Dr. Gurram Gopal

 Master's Theses and Special Projects

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• Sergio Rihuete Varea. Analysis of Machinery Investment Options for the Supply Chain. August 2023.
   

• Blanca Casqueiro Blanco. The Role of Reverse Supply Chains in Enhancing Circular Economy in the Fashion Industry. August 2023. 
   

• Ulyses Bueno Canosa.  Incidence Angle Modifier Issues for Photovoltaic Energy Yield Simulations. August 2023.
   

• Pedro Bernar. Analysis of CTA and Design of Strategies to Improve Ridership  . August 2023.
   

• Jon Urzainki Murillo. Brazil And Argentina: The Beginning of a Common Currency. August 2023.
   

• Justas Belevičius and  Pavel Rogovič. The Development of a Coordinated Artificial Intelligence Approach in Manufacturing Processes: Lessons Learned From FinTech. January 2023. 
   

• Carlos Del Rio Briones. Statistical Analysis of Different Prediction Strategies Based on Betting Strategies: Application to Uber Rides Data. August 2022.
   

• Ignacio Gutierrez. Optimizing Assignment of Resources and Itinerary Planning. August 2022.
   

• Bhavеsh Vilas Bharambе. "Impact of Industry 4.0 on thе Bеhaviour of thе Human Workforcе in thе Manufacturing Industry." January 2022.
   

• Luiz Henrique Bahcivanji. "Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic in European And North American Air Travel Markets: A Case Analysis and Lessons for Future Disruptions in Air Travel." December 2021.
   

• Aurora Bustamante Vela. "Modeling the Impacts of Pandemic Management Actions Across Countries." December 2021.
   

• Alejandro Manuel Gómez García. “Modeling and Formulation of an Assignment Problem Applied to the Healthcare System.” May 2021.
   

• Imantas Balandis and Simonas Mateika. “Applications of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Construction Industry, Case Study in Windows and Doors.” January 2021.
   

• Marc Bertomeu Baldé. “Operational & Financial Data Dashboard For A Better Decision-Making In The Supply Chain.” May 2020.
   

• Paulius Vėželis. “Barriers for the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Tools by Multinational Retail Organizations.” January 2020.
   

• Enrique Garcia De Vicente. "Review of Materials Covering the Degree of Success of an Economy and the Examination of Factors Affecting its Competitiveness." August 2019.
   

• Fernando Revuelta Del Campo."Research and Development of Optimization Algorithms for the Problem of Paired Kidney Transplants." August 2019.
   

• Gonzalo Galindo Barragan. "Design and Implementation of a Digital Scorecard." May 2019
   

• Kotryna Urbonaitė. "Developing a Model for E-Procurement Implementation." Master Thesis, ISM, Lithuania. January 2019. 
   

• Alvaro Garcia. "Humanitarian Logistics: Block Chain and Smart Contract Applications within a Supply Chain in Emergency Situations." December 2018.
   

• Cristina Marzal Romon. "Application of Business Intelligence Software in Industrial Engineering." August, 2018.
   

• Juan Mateo Sagasta Escondrillas. " Application of data analytics to higher education." August, 2018.
   

• Albert Macarron Fabregat. "Alternatives & implementation of DTC strategies for CPG manufacturers." August, 2018.
   

• Inés de Madariaga. "Direct-To-Consumer Strategies for CPG Manufacturers." May, 2018.
   

• Eglė Pilkauskaitė. "Implementation of Process Innovation by Integrating Continuous Improvement and Business Process Re-Engineering." Master Thesis, ISM, Lithuania. January, 2018.
   

• Patricia Urzay Gutierrez. "The “Bundling vs. Unbundling” decision." Dec. 2017.
   

• Juan Martínez Rodriguez. "Blockchain in Supply Chain Industries." Summer 2017.
   

• Alejandro Garach Martinez. "Analysis and Study of the Blockchain Technology with a Case Study in the Music Industry." Summer 2017.
   

• Victoria Castejon Garcia. "Balanced Scorecard Implementation at SAT." Summer 2017.
   

• Macarena Sanchez Jareño. "Enhancement of the Inventory Model and Supply Chain Strategies of the Fast Fashion Apparel Industry."  Spring 2017.
   

• Belén Silvestre Molines. "Supply Chain Strategies for Driving Value in the Medical Device Industry."  Spring 2017.
   

• Fabian Moreno. “Simplified Framework for Portfolio Optimization of Supply Chain Projects.” August 2016.
   

• Dario Viñaras Molinero. “Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods for Supplier Selection.” August 2016.
   

• Luis Almeida Vargas. “Fulfilling Customer Expectations in the Food and Beverage-Commerce Industry.” August 2016.
   

• Javier Hernandez Fernandez. “The Carbon Footprint in Supply Chain Management.” August 2016.
   

• Sergi Casasús Xercavins. “Business plan to implement one-hour on-demand delivery service by drone.” August 2016. IIT and UPC.
   

• Martin Eyries de la Cuadra. “Mobile Doctors.” June 2016. IIT and ICAI Comillas Pontifical University.
   

• Ainize Cidoncha Markiegui. Strategies for expanding the Care for Chagas Disease In Bolivia: A Multi Criteria Decision Analysis. Dec. 2015. IIT and UPC.

 

• Alvaro De Miguel Gonzalez. Last Mile Logistics: Impact of Customer Service, Delivery Mode and Innovation in B2C Last Mile Shipment Costs. Dec. 2015. IIT and UPM.

 

• Luis Fernando Robledo Sierra. A Study of Metaheuristic Methods for Optimization Problems. Master's Project.Summer 2014. IIT and UPM.

 

Bachelor's Theses and Projects

 

• Riley Seiler.  Brand Loyalty and Running Shoes. Honors Independent ResearchPaper. May 2014. 

• Lena Werner. Continuity Management in Airline Industries. Bachelor Thesis.  Spring 2014.

•  Erika Johnson, First Year Student, Summer Fellows Grant, Elmhurst College, to go to Honduras on Global Brigades Public Health Service mission. Summer 2014.

• Ashley Mothershead. Microfinance: A Financial revolution. Spring 2011.

• Martinez, D. and Staten, T. Health Care Control: Investigation into Rising Costs. An undergraduate research project. 2009. 

• DeVries, A. Copyright Law and the Music Industry. January 2010.

• Figg, M. When a Minority becomes a Majority: The Changing Demographics of Elmhurst College Students. Spring 2009.

• Bratincevic, J. Examination of K-12 Music Education's Impact on Adulthood's Music Preferences.

• Williams, M. WORD-OF-MOUTH: A Definition of Communication. 2007.

• Williams, M. Succeeding in the Independent Music Industry: Application of the Product Life Cycle Theory to Extend and Strengthen an Artist’s Career. 2007.
   

Guided following Master's theses:

• Slotting Optimization at Levy Home Entertainment (2006)

•  Ecolab: The Pursuit of Quality in Packaging (2006).

• Continental Sales: Taking Success to the Next Level (2006).

• Supplier Relationship Management at Life Fitness (2005).

• An External and Internal Analysis of Best Tools (2005)

• Transportation Study for the Royal Group (2004).