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Dr. Manidatta Ray

Designation: Associate Professor
Extn: 238
Email: manidatta.ray@bgu.ac.in
Area: Decision Science and Operations Management

  • Educational Qualifications

    Ph.D.

    • In the area of Operations Research from the Dept. Of Business Administration, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

    Masters

    • M.Sc.(Statistics), MBA(Production & Operations Management) , Utkal University.

    Any Other Degree

    • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), from Sambalpur University
    • AICTE QIP :
      (i) IIT, Kharagpur, on “Service Science”, 2013.
      (ii) IIT, Delhi, on “Sustainable Operations Management”, 2015
    • FDP on “Machine Learning with Business Applications” from IIM, Bangalore in October, 2018
  • Research Interest
    • uzzy MCDM Techniques
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Technology Innovation and Management
    • Quality Management System
    • Data Mining Techniques
  • Academic Experience
    • BGI / BIMTECH, Bhubaneswar (August,2015 – July,2018)
    • BGU, Bhubaneswar (August,2018-Till Date)
    • Visiting Faculty, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar(XIMB) and Xavier University , Bhubaneswar (XUB) (2014-2016)
    • School of Management, NIT, Rourkela (2015-2016)
    • IMIS, Bhubaneswar (June,2007 to July,2015)

    (20 years of experience in management teaching at Post Graduate level)

  • Courses Offered
    • Statistics for Management
    • Operations Research
    • Business Analytics
    • Management Research Methods
    • Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • Selected publications
    • Attended 6th IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Intelligence (ICADABAI-2019) held at IIM Ahmedabad on April 06-07, 2019 and presented my research paper entitled “Integrating TODIM into Data Mining for the Evaluation of Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)’ co-authored by Prof. B.K. Mangaraj, Professor, Operations area , XLRI Jamshedpur
    • AHP based Data Mining for customer segmentation based on customer lifetime value, published in International Journal of Data Mining Techniques and Application, June 2016 issue, ISSN – 2278-2419 and coauthored with Prof.B.K.Mangaraj, XLRI, Jamshedpur
    • On Global Slowdown: An opportunity for Indian IT Companies, Proceedings of national seminar on “Global Business Initiatives and Innovations: Opportunities and Challenges for India Inc.’, Global Institute of Management (GIM), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, pages 3-7, 2009.
    • On application of Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) in New Product Screening, Proceedings of International Conference on application of OR in Engineering and Management (ICOREM-2009), Department of Management Studies, Anna University Tiruchirappalli (AU-T), Tiruchirappalli, T.N., India, pages 2065-2077, 2009.
    • An article titled Financial Performance of Banks in India’ published in a book titled Financial Sector: Contemporary Issues’ by ICFAI Business School (IBS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha and NABARD.
  • FDPs
    • UGC refresher course in Commerce and Management in the Department of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar organised by UGC, Human Resource Development Center, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 22 Feb 2019 to 14 March 2019.
    • FDP in Machine Learning with Business Apllicactions from IIM Bangalore in October, 2018
    • UGC refresher course in Commerce and Business Administartion in the Department of Business Administartion, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar organised by UGC, Human Resource Development Center, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during 21 Feb 2017 to 13 March 2017.
    • IIM-Kozhikode, 2009
    • BIT-Mesra, 2002
  • Other Interests
    • Training and Consulting on TQM and Project Management
    • Career Counselling
    • Social Works
  • Member of Professional Bodies
    • Life Member: Operational Research Society of India (ORSI)
    • Life Member: Society of Operation Management (SOM), IIM-Bangalore
    • Life Member: Odisha Mathematical Society (OMS)
    • Life Member: International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
    • Life Member: International Society of Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM)
    • Life Member of Red Cross Society of India
  • Research Papers
    • (i) A paper titled “Integrated Approach Of Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision Making And Data Mining For Customer Segmentation” authored by Dr. Manidatta Ray as first author along with 4 other authors, has been published in the Journal of Economy and Management, a SOPUS Indexed Journal. Year: 2021, Volume 24,Issue 04.
    • (ii) A paper titled “ Logistic Management in Pandemic: An Empirical Study of Iron and Steel Sector in India” , has been published in the , Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government , Vol. 28, No. 01, 2022, a ABDC-C Category Journal. The paper is authored by Dr. Manidatta Ray as first author and Dr. Satyakama Mishra as second author.
    • (iii) Mishra D, Muduli K, Sevcik L, Jena S, Ray M. Combating of Associated Issues for Sustainable Agri-food Sectors. Sustainability,2023. An Open Access journal by MDPI (sustainability-2317368)
  • Book Chapters
    • (i) A book chapter titled “Exploring Role of Industry 4.0 Techniques for Building a Promising Circular Economy Concept: Manufacturing Industry Perspective” has been accepted for publication in the Book title “Machine Learning Adoption in Block chain-Based Intelligent Manufacturing: Theoretical Basics, Applications and Challenges “, published by CRC Press , which is SCOPUS Indexed.
    • (ii) Galgal K.N,Ray M, Moharana B,Behera B.C.,Muduli K. Quality Control in the Era of IOT and Automation in the context of Developing Nations. Edited Book: Smart Technologies for Improved Performance of Manufacturing Systems and Services. Sep 2023 by CRC Press. (ISBN 9781032386898)
  • Ph.D. Thesis Evaluated
    • (i) Evaluated the PhD Thesis titled “A Study of Service Quality Dimension and Customer Satisfaction of SBI in Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh”, received from the Controller of Examination, Rajiv Gandhi University ,Arunachal Pradesh.
    • (ii) Evaluated the PhD thesis titled “Segmental Difference and Impact of Supply Chain Performance on Profitability in Select Indian Industry”, received from the Examination Cell, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT),Kolkata.
  • Patent Granted
    • i. German Patent
      Title and the owners of the Patent:An Intelligent Logistics and Supply Chain System, Das Manoranjan, Das Rashmi Prava, Muduli Kamala Kanta, Ray Manidatta, Swain Suchismita. Filed at German Patent Office, Germany. Date of publication of the registration in the patent gazette: Mar 10, 2022,Patent No.: 20 2022 100 358.

      Field of the Invention:
      The present disclosure relates to an intelligent logistics and supply chain system for managing manufacturing and transportation of goods.

      Summary of the Invention: The present disclosure seeks to provide an intelligent system for product management and particularly to automated platforms for designing, manufacturing, supplying, distributing, and maintaining products.

    • ii. Indian Patent:
      Application No.: 2023/01073
      Title of the Invention:
      A Method for Analyzing Waste Management Practices In Health Care Sector
      Status: Filed and Granted
    • iii. South African Patent
      Application No.: 202321019782
      Title of the Invention: “Artificial Intelligence Based HRM in Ecommerce Industry”
      Status: Filed and Published
  • FDPs Attended
    • i. Attended a one week training program through contact mode on NBA Accreditation and SAR Preparation from 14-18, November 2022. The program was organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research (NTTTR) Extension Centre, Bhubaneswar.
    • ii.Attended a two days Faculty Development Program(FDP) on “Enhancing Teaching & Learning Effectiveness” organized by BIMTECH, GN during 27-28 April,2023.
    • iii. Participated in an Online Short Term Course on “Warehouse Automation” from May 15 – 27, 2023, organized by National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) partnering with NITIE Mumbai to support the Logistics Human Resource Development and Capacity Building under the PM Gati Shakti Scheme – a Govt. of India Initiative, through the Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CoELSCM), NIT-Calicut.
  • Seminar/Conference Attended
    • i. Attended National E-Conference on Technology Advances in Business Management & Technology , during 25-26 June,2021 , organized by Department Of Management Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Central University Motihari, Bihar, and presented a paper titled “ Technological Innovations: The new way of Transforming Supply Chain and Logistics”.
    • ii. Attended an International Conference on Recent Applications of Statistical Techniques and Analysis (RASTA),2021 organized by Department of Statistics, Banaras Hindu University (BHU),Banaras during 15-17,December 2021 and presented a research paper titled “Business Analytics 3.0: A tool for transforming the ability to gain lasting Competitive Advantage for Business” in the conference.
    • iii. Attended the National Conference on “Science Technology and Management 2022 (NCSTM-22)” Jointly organized by Department of Basic Science, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur-GOI, West Bengal, India and Operational Research Society of India, Durgapur Chapter , during 8-9 July,2022 and presented a paper titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Decision Making: the future of Business Intelligence”.
    • iv. Attended ICSI 2nd Teachers’ Conference on EMPOWERING EDUCATORS, organized by Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Tuesday, the 27th September, 2022.
  • Admin Responsibilities
    • Area Head for Decision Science and Operations Management (DSOM) Area since last 7 years i.e., from 2015-Continuing
    • Coordinator, IQAC & NAAC from August,2022 – Continuing
      (Leading a team of faculty members and Preparing the university for NAAC Assessment and getting the SSR of the university ready for applying for the 1st Cycle of NAAC).
  • Other Professional Experience
    • 04 years of experience as District Planning Officer in SSA , a GOI Project under , Ministry of HRD