Sasidhar Malladi

Dr. Sasidhar Malladi is a senior operations research scientist affiliated with the University of Minnesota, focusing on epidemiological modeling, decision sciences, and risk analysis. His work supports animal health emergency preparedness and business continuity planning through proactive risk assessments.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Technology (BT) in Chemical Engineering, Madras University, Chennai, India
  • Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Research Highlights:

• Developed simulation models for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) spread within poultry flocks to inform protocols in Secure Egg, Secure Broiler, and Secure Turkey Supply Plans.
• Contributed to epidemiologic analyses during the 2015 HPAI EA/AM H5N2 outbreak in the U.S.
• Collaborated with USDA APHIS Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) on HPAI outbreak preparedness.