Rangaraj Ramanujam

Professor Rangaraj Ramanujam serves as the Richard M. and Betty Ruth Miller Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, where he specializes in organizational behavior within high-risk environments. His work bridges academic research and real-world applications in healthcare delivery systems and operational safety.

His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2000), PGDM from Indian Institute of Management Kolkata (1988), and B.E. from Anna University Chennai (1986). These credentials underpin his expertise in organizational dynamics and systems reliability.

Ramanujam's research focuses on organizational errors, reliability engineering, and operational failures in healthcare settings. He investigates how leadership structures, communication protocols, and organizational learning processes impact patient safety and system resilience. His work appears in premier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and Medical Care, establishing him as a leading voice in healthcare operations management.

As an educator, he teaches MBA and Executive Education courses on Managerial Effectiveness and Healthcare Delivery Organizations. His consulting portfolio includes major institutions like Aravind Eye Care System, HCA Healthcare, and Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute, where he implements evidence-based safety protocols. Ramanujam also co-edits Stanford University Press's book series on High Reliability and Crisis Management, shaping scholarly discourse in organizational safety.