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