Education

• PhD, Clemson University, 1977
• MS, University of Kentucky, 1972
• DIIT, Indian Institute of Technology, 1970
• BTech, Indian Institute of Technology, 1969

Professional Activities

Mitra has published numerous articles, some of which have appeared in journals such as Management Science, Decision Sciences, Journal of the American Statistical Association, International Journal of Production Research, Journal of the Operational Research Society, American Journal of Mathematical and Management Sciences, European Journal of Operational Research, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, International Journal of Production Economics, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Naval Research Logistics, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Quality Engineering, and the International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management. 

Mitra is also the author of the book titled, Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, which is used both nationally and internationally. He has conducted short courses for professionals in total quality management, quality assurance, statistical process control, design of experiments, and six sigma black belt certification, and he has also assisted with implementation of statistical process control in industries.

Mitra is listed in several national and international biographical listings, among which are: "Who's Who in the South and Southwest," "Personalities of America," "Men of Achievement," "Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America," and "Who's Who in American Education."