Ph.D.
• Mutib AlGannas, “Supply Chain System for Perishable Products: Issues, Models, &
Strategies,” Fall 2016
• John Jatta, “Supply Chain Planning and Control: An examination of Demand Planning
and Inventory Classification,” Summer 2016
• Samir Alsobhi, “Models and Analysis for Damage and Yield for Effective Supply Chain
Network Design,” Spring 2015 (Assistant Professor)
• Abdulaziz Almaktoom, “Robust and Resilient Complex Supply Chain Systems: Design
and Analysis under Uncertainty,” Spring 2015 (Assistant Professor)
• Dhagash Shah, “Design of Dynamic Facility Layouts under Production and Material
handling Capacity Constraints,” Fall 2014
• Mukund Dhuttargaon, “An Integrated Approach to the Design of Production and Material
Handling Systems using the Concept of Manufacturing System States” Fall 2014 (Assistant
Professor)
• Shokoufeh Mirzaei, “Supply Chain Systems: Dynamicity, Uncertainty, and Sustainability,”
Spring 2012 (Assistant Professor)
• Id Jithavech, “Facility Layout Design Considering Risk for Single-Period and Multi-Period,”
Spring 2008
• Chandan Nayak*, “Solutions to Dynamic and Uncertain Facility Layout Problems: Dynamic
From Between Chart (DFBC) and Stochastic Layout Modeling (SLM),” Fall 2007
• Jianming Yu, “The Open Architecture and Control Algorithm of Distributed Agile
Manufacturing Cells,” Spring 2004
* - Received the IIE John S.W. Fargher scholarship for the best IE student nationwide
M.S. (Thesis)
• Yahya Daehy, “Reliability Assessment and an Optimization Approach of Global Supply
Chain System,” Spring 2017
• Ramkumar Harikumar “Project Management Tool to Identify Multiple Critical Path
Scenarios and Improve Time-Cost Decision,” Spring 2017
• Mastoor Abushaega, “Design of Supply Chain Network to Reduce Impacts of Damages
During Shipping,” Fall 2016
• Majid Talaei, “Heuristics for Energy Efficient Vehicle Routing Problem,” Fall 2012
• Mervyn John, “Critical Path Analysis Using Simulation Techniques and Selection
of Lean Tools to Multiple Critical Paths based on Cost Factor, Fall 2011
• Sathyamadan S Pachaimuthu, “Risk Based Worker Allocation and Line Balancing,” Fall
2010
• Arul Karthikeyan, “Detection of Bottlenecks for Multiple Products and Mitigation
using Alternative Process Plans” Fall 2010
• Pradeesh Narayanasamy, “Identification and Mitigation of Bottlenecks in Complex
Production Systems” Fall 2010
• Prakhash Udaykumar, “Risk Oriented Assembly Line Balancing” Spring 2010
• Prassana Tamilselvan, “Bottleneck Shifting in Production Lines – Impact of Variability,
New Detection Methods, and Control Strategies” Spring 2010
• Vijayraghavan Venkatasamy, “Optimization Approach to Cell Formation using From-Between
Chart and Development of GA Based Cellular Layouts,” Fall 2009
• Vignesh Krishnamurthy, “Performance Study of Facility Layouts under Degrading Machine
Availability,” Fall 2008
• Venkatramani Narayanan, “Design of Hybrid Layouts for Large Size Facility Layout
Problems,” Fall 2007
• Jaikannan Jagannathan, “Solution to Large Facility Layout Problems using Group
Technology,” Spring 2007
• Athmanathan Ganesan, “Modeling of Distributed Layouts for Dynamic Period Cases,”
Fall 2006
• Chandrasekhar Subramani, “Dynamic Facility Layout Problems using Dynamic From-Between
Charts and Genetic Algorithms,” Fall 2004
• Sebastian Thomas, “A Material Handling Scheduling System in an Agent Based Environment,”
Fall 2004
• Jayanth Sasi, “Look-Ahead Method for Scheduling of Material Handling Systems,”
Spring 2004
• Chintu Dave. “Integrated Facility Layout for Heterogeneous Material Handling Systems
using Hybrid Genetic Algorithm,” Fall 2003
• Kunal Patel, “Integrated Facility Layout Design Model and Interaction Between Capacity,
Layout, and Scheduling Logic,” Fall 2003
• Sumeet Pujari, “A Genetic Algorithm Based Approach to Integrated Facility Planning
and Material Handing,” Fall 2003
• Yuan Chen, “Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm For Job-Shop Scheduling Problem,”
Fall 2003
• Sriram Raju, “ A Real-Time Rescheduling System for E-Manufacturing Environment,
Summer 2003
• Vishnuvarth Subramaniam, “Predefined Unequal Area Facility Layout Optimization
Approach using Genetic Algorithm,” Summer 2003
• Shrikant Mysore, "Rescheduling in an E-Manufacturing Environment Using Genetic
Algorithms," Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Spring 2002
• Sijith Velayudhan, "Rescheduling System for Job Shop Industries in an E-Manufacturing
Environment," Spring 2002
• Sudhir Kumar, "Object-Oriented System for Part Geometry Tracking and Identification,"
Spring 2002
• Pradeesh Somasundaram, "A Comprehensive Web-Based Inventory Tracking System for
E-Manufacturing," Fall 2001
• Mahesh Krishnan, "Web-Based Design Advisory System for Manufacturability Analysis,"
Spring 2001
• Jimmy Kappen, "Agent Based Architecture for Shop-Floor Modeling and Web-Based Integration,"
Spring 2001
• Prakash Subramaniam, "Order Activity Propagation in a Web-Based Integration System,"
Spring 2001
• Yee-Kang Wong, "Reverse Engineering of Free Form Surfaces: Data Reduction When
Using an On-Line Contact Probe," Mechanical Engineering, (Co-Chair with Dr. Bahr),
Spring 2001
• Parag Bhandare, "A Free-Form Modeling Approach to the Definition of Workspace Envelope
of Persons with Disabilities," (Co-Chair with Dr. Malzahn), Summer 2000
• Tushar Patil, "Design Agent Architecture and Integration in the Web-Based Integrated
System for Enterprise Architecture," summer 2000.
• Muruga V. Kumaran, "Web Base Integrated System for Enterprise," Summer 2000.
• Prithvi Krishnappa, "CAD Based System for Generation of Virtual Gage Parameters,"
(Co-Chair with Dr. Cheraghi), Spring 1999
• Vishwanath Mohanram, "Computer Aided Process Planning System for Laser Jet Machining,"
(Co-Chair with Dr. Bahr), Mechanical Engineering, spring 1999
• Raghuram Reddy Tera, "NC Tool Path Planning System for NURBS Surfaces using Piece-wise
Bezier Curves," Spring 1999
• Sunil Kanchi, "Representation of Tertiary and Process Features Based Model in a
Feature Based CAD Modeler," Spring 1999
• Prithwish Paul Chowdhury, "A Computer Aided System for Rapid Prototyping of Tools
and Dressing of Tools and Dies," Summer 1999
• Zia Mohammed, "Multiple Process Plan Generation System for an Integrated Process
and Production Planning System," Spring 1998.
• Jose Daniel, "Modeling of Abrasive Water-Jet Machining Process in a CAD System
for the Manufacture of Free-Form Surfaces," Summer 1998M.S (Projects)
MS Projects Directed
• Sanjay R. Shivanier, “Improve Throughput of the Assembly Line Using Lean Manufacturing
Tools,” Spring 2017
• Paul Alapatt, “Improve Value Added Ration and Lead time through the use of Super
Market and Kitting,” Fall 2016
• Abdullah Yahya, “Detection of Bottlenecks and Bottleneck Shifting during Production,”
Fall 2016
• Brent Garber, “Production Forecast Loader,” Fall 2016
• Sachin Anil Varkey, “Design and Development of Simulation Models to Optimize Shop
Floor,” Summer 2016
• Vasudev K Nalapat, “Development of Layout for High Variability Production,” Summer
2016
• Shammith Shetty, “Development and Design of a Lean Facility Layout,” Summer, 2016
• Sudheer Peter Betha, “Re-balancing residential package unit line to improve line
efficiency” Spring 2016
• Krupa Viswanath, “Implementation of Value Stream Map and Kaizen in a Manufacturing
Assembly Line,” Spring 2016
• Bahareh Karimibavani (co-Chair), “Converting Orange and Banana Peels in Briquettes
and Activated Charcoals as Sustainable Carbon and Fuel Sources,” Spring 2016
• Nasrin Baratzadeh Khorasgani (co-Chair), “Briquetting and Carbonization of Leaf
and Grass Biomass for Fuel and Activated Carbon Application,” Spring 2016
• Md Tanbiruj Jaman, “Bottleneck Control Strategies in Designing a Flexible Manufacturing
System, Spring 2014
• Varunkumar Vasankumar, “Process Quality Improvement in Materials Logistics,” Fall
2013
• Arun Kandasamy, “Simulation Based Methodology to Determine Material Handling Fleet
Size Based on Performance in Manufacturing System,” Fall 2013
• Murali Venketasamy, “Bottleneck Analysis of an Aerospace Industry Paint Process
to Determine the Maximum Throughput,” Fall 2013
• Ken Ooi Foo, “Investigate the Effects of Moisture Content on Hot-Wet Specimen”
Spring 2011
• Thiagarajan Valiappan, “Vehicle Requirement Analysis using Simulation Techniques”
Spring 2011
• Siddharth Sivaramakrishnan, “Profit maximization in an FMS using Graph theory”
Fall 2011
• Govindarajan Balasubramony “Evaluation of Buckling Strength of Filament Wound Composite
Grid Stiffened Structure using Single Stiffener Flat Panel Specimens” Fall 2011
• Van Hoang “Chemical Process Line – a simulation, an analysis”, Fall 2011
• Shankar Vidyala Rao “A Metric Based Approach for Dynamic Demand Scenarios and Process
Engineering” Fall 2010
• Wei Li, “Estimating Overbooking Based on a Showup Rate Distribution in Third Party
Logistic Company” Summer 2010
• Abishek Gangadharan, “An Integrated Vendor Buyer Inventory Model with Controllable
Lead Time Which Considers Vendor Reworking Process &Variable Setup Cost” Summer 2010
• Punetes, “Identification of the Most Suitable Method for Implementing Measurement
System Analysis at NIAR Composite Dimensioning Department,” Spring 2010
• Kaushik Durgaparameswaran, “Selection of Lean Manufacturing Projects in Low Volume
High Variability Systems” Spring 2010
• Vinod Innala, “Simulation Based Analysis of Facility Layouts,” Spring 2010
• Velmurugan P Jaganathan, “A Simulation Study for Implementing Mixed Model Assembly
Line,” Fall 2008
• Shyam Krishna, “A Comparative Simulation Study on Distributed Layouts over Process
Layouts,” Fall 2007
• Vinay Kumar Javennapalli, “Six Sigma Approach to Standardize Leak Testing Procedure:
A Case Study,” Fall 2007
• Chandramohan Subramoniam, “A Genetic Algorithm Approach to Solving Unequal Area
Facility Layout Problems,” Fall 2006
• Satish Mudgabale, “Facility Layout Design for Multiple Production,” Fall 2005
• Anand Thirumurthi, “Application of Digital Models for Training in Aircraft Industries,”
Fall 2005
• Prem Mahendran, “Application of Virtual Reality & Digital Manufacturing Techniques
in Aircraft Manufacturing Assembly,” Summer 2005
• Aneesh Joshi, “Effect of Material Handling Capacity and Inter-Arrival Rate on Work-In-Process
in a Job-shop Manufacturing System, Summer 2005
• Pardhiva Errampali, “Supplier Benefit Analysis using Optimized Scheduling,” Summer
2005
• Gajanan R. Dusane, “Effect of material Handling Capacity and Inter Arrival Rate
on Throughput, Spring 2005
• Bachu Joseph, “An Integrated Approach Towards Facility Planning,” Spring 2005
• Venkatesh Sriraman, “Web Based Implementation for Material Handling Algorithm for
Facilities Planning Course,” Fall 2004
• David Hinote, “Developing and Implementing an Electronic Design Engineering Reference
Knowledgebase to Facilitate Product Lifecycle Development, Fall 2004
• Sudhakar Sivakumar, “Computer Aided Layout Design Systems using Improving Heuristics,”
Fall 2004
• Kasargod Gautham Shenoy, “Web-Enabled Models for Estimating the Fleet Size of Various
Material Handling Systems,” Summer 2004
• Balasubramaniam Senthil, Operation Allocation and Material Handling System Selection
in a Job Shop Environment: A Simultaneous Modeling Approach, Fall 2003
• Kumaravelu S., “Web Based System for Parts Standardization,” Fall 2003
• Kumaragurubalan A., “Web Based Collaborative Product Development System for DFM,”
Summer 2003
• Irma Whitehill, “Cellular Manufacturing and Bottleneck Analysis: Strategies for
Reducing Lead Time,” Summer 2003
• Harish Dhanwantri, Decision Advisory System for Validating Schedules by Initiating
Reordering of Resource Inventory in Job Shops, Spring 2003
• Nagappan Periakarrupan, "Dynamic Web-Based System for Design for Manufacturability,"
Fall 2002
• Yash Bhatia, "Co-Existence of Manual and Automated Shop-Floor Processes for Web-Based
Enterprise Integration," Summer 2001
• Wai K. Wong, "Shainin Process Improvement: Techniques and Case Studies," Fall 2000
• Shazia Malik, "Development of Process Planning Agent and Its Integration with WISE,"
Fall 2000
• Kaushal Kapoor, "Interactively Built Programmable Logic Controllers for Web Based
Integration of Enterprise," Summer 2000
• Erwin Unaja, "Modified Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) Application for High Volume Batch
Processing (HVBP) Scheduling," (Co-Chair with Dr. Malzahn), Spring 2000
• Kai Hallacy, "Constraint Identification and Scheduling in Systems with High Volume
Batch Process," Summer 2000
• Rajendra Khatwadi, "Development of Finite Capacity Scheduling," Fall 1999
• Rajmurugesh Ravindren, "Object-Oriented Systems for the Classification of Design
and Capture of Design Intent," Fall 1999
• Joseph Thamrin, "Investigation of Alternatives in a DNC System,” Spring 1999