Prof. M Mathirajan

Dr Mathirajan is working at the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore since April 1986 with various academic/faculty-positions. Currently he is a Chief Research Scientist & Professor at IISc. He received M.S. (Engineering) degree by research in Applied Operations Research area and PhD degree in Operations Management area from the Faculty of Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Dr Mathirajan is working at the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore since April 1986 with various academic/faculty-positions. Currently he is a Chief Research Scientist & Professor at IISc. He received M.S. (Engineering) degree by research in Applied Operations Research area and PhD degree in Operations Management area from the Faculty of Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Dr Mathirajan’s research interests are in the development of mathematical modelling and heuristic methods for the problems related to Industrial Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing, Service, Container Terminal Management areas and Research Methodology. He has published over 200 research articles. He is a co-author of 2 books and co-author of 4 edited volumes. Very recently, Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society Internationa presented “Outstanding Research Award” to Dr. Mathirajan in recognition and appreciations of leadership and significant contributions to research and service to the IEOM profession.

Topic: A Prescriptive Problem and Solution Methodologies of Indian Urban Road Transport Organizations for Minimizing the Operational Cost of Intracity Buses