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):
Prizes
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Northern Bridge Consortium Studentship Award
Ramakrishnan, V. (Recipient), Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)