Dr. Udatta Palekar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Udatta Palekar is an Emeritus Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been since 1986. He has dedicated much of his career to research in supply chain modeling, manufacturing planning, optimization, pricing, and distribution channels. Over the years, he has served in various significant roles, including as the Director of the Supply Chain Management Program for 14 years. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from Bombay University, earned in 1982, a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from SUNY Buffalo in 1986.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Taught and conducted research in business administration with a focus on supply chain management.

Director, Supply Chain Management Program

2005-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Oversaw the management and direction of the Supply Chain Management Program.

Adjunct Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Continuing teaching and research as an adjunct faculty member.

Assistant Professor

1987-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Engaged in teaching and research in mechanical and industrial engineering.

Visiting Assistant Professor

1986-01-01 — 1987-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Conducted research and taught courses in mechanical and industrial engineering.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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