Education

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University (2002)
M.S., Industrial Engineering, Northern Illinois University (1997)
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras (1994)

Professor Damodaran’s expertise is in the area of large-scale optimization, logistics, simulation, scheduling and electronics manufacturing. He has developed several mixed-integer linear formulations and novel algorithms to solve decision problems arising in many real-life applications such as feature upgrades for notebook computer manufacturers; cell placement problem in VLSI physical design; scheduling batch processing machines in electronics manufacturing; order acceptance, lot sizing, and detailed scheduling in make-to-order enterprises; crew scheduling for cruise lines; railroad scheduling; warehousing and distribution. He has also developed simulation optimization models to analyze server assembly facilities, sensor assembly lines, and snow removal planning. Much of his research in electronics manufacturing were geared towards eliminating lead from assembly, process improvements, and application of lean and six sigma principles. He has closely worked with several industries on problems which are critical to their growth. He is interested in working on real-life, challenging problems which are in the criticl path of an organizations growth.

His current research initiatives are:

capacity planning models for make-to-order enterprises
scheduling batch processing machines in electronics manufacturing
crew scheduling in cruise lines
queuing approximations for server assembly lines

To learn more about his research and teaching interests refer to corresponding links at the top of this webpage.

Purush Damodaran, Ph.D.

Education