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Purushothaman Damodaran is a Presidential Teaching Professor at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Northern Illinois University. With expertise in large-scale optimization, logistics, simulation, scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma, he develops mixed-integer linear formulations and novel algorithms for real-world applications in electronics manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
- Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University (2002)
- M.S., Industrial Engineering, Northern Illinois University (1997)
- B.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras (1994)
His research focuses on optimization models for batch processing machines, parallel machine scheduling, and simulation-based decision support systems. He has collaborated with industries like 3M, Caterpillar, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and IBM, addressing challenges in manufacturing systems, warehouse design, and service operations.
Recent publications highlight heuristic approaches (e.g., GRASP, Simulated Annealing, Particle Swarm Optimization) for flow shop scheduling, job shop optimization, and material slitting problems. His work often integrates Lean Six Sigma principles and simulation-optimization for real-time manufacturing improvements.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Paper Award, IISE Annual Conference (2021)
- National Science Foundation Grant (2008-2009) for server manufacturing research
As a faculty teaching mentor at NIU, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Six Sigma, Warehousing, and Advanced Lean Manufacturing, emphasizing real-life projects and student engagement.
