M.S., Industrial Engineering , Northern Illinois University (1997)
B.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras (1994)
Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Florida International University
10555 W. Flagler Street, EC3172
Miami, FL 33174
Phone: 305-348-6912
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Professor Damodaran’s expertise is in the area of large-scale optimization, logistics, simulation, and electronics manufacturing. He has developed a number of mixed-integer models to address interesting problems in the areas of new product development, batch processing, VLSI physical design, PCB assembly, etc. He has devised branch & price approaches for both deterministic and stochastic mixed-integer models. Many of his recent initiatives in the area of electronics manufacturing is geared towards eliminating lead from electronics assembly. To learn more about his research and teaching interests refer to corresponding links at the top of this webpage.