2024 · H11
01
Athena · a hostel of friends
Late nights, deadline pressure, and a community that turned a small room into a story worth telling.
PhD ScholarPMRF FellowGATE AIR 136Mumbai, IndiaCSIR NET JRF AIR 49
BhavyaGupta
Mathematician by training, researcher inSupply Chain Resilienceand Systems Thinking, lifelong learner of art, and poet by soul—weaving the language of emotions into verse, from the corridors of Panjab University to the chalk-dusted halls of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
PhDScholar · IIT Bombay
01 Profile
Profile — who I am, simply
Four honest sketches of the person behind the research.
Aim
My Ambition
To create a world where trust, knowledge, and compassion turn ideas into meaningful impact.
I believe trust is one of the rarest and most valuable things in the world. My aim is to create work, relationships, ideas, and systems that people can genuinely rely on — without manipulation, delay, or false promises.
I want to use my potential in the most meaningful way possible: to create, to teach, to guide, and to contribute in ways that are truly useful to society.
At the core of everything I do is a simple belief: Knowledge must be shared.
Learning has value only when it reaches others. Whether through research, writing, technology, conversations, or content creation, I want to make information accessible, understandable, and useful — without unnecessary barriers or delays.
I aspire to:
- spread love, peace, and awareness,
- inspire people through action rather than words,
- create genuine and honest work,
- remain fearless in thought and expression,
- stay open to meaningful collaborations.
I strongly believe in: “Follow what you preach.” A principle I learned from my father — to walk and talk with integrity.
I want my name to represent trustworthiness — a person people can approach for unbiased guidance, honest perspective, and sincere help. Long after I am gone, I hope my work continues to inspire people to choose what is right, even in difficult situations.
Background
Where I Belong — Family
I am the daughter of Dr. Sudhir Gupta and Dr. Nisha Gupta, born and brought up in the vibrant city of Chandigarh, with roots running deep in Ambala, Haryana. My mother is the Principal of S.D. Senior Secondary School — a dedicated educator who shaped my earliest lessons in purpose and perseverance.
My father has been the steady anchor of our family. His wisdom and his principle — “Follow what you preach” — have shaped who I am. My brother Mr. Anmol Gupta keeps me laughing in equal measure; his talent in digital marketing makes me proud.
- OriginChandigarh · Haryana
- LanguagesHindi · English · Punjabi
- FatherDr. Sudhir Gupta
- MotherDr. Nisha Gupta (Principal)
Education
Educational Qualifications
My educational journey has been shaped by curiosity, discipline, problem-solving, and a deep interest in mathematics, systems, and real-world impact. From school education in Panchkula and Chandigarh to research at IIT Bombay, every phase has contributed to the way I think, learn, and approach challenges today.
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) ↗Ph.D. — Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
- Panjab University — Department of Mathematics ↗M.Sc. (Hons.) MathematicsB.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics
- Bhavan Vidyalaya ↗Senior Secondary Education (CBSE) · Non-Medical
- Little Flower Convent School ↗Primary & Secondary Education (CISCE)
- Woodland School ↗Early Schooling — where the journey of learning first began
Who am I?
Achievements
I play cricket, carrom, chess, and kho-kho — and have the gold medals to prove it. I keep a travel diary across countries and states. I read the Times of India every morning. I write poetry, paint, do embroidery, and make resin art.
I'm interested in how mathematics touches everything — music, art, and human systems. My YouTube channel, Mathematical Concepts, was built on this belief. I represented Haryana at the State Chess Championship. Mathematics is, at bottom, a form of attention.
- SportsCricket · Carrom · Kho-Kho · Chess
- ReadsTimes of India · Math · Poetry
- PerformsAnchoring · Singing · Dance
- CreatesPoetry · Painting · Embroidery · Resin
— achievements ledger
Across academia, sport & serviceThings I'm quietly proud of.
01
PMRF Awardee 2023
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship — one of India's most prestigious doctoral fellowships.
02
ISDC 2025 · USA International
Presented at the 43rd International System Dynamics Conference, Boston. Proceedings paper ↗
03
IIM Nagpur & POMS '24 Academic
Presented research at IIM Nagpur; extended abstract at POMS '24, IIM Ranchi.
04
Conferences & Competitions Industry
SD Workshop 2024, ORSI 2023. Participated in the IISE Arena Simulation Competition.
05
Department Coordinator Leadership
IRSCP Coordinator 2024–25 — organised and led departmental research activities.
06
Cricket — Intra Dept. Gold
IIT Bombay departmental cricket gold medal.
07
Carrom — Inter Hostel GC Gold
General Championship — Inter-Hostel Carrom, IIT Bombay.
08
Kho-Kho — Inter Hostel Gold
Athena (H11) Inter-Hostel Kho-Kho gold — IIT Bombay.
09
Table Tennis — Inter Dept. Bronze
IEOR departmental Table Tennis bronze — IIT Bombay.
10
Basketball — Inter Dept. & Inter Hostel Silver (Both)
Twin silver medals across departmental and inter-hostel basketball.
11
GATE — AIR 136 3× Qualified
Score 632. Qualified three consecutive years — 2021, 2022, 2023.
12
CSIR NET JRF — AIR 49 JRF Qualified
Also qualified Lecturer (AIR 51); JAM AIR 450.
13
Vigyan Vidushi · TIFR Bombay 2022
Selected for the prestigious TIFR Vigyan Vidushi programme.
14
Mini MTTS Programme 2020
Selected for the Mathematics Training & Talent Search programme at Ferozepur.
15
Mathematics Lectures Speaker
National lecture on Group Theory (2021); Heart Curves (2022); Ring Theory (2021); Mathematics & Music (2023).
16
Mathematics Day Award 2021
Won oral on Constructible Numbers; prizes in Math Quiz, Model Making, Science Quiz & “A Minute to Win”.
17
Student Leadership Leadership
Sports Club In-charge (2020–21) · PU Maths Club Coordinator (2021–22) · Dept. Rep (2022–23) · Cultural Convener.
18
Gargi Scholarship Merit Award
Recipient of the Gargi Scholarship for academic merit.
19
Chess — Inter-School Winner 6 Years
Won inter-school chess from Class 5 → 10. Played the Haryana State Chess Championship, Jhajjar.
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Science Quiz Winner Academic
Won school science quiz in Class 9 and Class 12; participated in debate & declamation.
21
School Leadership Leadership
House Captain · Cultural In-charge · Cabinet Member.
02 My Work
My Work — ideas in motion
Teaching, community-building, and research shared in public.
YouTube — Mathematical Concepts
Founded in 2020, my YouTube channel, Mathematical Concepts | Bhavya, was created with the vision of making mathematics more engaging, understandable, and relatable for students and learners. The channel focuses on higher-mathematics topics including JAM, CSIR-NET, GATE, abstract algebra, linear algebra, calculus, and problem-solving techniques, while also connecting mathematics with creativity, real-life applications, and student experiences.
Over the years, I have shared lectures, conceptual discussions, solved examples, and educational presentations aimed at simplifying complex mathematical ideas for undergraduate and competitive-exam aspirants. The channel also features unique interdisciplinary talks such as Mathematics in Arts & Music (2023), Heart Curves (2022), Constructible Numbers (2021), and Ring Theory (2021), highlighting the beauty and creativity of mathematics beyond textbooks.
In addition to academic content, the platform includes motivational and student-oriented discussions such as Exams & Life and Interview with topper AIR-49. I aim to guide students in balancing academics, preparation strategies, and personal growth.
Through this initiative, I have mentored and supported students in understanding advanced mathematical concepts while building a learning space driven by curiosity, clarity, and passion for mathematics.
Watch on YouTube ↗WhatsApp Community — Conferences & Workshops
800+ members · IITs · IIMs · Universities across India
A professional WhatsApp community created to share awareness, opportunities, and valuable academic information related to conferences, workshops, seminars, internships, research opportunities, and higher education. The community connects 800+ students, researchers, academicians, and professionals from diverse institutions across India — including IITs, IIMs, Central Universities, State Universities, and colleges.
The platform regularly shares updates about ongoing and upcoming national and international conferences, FDPs, workshops, paper presentations, and academic events across multiple disciplines, making information more accessible and beneficial for everyone.
Who can join?
- PG & PhD students
- Researchers & academicians
- Industry professionals & practitioners
- Anyone interested in academic growth and networking
Members are encouraged to introduce themselves with the tag — “Course / Department / University” or “Job Profile / Company / Educational Background”. The community aims to maintain a professional, collaborative, and supportive environment; irrelevant or spam content is strictly discouraged to ensure meaningful interactions for all members.
Join the Community ↗— conference ledger
Where the work has traveled.
Four stops, three years, one through-line: resilience as the question.
04Talks03Years12KMiles traveled
2025
Boston, USA
ISDC 2025 — 43rd International System Dynamics Conference
Plenary track on supply-chain disruption recovery; conversations with the global system-dynamics community on threading simulation into resilience policy.
2025
Nagpur, India
SOM 2025 — IIM Nagpur
XXVIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management. Talk on system-dynamics models for supply networks under disruption.
2024
Ranchi, India
POMS 2024 — IIM Ranchi
Production & Operations Management Society. Paper on quantifying recovery time across supply networks in a digitally transforming world.
2023
Bangalore, India
ORSI 2023 — IISc Bangalore
ORSI-ICBAI Joint Conference. First public outing of the resilience-modelling thesis — a vibrant hub for data-driven decision-making.
03 Hobbies
Hobbies — Creativity
What I actually do when I am not working.
Poetry section
Check out some of my poems by clicking here →Whispers of Love is a collection of 40+ heartfelt and evocative poems exploring the depths of human emotions, the complexities of relationships, and the power of love. Through beautifully crafted verses, the book takes readers on a journey of passion, longing, joy, and the intricacies of the heart.
Each poem captures the essence of love in its many forms — from tender moments of longing to the exhilaration of new beginnings — painting a vivid, enchanting portrait of love's many shades. Available on Notion Press and Amazon.
- i.Whispers of Love (Notion Press)
- ii.Buy on Amazon India
- iii.Mathematical Concepts lectures
- iv.Conferences & Workshops community
Artistic Expressions
Check out my creations by clicking here →Creativity has always been an important part of my personality. Beyond academics and research, I find joy in expressing emotions, ideas, and imagination through different forms of art — from delicate embroidery and colorful paintings to handmade crochet creations, origami, posters, and calligraphy. Every artwork reflects patience, passion, and self-expression.
Art, for me, is not just a hobby but a peaceful escape — a way to transform thoughts into something meaningful and beautiful. I enjoy experimenting with colors, textures, patterns, and words, constantly learning new artistic skills and exploring different creative styles.
Each creation carries a story — some inspired by nature, some by emotions, and others by motivational thoughts and everyday experiences. Through these artistic pursuits, I continue to nurture creativity, mindfulness, and the joy of learning something new every day.
- i.Origami
- ii.Posters & Creative Designs
- iii.Paintings & Drawings
- iv.Crochet Art
- v.Embroidery
- vi.Calligraphy
Travel Diary
Explore my journeys by clicking here →I travel to explore — to Singapore, Thailand, and Boston, USA, and across India's 28 states (still checking them off). Travelling is, for me, also about the ideas that come from different places and people.
- i.Singapore & Thailand
- ii.Boston, USA · ISDC 2025
- iii.Goa · Gujarat · Puri · Ranchi
- iv.Harvard · MIT · BHU · IISc
04 My Life
My Life — three chapters
The parts that don't appear in a CV.
i. Life at IITB
A place of dreams — whatever you wish for
IIT Bombay is a place where whatever you dream of becomes possible if you are clear about what you want. The campus is genuinely beautiful — enormous trees, the Powai Lake, and an atmosphere of intellectual intensity that never quite lets you get comfortable in the wrong ways. It pushes you to be better.
Beyond research, campus life here has given me gold medals in cricket, carrom, and kho-kho, opportunities to anchor events, attend national seminars, and connect with brilliant people across disciplines. Every corner of this campus has a story. I am still collecting mine.
- Best spotIEOR building · Lakeside
- Sports medalsGold · Cricket · Carrom · Kho-Kho
- Best chaiCampus canteen, naturally
- Campus lifeAnchoring · Seminars · Sports · Art
Gold · 3 sports Powai Lakeii. PHD Life
Resilience
Check out my PhD conferences →Nobody tells you, when you start a PhD, quite how much of the time you will spend sitting with uncertainty. My research sits at the intersection of system dynamics and supply chain management — building simulation frameworks to quantify how supply chains recover from disruptions. The problems are complex, the models are demanding.
I hold a PMRF Fellowship — one of India's most prestigious doctoral fellowships. I have presented my work at IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IISc Bangalore, and at the 43rd International System Dynamics Conference (ISDC 2025) in Boston, USA. Each conference has sharpened my thinking and reminded me why the work matters.
- DepartmentIEOR · IIT Bombay
- FellowshipPMRF
- FocusSupply Chain Resilience · System Dynamics
- ConferencesISDC Boston · IIMN · IIMR · IISc
System Dynamics PMRF Fellowiii. Hostel Life
From H1 to Athena — Queen of H11
At Panjab University, I lived in Hostel H1. At IIT Bombay, I am in Hostel 11 — Athena — where I am, per hostel tradition, the Queen. The room is the kind of small that forces a particular kind of focus and creativity. One desk, one window, a whiteboard, and walls that have slowly accumulated the personality of a researcher who also paints, writes poetry, and does crochet.
Hostel life at IIT Bombay is its own education — the late-night discussions, the friendships forged under deadline pressure, the community of people from every corner of India. My hostel inmate Swarnali even crocheted me a rose and a sunflower. It is impossible to feel entirely alone in a place that buzzes this consistently with life, ambition, and laughter.
- PU HostelH1 · Panjab University
- IITB HostelH11 · Athena
- NicknameQueen · Athena tradition
- EssentialsDiary · Art supplies · Cricket bat
Powai, Mumbai Athena, H11
2025 · Boston
02
First flight to ISDC
Twelve thousand miles for a forty-minute talk — every single minute of it worth it.
Powai · dusk
03
Powai Lake walks
A research-day reset. The lake never asked what the model said.
2024 · launch
04
Whispers of Love — day one
The first stranger to message: “I cried at page 14.” The book had found its reader.
Haryana · state
05
Chess, the long game
Representing Haryana taught me proofs and openings have more in common than you'd think.
Studio · 2024
06
Mathematical Concepts · recording
A whiteboard, a phone tripod, and the quiet hope that one student finally gets it.
07 Contact
Say hello,
then let's build something meaningful.
- Emailbhavyagupta292@gmail.com
- OfficeIEOR, IIT Bombay
Powai, Mumbai — 400076 - HoursMon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
Best response within 48 hours - Open toCollaborations · Research · Workshops · Conferences
- Elsewhere@bhavyagupta292 · LinkedIn · YouTube · WhatsApp
- ScholarGoogle Scholar profile
- FeedbackWebsite Feedback
Trust no future, however pleasant.
— A Psalm of Life · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Let the dead Past bury its dead.
Act,— act in the living Present!
Heart within, and God o'erhead!
I am glad to hear from researchers, students, educators, and anyone curious about mathematics, operations research, or the journey of a PhD scholar who also writes poetry and runs a YouTube channel.
If you are writing about a collaboration or conference: please include the event details, dates, and a line about why the research would be a good fit. I try to reply within 48 hours.
If you are a student: please do write. Whether it is about GATE preparation, CSIR-NET, PhD applications, or simply navigating academic life — I take those messages seriously and respond with care.
The best conversations I have had started with someone saying: “I didn't know mathematics could do that.” That's exactly the kind of conversation I want to keep having.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
— Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening · Robert Frost
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep…
Social — where to find me
Building connections through research, creativity, and mathematics.
Google Scholar
Exploring my research journey, publications, and academic contributions in supply chain resilience, operations research, and mathematical modelling through my Google Scholar profile.
LinkedIn
Building meaningful professional connections through research, collaboration, and learning.
Instagram
Sharing glimpses of my life, memories, and moments beyond academics here.
Facebook
Capturing everyday moments, experiences, and memories that make life special.
Mathematical Concepts (FB)
Simplifying mathematics with engaging explanations, problem-solving, and educational insights.
Twitter / X
Ideas, perspectives, and quick reflections from my academic and creative journey.