Dr. Nomesh Bolia: Engineering Change at the Intersection of Policy and Innovation
Dr. Nomesh Bolia is a visionary academic and systems thinker whose work sits at the confluence of technology, education, and public policy. A professor at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi and associate faculty at the Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management, Dr. Bolia brings systems engineering and operations research to life by transforming how public systems—from healthcare to education to transport—function with purpose and precision.
Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a B.Tech from IIT Delhi, he bridges rigorous academic insight with practical, scalable solutions. As the founder of the Public Systems Lab at IIT Delhi, he has built a hub of applied research and innovation that strengthens institutional capacity and enhances operational efficiencies from the ground up.
Beyond academia, Dr. Bolia co-founded the Vision India Foundation, where he has mentored and mobilized hundreds of emerging leaders through pioneering leadership programs that build policy fluency and civic courage. His contributions continue to influence national policy frameworks, making him a force behind India’s institutional transformation.
For aspiring changemakers at the intersection of tech and policy, Dr. Bolia’s journey is proof that systems thinking isn’t just an academic concept—it’s a powerful tool for nation-building and real-world impact.