Ramanath Subramanyam

Ramanath Subramanyam is a Professor of Business Administration and the William N. Scheffel Faculty Scholar at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also serves as the Academic Director of the Business & DS Major and Business Analytics Minor. His research focuses on Information Technology Management, Business Analytics, Software Engineering, and Crowdfunding Platforms, with notable work on IT portfolios, digital platforms in crises, and policy impacts on philanthropy.

His research interests span strategic IT portfolio construction, online crowdfunding dynamics, service quality in software outsourcing, and the interplay between public policy and technology adoption. He has contributed to understanding how legislative signals influence philanthropy, the resilience of educational platforms during crises, and the design of optimal algorithm contests.

Ramanath has been recognized with the William N. Scheffel Faculty Scholar award. His work bridges academic rigor and practical insights, addressing challenges in enterprise strategy, crisis management, and technology-driven social initiatives.