Saharsh Agarwal
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Saharsh Agarwal
Assistant Professor, Information Systems
Biography
Saharsh Agarwal is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the Indian School of Business (ISB). His research examines the societal impacts of digital platforms and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on contributing to the ongoing policy discussions in this space. His research has been published in leading academic journals and media outlets.
Professor Agarwal completed his undergraduate degree from BITS Pilani and earned his PhD from Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University.
Education
- PhD in Information Systems and Management, Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
- B.E in Electronics and Instrumentation, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, 2015
Experience
Academic positions
- 2023 - Present: Assistant Professor, Indian School of Business
- 2019 - 2023: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University
- 2023 - 2023: Visiting Fellow, Indian School of Bussiness
- 2020 - 2022: Instructor, Carnegie Mellon University
- 2016 - 2018: Research Associate, Indian School of Business
Professional Positions
- 2015 - 2016: Analytics Consultant, Indus Insights & Analytical Services
Selected publications
- Agarwal, Saharsh., Mani, Deepa., Telang, Rahul. (2023) "The Impact of Ride-hailing Services on Congestion: Evidence from Indian Cities", Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 25 (3), 862–883
- Agarwal, Saharsh., Sen, Ananya. (2023) "Antiracist Curriculum and Digital Platforms: Evidence from Black Lives Matter", Management Science, 68 (4), 2377-3174, iv-v
In the press
- February 17, 2020: Is Uber a solution to traffic congestion or a problem?, Fortune India.
