Saad Ashraf

Assistant Professor



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Profile

Prof. Saad Ashraf is an academic professional with an interest in operations research and game theory. For his doctorate from FMS Delhi, he has worked on resource allocation strategies for online delivery platforms in the form of Nash equilibrium problems. He also holds a PGDM from IMT Ghaziabad. Prior to joining MDI as a faculty, he was with the School of Management, Bennett University in the operations and analytics area. In his industry experience with the e-learning sector, he has worked with several organizations for online knowledge production. His research interests revolve around the application of game theoretical concepts through optimization modelling. His non-research interests are quizzing and reading.

Quantitative Methods, Business Statistics, Decision Science, Game Theory, Digital Platforms

Research interests: Optimization Modelling, Mathematical Programming, Nash Equilibrium Problems

Publications:

  • Bardhan, A., & Ashraf, S. (2026). Bridging the Gap: Telemedicine and TB Treatment Adherence in India. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management. (ABDC: C)
  • Ashraf, S., & Bardhan, A. K. (2025). Decision models for order fulfillment processes of online food delivery platforms: a systematic review. International Journal of Production Research. (ABDC: A)
  • Ashraf, S., & Bardhan, A. K. (2024). A location and capacity-allocation game model for two competing online delivery platforms seeking new customers. Electronic Commerce Research. (ABDC: A)
  • Bardhan, A.K. and Ashraf, S. (2024) More buyers or more sellers: on marketing resource allocation strategies of competing two-sided platforms. Electronic Commerce Research. Springer. (ABDC: A)
  • Ashraf, S. and Bardhan, A.K. (2023) Optimal resource allocation strategies of competing new online delivery platforms using the Bass diffusion model. Annals of Operations Research. Springer. (ABDC: A)