academia, I spent 5 years as a Data Scientist and Product Manager building data and machine learning solutions for global clients.
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Business-Logistics Systems
University of North Texas, 2024
Master's Degree
MS in Data Science
University of North Texas, 2020
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Garg, Vipul (Principal). Supply Chain Performance and Firm Outcomes in Indian Manufacturing, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Institutional (Higher Ed), $10000. (Funded: March 16, 2026 - December 31, 2026). Grant.
- Garg, Vipul. Measuring Cognitive Load of Forklift Operators: A Neuroscience Approach, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Institutional (Higher Ed), $10000. (Funded: October 10, 2024 - October 9, 2026). Grant.
- Garg, Vipul. Transformative Potential of Drone Delivery Systems in Developing Economies: A Case Study in India, University of North Texas, Institutional (Higher Ed), $2500. (Funded: May 2023 - August 2023). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Altay, N., Pal, R., & Garg, V. (n.d.). Flying Relief: The Role of Drones in Humanitarian Supply Chains. In Research Handbook on Humanitarian Supply Chain Management. Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/research-handbook-on-humanitarian-supply-chain-management-9781035342051.html
- Garg, V., Yadav, H., DeGrassi, S., & Black, S. (2026). Resilience isn’t just forklifts and forecasts: How female HR leaders fortify the supply chain. International Journal of Logistics Management, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-09-2025-0677
- Garg, V., Zhu, L., Koutha, M., Niranjan, S., & Prybutok, V. R. (2026). Retail takes flight: how consumer motivation and engagement propel drone deliveries. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 56(8), 903–928. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-04-2025-0163
- Kesharwani, R., Garg, V., Zhang, C., & Niranjan, S. (2026). From thoughts to crashes: A multilevel analysis of driver psychology, moral disengagement, and road safety. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2026.103571
- Gupta, R., Garg, V., & Manuj, I. (2025). Flying forward: Lessons learned from drone logistics in healthcare supply chains. Supply Chain Management Review.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: SWDSI Distinguished Research Award, Southwest Decision Sciences Institute. 2026
- Award / Honor Recipient: Rockstar Research Award, Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business, Texas A&M University-San Antonio. 2025
- Award / Honor Recipient: Student Affairs Experiential Learning Support Award (ProMat 2025), Division of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University-San Antonio. 2025
- Award / Honor Recipient: Center for Academic Innovation Travel Award, Texas A&M University-San Antonio. 2024 - 2025
- Award / Honor Recipient: Dean's Ph.D. Student Travel Scholarship, G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas. 2020 - 2024
Featured service activities
- Editorial Review Board Member
Journal of Consumer Behaviour
- Other
Trained Facilitator, Entering Mentoring Program (CIMER)
- Editorial Review Board Member
Marketing Intelligence & Planning
- Board Member
Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX
- Editorial Review Board Member
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
- Reviewer / Referee
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice