Centre for Data Analytics & Research

Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation & Enhance Decision Making

Registered with Ministry of MSME- Govt. of India

An ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Organisation

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Welcome to CEDAAR

Centre for Data Analytics & Research

Chairperson

Chandrasekharan Rajendran

Ph.D., Dr.rer.pol.h.c., FNAE

Former Chair Professor,
IIT Madras

Director

T.S. Jayakumar, B.Sc., A.M.I.E.

The Centre for Data Analytics & Research (CEDAAR) is a premier Online Organization committed to Advancing Data Analytics, Research and Education. The Centre aims to empower Students, Researchers, Educators and Professionals through expertly curated Workshops, Training, Capacity Building, Faculty Development & Student Enhancement Programmes, Certificate Courses and Collaborative Research initiatives. The Centre strives to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application with the Vision for Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation & Enhance Decision Making.

CEDAAR Logo

The text “Centre for Data Analytics & Research” is written in a curved style, encircling the logo in green, symbolizing growth, knowledge, and balance. At the center of the logo is a normal distribution bell curve. This graphic emphasizes the statistical foundation of data analysis, symbolizing the role of CEDAAR in promoting statistical research and analytics. A small green star at the bottom of the design adds a touch of elegance and balance, reflecting the guiding principles for Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation & Enhance Decision Making.

CEDAAR Inspires

CEDAAR Inspires is a dedicated wing of CEDAAR, committed to nurturing the overall development of students by fostering both their academic progress and personal growth. It strives to create an environment that encourages curiosity, discipline, and a love for learning, while promoting holistic development. By collaborating with Educators and Educational Institutions, CEDAAR Inspires, seeks to strengthen educational values by encouraging a culture of achievement and continuous improvement by focusing on recognizing outstanding students and high-performing academic institutions through awards and appreciation events, and thereby Igniting Minds and Empowering Individuals.

CEDAAR Excels

CEDAAR Excels is a specialized wing of CEDAAR that functions as a comprehensive learning and mentoring platform dedicated to preparing students and professionals for competitive examinations. It combines expert-led instruction, structured curriculum design, and adaptive learning tools to build both conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. CEDAAR Excels emphasizes analytical thinking, creativity, and subject mastery through interactive classes, personalized feedback, and extensive practice resources. By integrating modern educational design principles with data-driven assessment and continuous mentorship, CEDAAR Excels ensures learners are not only exam-ready but also equipped with the critical skills needed for long-term academic and career success. Its approach mirrors the ethos of educational innovation which focuses on Fostering Excellence for Exceptional Performance

Executive Advisory Board

Dr. R.N. Anantharaman

Former Professor,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Multimedia University Malaysia & IIT Madras

Dr. L.S. Ganesh

Former Vice-Chancellor,
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad & Former Professor, IIT Madras

Group 4 (5)

Dr. C. Rajendran

Former Chair Professor,
IIT Madras

Dr. P. Arun Prasad

Executive Director, Whiteblue.ai
Founder - Bullziai.com
Adj / Visiting Professor - SKEMA Business School ,
IMT and University of Dubai

Dr. Mayuri Duggirala

Senior Scientist,
Applied Behavioral Sciences Research,
TCS Research & Innovation, Bangalore

Dr. Santhosh Kumar Selvam

Principal Data Scientist,
o9 Solutions, Bangalore

Group 4 (4)

Dr. Sharan Srinivas

Director of Graduate Studies &
Associate Professor,

Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Dr. Suchithra Rajendran

Director of Undergraduate Studies & Associate Professor,
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Dr. Rajan Ranjith Kumar

Supply Chain Analyst,
TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Chennai

What Makes us Unique

In CEDAAR, we bridge the gap between theoritical knowledge and practice by combining education, research and real-world applications. We emphasize on advanced statistical tools, analytical skills, and machine learning techniques, and conducting workshops with hands-on exercises, and real life applications.
Expert Professionals
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Internationally acclaimed resource experts with professional experience and doctorate degrees from India and abroad

Online classes
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Online classes and Workshops offered at affordable prices especially to graduate Students and Research Scholars

Teachers & Scholars
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Professionals, including College Teachers and Research Scholars

Case studies
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Case studies with real life application across domains

Learners
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Learners engaged in the data-driven profession

collaborations worldwide
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Industry and academic collaborations worldwide

Enhancing the Skillset of Researchers, Educators and Professionals

Our Vision

To be a globally accessible Online Centre of Excellence in Data Analytics and Research, delivering high-quality workshops and professional training programmes that empower individuals and institutions for Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation & Enhance Decision Making and create measurable positive impact.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application by
• Disseminating statistical knowledge by providing engaging, practical, and affordable online training programmes and workshops;
• Equipping learners from diverse backgrounds with the advanced statistical tools and analytical skills, including the state-of-the-art machine learning techniques;
• Delivering high-quality training in data analytics, data science, AI, and research methodologies;
• Conducting impactful interdisciplinary research using modern analytical tools that foster collaboration, innovation, and ethical data use to address the real-world challenges; and
• Fostering a collaborative online community of researchers, analysts, and innovators.

The Centre is dedicated to

Building Data & Research Capacity

Delivering High-Quality Data Analysis Services

Providing Professional Research Consultancy

Fostering Innovation in Data Science & Research

Ensuring Research Integrity & Ethical Standards

Services

Certificate Courses

Workshops & Training, Capacity Building, Faculty Development & Student Enhancement Programmes

Data Analysis, Presentation & Interpretation

Research Initiatives, Consultancy & Collaboration

Expert Speak

Dr. Akanksha Jaiswal, Ph.D.
(IIT Madras)
Assistant Professor Human Resources, Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai

Mrs. M. Lakshmi Supriya, B.Arch. (SRM University)
Content Writer & Graphic Designer,
NPTEL, IIT Madras

Dr. S. Srinivasan, Ph.D.
(IIT Madras)
Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras

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