Ramesh Anbanandam

Research Interests

Sustainable Transportation logistics, Humanitarian Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Supply Chain and Waste Management, Circular Economy for Sustainability, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Data Analytics , Project Management

BioSketch

Educational Details

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), New Delhi, New Delhi

2011

Ph. D., Supply Chain Management

National Institute of Technology (NITT) Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

2003

Master of Engineering (M.E), Industrial Engineering

Madras University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1999

Bachelor of Engineering (B. E), Production Engineering

Professional Background

Head

09 Apr 2025 - Present

Centre for Transportation Systems (CTRANS), IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Professor

10 Oct 2023 - Present

Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee

Associate Professor

22 Dec 2018 - 09 Oct 2023

IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Joint Faculty

01 Jun 2020 - Present

IIT, Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Associated Faculty

13 Nov 2012 - 31 May 2020

IIT, Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Assistant Professor

01 Nov 2012 - 21 Dec 2018

IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Assistant Professor

01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2012

NIT Calicut, Kerala

Lecturer

11 Jun 2003 - 24 Jun 2005

MNM Jain Engineering College, Anna University Chennai

Research

Projects

TOPIC	START DATE	FIELD	DESCRIPTION	FINANCIAL OUTLAY	FUNDING AGENCY	OTHER OFFICERS
A framework for municipal waste management in smart cities of India	07 Mar 2022	Management		9 Lac	ICSSR
Techno-Commercial Assessment of TRL-6 and above Technologies developed in India in Academia, research labs, and Industry	01 Mar 2022	Management		17.44 Lacs	DSIR
Ease of Doing Business in Select major Indian States	18 Jun 2021	-Analytics		5 Lakhs	Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Management Education in Technical Institute: Academic and Industry Perspective	01 Jan 2018	The Management Education in Technical Institute: Academic and Industry Perspective		20 Lacs	ICSSR	Prof.S.Rangnekar
Use of ICT for Entrepreneurship Development Among Semi-Skilled Workers	01 Jan 2018	Use of ICT for Entrepreneurship Development Among Semi-Skilled Workers		17.5 Lacs	ICSSR	Prof. Z. Rahman
Select Issues in Humanitarian Supply chain Management in India	01 Jan 2013	Select Issues in Humanitarian Supply chain Management in India		6.5 Lacs	IIT Roorkee

Publications

Evaluating the interrelationships among inhibitors to intermodal railroad freight transport in emerging economies: A multi-stakeholder perspective.

2020

Kumar, A., and Ramesh, A | Elsevier

Journal: Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, ABDC-A*,Q1 Pages: 559-581 , Volumes: 132 ,

A MCDM framework for assessment of social sustainability indicators of the freight transport industry under uncertainty. A multi-company perspective

2020

Kumar, A. and Ramesh,A | Emerald

Journal: Journal of Enterprise Information Management,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 1023-1058 , Volumes: 33 ,

Environmentally responsible freight transport service providers' assessment under data-driven information uncertainty (ABDC-A)

2020

Kumar, A and Ramesh, A | Emerald

Journal: Journal of Enterprise Information Management,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 506-542 , Volumes: 34(1) ,

Assessment of environmental and social sustainability performance of the freight transportation industry: An index-based approach.

2022

Kumar, A., & Anbanandam, R. | Elsevier

Journal: Transport Policy,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 43-60 , Volumes: 124 ,

Analysing interrelationships and prioritising the factors influencing sustainable intermodal freight transport system: A grey‐ DANP approach.

2020

Kumar, A., & Anbanandam, R. | Elsevier

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 119-169 , Volumes: 251 ,

A Flexible Policy Framework for Analysing Multimodal Freight Transportation System in India: SAP–LAP and Efficient IRP Method.

2020

Kumar, A., & Anbanandam, R | Springer

Journal: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 35-52 , Volumes: 21 ,

Development of social sustainability index for freight transportation system

2019

Kumar, A., & Anbanandam, R | Elsevier

Journal: Journal of cleaner production,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 77-92 , Volumes: 210 ,

Location selection of multimodal freight terminal under STEEP sustainability

2019

Kumar, A., & Anbanandam, R. | Elsevier

Journal: Research in Transportation Business & Management,Q1 Pages: 100434 , Volumes: 33 ,

Analysis and prioritisation of risks in a reverse logistics network using hybrid multi-criteria decision making methods

2018

Senthil, S., Murugananthan, K., & Ramesh, A | Elsevier

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 179 , Volumes: 716-730 ,

A robust hybrid multi-criteria decision making methodology for contractor evaluation and selection in third-party reverse logistics

2014

Senthil, S., Srirangacharyulu, B., & Ramesh, A | Elsevier

Journal: Expert Systems with Applications,Q1 Pages: 50-58 , Volumes: 41 ,

Theory building on supply chain resilience: a SAP–LAP analysis

2020

Siva Kumar, P., & Anbanandam, R | Springer

Journal: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 113-133 , Volumes: 21 ,

Impact of risk management culture on supply chain resilience: An empirical study from Indian manufacturing industry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

2019

Kumar, S., & Anbanandam, R | Sagepub

Journal: Journal of Risk and Reliability,Q2 Pages: 246-259 , Volumes: 234(2) ,

An integrated Delphi–fuzzy logic approach for measuring supply chain resilience: an illustrative case from manufacturing industry

2019

Kumar, S., & Anbanandam, R | Emerald

Journal: Measuring Business Excellence,ABDC-B,Q2 Pages: 350-375 , Volumes: 23(3) ,

An integrated approach using AHP and DEMATEL for evaluating climate change mitigation strategies of the Indian cement manufacturing industry

2019

Balsara, S., Jain, P. K., & Ramesh, A. | Elsevier

Journal: Environmental pollution,Q1 Pages: 863-878 , Volumes: 252 ,

An integrated methodology to overcome barriers to climate change mitigation strategies: a case of the cement industry in India

2021

Balsara, S., Jain, P. K., & Ramesh, A | Springer

Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research,Q1 Pages: 20451-20475 , Volumes: 28 ,

Assessment of vehicular fuel consumption and interaction with pavement characteristics using HDM-4 on Indian urban road network: A case of Pune city

2022

Jain, B., Tiwari, D., Parida, M., & Anbanandam, R | Elsevier

Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials,Q1 Pages: 01362 , Volumes: 17 ,

Performance-based Road Asset Management System In India: A Case of Pune City

2023

Jain, B., Tiwari, D., Parida, M., & Anbanandam, R | Indian Roads Congress(Accepted for publication)

Journal: Highway Research Journal

Impact of Mobility Culture and Population Size on Urban Transportation System Performance in Indian Cities

2021

Kant, R and Sadhukhan, S., and Ramesh, A | In press

Journal: Urban Transport Journal

Vision-based vehicle detection with fog removal algorithm

2019

Sahgal, D., & Ramesh, A | Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering

Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology

Barriers to information and digital technology adoption in humanitarian supply chain management: a fuzzy AHP approach

2023

Kabra, G., Ramesh, A., Jain, V., & Akhtar, P. | Emerald Insight

Journal: Journal of Enterprise Information Management,ABDC-A,Q1

Understanding behavioural intention to use information technology: Insights from humanitarian practitioners.

2017

Kabra, G., Ramesh, A., Akhtar, P., & Dash, M. K. | Science Direct

Journal: Telematics and Informatics,Q1 Pages: 1250-1261 , Volumes: 34(7) ,

Information technology, mutual trust, flexibility, agility, adaptability: Understanding their linkages and impact on humanitarian supply chain management performance.

2016

Kabra, G., & Ramesh, A. (2016). | Risk, Hazards & Crisis in Public Policy,

Journal: Risk, Hazards & Crisis in Public Policy,Q1 Pages: 79-103 , Volumes: 7(2) ,

Identification and prioritisation of coordination barriers in humanitarian supply chain management

2015

Kabra, G., Ramesh, A., & Arshinder, K. | Science Direct

Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction,Q1 Pages: 128-138 , Volumes: 13 ,

Analysing ICT issues in humanitarian supply chain management: A SAP-LAP linkages framework.

2015

Kabra, G., & Ramesh, A. | Springer

Journal: Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management,ABDC-A,Q1 Pages: 157-171 , Volumes: 16 ,

An empirical investigation of the enablers in humanitarian supply chain management in India: A case study

2015

Kabra, G., & Ramesh, A. | Emerald

Journal: Journal of Advances in Management Research,Q2

Analysing drivers and barriers of coordination in humanitarian supply chain management under fuzzy environment

2015

Kabra, G., & Ramesh, A. | Emerald

Journal: Benchmarking: An International Journal,ABDC-B

Humanitarian supply chain management in India: a SAP‐LAP framework

2012

John, L., & Ramesh, A | Emrald

Journal: Journal of advances in management research,Q2 Pages: 217-235 , Volumes: 9(2) ,

Humanitarian supply chain management: a critical review

2012

John, L., Ramesh, A., & Sridharan, R. | Researchgate

Journal: International Journal of Services and Operations Management,Q3 Pages: 498-524 , Volumes: 13(4) ,

Analysing composition and generation rates of biomedical waste in selected hospitals of Uttarakhand, India

2018

Thakur, V., & Ramesh, A. | Springer

Journal: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management,Q2 Pages: 877-890. , Volumes: 20 ,

Healthcare waste disposal strategy selection using the grey-AHP approach

2017

Thakur, V., & Ramesh, A. | Emerald

Journal: Benchmarking: An International Journal,ABDC-B

Management practices and modeling the seasonal variation in health care waste: a case study of Uttarakhand, India

2017

Thakur, V., & Anbanandam, R. | Emerald

Journal: Journal of Modelling in Management,Q2 Pages: 162-174 , Volumes: 12(1) ,

Quantitative grey-ANP-TOPSIS based model for evaluating healthcare waste disposal partner

2017

Thakur, V., & Ramesh, A. | Inder Science Online

Journal: International Journal of Procurement Management,Q3 Pages: 683-705 , Volumes: 10(6) ,

Healthcare waste management: an interpretive structural modeling approach

2016

Thakur, V., & Anbanandam, R | Emerald

Journal: International journal of health care quality assurance,Q3 Pages: 559-581 , Volumes: 29(5) ,

A shift from product supply chain management to services supply chain management: a review

2016

Thakur, V., & Anbanandam, R. | Research Gate

Journal: International Journal of Services and Operations Management,Q3 Pages: 316-346 , Volumes: 23(3) ,

Supplier selection using grey theory: a case study from the Indian banking industry

2015

Thakur, V., & Anbanandam, R. | Emerald

Journal: Journal of Enterprise Information Management,ABDC-A

Healthcare waste management research: A structured analysis and review (2005–2014)

2015

Thakur, V., & Ramesh, A. | SagePub

Journal: Waste Management & Research,Q2 Pages: 855-870 , Volumes: 33(10) ,

Routing vehicles through the cross-docking facility for third-party logistics service providers

2020

Birasnav, M., Kalaivanan, S., Ramesh, A., & Tibrewala, R | Inderscienceonline

Journal: International Journal of Operational Research,Q3 Pages: 255-277 , Volumes: 38(2) ,

Quality assessment of academic websites using structured equation modelling

2017

Deep, A., Sharma, Y., & Anbanandam, R | inderscienceonline

Journal: International Journal of Management in Education,Q1 Pages: 206-222 , Volumes: 11(2) ,

Evaluation of supply chain collaboration: A case of the retail apparel industry

2011

Ramesh, A., Banwet, D. K. and Shankar, Ravi | Emerald

Journal: International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management,Q2 Pages: 82-98 (Scopus Indexed) , Volumes: 60(2) ,

Modeling the barriers of supply chain collaboration

2010

Ramesh, A., Banwet, D. K. and Shankar, Ravi | Emerald

Journal: Journal of Modeling in Management,Scopus Indexed Pages: 176-193 , Volumes: 5(2) ,

Modelling the enablers of supply chain collaboration

2008

Ramesh, A., Banwet, D. K., & Shankar, R | inderscienceonline

Journal: International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management,Q2 Pages: 617-633 , Volumes: 4(6) ,

A Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and VIKOR Framework for Evaluation and Selection of Electric Vehicle Charging Technology for India

2022

Mall, S., & Anbanandam, R | Springer

Journal: Transportation in Developing Economies Pages: 14 , Volumes: 8(1) ,

Books

Flexibility, Innovation, and Sustainable Business

Year: 2022 ,

Anbanandam Ramesh and Santosh Rangnekar | Springer

Contribution: Editor ,

Project Management: A strategic Managerial Approach

Year: 2022 , ISBN: 978-93-5464-125-1

Meredith, Shafer and Ramesh (Adapted) | Wiley

Contribution: Adapted , Pages: 526 , Volumes: 1

Lean and Green Manufacturing: Towards Eco-Efficiency and Business Performance

Year: 2021 ,

Kalian, M., Vimal, H, Ramesh, A and Agrawal, A | Springer

Contribution: Editor ,

Operations Management in Digital Economy

Year: 2015 ,

Ramesh, A and Prakash, G | Science Direct

Contribution: Editor ,

Honors And Awards

Honors

IIT Roorkee

2022

Outstanding Teacher Award 2022

IIM Lucknow -18 GlOGIFT Conference

2018

Best Paper Award

Emerald Publications

2016

Highly Commended Research Paper in Year 2016

Society of Operations Management

2012

Best Paper Award

Emerald Publications for Journal of Modeling in Management

2011

Highly Commended Research Paper in Year 2011

MemberShips

Society of Operations Management

01 Jan 2020 - Present

Life member

Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering

24 Jul 2020 - Present

Life Member

GLOGIFT

24 Jul 2020 - Present

Life Member

Indian Society of Training and Development

24 Jul 2020 - Present

Life Membership

Teaching Engagements

Operations and Supply Chain Management ( IBM-311 )

Spring

Operations Research ( BMN-503 )

Autumn

Data Science and Big Data Analytics ( BMN-528 )

Spring

Decision Making with spreadsheet ( NPTEL )

Spring

Fundamentals of Innovation And Business Models ( IBM-308 )

Spring

Data Analytics with Python ( NPTEL )

Spring

Management of Innovation and Creativity ( BM-638 )

Spring

Project Management ( IBM-313 )

Autumn

Data Analytics ( BMN-682 )

Spring

Quantitative Techniques for Managers ( BM-501 )

Autumn

Project Management ( IBM-313 )

Autumn

Manufacturing Strategy ( BM-614 )

Spring

Project Management and Implementation ( CTN-505 )

Spring

Six Sigma: Tools and Techniques ( IBM-09 )

Spring

Service Operations Management ( BM-649 )

Spring

Quantitative Techniques for Infrastructure Systems ( CT-501 )

Autumn

Quality Management ( IBM 07 )

Spring

Managerial Economics ( BM-505 )

Autumn

Students

SuperVisions

Industry 4.0 implications in public sector organisation, India

01 Jan 2018 - Present

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Azad Singh

Social Sustainability issues in public sector organisation, India

01 Jan 2018 - Present

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Ajendra Singh

Development of Decision Support Systems for Logistics Planning in India, India

01 Jul 2021 - 01 Jul 2026

Other Supervisors: Dr. A . Ramesh, Scholar: Aakash Kale

Municipal Solid Waste Management Issues in Select Indian Cities, India

01 Jul 2021 - 10 Jul 2026

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Nitesh Kumar

Artificial Intelligence adoption and social sustainability issues in humanitarian supply chain management, India

01 Jul 2021 - 06 Jul 2026

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Siddharth Prajapati

Development of performance measurement model for pedestrian facilities in urban areas, India

12 Jul 2019 - 01 Apr 2025

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan, Scholar: Ravi Kant

Select issues on cyber-physical systems for freight transportation in India, India

01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2024

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Uma Bharati

Development of Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for smart cities of India, India

01 Jul 2018 - 01 Feb 2023

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Dr. Devesh Tiwari, Prof. M. Parida, Scholar: Bhavesh Jain

Electric vehicle adoption challenges and Charging infrastructure planning in the Indian urban environment, India

01 Jul 2017 - 01 Jul 2023

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Shaurya Mall

Investigating The Impact of Political Uncertainty On Stock Market Volatility, India

01 Jan 2013 - 01 Dec 2021

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Savita

Evaluation of policy and practice measures for the sustainable freight transportation system, India

02 Jan 2017 - 01 Jun 2020

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Aalok Kumar

Antecedents of Supply Chain Resilience: An empirical study from Indian manufacturing industry, India

01 Jul 2016 - 01 Sep 2020

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Siva kumar Pujari

Climate change mitigation strategies of Indian cement industries, India

01 Jul 2015 - 06 Nov 2019

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh (Co-Supervisor), Prof. P. K. Jain, Scholar: Sachin Balsara

Real-time Traffic Signal Control for intersection using image processing, India

02 Jan 2013 - 02 Jan 2019

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Divya Sahgal

Indian Healthcare Supply Chain Management, India

01 Jul 2014 - 02 Apr 2018

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Umang Gupta

Modelling and analysis of Information Technology issues in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management, India

01 Jul 2013 - 01 Jun 2016

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Gaurav Kabra

Study of waste management issues in Indian Healthcare supply chain, India

01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jun 2016

Other Supervisors: Dr. A. Ramesh, Scholar: Vikas Thakkur

Analysis of decision problems in reverse logistics networks using hybrid multi-criteria decision-making methods, India

01 Jul 2010 - 01 Nov 2014

Other Supervisors: Dr.A . Ramesh, Scholar: Senthil

Associate Scholars

Aman Vyas