Vikram Ramakrishnan

Vikram Ramakrishnan

Personal profile

Research Focus

Vikram Ramakrishnan is a PhD Candidate from Queen's Business School (Previously known as Queen's Management School).

His research focuses on how advanced analytics can be used to enhance the modelling of industrial symbiosis in the agri-sector in the United Kingdom (UK), thus moving towards achieving a circular economy. 

His research is particularly focused on developing an Industrial Symbiosis Network between Dairy Processor (Cheese Factory), Milk Producer (Dairy Farm), Soap Factory (Milk-Based Soaps), Beer Brewery, Sports Nutrition Factory (producing Whey Protein) and Anaerobic Digester. 

Achievements

Northern Bridge Consortium (NBA) Award for PhD - 2021

M.Sc. in Operations and Supply Chain (University of Surrey - United Kingdom) - 2020; Grade: Distinction

B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Anna University - India) - 2014; Grade: First Class  

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals