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Raja Jayaraman

Raja Jayaraman
Associate Professor

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Biography

Raja Jayaraman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at NMSU. Dr. Jayaraman’s current research interests focus on a multidisciplinary approach to engineering problems applying systems engineering, process optimization, operational excellence, and digital transformation to characterize, model, and solve complex systems. His research targets applications in supply chains, multi-modal logistics, maintenance planning, and healthcare delivery. Dr. Jayaraman has over 16 years of experience in higher education institutions spanning India, the USA, and the UAE. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in supply chain and logistics, optimization, stochastic models, systems engineering, and quality management. 

With over 125 journal publications in the domains of engineering, technology and business and his research contributions have appeared in top-tier journals including: Annals of Operations Research, IISE Transactions, Computers & Industrial Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, IEEE Engineering Management Review, Production Planning & Control, Energy Policy, Technology in Society, Knowledge-Based Systems, Expert Systems with Applications, Journal of Cleaner Production, Technology Forecasting and Social Change, Engineering Management Journal, and others. 

Dr. Jayaraman has been recognized in 2022 and 2023 Stanford University World’s Top 2% scientists and most influential researcher under subject categories: Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, and Information and Communication Technologies. Dr. Jayaraman is a senior member of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering (IISE) and a member of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (Informs). He currently serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Quality and Reliability and an editorial board member of several journals.

Education

  • Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University
  • M.S. Industrial Engineering, New Mexico State University
  • M.Sc. Mathematics, College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai, India
  • B.Sc. Mathematics, University of Madras, Chennai, India

 

Research Interests 

  • Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0
  • Applied Operations Research
  • Operational Excellence and Sustainability Engineering
  • Healthcare Systems Engineering

Selected Publications

  • Abdulrahim, A., Jayaraman, R., Azar, E., Maalouf, M., “A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Statistical Methods for Evaluating Building Performance: A Systematic Review and Future Benchmarking Framework”, Buildings & Environment, 2024. DOI: 1016/j.buildenv.2024.111268
  • Alkhader, W., Jayaraman, R., Salah, K., Sleptchenko, A., Antony, J., Omar, M. “Using Blockchain and NFTs for Implementing Quality 4.0 in Digital Manufacturing”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology & Management. 2023. DOI:10.1108/JMTM-05-2023-0172
  • Sony, M., Naik, S., Antony, J., McDermott, O., Tortella, G., and Jayaraman, R. “Operational Excellence framework for sustainability in the organization: A design science approach”, Production Planning & Control, 2022. DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2023.2165188
  • Musamih, A., Salah, K., Jayaraman, R., Yaqoob, I., Al-Hammadi, Y., Omar, M. and Ellahham,S. "Metaverse in Healthcare: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions," IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine, DOI: 10.1109/MCE.2022.3223522 (2023 BEST PAPER AWARD, First Place by IEEE Consumer Electronics Society, Rated Top 10 Most Popular Articles in Q1, Q3 and Q4 2023)
  • Musameh, A., Yaqoob, I., Salah, K., Jayaraman, R., Omar, M., Ellahham, S. “Using NFTs for Product Management, Digital Certification, Trading, and Delivery in the Healthcare Supply Chain”, IEEE Transactions in Engineering Management. 2022. 71, 4480-4501. DOI:10.1109/TEM.2022.3215793
  • Musamih, A., Salah, K., Jayaraman, R., Yaqoob, I., Al-Hammadi, Y. and Antony, J. “Blockchain-Based Solution for COVID-19 Vaccines Waste Reduction”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 372, 133619, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133619
  • Omar, I.A., Debe, M., Jayaraman, R., Salah, K., Omar, M., Arshad, J. “Blockchain-based Supply Chain Traceability for COVID-19 PPE”, Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2022. DOI: 1016/j.cie.2022.107995
  • Fahim, P., Rezaei, J., Jayaraman, R., Poulin, M., Montreuil, B., Tavasszy, L. “The Physical Internet and Maritime Ports: Ready for the Future?”, IEEE Engineering Management Review, 2021. DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2021.3113932
  • Omar, I.A., Hasan, H.R., Jayaraman, R., Salah, K., Omar, M. “Implementing Decentralized Auctions Using Blockchain Smart Contracts”, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120786
  • Omar, I.A., Jayaraman, R., Salah, K., Simsekler, M.C.E., Ibrar Y., Ellahham, S. “Ensuring Protocol Compliance and Data Transparency in Clinical Trials Using Blockchain Smart Contracts”, BMC Medical Research Methodology-Springer Nature, 2020. DOI: 1186/s12874-020-01109-5
  • Jayaraman, R., Salah, K., King, N. “Improving Opportunities in Healthcare Supply Chain Processes via the Internet of Things and Blockchain Technology”, International Journal Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics, 14(2), 49-65, April-June 2019. DOI: 4018/IJHISI.2019040104
  • Jayaraman, R., Colapinto, C., La Torre, D., Malik, T. “A Weighted Goal Programming Model for Planning Sustainable Development Applied to Gulf Cooperation Council Countries”, Journal of Applied Energy, 185, 1931-1939, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.065
  • Jayaraman, R., Liuzzi, D., Colapinto, C., Malik, T. “A Fuzzy Goal Programming Model to Analyze Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Goals of United Arab Emirates”, Annals of Operations Research 251(1), 255-270, 2017. DOI: 1007/s10479-015-1825-5
  • Jayaraman, R., Rardin, R.L., Buyurgan, N., Varghese, V., Burbano, A. “A Decision Support Tool for Healthcare Providers to evaluate Readiness and Impacts of Supply Chain Data Standards Adoption”, IISE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering, 3(2), 110-126, 2013. (Highlighted in IISE Industrial Engineer Magazine for Impactful Research). DOI: 1080/19488300.2013.790860
  • Matis, T.I., Jayaraman, R., Rangan, A. “Optimal Price and Pro-Rata Period Decisions for Combined Warranty Policies with Different Repair Options”, IISE Transactions - Quality and Reliability Engineering, 40(10), 984-991, 2008. DOI: 10.1080/07408170801971494
  • Kumar, B.K., Jayaraman, R., “On Multiserver retrial queuing system with balking and control retrial rate”, Annals of Operations Research, 141(1), 211-232, 2006. DOI: 10.1007/s10479-006-5300-1