Roby Rajan

Roby Rajan is a Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India), an M.A. in Economics, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Tech. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including disaster management, sustainability, globalization, corporate governance, and knowledge management. Dr. Rajan has published extensively across academic disciplines, with notable contributions to postcolonial theory, economic critique, and institutional reform. His work frequently integrates quantitative methods with cultural and political analysis.

Education:

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
• M.A., Economics, Virginia Tech
• Ph.D., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Virginia Tech

Research interests emphasize systemic approaches to global challenges, including planetary-scale disaster management frameworks and critiques of neoliberal economic policies. His recent work explores intersections between cultural studies and economic systems, particularly in postcolonial contexts. Earlier publications address corporate ethics, environmental management, and institutional knowledge systems.

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