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Mission Statement

To harness over 30 years of global experience in the oil and gas industry to educate and inspire future leaders in international business and global supply chain management.

By sharing real-life experiences and insights through engaging teaching and pedagogy, aim to promote innovation and sustainability, empowering a diverse community of learners to tackle the challenges of a dynamic global economy.

Vision Statement

To be a inspiring and supportive faculty in the domain of international business, empowering future professionals to navigate the complexities of global supply chain.

Envision a world where students drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector, fostering an efficient and interconnected global economy through cross-cultural collaboration.

Bio

Kumar Biswas was born on the day of an auspicious Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge, learning and wisdom) puja, in the little Indian town of Bhagalpur, Bihar, in early 1960s. His date of birth is February 13, a number often considered unlucky in Western cultures. Many buildings skip the 13th floor, and hotels frequently avoid room number 13. However, in Sikh thought and spirituality, the number 13 holds profound significance. In Punjabi and in Hindi, it is pronounced "Tera," which also means "Yours." This dual meaning resonates deeply with the teachings of Guru Nanak, who emphasized that everything belongs to the Almighty. The phrase "Sab Tera Tera" (all is Yours) encapsulates this idea, symbolizing surrender and the recognition of Waheguru’s sovereignty over all creation, including ourselves. Interestingly, the number 13, and even its derivatives, such as 1+3=4 or 4×2=8 has reappeared in meaningful ways throughout Kumar's life.

He attended a Christian convent run by the Patna Diocese when he was younger, and the Ramakrishna Mission at Narendrapur, West Bengal, India, was where he eventually finished his undergraduate studies. Under the guidance of two missionaries, he has been instilled with traits such as punctuality, ethics, rigorous discipline and altruism.

His family is 'Indian'. His late father served Indian Railways. He spent almost a quarter of a century, working for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. His lone sibling is a Wing Commander (Retd.) from the Indian Air Force. His time spent residing in and providing services for seven Indian states - Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, has given him a unique perspective on the nation's rich cultural legacy. He has grown to deeply understand and respect the various traditions and rituals that make up the fabric of Indian society, as well as the natural beauty of each location.

Academically, he earned two bachelor's degrees: a B.Sc. with Chemistry Honours followed by a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calcutta, West Bengal. He completed his MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, and has undergone a logistics and supply chain management course in Oxford, U.K.

According to qualification, Kumar is an engineer and by profession he is an international logistics and supply chain expert. While working with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., he was sent on deputation to Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, as Joint Director (Operations). Subsequently, he worked in the private sector of petroleum business in India and Africa. He gained rich international exposure for oil and gas supply chain in East African countries, viz., Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, etc. In connection with petroleum business, he has travelled widely all over the country and across the world - Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Bhutan, France, Kenya, London and Oxford, Tanzania, Zanzibar, etc.

Presently, he is a Professor of Practice. He is actively working in academia-industry interface and building managers of future for the industry. Some of the subjects he teaches at premium universities and management institutes are International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management etc. He has presented several research papers at international conferences. Besides, he is a much sought after speaker in the corporate world viz. Indian Oil, NTPC, GAIL, ONGC, PHD Chambers etc.

He is an Energy Philatelist, i.e. he collects postage stamps and allied materials on energy (oil, gas, renewable energy and energy conservation) from all over the world. He participates in different philately exhibitions in India wherein his stamp collections are displayed.

He is a member of Petroleum Philatelic Society International U.K. (https://ppsi.org.uk/)

He is a passionate blogger. On his blog page, as on March 1, 2025, with 49 stories on various topics, global readership has crossed 40,500 marks by the readers from more than 150 countries around the world.

He is a popular MC (Master of Ceremonies) or emcee. While on stage, he ensures that the audience remains hooked to his wizardry of words. With good command in languages like English, Bangla and Hindi, he engages audience while making right announcements. He navigates a program as per agenda and as per schedule. 

Additionally, he is a highly sought-after speaker at various international and national conferences.