Research Publications

• MONOGRAPH

 Six-Sigma: A Key To Enterprise Excellence, MARCH 2008.

• INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

1. “An Innovative Aid For Weibull Analysis”, ELIXIR JOURNAL, ELIXIR MECH. ENGG. 33 (2011), 2234-2239, MARCH 2011

2. “Maintenance Analysis: A Case In Ore Handling Plant”, ELIXIR JOURNAL, ELIXIR MECH. ENGG. 33 (2011), 2240-2243, MARCH 2011

3. “Nature Of Reversed Hazard Rate: An Investigation”, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERFORMABILITY ENGINEERING, VOLUME 7, NUMBER 2, PP. 165-171, MARCH 2011

4. “Fuzzy Availability Computation Of Semi-Markovian Mechatronic System Using Hybrid Approach”, JOURNAL OF UNCERTAIN SYSTEMS VOL.5, NO.3, PP.175-182, 2011, AUGUST 2011

5. “An Integrated Statistical Analysis For Process Improvement”, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEM ASSURANCE ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3, PP 184-193, SEPTEMBER 2012

6. “Integrated Graphical Model To Evaluate Multi-Criteria Maintenance Policies For Degradable Systems”, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEM ASSURANCE ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, JANUARY 2013, 10.1007/S13198-012-0138-1

7. “Optimal Replacement Policy for a Concrete Pump: A Case Study”, ELIXIR JOURNAL, ELIXIR MECH. ENGG. 65 (2013) 19919-19923, DECEMBER 2013

8. “Mean waiting time assessment and analysis to address hidden failures using reversed hazard rate” ELIXIR JOURNAL, ELIXIR MECH. ENGG. 65 (2013)19990-1999, DECEMBER 2013

9. “Die Casting Process Improvement & Analysis”, International Journal of Engg. Research & Industrial Applications (IJERIA), ISSN 0975-1518, Vol. 7, No. IV, pp 155-164, November 2014

10. “Hybrid Tool for Optimal Preventive Maintenance Schedule for Deteriorating Systems” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERFORMABILITY ENGINEERING, Volume 11, Number 3, -Paper 8 – pp. 283-291, May 2015

• INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. “Evaluation of Partial Safety Factors for Nuclear Piping System”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT-2003), ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 2003, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

2. “Six Sigma Management for a Production Facility”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT-2003), DECEMBER 2003, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

3. “A System for Collaborative Maintenance Decisions for Manufacturing Facilities”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT- 2003), ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 2003, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

4. “Evaluation of Partial Safety Factors for Establishing Acceptable Flaws for Brittle Piping”, ASIAN INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED RELIABILITY MODELING (AIWARM-2004), AUGUST 2004, HIROSHIMA, JAPAN.

5. “Structural Probabilistic Approach for Mechanical Components”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RELIABILITY, SAFETY & HAZARDS (ICRESH-05), DECEMBER 2005, BARC, BOMBAY, INDIA.

6. “Tolerance Optimization of FLP Motors Using Six-Sigma: An Industrial Application”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFOCOM TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT-2006), ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 2006, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

7. “Incorporating Dynamic Fuzzy Improvement Factor for Fuzzy Dynamic Reliability Computation”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OPERATIONS RESEARCH APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT (ICOREM-09), MAY 2009,ANNA UNIVERSITY, TRICHI, TN, INDIA.

8. “Re-Engineering of an IPQ Cell: A Unique Industry Approach”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFOCOM TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT- 2009), ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 2009, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

9. “Process Capability Improvement of a Reconditioned Auto Lathe Machine: A Six-Sigma Approach”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFOCOM TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT- 2009), ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 2009, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

10. “Productivity Enhancement of a Concrete Pump: A Live Case”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFOCOM TECHNOLOGY (ICQRIT- 2009), ABSTRACT PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 2009, NEW DELHI, INDIA.

11. “RCM Analysis Application in Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturing Industry”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL INDEPENDENCE AND DECISION SCIENCES, DECEMBER 2009, HYDERABAD, INDIA.

12. “Effect of Variation in Lead Time on Supply Chain Performance”, PRE CONVENTION SEMINAR, 56TH NATIONAL CONVENTION IIIE, VISHAKHAPATNAM, SEPTEMBER 2014

13. “Lead Time Evaluation in various Buyer Supplier Relationships”, 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, SVNIT, SURAT, NOVEMBER 2015

14. “Vehicle Routing in Dairy Supply Chain: A Case Study”, 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, SVNIT, SURAT, NOVEMBER 2015

15. “Costing of Imported Fertilizer Supply Chain in India using Activity Based Costing”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN EMERGING TRENDS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 2016

16. “Facility Location Using Fuzzy TOPSIS: Indian Automotive Industry Case”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN EMERGING TRENDS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, HYDERABAD, NOVEMBER 2016

17. “Application of Unified Optimization Methodology in Supply Chain for Production Planning”, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, BENGALURU, MAY 2017

• NATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. “Reliability Based Partial Safety Factors for Piping System”, NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (NAME-2004), FEBRUARY 2004, JNNCE, SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, INDIA.

2. “Raw Material Inventory Management in Tyre Industry: A Case Study”, NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT TRENDS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, JULY 2016,, WALCHAND COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SANGLI, MAHARASHTRA,, INDIA.