Professor S Sadagopan

Prof. S Sadagopan

Director, IIIT- Bangalore
Electronics City
Bangalore - 560100
INDIA

E-Mail: ss@iiitb.ac.in
Phone: +91-80-2852-7633

Teaching / Research

Courses Taught

  • ERP
  • E Commerce
  • Communication - Networking
  • Multimedia Information Systems
  • Management Information systems
  • Computer Aided Decision systems
  • Programming Languages
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Operations Research
  • Decision Analysis
  • Managerial Economics
  • Operations Management
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Control
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Advanced Production Management
  • Simulation
  • Strategy for IT Professionals

New Courses Developed

  • E-Governance (2006)
  • Extended Enterprises (M Tech Course taught in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
  • Software Architecture (M Tech Course taught in 2003, 2004)
  • Business Intelligence (MBA Elective taught in 1999)
  • Electronic Commerce (MBA Elective taught in 1997, 1998 & 1999)
  • ERP (MBA Elective taught in 1997, 1998 & 1999)
  • Multimedia Information Systems (MBA Elective 1995, 1996, 1997)
  • Decision Analysis (M Tech Course taught during 1980 -1994)
  • Management Information Systems (M Tech Course taught in 1980 - 1990)
  • Computer Aided Decision Systems (M Tech Course taught during 1985-1995)

Theses Guided (M Tech & PhD)

  • Manoj Balakrishnan, "ERP Implementation - Some Insights", (2002)
  • Ajeet Kumar, "A Multimedia Database incorporating Text, Data, Voice and Video" (1995)
  • Soman C Saurabh, "CPU Resource Utilization in Personal Computers: A Low Cost Implementation" (1995)
  • TVLN Sivakumar, "Some Contributions to Scheduling Literature - Theoretical, Algorithmic and Computational Approaches" (1995) (Ph.D.)
  • Yash Kant Gupta, "A Map Based DSSs for Distribution planning" (1995)
  • Suraksha Ved Prakash, "A Multimedia Mailbox Implementation over a PC Network" (1995)
  • Manish Chandra, "A Reusable Class Library for Scheduling Applications" (1995)
  • Sanjay P Shah, "Voice Applications in Office Automation" (1994)
  • Ashwini Kr. Vaishnaw, "A Multimedia Data Management System with Text, Graphics & Voice Images" (1994)
  • Bhajikhaye R, "Voice in Office Automation: Implementation of a Voice Response System Application" (1993)
  • Vishwas Deep, "An Experimental PC Based Multimedia DBMS" (1990)
  • Prabhakar VK, "Building Simulation Models with MODSIM: Case for Object Orientation" (1991)
  • Kurien, J, "Implementation of an Instructional CIMS Laboratory using Local Area Network" (1990)
  • Vishnu Potty S, "Simulation of Heuristic Lot Sizing and Sequencing Procedures in MRP" (1990)
  • Ashok K Khuntia, "Feature Recognition, Operations Sequencing and NC Code generation for Prismatic Parts with Linear Sweep" (1990)
  • PVN Suresh Babu, "Decision Support System for two-dimensional Cutting Stock Problem" (1990)
  • Muralidharan, A, "PLANKIIT - A Planning Language Design and Implementation" (1987).
  • Nambi, CA, "A Planning Language Design and Implementation of Advanced Features" (1987)
  • Baby, TN, "Scheduler: A Decision Support System for Machine Scheduling" (1986)
  • C.N. Gupta, "A Decision Support System for Inventory Control" (1986)
  • Mohan, GRK, "Polynomial Algorithm for Single Machine Scheduling with Two Processing Times to Minimize Mean Tardiness and Extensions" (1986)
  • Singh, Indu Shekhar "A Support System for Optimization Modeling" (1986) (Ph.D.)
  • Narendra Kumar, BV, "A Model Management System for Math programs" (1985)
  • Narayan, BM, "A Decision Support System for corporate planning" (1985)
  • Bhandi, RG, "A Tool for Developing Knowledge Based Systems" (1985)
  • Narayanan, PR, "Office Automation: Implementation of an Office Language" (1985)
  • Sattanathan, T, "Heuristic Approach to two-dimensional Trim Loss Problem" (1985)
  • Vasista, TS, "Design and Implementation of an Office Information System" (1984)
  • Sinha, AK, "Design and Implementation of a DSS for R and D Cell" (1984)
  • Prabhakar, P"Model Development Aid with Applications to Linear Programs" (1984)
  • Ramaiah, CS, "Some Improved Methods for Interactively Solving Multi-criteria Programs" (1983)
  • Chalapati Rao, SVS, "Binary Programs with Ordinal Information" (1983)
  • Ramekar, MR, "Statistical Quality Control with Relaxed Assumptions" (1982)
  • Rajendran, T, "Multi Objective Analysis of National Transport Policy" (1982)

Research Projects

  • Co-Principal Investigator, "Outcome-based online assessment, Directorate General of Shipping, Rs 50 Million (2010-13)
  • Principal Investigator, "Train the Trainers & Finishing School", Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India, Rs 90 Million (April 2008 - March 2011)
  • Principal Investigator, India Mentor, IST Division of European Commission, (Euro 37,000) (2005-2006)
  • Principal Investigator, INCITE Project, IST Division of European Commission, (Euro 40,000) (2005-2006)
  • Principal Investigator, MONSOON Project, IST Division of European Commission, (Euro 40,000) (2005-2006)
  • Principal Investigator, Telematics Demonstration Project, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India (Rs 30 Million) (2005 - 2007)
  • Principal Investigator, ManMar Technologies, Madras, Medical Informatics, Funding -Rs 0.5 Million (2002)
  • Principal Investigator, Ramco Competence Lab, Funded by Ramco - Rs 4.5 Million in hardware & software & cash grants (1998 - 1999)
  • Principal Investigator, SAP Lab, Funded by the SAP India/ Intel / Compaq - Rs 17.5 Million (1997- 1999)
  • Principal Investigator, Microsoft University Advanced Technology Center, Funding Rs 4.5 Million (1997 -1999)
  • Principal Investigator, Compaq IIMB Multimedia Executive Education Center, Funded by Compaq Computers (Rs. 1.5 Million) (1996-97)
  • Principal Investigator, Novell Networking Lab, Funded by Novell Inc - Rs 0.3 Million (1995-1999)
  • Principal Investigator, HP Mobile communications Lab, Funded by Hewlett Packard (India) by way of Hardware donation - Rs 0.5 Million (1996)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Technology Mission on Computer Networking & Automation Funded by the Planning Commission, Govt. of India - Rs 80 Million (jointly with CS & EE Departments) (1994-95)
  • Principal Investigator, Office of the Future Project, Funded by the Dept. of Education, Govt. of India - Rs. 1.5 Million (1992-1995)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Computer Aided Manufacturing Project, Funded by the Dept. of Education, Govt. of India - Rs 3.0 Million (1992-1994)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Computer Assisted Process Planning, Funded by ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency) - Rs 0.5 Million (1992-1994)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Education and Research Networking (ERNET) Jointly funded by UNDP and Dept., of Electronics, Govt. of India - USD 8 million (jointly with EE and CS departments) (1989-1995)

Executive Development Courses Organized / Participated

  • E-Gov 2.0 - The cloud way, IIIT-B and Centre for e-Governance event for Senior Government officials of the various State governments, Bangalore, October 11-13, 2012
  • Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM), Kanpur, Module on Enterprise Systems, IIT (February 2009, March 2014)
  • Cycra - IIIT-B Workshop on "Perimeter Security for Bankers", Bangalore (November 22-24, 2005)
  • Nortel - IIIT-B Seminar on Secure Convergence", Bangalore (November 18, 2005)
  • "Banking & IT Seminar", organized along with Oracle India Sep 1, 2005 (Bangalore), Sep 15, 2005 (Mumbai), Sep 16, 2005 (Delhi)
  • Informatics - IIITB InfoVision 2005 Conference, Bangalore, Sep 15-15, 2005
  • "Security Engineering" Workshop organized along with Infosys Australia & QUT, Bangalore (January 22, 2005)
  • "How to Basel II" Course for Senior Bank Management (organized along with Oracle), Bangalore (January 21, 2005)
  • Consulting Insights for Wipro Corporation, Hyderabad, Chennai & Bangalore (July Aug 2003)
  • Supply Chain Management, Bangalore (2003)
  • Tutorial on Automotive Telematics, Tele Trans 2004, Chennai (September 2004)
  • Tutorial on Automotive Telematics, Tele Trans 2003, Bangalore (Mar 2003)
  • 2-Day Program on Software Architecture" for Satyam Computers, Hyderabad (April 19-20, 2003)
  • E-Business, Intel CEEP for Engineering College Teachers, March 2-7, 2003
  • Executive Development Course on Software Project Management, VisualSoft, Hyderabad (January 23-25, 2003)
  • Data Mining, Bangalore, February 7-8, 2003 (along with Prof. Nitin Patel, Sloan School, MIT, USA)
  • Executive Development Course on Software Project Management, Muscat (May 23-25, 2002)
  • Executive Development Course on Communications, Muscat (2002)
  • Executive Development Course on ERP, Bangalore (October 1998)
  • Executive Development Course on Intranet, Bangalore (November 1997)
  • Executive Development Course on Multimedia, Bangalore (October 1996)
  • Executive Development Course on Strategic Information Systems, Wipro Corporate (1996)
  • Executive Development Course on Internet & Electronic Commerce, Bangalore (July 1996)
  • Executive Development Course on Information Technology, Kanpur (Jan 1995).
  • Executive Development Course on Computers for Management, AIT Bangkok, Thailand (1993, 1994)
  • Executive Development Course on Office Automation, Kanpur (May 1993, Jan 1994)
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing System, Kanpur (May 1989)
  • QIP Summer Course on Decision Support System, Kanpur (May 1985)
  • Executive Development Programme, Computer for Management, Kanpur (October. 1984)
  • QIP Winter School in Quality Control, Kanpur (December. 1982)
  • QIP Winter School in Inventory management, Kanpur (December. 1981)