Faculty

Overview

Professor XYZ received his Ph.D. from Olin Business School, Washington University in St Louis. His primary research interests are in the areas of Corporate finance. Specifically, he works on issues related to Financial Intermediation, Managerial compensation, Politics and Finance, Corporate Investments and Corporate Governance. His work has been accepted at various academic conferences including those hosted by the American Finance Association and European Finance Association. Professor Alok has also worked on a consulting project for CitiMortgage which involved identifying the causes of strategic defaults by borrowers. Prior to his Ph.D., he graduated from the ManipalUniversity in Computer Science and Engineering amongst the top of the graduating class.

Education

• Ph D (Multivariable Control Systems), Indian Insitute of Science 1970
• M.E (Power Systems), Indian Institute of Science 1966
• B.E (Eletrical Engineering), Indian Institute of Science 1964
• B.Sc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Andhra Univeristy 1961

Research

Published Papers

Viswanadham, N. (forthcoming) "Foreign Direct Investment or Outsourcing: A Supply Chain Decision Model", Transactions on Automation Sciences and Engineering Viswanadham, N. (2009) "Bundling and pricing of product with after - sale services", International Operational Research , Vol. 6 (1), 92-109 Mohan, Usha.,Viswanadham, N.,Trikha, Prachi. (2009) "Impact of Avian Influenza in the Indian Poultry Industry: A Supply Chain Risk Perspective", International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management , 5 (1/2), 89 - 105 Viswanadham, N. (2009) "Overcoming India's Planning Challenges", ISB insight Viswanadham, N. (2007) "An Analytical Framework for the Management of Risk in Supply Chains", IEEE Transactions on Automation Sciences and Engineering , 4 (2), 265-273 Viswanadham, N. (2006) "Achieving sharp deliveries in supply chains through variance pool allocation", European Journal of Operational Research , 3, 2345-2350 Viswanadham, N. (2005) "Models for Measuring and Predicting Shareholder Value: A Study of Third Party Software Service providers", Engineering Journal of Academy of Sciences , 30 (2/3), 475-498 Viswanadham, N. (2005) "Strategic sourcing and collaborative planning in Internet-enabled supply chain networks producing multi-generation products", IEEE Transactions on Automation Sciences and Engineering , 2 (1), 54-66 Viswanadham, N. (2005) "Partner selection and price determination in public exchanges for enhanced supply chain profitability", Engineering Journal of Academy of Sciences , 237-402 Viswanadham, N. (2004) "On the effect of product variety on production-inventory systems", The Annals of Operations Research special issue on Stochastic Models of Production-Inventory Systems , 126, 71-101 Viswanadham, N. (2004) "Design of six sigma supply chains", IEEE Transactions on Automation Sciences and Engineering , 1 (1), 38-57 Viswanadham, N. (2003) "Partner Selection and Synchronized Planning in Dynamic Manufacturing Networks", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation , 19 (1), 117-130 Viswanadham, N. (2002) "Design and Analysis of Optimal Material Distribution Policies in Flexible Manufacturing Systems using AGVs", International Journal of Production Research , 40 (12), 2937-2954 Viswanadham, N. (2002) "Supply chain automation: The past, present and future", IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine , 48-56 Viswanadham, N. (2002) "Foundations of E-supply chain", Singapore Maritime and Port Journal , 180-187 Viswanadham, N. (2001) "Generalized queuing network analysis of integrated supply chains", International Journal of Production Research , 39 (2), 205-224 Viswanadham, N. (2001) "Collaboration and information sharing in global contract manufacturing networks", IEEE-ASME Transactions on Mechatronics , 6 (4), 366-376 Viswanadham, N. (2001) "Queuing network modeling and lead time compression of pharmaceutical drug development", International Journal of Production Research , 39 (2), 395-412 Viswanadham, N. (2000) "Performance analysis and design of supply chains: A Petri net approach", Journal of the Operational Research Society , 51 (10), 1158-1169 Viswanadham, N. (2000) "Sub-optimal solutions using integer approximation techniques for scheduling divisible loads on distributed bus networks", IEEE Transactions on SMC: Part , 30 (6), 680-691 Viswanadham, N. (1999) "Lead time modeling and acceleration of new product development", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation , 15 (5), 882-896 Viswanadham, N. (1999) "Composite performance-dependability analysis of cellular manufacturing systems", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation , 10 (2), 245-258 Viswanadham, N. (1998) "An agent-based information architecture for shop floor control", Sadhana , 23 (4), 359-376 Viswanadham, N. (1997) "Flexibility in manufacturing enterprises", Sadhana , 22 (2), 135-163 Viswanadham, N. (1997) "Fault detection and isolation in dynamical systems: a frequency domain approach", IETE Journal of Research , 1 (1), 55-59 Viswanadham, N. (1996) "Inspection allocation in manufacturing systems using stochastic search algorithms", IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics--Part A: Systems and Humans , 26 (2), 222-230 Viswanadham, N. (1995) "Performance analysis of flexible work centres using multiqueue models", International Journal of Production Research , 33 (9), 2511-2534 Viswanadham, N. (1995) "Performability studies of automated manufacturing systems with multiple part types", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation , 11 (5), 692-709 Viswanadham, N. (1994) "Location of quality control stations in manufacturing systems: a simulated annealing approach", Systems Practice , 7 (4), 367-380 Viswanadham, N. (1994) "Transient analysis of manufacturing systems performance", IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation , 10 (2), 230-244 Viswanadham, N. (1993) "Decentralized fault detection and diagnosis in large linear stochastic systems", Journal of the IETE , 39 (3), 143--148 Viswanadham, N. (1992) "Stochastic modelling of flexible manufacturing systems", Mathematical Computer Modeling,Pergamon Press , 16, 15--34 Viswanadham, N. (1992) "Performance evaluation of cellular flexible manufacturing systems: A decomposition approach", European Journal of Operational Research , 57, 287-304 Viswanadham, N. (1992) "An expert system for real-time scheduling in flexible manufacturing systems", Information and Decision Technologies, Elsevier, , 18, 151-170 Viswanadham, N. (1991) "Markovian models for deadlock analysis in automated manufacturing systems", Sadhana: Academy Proceedings in Engineering Science , 15, 343-353 Viswanadham, N. (1991) "Stochastic analysis of versatile work centers", , Sadhana: Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences , 15, 301-317 Viswanadham, N. (1991) "Integrated analytical models for flexible manufacturing systems", Sadhana: Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences , 15, 331-342 Viswanadham, N. (1990) "Dead-lock prevention and deadlock avoidance in flexible manufacturing systems using Petri Net models", IEEE Trans Robotics Automation , 6 (6), 713-723 Viswanadham, N. (1989) "Reliability analysis of flexible manufacturing systems", International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Kluwer Academic , 2, 145-162 Viswanadham, N. (1989) "Performance modeling of flexible manufacturing systems", Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers , 35, 221-236 Viswanadham, N. (1988) "Sequential Design of decentralized control systems", International journal of Control , 47 (1), 257-279 Viswanadham, N. (1988) "Actuator fault detection and isolation in linear systems", International journal of System Science , 19 (12), 2593-2603 Viswanadham, N. (1988) "Stochastic Petri net models for the performance evaluation of automated manufacturing systems", Information and Decision Technologies, Elsevier , 14, 125-1142 Viswanadham, N. (1987) "Fault detection using unknown-input observers, Control-Theory and Advanced Technology", Sadhana: Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences , 3 (2), 91-101 Viswanadham, N. (1987) "Performance modeling of a fault-tolerant real-time multiprocessor using stochastic Petri nets", Sadhana: Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences , 11 (Parts 1- 2), 187-208 Viswanadham, N. (1987) "A frequency domain approach to failure detection and isolation to GE-21 turbine engine control systems", Control-Theory and Advanced Technology , 3 (1), 45-71 Viswanadham, N. (1987) "An efficient level structuring algorithm for large scale systems", Control-Theory and Advanced Technology , 3 (1), 80-85 Viswanadham, N. (1987) "A methodology for knowledge acquisition and reasoning in failure analysis of systems", IEEE Trans Systems, Man, and Cybernetics , SMC-17 (2), 274-288 Viswanadham, N. (1986) "Construction of inverses with prescribed zero minors and applications to decentralized stabilization", Linear Algebra and its Applications , 83, 103-115 Viswanadham, N. (1986) "A note on the genericity of simultaneous stabilizability and pole assignability", Journal on Circuits, Systems and Signal Processing , 5 (3), 371-387 Viswanadham, N. (1985) "Reliable stabilization using a multi-controller configuration", Automatica,Pergamon press , 21 (5), 599-602 Viswanadham, N. (1985) "A Petri net approach to modelling and analysis of flexible manufacturing systems", Annals of Operations Research , 3, 449-472 Viswanadham, N. (1983) "Algebraic characterization of decentralized fixed modes, Systems and Control letters", IISC Research Papers , 3, 69-72 Viswanadham, N. (1982) "Decentralized control of interconnected dynamical systems", IEEE Trans Automatic Control , AC-27 (1), 159-164 Viswanadham, N. (1982) "Management and control of large scale systems", Journal of Institution of Engineers , 68-72. Viswanadham, N. (1982) "Decentralized estimation and control for interconnected systems, Large-Scale systems: Theory and Applications", The International federation of automatic control , 3 (4), 255-267 Viswanadham, N. (1982) "Hierarchical control of an ammonia reactor", IEEE Trans On Systems, Man and Cybernetics , SMC-12, 919-924 Viswanadham, N. (1981) "Decentralized regulation of large dynamic systems with engineering applications", Large-Scale Systems: Theory and Applications , 2, 191-204 Viswanadham, N. (1981) "Stabilization of linear and non-linear dynamical systems using an observer-controller configuration.", Systems and Control Letters , 1 (2), 87-91 Viswanadham, N. (1981) "Design of multi loop controllers for an ammonia reactor", IEEE Trans of Industrial Electronics and Control Instrumentation , Vol. IECI-28 (4), 353-358 Viswanadham, N. (1981) "A new approach for fixed point smoothing in linear distributed parameter systems", International journal of System Science , 12 (4), 511 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "State space formulation of an ammonia reacto", Computers and Chemical Engineering,Pergamon press , 4, 215-222 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "Design of single variable controllers for ammonia reactors", Chemical Engineering Science ,Pergamon press , 35, 754-756 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "Tracking problems: A scattering theory solution", Journal of the Institution and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers , 26 (10), 529-532 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "Steady-state optimization of an ammonia reactor", Pergamon press: Oxford , 7, 217-223 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "Observers for linear systems with unknown-inputs", IEEE Trans Automatic Control , AC-25 (1), 113-115 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "Computer control algorithms for a tubular ammonia reactor", IEEE Trans Automatic Control , AC-25 (4), 642-651 Viswanadham, N. (1980) "Scattering theory and the discrete linear optimal control problem", International journal of Systems Science , 11 (6), 659-676 Viswanadham, N. (1979) "Optimization of an ammonia reactor using regression analysis", International Journal of Systems Science , 10 (2), 225-241 Viswanadham, N. (1979) "Robust multivariable controllers for a tubular ammonia reactor, Trans. of the ASME", Journal of Dynamical Systems,Measurement and Control , 101 (4), 290-298 Viswanadham, N. (1978) ", Integration-free algorithms for fixed end-point problems", Electronics Letters , 14 (12), 376-378 Viswanadham, N. (1976) "A new approach for the design of non-interactive systems", International Journal of Control , 23 (4), 535-540 Viswanadham, N. (1975) "On invariance of degree of controllability under state feedback", IEEE Trans Automatic Control , AC-20 (2), 271-273 Viswanadham, N. (1975) "Uniform decoupling and stabilization by output feedback", International journal of Control , 21 (3), 451-463 Viswanadham, N. (1974) "Some new applications of the solution of the equation AX + XB = -Q", Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, India, , 56 (4), 175-184 Viswanadham, N. (1974) "On the stabilization of uniformly decoupled systems by state variable feedback", International Journal of Control , 19 (1), 95-111 Viswanadham, N. (1974) "Decoupling of time-varying systems using dynamic compensators", Electronics Letters , 10 (17), 366-368 Viswanadham, N. (1973) "On various types of decoupling for time-varying systems", International Journal of Control , 17 (4), 869-880 Viswanadham, N. (1969) "An optimal linear voltage regulator for power systems", IntJ Control , 9 (2), 159-165 Viswanadham, N. (1966) "Stability analysis of non-linear multivariable systems", Int J Control , 5 (4), 359-375 Viswanadham, N. (1966) "Design of non-linear multivariable control systems", Int J Control , 4 (2), 153-166 Viswanadham, N. (1966) "Dead-beat response in multivariable systems", Int J Control , 5 (6), 589-594

Books and Monographs

Viswanadham, N. (2009) "Low Carbon Logistics Provider", Indo_US Workshop on Designing Sustainable Products and Service and Manufacturing Systems Viswanadham, N. (2006) "Achieving rural and global supply chain excellence: the Indian way", Indian school of Business Viswanadham, N. (2005) "Cold chain management", The Institute for South Asian Studies,National University Of Singapore Viswanadham, N. (2003) ""Stochastic Lead-time models for supply chain networks" In "Analysis and Modeling of Manufacturing Systems"", Kluwer-Academic Publishers , 289-304 Viswanadham, N. (2001) ""Markov reward models and hyperbolic systems" in Performability Modeling: techniques and tools"", Wiley and Sons Viswanadham, N. (1999) "Analysis of Manufacturing Enterprises: An approach to leverage the value delivery processes to competitive advantage", Kluwer Academic Publishers , 312 Pages Viswanadham, N. (1998) ""Performance modeling of manufacturing enterprises: A business process approach" in "Group Technology and Cellular manufacturing: A state of art of synthesis of research and practice"", Kluwer Academic Viswanadham, N. (1995) ""Discrete time Markov reward models of production systems" in IMA volumes in mathematics and manufacturing systems"", Manufacturing systems, and communication networks'' , 73, 149-176 Viswanadham, N. (1992) "Performance Modelling of Automated Manufacturing Systems", Prentice Hall , 592 pages Viswanadham, N. (1990) ""Applications of Petri net based models in the modeling and analysis of flexible manufacturing systems,” in "Modeling and Control of Automated Manufacturing Systems"", IEEE Computer Society Press , 262-267 Viswanadham, N. (1990) ""Control Systems: Reliability" in "Systems and Control Encyclopedia"", Pergamon Press , 122-127 Viswanadham, N. (1987) "Reliability of Computer and Control Systems", North-Holland Systems and Control series , 8, 446 Pages Viswanadham, N. (1986) ""On the invariants of coloured Petri nets" in "Lecture Notes on Computer Science"", Springer

Conference Proceedings

Viswanadham, N. (2009) "Globally Integrated Manufacturing Service Net Works", IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering , 54-58 Viswanadham, N. (1976) "Design of linear systems for decoupling and disturbance rejection", IEE Proceedings , 123 (2), 178-179

Cases

Nandkeolyar, Amit.,Viswanadham, N.,Vedula, Sowmya. "Tata-Singur Negotiations", Dispute Resolution Research Center, Northwestern University

Other

Viswanadham, N. (2009) "Optimization Tools for Knowledge-Based Logistics Providers", Viswanadham, N. (2006) "Rural Business Transformation - Empowering Villages using Kisan-bandhu", Viswanadham, N. (2006) "Dynamics of Retail in India: Case Studies of Andhra Pradesh and Punjab", Viswanadham, N. (2006) "FDI Attractiveness of Indian States and Location Choice of MNCs", Viswanadham, N. (2006) "Design of Competitive Indian Construction Supply Chain Networks", Viswanadham, N. (2006) "Design of Special Economic Zones as Economic Engines of Growth", Viswanadham, N. (2005) "Can India be the Food supplier for the world?", Viswanadham, N. (2004) "The India Logistics Report", Viswanadham, N. (2003) "Leveraging Logistics to enhance competitiveness of Indian economy", Viswanadham, N. (2002) "Ten Mega Trends In Logistics", Viswanadham, N. (2001) "E-Logistics - Trends and Opportunities", TDB Tradelink Web-site Viswanadham, N. (2001) "Industrial and Logistics Development Strategy for India", The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific National University of Singapore Viswanadham, N. (2001) "Understanding E-Supply Chains – Design and the Future Trends", The Logistic Institute - Asia Specific, National University of Singapore Viswanadham, N. (2001) "Recent Trends in Enterprise Computing, Industrial Automation Asia",

Working Papers

Viswanadham, N. "Gaonkar Decision support system for exception management in RFID enabled airline baggage handling," Viswanadham, N. "A conceptual and analytical framework for management of integrated knowledge based logistics providers" Viswanadham, N. "Orchestrating the World's Largest Democratic Acitivity: The Indian General Elections" Viswanadham, N. "A CBR-based Decision Support System Framework for Construction Supply Chain Risk Management"