Dr. Sharath Kumar K. M.

• Operations Research
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Data Envelopment Analysis
• Project Management
• Research Methodology
• Business Analytics
• Optimization and Statistical Modelling
• Sales and Distribution Management

• Ruhiya Abubakar, Emmanuel, K. Effah, Samuel Akwasi Frimpong, Amevi Acakpovi, Patrick Acheampong, Govind R. Kadambi & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2019) Adoption of Smart Grid in Ghana using Pattern Recognition Neural Networks. Proceedings at International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications, IEEE, Ghana, pp. 66 – 71.
• Publisher:IEEE
• ISBN: 978-1-7281-0819-3

• Best Paper under Simulation Category in the 2nd Indian IEOM Conference
• Member of ASIP Steering Committee, South Korea
• TEDx Coordinator at RUAS

National Conference Papers

• Sharath Kumar, K. M. & Nagaraj, D. (2007) A critical analysis of service quality in Venue Marketing; An Empirical Study. Presented in National Conference on New Era of Marketing, INC, Coimbatore.
• Rommel Goel & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2009) Reduction of Operation Cost and Lead Time in Travel Retailing Industry. National Conference in Mechanical Engineering. MSRIT, Bangalore.
• Nisha Francis & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2020) Identification of Factors to Enhance Emotional Intelligence of Employees and Mitigate Employee Alienation in HEIs during Covid-19 Pandemic. Proceedings at National Conference on Global Deceleration: Emergence of New Economy. Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore, pp. 28 – 29.

International Conference Papers

• Chakravarthi, M. R., Sharath Kumar, K. M. & Chowdary, B. N. (2009) Implementation of Lean Logistics System in Material Handling Process for Breakwater Construction. International Conference on Operations Research, in Engineering and Management, Anna University, Trichy.
• Priyanka, S.P., Srikantha Dath, T.N. & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2019) Critical Parameters of Supplier Relationship Management in Indian Health Care Supply Chains – A Pilot Study. International Conference on Global Health & Medical Tourism (GloHMT), Co-hosted by: IIM Kozhikode, Kozhikode (March 7 – 10, 2019).
• Ruhiya Abubakar, Emmanuel, K. Effah, Samuel Akwasi Frimpong, Amevi Acakpovi, Patrick Acheampong, Govind R. Kadambi & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2019) Adoption of Smart Grid in Ghana Using Pattern Recognition Neural Networks. International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications, IEEE, Ghana, pp. 66 – 71.
• Nisha Francis & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2020) Identification of Factors to Enhance Emotional Intelligence of Employees and Mitigate Employee Alienation in HEIs during Covid-19 Pandemic. Proceedings at National Conference on Global Deceleration: Emergence of New Economy. Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore, pp. 28 – 29.
• Ruhiya Abubakar, Sharath Kumar, K.M., Amevi Acakpovi, Ussif William Ayinga, Nana Agyeman Prempeh, Jeremiah Tetteh & Ethel Seyram Kumassah (2020) Convolutional Neural Networks for Solid Waste Segregation and Prospects of Waste-to-Energy in Ghana. 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Harare, Zimbabwe, December 7-10.
• Uday Kumar Jagannathan & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2022) Application for Stochastic Net Present Value (NPV) Estimation and Sensitivity Analysis, 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, National Institute of Technology, Warangal [Won First Prize under Simulation Category]
• Anup Jayaram, Vinay K., Yashasvi G.V. & Sharath Kumar K.M. (2022) An Acceptance Study on Vehicle Scrappage Policy - 2021 Pertaining to Personal Car Owners in Bengaluru, 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, National Institute of Technology, Warangal
• Tariq Imam, Akshata Hiremath, Khulood Dongarakhe, Priyanka M., Rasiq-Ul-Zuhoor, Syeda Zainab Zahir, Sharath Kumar K.M. & Usha J.C. (2022) A Model to Facilitate Healthcare Infrastructure Pertaining to Medical Emergencies using Block Chain, 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, National Institute of Technology, Warangal
• Ruhiya Abubakar, Govind R Kadambi & Sharath Kumar K.M. (2022) Towards Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries: A Qualitative Model for Understanding Drivers of Domestic Energy Supply and Demand, International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technology, Edinburgh, Scotland

National Journal Papers: SCOPUS Indexed

• Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2011) An Integrated Framework For Commodity Supply Chain In Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs). Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management, 4, No. 12, pp.1 - 14.
• Ruhiya Abubakar, Emmanuel, K. Effah, Samuel Akwasi Frimpong, Amevi Acakpovi, Patrick Acheampong, Govind R. Kadambi & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2019) Adoption of Smart Grid in Ghana Using Pattern Recognition Neural Networks. Proceedings at International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications, IEEE, Ghana, pp. 66 – 71.
• Shobha T.S. & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2020) Financial Behaviours of Gen X and Gen Y, SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 17, No.1, pp. 123 – 136.
• Ruhiya Abubakar, Sharath Kumar, K.M., Amevi Acakpovi, Ussif William Ayinga, Nana Agyeman Prempeh, Jeremiah Tetteh & Ethel Seyram Kumassah (2020) Convolutional Neural Networks for Solid Waste Segregation and Prospects of Waste-to-Energy in Ghana. Proceedings of the 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Harare, Zimbabwe, December 7-10, pp. 2975 – 2994.
• Pius Kwame Agyekum, Sharath Kumar, K.M. & Stephen Asunka (2022) Evaluating Higher Education Curriculum Framework and Inhibitions for Entrepreneurial Intentions. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22, No. 13, pp. 86-101
• Pius Kwame Agyekum, Sharath Kumar, K.M. & Stephen Asunka (2022) Assessment of Personality Traits, Personality Model and University Systems to Enhance Entrepreneurial Intention in Ghana HEI Context. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22, No. 17, pp. 141-159.
• Nisha F. & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2022) Conceptual Model to Mitigate Employee Alienation through Enhanced Emotional Intelligence in Indian HEIs. South Asian Journal of Human Resource Management [Submitted]
• Priyanka S.P., Srikantha Dath T.N. & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2022) Examining the Impact of Sourcing Strategies and Trading Partner Participation on Hospital Performance: The Supply Chain Perspective. Indian Journal of Healthcare Quality Assurance [Submitted]
• Sharath Kumar, K.M., Kiran Nayak & Vinay K. (2022) Optimal Model to Setup Charging Infrastructure for Commercial and Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Bengaluru Urban. Operations and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. [Submitted]

Index Copernicus; Google Scholar Indexed; Cabell’s Directory, EBSCO and Proquest Database

• Midhun Chakravarthi, Sharath Kumar K.M. & Bhupesh N. Chowdary (2009) Implementation of Lean Logistics System in Material Handling Process of Break Water Construction. SASTECH Journal, 8, No. 2, pp. 41 – 46.
• Sharath Kumar, K. M. & Shankapal, S. R. (2010) Modelling Commodity Supply Chain in Higher Educational Institute. SASTECH Journal, 9, No.2, pp. 39-46.
• Chakravarthi, M. R., Sharath Kumar, K. M., Siddaraju, C. & Chowdary, B. N. (2010) Lean Logistics System in Material Handling Process for Breakwater Construction. Manufacturing Technology & Management Journal, 8, No.2, pp. 41 - 46.
• Sharath Kumar, K.M. & Narahari, H.K. (2011) Estimating Net Dependence Risk from Suppliers’ Perspective using Supply
• Chain Analytics for DEA Evaluation. International Review of Applied Engineering & Research, 1, No. 2, pp. 155 - 174.
• Varun Raj, C., Sharath Kumar K. M. & Daniel Beraldi Bochi (2012) Development of a Tool Management System for Energy
• Sector Company. SASTECH Journal, 1, No. 11, pp.92-98.
• Sharath Kumar K.M., Narahari H.K. & Jim Rowley (2012) Development of Multi-Stage Supplier Performance Evaluation using DEA and Econometrics. Research Journal of Management Sciences, 1, No. 2, pp.8-14.
• Sharath Kumar K.M., Narahari H.K. & Nicholas Wright (2013), Modelling Fourth-Party Logistics Transaction Centre for Integration of Cross-Segment Trading Partners using DEA. International Journal of Management Research and Review, 3 No. 4, pp. 2714-2732.
• Tricia Quincy Lobo, Sharath Kumar K. M. & Ravikumar K. (2013), Development of Direct Material Inventory Optimisation Model for a Bus Manufacturing Industry. SASTECH Journal, 2, No. 12, pp.13-20.
• Raghavendra Ramappa, Sharath Kumar K. M. & Ashoka K. Nairy (2013), Improvement of Material Feeding System for an Excavator Assembly Line through Lean Principles. SASTECH Journal, 2, No. 12, pp.27-34.
• Sharath Kumar K.M., Narahari H.K. & Nicholas Wright (2014), Development of Proactive Risk-Predictive Model for 4PL Transaction Centre using PLS Regression and Neural Networks. IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, 11, No. 1, pp. 36-51.
• Raju D. Dhole & Sharath Kumar K.M. (2020) Identification of Parameters Pertaining to Agile Framework for Software Development Projects. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, 02, No. 07, pp. 233-239.
• Pius Kwame Agyekum, Sharath Kumar K.M. & Stephen Asunka (2020) Analysis of Entrepreneurial Intention within the Existing University System in Ghana. UAS – Journal of Management and Commerce, 06, No. 02, 01-05.
• Abhiman M.S. & Sharath Kumar K. M. (2020) Review on Automobile Remanufacturing Supply Chain in Indian Context. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management. 02, No. 07, pp. 722-729.
• Victor Wilson, Sharath Kumar, K.M. & Suresh N. (2020) Implementation of Electronic Point of Sale (PoS) for Enhancement of National Health Insurance Levies in Ghana. UAS – Journal of Management and Commerce. 06, No. 02, pp. 10-12
• Sharath Kumar K. M., Narahari H. K. & Nicholas Wright (2015) Overall Efficiency Based Heuristic Approach to Retain Trading Partners in 4PL Transaction Centre. UAS - J. of Management & Commerce, 2(2), pp. 6-10.
• Emmanuel Ocloo, Devakumar G. & Sharath Kumar K.M. (2021) Determination of Critical Factors for Success and Sustainability of MSMEs in Greater Accra Region of Ghana. UAS - J. of Management & Commerce, 07(01), pp. 26-30.
• Richard Kodi & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2021) SEM Approach to Performance Appraisal Framework for Administrative Staff of HEIs in the Ghanaian Context. UAS - J. of Management & Commerce, 07(02), pp. 01-05.

ICI Indexed

• Raju, D. Dhole & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2018) Adoption Models for Agile Software Development Projects. Advances in Computational Sciences and Technology, 11(1), pp. 69-76. DOI number: 10.37622/ACST/11.1.2018.69-76
• Richard Kodi & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2018) Performance Management and Appraisal for Administrative Staff of HEIs in Ghanaian Context. Asian Journal of Management, 09(04), pp. 1249-1258.
• Shashank, B. N., Sharath Kumar, K. M. & Santosh Kumar Singh (2019) Implementation of Dealer Management System in an Earth Moving and Construction Equipment Manufacturing Company. Asian Journal of Management, 10(04), pp. 321-329.
• Victor Wilson, Sharath Kumar, K.M. & Suresh N. (2020) Development of a Framework for Enhanced Collection of National Health Insurance Levies in Ghana. Asian Journal of Management, 11(04), pp. 389-394.
• Pius Kwame Agyekum, Sharath Kumar K.M. & Stephen Asunka (2020) Analysis of Personality Traits and Behavior that Impart Entrepreneurial Intentions Among University Students and Faculty Members in Ghana. Asian Journal of Management, 11(04), pp. 379-388.
• Richard Kodi & Sharath Kumar K.M. (2020) Assessment of Key Determinants in Academic Quality and their Inter-Dependencies between Private and Public HEIs in Ghana. Asian Journal of Management, 11(04), pp. 457-467.
• Richard Kodi & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2021) Contextual Analysis of Performance Appraisal Models in HEIs in Developed and Developing Countries – A Review of Literature, International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 13(02), pp. 95-108.
• Shobha T.S. & Sharath Kumar, K.M. (2023) An Exploratory Study of the Factors Affecting Future Time Perspective of Gen Y in Bengaluru, 10(01), pp. 76-96.

• Life Member of ISTE
• Life Member of ORSI