Experience sharing: A Technologist cum Management Scientist View
Dr S G DeshmukhDirectorABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & ManagementGwalior 6 Feb 2013
INSPIRE Programme, Amity University Gwalior
About my institute MHRD initiative in
1997 Deemed university Synergistic
combination of IT and Management
Lush-green campus of 160 acres with state-of-the-art infrastructure
Runs Integrated Master, MBA, Mtech and Phd programmes
Outline Observations and philosophy Experiences in Teaching Consulting & Research Observations & Insights Competencies of a Researcher Current Trends & Implications for
teachers Concluding remarks
Philosophy: Why bother?
Talks are a fundamental part of research process ! Helps to disseminate knowledge base !
FallacyWe give talks mainly to impress others, gain recognition, and get promoted
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Do not be Frightened
Give a talk, about
any idea, no matter how weedy and insignificant it may seem to you
Fallacy You need to have a fantastic idea before you can give a presentation !
(Everyone else seems to.)
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Observation..
“ Mathematical ideas originate in empirics…but [then] the subject begins to live a peculiar life of its own and … after much ‘abstract’ inbreeding, is in danger of degeneration … whenever this stage is reached, the only remedy seems to me to be the … reinjection of more or less directly empirical ideas”
John von Neumann
Remarks.. Economics, Finance, Accounting and Marketing all
started up as theoretical disciplines, then enjoyed an explosion of empirical studies and came to a balance between empirics and modeling.
How much of our (modeling) research can we utilize in teaching?
How much of our (modeling) research interests top managers?
Applied research can make us more relevant as researchers, teachers, consultants as well as stimulate better models!
REAL - WORLD
SYSTEM
ASSUMED REAL-WORLD SYSTEM
MODEL
• Definition of the Problem
* Construction of the Model
• Solution of the Model
* Validation of the Model
• Implementation of the Final Result
Academic Environment
Demanding students , Competitive peer faculty group and expectant industry clients
Lot of opportunities to enhance teaching because of demanding students !
Teaching –led Research OR Research-led Teaching Consulting opportunities to refine perspective Training for dissemination of knowledge
Remark..
"To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.“
- Chinese proverb
Objectives of Ph D Programme at IITB
The broad objectives of the Ph.D. programme is not only to keep pace with the expanding frontiers of knowledge but also to provide research training relevant to the present social and economic objectives of the country.
The academic programme leading to the Ph.D. degree is broad based and involves a minimum course credit requirement and research thesis.
Expectations at Doctoral level (QAA, 2001)
Creation and interpretation of new knowledge Through original research, or other advanced
scholarship Of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication
Systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge
At the forefront of an academic discipline or area of professional practice
Conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding
Detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry
Why Phd: Ground reality
Cosmetics ! Promotion & Career Advancement Build, “Think Tank” Academic Recognition & Team building R&D in Industry Promotion of Science & Technology Problem Solving Export of Expertise Learning to work out to minimize efforts to do a
task/job
Driving forces & Sources of Ideas
Driving Forces behind
Ph D Interest Market forces Status Recognition Dream Fire & Spark !!
Sources of Ideas Lab Library Computer Internet Industry Mistakes done in
past
Skills developed during Ph D at IITB
Ph D in Industrial Engineering & OR :Interdisciplinary programme
Technical skills : Subject matter (Optimization)
Ability to ask questions Ability to work independently Soft skills: Communication, team work,
perseverance , tenacity
Insights Ph D is a prima facie evidence that now you
can do research on your own !Prof Kripa Shanker, My Ph D examiner
20 Mar 1989Ph.D. is the beginning, not the culmination, of your career. Don't worry about making it your magnum opus. Get out sooner, rather than later.
Enabling agents during Ph D
Role of supervisor (My supervisor : Prof A Subash Babu) : Extremely important : Friend , Philosopher & Guide !
Role of the peers : Provide technical and emotional support system , act as buffer
Role of the Institute (IITB) : Enabling environment, Research driven culture, spirit of inquiry
Emerging Research Paradigm Easy availability of computational power Accessibility to software tools Interdisciplinary character of research More emphasis on funded research (agencies
like DST, DIT, CSIR etc.) Demanding industry needs Enhanced Institute-industry interaction Networking of institutes /R&D labs enabled by
web Collaborative research
Teaching-Research–Consulting-Training Cycle
Teaching
Training
Consulting
Research
Sponsored Research & Consultancy
An opportunity for technology transfer Example: CAFIMS(Computer Aided Factory
Integration Management System): A collaborative project between IITD, IITB, ECIL,and Sumeet (Sponsored by DIT)
Lean Management System (Sponsored by DST) with industry partners : a ground for learning and consolidation
Consulting Optimization Problem : Integration of
Regional electricity grids (World Bank): INGRID Model (based on GAMS)
Capacity Expansion Problem : (Bhrati Telecom)
Integrated Procurement –Production- Distribution Problem (Apollo Tyres)
3-D cutting stock Problem (Nucleus software )
Insights : Consulting Migration from problem phase to solution
phase to implementation phase : an interesting journey
Conceptual, Analytical and Design skills Language barrier ! Problems are just problems- Without any
labels: Ph d helps you in developing a particular perspective to look at them!!
Consulting assignment :Existing Supply Chain of XYZ
F01 ……. F04
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 30 47 60 80 98
Fig 1(a) : Existing Distribution network model of XYZ
Plants
RDC’s
DO’s
Proposed SC based on TRANSHIPMENT model
F01 ……. F04
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 30 47 60 80 98
Plants
RDC’s
DO’s
Fig 1(b) : Proposed distribution network model of XYZ
Challenges faced Dealing with a very progressive and
professionally managed groups : demanding client !
Tight time lines and Great degree of coordination and interfacing required
Creativity/innovation and out-of-the-box thinking required in implementing solutions !
Research driven by industry needs ! Problem solving led to development of new
algorithms and solution procedures
Career Insights Prepare: learn your subject deeply
–Learn how to train yourself; keep learning; be open to suggestions and ideas
Practice communication and teamwork Use IT in as an enabler , collaborate and network (web
sites, …) For corporate: understand the business (es) Career paths (IITD and IIITM G)
–Technical (keep teaching, research and consulting)–Project leader (management as well as technical)–Manager (manage Processes, Projects and People)
Today’s Reality : Technology driven flat world ! Single location Single utility
Any location Not only
telephone, but a device to connect to the world
Trend 1: Shelf life Interconnected world: Millions of ideas
getting generated, developed and disseminated
Faster publishing cycle Web enabled submission, review and
publication process
Trend 2: Digitization of research outcome
Trend 3: Collaboration ! Sharing of
information Institutional
collaboration Professional
networks Social networks
Observations… Ideas are not limiting factor: usually time
is ! Avoid Tunnel Vision
Plan for long-term, beyond immediate research area
It takes considerable time to design a research program
Envision Outcomes Difference that research can make, significant papers produced, credited with solution to important problem
Suggestion !
Always remember Always remember that the secret of that the secret of
success is passion.success is passion.Always think big. Always think big. Spread love & joy.Spread love & joy.
You'll have blissful You'll have blissful years aheadyears ahead
• Always remember that the secret of Always remember that the secret of good professionalism is passion.good professionalism is passion.
• Always think big. You'll have blissful Always think big. You'll have blissful years of research aheadyears of research ahead
Research is the path you choose, the road you build and destination you set.
Thanks a lot
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