Balasubramaniam Ramesh

Dr. Balasubramaniam Ramesh is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University. His research focuses on knowledge-intensive processes in software development, agile methodologies, and IT governance, with contributions to industry tools and over 20 research grants from institutions like NSF and DARPA. He has received numerous awards for teaching and research, including the Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award (2008), the top faculty award in the University System of Georgia.

Education:

• Ph.D., New York University
• M.Phil., New York University
• P.G.D.M. (M.B.A.), Indian Institute of Management
• B.Engg., University of Madras, India

Research Interests: Dr. Ramesh’s work bridges theory and practice in software engineering, exploring agile practices, requirements traceability, and ambidexterity in distributed development. He emphasizes the interplay between organizational processes and IT innovation, with recent work on AI ethics, blockchain applications, and cloud computing.

Grants & Awards: Over 20 grants from NSF, ONR, Air Force Research Lab, and industry partners. Notable awards include the GSU Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award (2002), RCB Faculty Achievement Awards (Teaching, Research, Service), and multiple Top Professor recognitions (2014–2016).

Labs & Teams: While specific lab names are not mentioned, his research collaborates with industry and academic partners to develop tools and frameworks for software process improvement and IT governance.