Kannan Ramanathan

Kannan Ramanathan is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. His academic career focuses on operations management, quality control, and their applications in healthcare and business contexts. He teaches courses including Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, and Lean and Six Sigma Processes, with a strong emphasis on practical methodologies like Six Sigma and spreadsheet modeling.

• PhD, University of Illinois, 1998
• MBA, University of Pune, India, 1978
• MA, University of Pune, India, 1976

His research interests span property rights, lean operations, and quality improvement frameworks. Notably, he holds a Six Sigma BlackBelt certification, reflecting his expertise in process optimization.

He has received recognition for his contributions to quality management methodologies and maintains active engagement with students through courses like Quality Control and Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations. His contact information includes the email kannan.ramanathan@utdallas.edu and office location JSOM 3.622.