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Prof. Pradeep Kumar, (Born April 5, 1960), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Vice Chancellor, Delhi

Technological University, has an outstanding academic record and is a product of University of Roorkee (Now IIT

Roorkee) throughout. He had obtained Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering in 1982 and Master of

Engineering in Production Engineering (Gold Medalist) in 1989. He had received Ph.D. in 1994 in Manufacturing and

Production Engineering. He has earned all the above degrees from University of Roorkee (Now, IIT Roorkee). During

1996, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the department of Industrial and Manufacturing System Engineering,

West Virginia University, U.S.A. He had also served the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,

Wayne State University, U.S.A. as Visiting Faculty during 1998-1999. He had been a Visiting Professor in the

Department of Industrial System Engineering, at AIT Bangkok, (2010). He has served the Department of System

Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, as Visting Professor. (2013-

2014)

Prof. Pradeep Kumar has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy at IIT Roorkee,

West Virginia University U.S.A, Wayne State University U.S.A, AIT Bangkok, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia. He had taught a

wide spectrum of courses related to Industrial Engineering & Production Engineering He has supervised 31 Ph.D.

theses (Awarded), 2 Ph.D theses submitted, and 3 Ph. D theses are in progress; 86 M.Tech dissertations, 76 M.Tech

projects and 48 B.Tech projects. He has published / presented 551 research papers in International and National

Journals (264); Proceedings of International and National Conferences (287). He has completed 43 consultancy

projects (Outlay Rs. 1 crore 87 lacs, equivalent US$ 402,173) of various organizations and 18 sponsored research

projects (13 completed and 5 ongoing) in India and 1 sponsored project in U.S.A. (Outlay Rs. 1 crore 95 lacs,

equivalent US$ 430,772). He has 3 patent disclosures. His research interests include Advanced Manufacturing

Processes; Microwave Joining of Metals, Metal Casting; Industrial Engineering; Supply Chain Management (SCM),

Quality Engineering: Robust Design Methodologies, Reliability Engineering; and Production & Operations

Management.

Prof. Pradeep Kumar has received a number of prizes and honors. He was honored with an Outstanding Teacher

Award at IIT Roorkee two times, in the year, 2005, and 2009. He has received 4 best paper/case studies prizes for his

papers published in Journals and conference proceedings. He has secured Gold Medal for obtaining the highest marks

in Master of Engineering. He has organized 4 national and 1 international conferences at IIT Roorkee and has been

honored to be a member in the advisory board of many professional societies and editorial member of many journal of

repute. He is a fellow of World Confederation of Productivity Sciences, Canada. Prof. Pradeep Kumar has wide

administrative experience as Dean, Finance & Planning (2010-2012), Head, Department of Mechanical & Industrial

Engineering (2007-2009), Chairman, Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2009, Organizing Vice Chairman JEE (2008),

Coordinator, Educational Technology Cell (2004-2005), Chairman Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE, 2006,

2007) and Vice Chairman GATE (2005), Vice Chairman PG Admission (2005), Coordinator Workshop, Coordinator of

Production and Industrial Engineering, Warden of Students Hostels and many other responsibilities both at department

as well as at Institute level.

Resume of Prof. Pradeep Kumar

Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological Univeristy, De lhi Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial En gineering Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Roorkee 247667, India Phone: +91-9837423860 E mail: [email protected] , [email protected] ,

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� Outstanding academic record with top ranks. Throughout a product of University of Roorkee

(now I.I.T. Roorkee). B.E. (Hons.); M.E. Gold Medalist; and Ph.D

� Joint Professor in the Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee (2004-2012)

� 25 years of experience in teaching, research, consultancy and Industry at IIT Roorkee, NIT

Kurukshetra, India, West Virginia University, U.S.A, Wayne State University, U.S.A, AIT

Bangkok, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, and SAIL

� Fellow of World Confederation of Productivity Sciences, Canada

� Honored with Outstanding Teacher Award (twice) at IIT Roorkee – 2005, 2009

� Has wide administrative experience as Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological Univeristy (2014-

date), Dean, Finance & Planning (2010-2012), Head-Department of Mechanical & Industrial

Engineering (2007 – 2009), Chairman - Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2009, Organizing

Vice Chairman - Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2008, Coordinator-Educational Technology

Cell (2004-05), Organizing Chairman - Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET 2007),

Chairman-Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (2006, 2007), Chairman-Joint

Admission Test for M.Sc (JAM 2006, 2007) and Vice Chairman-GATE (2005), Vice Chairman-

PG Admission (2005), Coordinator Workshop, Coordinator of Production and Industrial

Engineering, Warden of Students Hostels.

� Organized 4 National and 1 International conference / Workshop at IIT Roorkee

� Guided 31 Ph.D. theses (Awarded), 2 submitted and 3 Ph.D theses are in progress, 86 M.Tech

Dissertations, 76 M. Tech projects and 48 B.Tech Projects.

� Published / presented 551 research papers in International and National Journals (264);

Proceedings of International and National Conferences (287)

� 3 patent disclosures

� Wrote Nine Chapters in a book entitled “FE:PM Industrial Engineering” Publisher Research and

Education Association U.S.A.

� Coauthored Eight Chapters in various edited books

� Organized and coordinated 23 short term courses.

� Lectured in more than 30 short term courses in India and abroad.

� Won 4 best paper awards / medals.

� Offered Consultancy to various organizations such as ACC, Eicher, BHEL, IRRI, UP Steels,

MPSEB, Small Industries Service Institute, etc.

� Handled 43 consultancy projects (Outlay: Rs. 1 crore 85 lacs, equivalent US$ 402,473) of

various organizations and 18 sponsored research projects in India. 1 sponsored project in

U.S.A (Outlay: Rs. 1 crore 95 lacs, equivalent US$ 430,772)

� Inducted into “International Who’s Who of Professionals” for the accomplishments in

Engineering Education & Research by Who’s Who Historical Society, USA, 1999

� Guest Editor, International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM) for the Special Issue on: Role of 3PL / 4PL in Logistics and Supply chain Management.

� Editorial Board Member of Journal of Production Research & Management, STM Journals, ISSN: 2249 – 4766

Career Profile

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� Editorial Board Member of The Open Operational Research Journal, Bentham Science Publishers

� Assocate editor, International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering (IJAIE), DOI: 10.4018/IJAIE, ISSN: 2155-4153, EISSN: 2155-4161, IGI Global

� Editorial Board Member of Global Journal of Business Excellence, published by Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management, ISSN: 2321-7103

� Former,Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Electronic Transport (IJET) Inderscience, ISSN (Online): 1742-6960 - ISSN (Print): 1742-6952

� Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, ISSN: 2278-0149

� Advisory Board Member of Journal of Engineering & Technology, Publisher, M. M. University, India, ISSN 0976-7580

� Reviewed three chapters of The Handbook of Technology Management published by Wiley,

� Reviewed the book “A Primer on the Taguchi Method”, Ranjit K. Roy, Second Edition, Society of

Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA. ISBN : 978-0-87263-864-2

� Reviewer of ASME, Inderscience, Elsevier Journals, IJMTM, Computers and Operations

Research

� Visited USA, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Mexico, Thailand, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia for

professional/academic interactions.

� Co-authored the following Eight chapters:

• “A Fuzzy AHP model for 3PL selection in Lead Logistics Provider scenarios. Sarthy. P.

(Ed.), Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, IGI Global Publications. ISBN: 978-1-61520-625-4

• “Micro/Nano Finishing with Flexible Flow of Abrasives”, Chapter 6 of Introduction to

Micromachining, Narosa Publishing, ISBN: 978-81-7319-915-8

• “Machining Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composite Using Electric Discharge Machining”

Manufacturing Technology Research. Volume 1, ISBN: 978-1-61122-001-8

• “A Novel Method for Joining of Stainless Steel (SS-316) Through Microwave Energy”, The

Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Volume 3, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken,

NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118062173.ch35

• “Some Studies on Performance of a Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining”,

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Volume 3, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,

Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118062173.ch41

• “Time Zone Analysis of F-Curve for Intermixing during Ladle Change-Over, in CFD

Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing” (eds L. Nastac, L. Zhang, B. G. Thomas,

A. Sabau, N. El-Kaddah, A. C. Powell and H. Combeau), John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,

Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118364697.ch40

• “Finite Element Modeling of Material Removal Rate in Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge

Machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites”, in Materials Processing Fundamentals (eds

L. Zhang, A. Allanore, C. Wang, J. A. Yurko and J. Crapps), John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,

Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118662199.ch17.

• “Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Wind Turbine Blades: Challenges and

Opportunities”, Recent Advances in Composite Materials for Wind Turbine Blades, ISBN

978-0-9889190-0-6, ED. Dr. Brahim Attaf, Ch 2

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� Ph.D. in Maufacturing & Production Engineering, 1994, University of Roorkee (Now Indian

Institute of Technology Roorkee)

� M.E, Master of Engineering in Production Engineering, 1989, University of Roorkee (Now

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee) , Gold Medalist

� B.E, Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, 1982, University of Roorkee (Now

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee)

• Industrial Engineering

• Supply Chain and Value Chain Management • Quality Engineering : Robust Design Methodologies • Inventory and Logistics Management • Production & Operations Management • Total Quality Management

• Manufacturing and Production Engineering

• Advanced Manufacturing Processes • Microwave Joining of Metals • Metal Casting

Courses Taught UG Level Courses Taught at Graduate Level

• Operations Research – I • Operations Research - II

• Principles of Industrial Engineering • Advanced Manufacturing Processes

• Basic Manufacturing Processes • Metal Casting

• Metal Casting • Operations Management

• Engineering Economic Analysis • Quality Management

• Net Work Analysis • Inventory and Logistics Management

• Quality Management

• Manufacturing Processes I and II

Academic Qualifications

Expertise & Research Areas

Courses Taught

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� Guest Editor, International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM) for the Special Issue on: Role of 3PL / 4PL in Logistics and Supply chain Management.

� Editorial Board Member of The Open Operational Research Journal, Bentham Science Publishers

� Editorial Board Member of Journal of Production Research & Management, STM Journals, ISSN: 2249 – 4766

� Assocate editor, International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering (IJAIE), DOI: 10.4018/IJAIE, ISSN: 2155-4153, EISSN: 2155-4161, IGI Global

� Editorial Board Member of Global Journal of Business Excellence, published by Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management, ISSN: 2321-7103

� Former,Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Electronic Transport (IJET) Inderscience, ISSN (Online): 1742-6960 - ISSN (Print): 1742-6952

� Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, ISSN: 2278-0149

� Advisory Board Member of Journal of Engineering & Technology, Publisher, M. M. University, India, ISSN 0976-7580

More than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, consultancy and Industry as follows:

Academics

• Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, from October 22, 2003 to Date

• Visiting Professor, Department of System Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, August 25, 2013 to May 31, 2014

• Joint Professor, Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, from June 2006 to June 2012

• Visiting Professor, Department of Industrial and System Engineering, AIT Bangkok, Thailand, January 10, 2010 to April 24, 2010

• Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, from June 25, 2001 to October 21, 2003

• Research Associate, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, U.S.A, June 14, 1998 – June 15, 1999

• Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Management System, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, U.S.A, May 1, 1996 to June 30, 1996

• Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, from April 9, 1996 to June 24, 2001

• Lecturer, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, from January 2, 1990 to April 8, 1996

Membership of Editorial Boards

Experience

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Administrative Responsibilities at the Institute le vel (IIT Roorkee)

1. Chairman, Institute Purchase Committee (2013)

2. Dean, Finance & Planning (2010-2012)

3. Member, Institute Board of Studies (2010-2012)

4. Chairman, Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) - 2009

5. Organizing Vice Chairman, Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) - 2008

6. Chairman, GATE 2007, JAM 2007

7. Organizing Chairman, Joint Management Entrance Test - 2007

8. Member Professor Committee, Department of Management Studies, 2004-2012

9. Member Professor Committee, Department of Architecture & Planning, 2008-2012

10. Member, Board of Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy 2006-2008

11. Member, Software Purchase Committee, 2003 – 2007

12. Chairman, GATE 2006, JAM 2006

13. Coordinator, Educational Technology Cell, 2004 – 2005

14. Vice Chairman, GATE 2005

15. Vice Chairman, PG Admissions 2005

16. Member IPR Cell. 2004-2006

17. Warden, Students Hostel, Jawahar Bhawan 2001 – 2003

18. Staff Advisor Sports (Stores), June 2000 – June 2004

19. Warden, Students Hostel, Ganga Bhawan, Feb. 2001 – October 2001

20. Officer in Charge, Transport, 1996 – 1998

21. Assistant Warden, Students Hostel, Ravindra Bhawan, 1990 – 1993

Administrative Responsibilities at the Department l evel (IIT Roorkee)

1. Head, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (Jan 2007- 2009)

2. Chairman, Department Academic Studies Committee (2012-2013)

3. Chairman, Finance, (2010-2012)

4. Chairman, Department Research Committee (2010-2012)

5. Chairman, Department Professorial Committee, (Jan 2007- 2009)

6. Member, Department Research Committee (2002 – 2004, 2006 - 2009)

7. Coordinator, Workshop ( 2005 – 2007)

8. Member Finance Purchase Committee ( 2004 – 2009)

9. Officer-in-charge, Maintenance, Production and Workshop (2001 – 2006)

10. Officer-in-charge, Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory ( 2004 – date)

11. Officer-in-charge, Foundry Engineering and Heat Treatment Laboratory ( 1994 – 2006)

12. Officer-in-charge, NDT Laboratory ( 2005 – 2006)

13. Officer-in-charge, Weld Testing Laboratory ( 2002 – 2006)

14. Coordinator, Production and Industrial Engineering Section (2001-2004)

15. Officer-in-charge, Machine Tool Laboratory ( 2000 – 2001)

16. Officer-in-charge, Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory ( 1996 – 1998)

Administrative Responsibilities

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• Outstanding Teacher Award, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 2005, 2009

• Fellow of World Confederation of Productivity Scien ces, Canada 2007

• Star Performer, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, based on the feed back of

teaching and research 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

• Gold Medal for Securing Ist rank in ME from Indian Institute of Technology (erstwhile

University of Roorkee), India 1989

• Emerald Literati Network 2013: Outstanding Author Contribution Award

"System dynamics investigation of information technology in small and medium enterprise

supply chain”. Published in Journal of Adavnces in Managemetn Research 2013

• Best Case Study Award in Non-Traditional Area for the year 2009-2010, by National

Council of the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering for the following research paper

published, in January 2010 issue of Industrial Engineering,

“An attempt of Supply Chain Practices to Enhance a Country’s Performance” 2010

• 3rd Best Paper Award, XIII ISME Conference, IIT Roorkee, 2003

• SAE Recognition Award, Appreciation for contribution to SAE International Automotive

Manufacturing Conference and Exposition, Detroit. USA 2001

• Binani Trust Award for Best Technical Paper published, during 1996-1998, in Indian

Foundry Journal from Institute of Indian Foundrymen, for the research paper

"Effect of Process Variables on the Mechanical Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy Castings

Produced by V-Process" (1996), Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 42, pp. 3-10. 1999

• Khosla Research Commendation Certificate, from University of Roorkee, India, for the

research paper:

“Off-line Quality Control for V-Process Castings” (1995), Quality and Reliability Engineering

International Journal, U.K., Vol. 11, pp. 175-181. 1996

Honors / Awards / Recognitions

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� Visiting Assistant Professor May 96 – June 96

Dept of Industrial and Management System Engineering,

West Virginia University, Morgantown, U.S.A.

• Short-term course on Engineering Economy.

• Short-term course material on Intermediate Engineering Economy

� Visiting Assistant Professor June 98 – May 99

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,

Wayne State University, Detroit MI, U.S.A.

• Developed a Multi-media Web Based Course on Facilities Design as part of NSF project. It

includes the computer-based learning, practice, self-assessment and linkage to other

professional courses.

• Developed a mathematical model for Product and Design Verification Planning of an

Automotive Part

� Visited Mongolia in August 2000 and presented country paper at Asian Productivity Office.

� Visited Bangkok in (December 9-14, 2007) as a selection panelist for KAUST, Saudi Arabia.

� Visited Amsterdam, Netherlands (August 17-19, 2008) 6th Consortium Meeting of EU-Asia Link

Program on Sound and Vibration

� Visited Stockholm, Sweden (August 20-24, 2008) 6th Consortium Meeting of EU-Asia Link

Program on Sound and Vibration

� Visiting Professor January 2010 – April 2010

Department of Industrial and System Engineering, AIT Bangkok

• Teaching a course on Inventory and Logistics Management

• Delivered 15 Hours of Lectures in a short Term Course on Marketing and Value Chain

Management in Agriculture at AIT Extension Center, AIT Bangkok.

� Visited Zacatecas, Mexico, (December 10-17, 2010) under Indo – Mexico S & T Program of

DST, New Delhi for the collaborative project on Development of Fracture and Fatigue Resistant

Cast Aluminum Alloys Produced by Semi-Solid Metal Casting and Conventional Casting

Processes

� Visited San Diego, U.S.A, (February 24 - March 6, 2011) to present research paper entitled

"Some Studies on Performance of a Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining"

during the TMS 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibition Conference

� Visiting Professor August 2013 – May 2014

Department of System Engineering, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

• Taught courses on Engineering Economic Analysis and Operations Research II

• Teaching Courses on Engineering Economic Analysis and Operations Research I

Foreign Assignments and Visits

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� Member, Academic Council, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology

Murthal, Sonepat, India, (2010-2012), (2014-date)

� Member, Academic Council, ITM University, Gurgaon, India, (2014-date)

� Member, Academic Council, Gautama Buddh Technical University (formerly Uttar Pradesh

technical Unviersity), Lucknow, India (2009-2013)

� Member, Board of Studies, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India, (2010-2012)

� Convener, Research Degree Committee, Mechanical Engineering, Uttar Pradesh

Technical University, Lucknow, India, (2010-2013)

� Advisory Board Member of Journal of Engineering & Technology, Publisher, M. M.

University, India, (2010-date)

� Member, RDC, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India, (2009-Date)

� Member, Board of Studies, Maullana University, Ambala, Haryana, India, (2009-Date)

� Member, Board of Studies, Gautama Buddh Technical University, Lucknow, India, (2009-

2012)

� Government Nominee for the selections of faculty at various Engineering colleges Under

G.B. Technical University, Lucknow, (2008-2013)

� Member of Advisory Committee of 12th Global Congress on Manufacturing and

Management, Organized by VIT University, Vellore in association with Queensland

University of Technology, Australia December 8-10, 2014,

� Convener and Member of Steering Committee, IMPULSE 2001, at Indian Institute of

Technology (erstwhile University of Roorkee), February 2001

� Convener and Member of Steering Committee, IMPULSE 2000, at Indian Institute of

Technology (erstwhile University of Roorkee), March 2000

� Organizing Committee Member, XVI National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, Jointly

Organized by IIT Roorkee, and the Institution of Engineers, Local Centre, 2000

� Jt. Organizing Secretary and Member of Steering Committee, IX ISME Conference, Indian

Institute of Technology (erstwhile University of Roorkee), India, November, 1994.

� Jt. Organizing Secretary and Member of Steering Committee, International Conference on

Advances in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,

India, February, 1997

� Jt. Organizing Secretary, Seminar cum Workshop on Total Quality Management in

Technical Education, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India, 1995.

Contributions to Professional Societies/Technical Committees

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SN TOPIC, Location, Duration and Dates 1. ISO-9000 Quality Systems, Quality Improvement Center, IIT Roorkee, India., 2

weeks program, June 1995 2. Engineering Economy-A Basic Course, West Virginia University, Morgantown,

U.S.A. May 1996, June 1996 3. Intermediate Engineering Economy, West Virginia University, U.S.A. June, 1998 4. Quality Function Deployment – ASSOCHAM, New Delhi, 2006 5. Analytical Skills Development Program, Associated Cement Companies, IIT

Roorkee, India, 4 weeks Program, 2003 6. Analytical Skills Development Program, Associated Cement Companies, IIT



Roorkee, India, 4 weeks Program,2006 9. Analytical Skills Development Program, Associated Cement Companies, IIT

Roorkee, India, 2 Programs of 4 weeks durations each,2007 10. Training Programs (Multiple) on SQC and SPC to Bharat heavy Electrical Limited

(BHEL) Managers, BHEL Hardwar, 2007 11. Behavioral and Management Training Program, M. P. State Electricity Board,

Jabalpur, November 12 – December 20, 2007 12. Behavioral and Management Training Program, M. P. State Electricity Board,

Jabalpur, December 24 – February 2, 2008 13. Analytical Skills Development Program, Associated Cement Companies, IIT

Roorkee, India, 2 weeks duration, June 2008 14. Analytical Skills Development Program, Associated Cement Companies, IIT

Roorkee, India, 2 weeks duration, July 2008 15. Sound & Vibrations: Fundamentals, Measurements and Diagnostic Analysis,

Quality Improvement Center, IIT Roorkee, India., 1 week program, July 2009 16. Marketing and Value Chain Management in Agriculture at AIT Extension Center,

AIT Bangkok, April 2010 17. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Quality Improvement Center, IIT Roorkee,

India., 1 week program, June 2010 18. Marketing and Value Chain Management, IIT Roorkee Feb 7-11, 2011 19. Processing Challenges and Newer Manufacturing Methods, Quality Improvement

Center, IIT Roorkee, India., June 25-29, 2011 20. Welded Strucutre Design and Quality Control, Center for Continuing Education, IIT

Roorkee December 14-16, 2011, 21. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, at Center for Continuing Education, IIT

Roorkee January 20-22, 2012 22. Workshop on Advances in Surface Finishing Technologies with Special Reference

to Abrasive Flow Machining, February 19, 2012 23. Manufacturing Excellence through Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement

Center, IIT Roorkee, India., 1 week program, July 2012

Short Term Programs/ Courses Organized - 23 Nos

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1. 2-day certificate course on “APICS Learning Dynamics for Instructors”, December

8-9, 2013, Orgainzed at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

2. Workshop on Introduction to Blackboard 9.1, KFUPM, 2013

3. Training course on Quality Engineering – Taguchi’s Methods, (Organized by Asian

Productivity Council, Japan), August 13 – 17, 2001, Mongolia

4. Basic Cost Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, U.S.A. May 1996,

June 1996

5. ISO 9000 Quality Systems, STEP, IIT Roorkee, 1994

6. Computer Aided Manufacturing, Institutions of Engineers, 1993

7. Solidification of Castings, QIP Summer course , IIT Roorkee, 1990

Participated in more than 21 National & International conferences. Presented the

research papers in conferences held in India and abroad. Also, Chaired Technical

Sessions and delivered keynote speeches.

� “A Method of Joining of Bulk Metallic Materials by Microwave Hybrid

Heating” .

Sharma, A. K., Srinath M. S., Kumar, Pradeep (2009), Indian Patent Application

Number 1994/DEL/2009

� “A Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining and a Process for Preparation Thereof " , Rajesha S., G. Venkatesh, A. K. Sharma, Kumar Pradeep, Applied for Indian Patent. (application no. 1349/Del/2011 dt. 09.05.2011).

� “An Improved Ultrasonic Abrasive Flow Machinin g and A Device Therefor” A. K. Sharma, Pradeep Kumar, Rajesha S (Application no. 3578/Del/2011 dt. 09.12.2011)

Participation in Conferences

Patents

Short Term Programs Attended

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SN Title of the Project Funding Agency 1. Design and Development of Multi-

media, Web Based Course on Facilities Design

National Science Foundation U.S.A

2. Quality Optimization of Full Mold Process

UGC Minor Project,

3. Process Parameter Optimization and FEM Modeling of Ultrasonic Drilling Process.

AICTE, New Delhi

4. Enhancing Capabilities of Abrasive Flow Machining

DST, New Delhi

5. Development and Performance Studies of Evaporative Pattern Casting

DST, New Delhi

6. Pattern Tooling and Quality Optimization for Investment Castings

MHRD, New Delhi

7. Near Net Shape Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composite through Investment Casting Process

MHRD, New Delhi

8 Development and Parametric Study of Ultrasonically Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining for Precision Finishing

DST, New Delhi

9. Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis of High Speed Rolling Element Bearing

DST, New Delhi

10. Structural Instability in Friction Stir Weld Joints of Aluminum Alloys and their Effect on Mechanical Properties

DST, New Delhi

Sponsored Research Projects- 18 (13 Completed, 5 Ongoing)

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11. Development of Fracture and

Fatigue Resistant Cast Aluminum Alloys Produced by Semi-Solid Metal Casting and Conventional Casting Processes

Indo – Mexico S & T Program of DST, New Delhi

12. Physical Modeling and Numerical Investigation of Intermixing during Ladle Changeover in Continuous Casting Process of Steel

CSIR, New Delhi

13. Development of Refined High Strength Cast Hypereutectic Al-Si Alloy

CSIR, New Delhi

14. Material Joining and Drilling with Microwave

DAE, BRNS, Bombay

15. Parametric studies during Machining of Micro-channels on Silicon Wafer using Micro Ultrasonic Machining

CSIR, New Delhi

16 Prediction and Optimization of Distortion and Residual Stresses in Austentic Stainless Steel Pipe Welds

Department of Atomic Energy, BRNS, Bombay

17 Parametric stuides During Machining of Glass and MMC (Al-7075) using Electrochemical Discharge Machining(ECDM)

CSIR, New Delhi

18 Development and Parametric Study of Grinding Assisted Electro Chemical Discharge Machining

DST(SERC), New Delhi

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S.N Title of the Project Funding Agency

1. Design and Development of Solar Heated Space System

EICHER Tractors, Parwanoo

2. Calibration of equipment such as slip gauge, calipers etc.

ITC, BHEL

3. Analytical Skills Development Program for ACC

Associated Cement Company, Mumbai





6. Testing of Weld Structures

New Tehri, Uttarakhand

7. Testing of construction Materials

IRRI, Uttarakhand



9. Human resource Work of MP-DISCOMS and TRANSCO

M. P. State Electricity Board, Jabalpur





12. Training Programs (Multiple) on SQC and SPC

BHEL Hardwar

13. Inspection of Ropeway Shail Shikar Associates, Mussorie

14. Performance Testing of Railway Bridge

CRRI, New Delhi

Consultancies Offered

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15. Feasibility Analysis of Setting Common Facility Centre

Scale Industries, Haldwani


17. Behavioral and Management Training Program


18. Human resource Work of MP-DISCOMS and TRANSCO (AO)


19. Inspection of Cylinder Liners Special Income Tax Crime Branch, Haldwani





22. Performance Testing of Railway Bridge

CRRI, New Delhi


24. Fatigue Studies of Bridge Components

CRRI, New Delhi



26. Inspection of Ropeway Campty Fall, Mussorie


28. Design development of load testing fixture for 28 axle Special rail wagon

BHEL Hardwar

29. Performance Evaluation of Ropes

Garwhal Mandal Vikas Nigam, Uttarakahnd

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CRRI, New Delhi

32. Design Analysis of Chandi-devi Ropeway

USHA Breko


CRRI, New Delhi




CRRI, New Delhi

37. Inspection of Ropeway Municipal Corporation, Mussorie

38. Inspection of Ropeway Municipal Corporation, Mussorie



41. Regarding Opinion about Hot Rolled Plates Blades over Caste Blades for Sawra Kuddu HEP

Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd



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Ph. D Theses Awarded

S.N Scholar Title of Thesis (Year) Co-supervisor

1. Sachin Mangla Analysis and Management of Risks in Green Supply Chain (submitted) (2015)

Dr. M. K. Barua

2. G. Venkatesh (submitted) (2015) Dr. A. K. Sharma

3. Amit Bansal Fusion Joining of Advanced Materials using Microwave Hybrid Heating (2015)

Dr. A. K. Sharma

4. Mohit Tyagi Study and Analysis of the Issues of Supply Chain

Performance System with CSR Considerations (2015)

Dr. Dinesh Kumar

5. Harish Parashar Studies in Surface Modification with Magnetically Assisted Stainless Steel Pins (2015)

Dr. S. P. Singh

6. Umesh Vishwakarma

Development of EDM Process Variants and Analysis of their Effects on Performance Measures (2014)

Dr.A. Dvivedi

7. C. S. Jawalkar Investigations on Performance Enhancement of ECDM Process while Machining of Glass (2013)

Dr. A. K. Sharma

8. Abhishek Singh Investigation on Electro Discharge Drilling and Hole Grinding of Metal Matrix Composites (2013)

Dr. I. Singh

9. Hrushikesh Mohanty

Some Modeling Approches on the Effects of Tool Geometries on Friction Stir Welds (2012)

Dr. M. M. Mahapatra

10. Chaityana Sharma

Mechanical and Corrosion Behaviour of Friction Stir Welded Joints of 7039 Aluminum Alloy (2012)

Dr. D. K. Dwivedi

11. V. K. Jain Investigations on Development of Microchannels Using Micro Ultrasonic Machining (2012) Dr. A. K. Sharma

12. Atul Sidola Design and Analysis of Supply Chain for Transport Disruptions Risks Using System Dynamics (2012)

Dr. D. Kumar

13. Suman Kant Some Investigations on the Use of Flow Modifiers in Continuous Casting Tundish (2011)

Dr. P. K. Jha

14. M. S. Srinath Joining and Characterization of Metallic Materials using Microwave Hybrid Heating (2011)

Dr. A. K. Sharma

15. S. Rajesha Some Studies to Enhance the Capabilities of Abrasive Flow Machining Processes (2011)

Dr. A. K. Sharma

16. Rajbir S. Bhatti A Study on Modeling of Selection Issues in Third Party and Fourth Party Logistics Service Providers (2010)

Dr. D. Kumar

17. Shankara Murthy Characterization and Machinability Studies in Drilling of Al6061/SiCp MMC (2010)

Dr. N. K. Mehta

18. Akshay Dwivedi Electric Discharge Machining of Al 6063 MMC Produced by Stir Casting Process (2009)

Dr. I. D. Singh

19. M. N. Qureshi Planning, Design and Analysis of Third Party Services Providers (2008)

Dr. D. Kumar

Supervision of Ph. D Theses (31 awarded, 2 submitted and 3 in progress)

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Ph. D Theses Awarded

S.N Scholar Title of Thesis (Year) Co-supervisor

20. Anish Sachdeva RAM Analysis of Industrial Systems using Petri Nets (2008)

Dr. D. Kumar

21. Aman Aggarwal Performance Studies of CNC Machined Parts Using Robust Design Techniques (2008)

Dr. H. Singh

22. Balwinder Singh Effect of Process Variables on Castings Produced by Ceramic Shell Investment Castings (2007)

Dr. B. K. Mishra

23. Rajeev K. Sharma

Analysis, Design and Optimization of QRM Aspects in Production Systems (2007)

Dr. D. Kumar

24. R. K. Pati Modeling and Analysis of Reverse Supply Chain for Indian Paper Industry (2006)

Dr. Prem Vrat

25. S. Balan Planning, Design, and Optimization of Global Supply Chain Management (2006)

Dr. Prem Vrat

26. R. S. Walia Development and Investigations in Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive flow Machining Process (2006)

Dr. H. S. Shan

27. Alknanda Image Processing of Welding Defects(2006) Dr. R. S. Anand

28. Sudhir Kumar Process Development and Performance Studies of Evaporative Pattern Castings (2006)

Dr. H. S. Shan

29. H. Kansal Investigation of the Effects of Process Parameters Affecting the Quality of Machined Surfaces by Powder EDM Process (2006)

Dr. S. P. Singh

30. R. S. Jadoun Investigation of Process Parameters Affecting the Quality of Hole Drilled in Alumina Based Ceramics by Ultrasonic machining (2005)

Dr. R.C. Mehta, B. K. Mishra

31. Sehijpal Singh Studies in Metal Finishing with Magnetically Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining (2002)

Dr. H. S. Shan

32. Hari Singh Optimization of Machining Parameters for Turned Parts through Taguchi Technique. (2000)

Dr. I. P. Singh, Dr. D. Kumar

33. P.B. Barua Investigation and Optimization of V-Process Parameters Affecting the Quality of Al - 7% Si Alloy Castings Using Taguchi Technique. (1997)

Dr. J. L. Gaindhar

Ph. D theses in Continuation

S.N Scholar Title of Thesis Co-supervisor

34. Nitin Lautre Investigations on Microwave Drilling of Characteristically Different Materials

Dr. A. K. Sharma

35. Pankaj Gupta Rotary ECDM Grinding Dr.A. Dvivedi

36. Temsgen Machining of Fiber Composites ----

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Research Publications

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PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL JOURNAL PAPERS

1. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep , Shantanu Das, (2015), “Structure property correlations in microwave joining of Inconel 718”, The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). (DOI: 10.1007/s11837-015-1523-4)

2. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep , Shantanu Das, (2015),“On

microstructure and strength properties of microwave welded Inconel 718/ stainless steel (S-316L)”, Proc. IMechE Part-L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. (DOI: 10.1177/1464420715589206)

3. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep , Mukesh Kumar Barua, (2015), “Prioritizing the

Responses to Manage Risks in Green Supply Chain: an Indian Plastic Manufacturer Perspective. Sustainable Production and Consumption- Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering Part E, 1 (1), 67- 86.

4. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A.K.Sharma, Kumar Pradeep , (2015) “On ultrasonic assisted abrasive

flow machining of bevel gears, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 89 (2015) 29-38.

5. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2015), Flexible Decision

Modeling for Evaluating the Risks in Green Supply Chain Using Fuzzy AHP and IRP Methodologies. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 16 (1), 19-35.

6. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2015). Assessment of Critical Enablers for

Flexible Supply Chain Performance Measurement System Using Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management. 16(2), 115-132.

7. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep , Mukesh Kumar Barua, (2015), "Risk Analysis in

Green Supply Chain using Fuzzy AHP Approach: a Case Study", Recycling Resources and Conservation 2015; Online at: (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.01.001).

8. Lautre, N.K., Sharma, A.K., Kumar Pradeep , Das, S. (2015) "A photoelasticity approach for

characterization of defects in microwave drilling of soda lime glass", Journal of Material Processing Technology, 225, pp: 151-161.

9. Lautre, N.K., Sharma, A.K., Das, S, Kumar Pradeep . (2015) "On crack control strategy in

near-field microwave drilling of soda lime glass using precursor", Journal of Thermal Sciences and Engineering Applications, 7(4), pp: 041001-1-15. (Impact Factor: 1.5, ASME ).

10. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2015). Parametric selection of alternatives to

improve performance of green supply chain management system. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 189, 449-457.

11. Gandhi, Sumeet, Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep , Kumar, Dinesh, (2015), “Evaluating

Factors in Implementation of Successful Green Supply Chain Management Using DEMATEL: A Case Study, International Strategic Management Review, 2015. (DOI 10.1016/j.ism.2015.05.001)

12. Gupta P. K., Dvivedi A. and Kumar Pradeep , (2015) “ “Effect of Electrolytes on Quality

Characteristics of Glass during ECDM”, Key Engineering Materials, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.658.141 (online)

13. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar, (2015) “Analyzing CSR Issues for Supply Chain

Performance System using Preference Rating Approach”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. (press)

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14. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar, (2015) “Assessing CSR practices for supply chain performance system using fuzzy DEMATEL approach” International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management. (press)

15. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep , Shantanu Das, (2015), “On

microstructural and strength characterisation of microwave welded Inconel 718 joints at 2.45 GHz frequency”, Kovove materialy – Metallic Materials. (Accepted for publication & Press)

16. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep , Mukesh Kumar Barua, (2015), “A fuzzy DEMATEL

Based Approach for Evaluation of Risks in Green Supply Chain, International Journal of Logistics Systems Management, (in press).

17. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar, (2014) “Analysis of importance rating of CSR

challenges in order to improve the supply chain performance”, International Journal of Intercultural Information Management. 4(1), pp. 34-50

18. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2014),“Investigations on

microstructure and mechanical properties of the dissimilar weld between MS and SS-316 formed using microwave energy", Journal of Engineering manufacture (IMeche Part-B, (DOI: 10.1177/0954405414558694).

19. Gupta P. K., Dvivedi A. and Kumar Pradeep , (2014) “A study on the phenomenon of hole

overcut with working gap in ECDM”, Journal of Production Engineering, Vol 17, No.2. (online).

20. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A.K.Sharma, Kumar Pradeep , (2014) “Finishing of Bevel Gears using Abrasive Flow Machining, International Journal of Procedia Engineering, 97 (2014) 320-328.

21. Lautre, N.K., Sharma, A.K., Kumar Pradeep , (2014) "Effect of microwave drilling on micro

hardness over perspex surface", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Vol. 2 (6), pp. 78-83. (ISSN: 2320-2092).

22. Lautre, N.K., Sharma, A.K., Kumar Pradeep ,. (2014) "Microwave Drilling with Litz Wire using a

Domestic Applicator", Bonfring International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Vol. 4 (3), pp. 125 - 131. (ISSN : 2277-5056).

23. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2014). A hybrid approach using AHP-TOPSIS

for analyzing e- SCM performance. Procedia Engineering, 97, 2195-2203.

24. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2014), Modeling and Analysis of Barriers for Supply Chain Performance Measurement System. International Journal of Operational Research. (In press)

25. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A.K.Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2014), “Fine finishing of SiC

microchannels using abrasive flow machining”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Material Sciences (Accepted)

26. Gupat, Pankaj; Dvived, Akshay; Kumar, Pradeep (2014), “Developments on ECDM: A review

of experimental investigations on tool electrode process parameters”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, DOI: 10.1177/0954405414534834

27. Sachin Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep Barua, M. K (2014), “DEMATEL Application to Evaluate

Uncertainty for Improving the Green Supply Chain Performance”. Industrial Engineering Journal, 7 (4), 6-9.

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28. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2014), “Selecting alternatives for improvement in IT enabled Supply chain performance”, International Journal of Procurement Management. Vol. 7, 2, pp. 168-182

29. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2014), Monte Carlo

Simulation Based Approach to Manage Risks in Operational Networks in Green Supply Chain Procedia Engineering 97, 2186-2194.

30. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, Shantanu Das, (2014),

"Characterization of bulk stainless steel joints developed through microwave hybrid heating", Materials Characterisations, Vol. 91, pp. 34-41 (Elsevier)

31. Sachin Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep Barua, M. K (2014), “An Evaluation of Attribute for Improving

the Green Supply Chain Performance via DEMATEL Method”. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering & Robotics Research Special Issue on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering - RAME 1 (1), 30-35

32. Sachin Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep Barua, M. K (2014), “Flexible Decision Approach for

Analysing Performance of Sustainable Supply Chains under Risks/Uncertainty”. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 15 (2), pp 113-130. (DOI 10.1007/s40171-014-0059-8)

33. Sachin Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep Barua, M. K (2014), “A flexible Decision Framework for

Building Risk Mitigation Strategies in Green Supply Chain using SAP-LAP and IRP Approaches”. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 15(3), pp. 203-218. (DOI: 10.1007/s40171-014-0067-8).

34. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep, , Dinesh Kumar, (2015) “Analysis of interaction among the

drivers of green supply chain management”, International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modeling. 7(1),pp. 92-108

35. Temesgen Berhanu, Kumar Pradeep , Inderdeep Singh, (2014),, Sliding Wear Properties of

Jute Fabric Reinforced Polypropylene Composites ; “12th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management" GCMM – 2014; Procedia Engineering Volume 97, Pages 402–411.(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877705814033311)

36. Sachin Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep Barua, M. K (2014), “An integrated methodology of FTA and

fuzzy AHP for risk assessment in green supply chain”. International Journal of Operational Research (in press).

37. Rajesha S, C.S. Jawalkar, Radha Raman Mishra, A.K. Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep (2014),

“Study o f recast layers and surface roughness on al -7075 metal matrix composite during edm machining”, International Journal of Recent advances in Mechanical Engineering 02/2014; 3(3):61-70.

38. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay and Kumar, Pradeep (2014), Comparative Study of

Powder Mixed EDM and Rotary Tool EDM Performance During Machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites”, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 04/2014; vol. 16, issue 2, 113-128

39. Nitin Kumar Lautre, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, and Shantanu Das, (2014),

Performance of different drill bits in microwave assisted drilling", International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotic Research, 2014, Vol.1 (1), pp. 22 - 29. (ISSN: 2278-014)

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40. Bansal, Amit; Singh, I; Kumar, Pradeep (2013), “Electric Discharge Drilling of Metal Matrix

Composites with Different Tool Geometries”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, , Vol 227 (8), pp. 1245-1249

41. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “TOPSIS approach for measuring the

supply chain performance of an organization”, Global Journal of Finance and Management, 5 (7), pp. 67-71.

42. Chaitanya Sharma, Dheerendra Kumar Dwivedi, Kumar, Pradeep (2013), “Heterogeneity of

microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded joints of Al-Zn-Mg alloy AA7039. Procedia Engineering, Vol. 64, pp. 1384-1394.

43. H. K. Mohanty., M. M. Mahapatra., Kumar Pradeep , P. Biswas and N. R. Mandal. (2013),

Predicting the effects of tool geometries on friction stirred aluminum welds using artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic techniques, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol.8, No.3, pp.296 - 312

44. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay and Kumar, Pradeep (2013), “Finite Element Modeling

of Material Removal Rate in Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites”, in Materials Processing Fundamentals (eds L. Zhang, A. Allanore, C. Wang, J. A. Yurko and J. Crapps), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118662199.ch17.

45. Kishore Debnath, Inderdeep Singh, Akshay Dvivedi, Kumar, Pradeep (2013), “Natural Fibre-

Reinforced Polymer Composites for Wind Turbine Blades: Challenges and Opportunities”, Recent Advances in Composite Materials for Wind Turbine Blades, ISBN 978-0-9889190-0-6, ED. Dr. Brahim Attaf, Ch 2,

46. Vishwakarma, U. K., Dvivedi, A., Kumar, Pradeep , and Biswas, S. (2013), “Parametric

Investigation of Rotary Electrical Discharge Machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites Using Taguchi Method”, International Journal of Advances in Management, Technology & Engineering Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 6 (I), pp 116-120

47. C. S. Jawalkar, Sharma, A. K., Kumar Pradeep (201 4), Investigations on performance of

ECDM process using NaOH and NaNO3 electrolytes while micro machining soda lime glass, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 28(1-3), 80-92

48. Sachin Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep and Jitendra Madaan (2013), "Decision Modeling for Risk

Bearing in Green Concern Sustainable Supply Chain", Global Journal of Finance and Management, 5(10), 20-24

49. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, D., (2012), “Evolution of System Dynamics in Supply

Chain Management”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM), Vol 5, No. 1, pp. 1-14, DOI: 10.1504/IJICBM.2012.044015

50. H. K. Mohanty., M. M. Mahapatra., Kumar Pradeep , P. Biswas and N. R. Mandal. (2012),

Modeling the effects of tool shoulder and probe profile geometries on friction stirred aluminum welds using response surface methodology, Journal of Marine Science and Application, Vol 11, No. 4 , pp 493-503

51. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, Shantanu Das, (2012) "Application of

electromagnetic energy for joining of Inconel 718 plates", I'managers Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 2 (4): PP18-23, 2012

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52. Jitendra Madaan, Kumar, Pradeep , and Felix T.S. Chan, (2012), "Decision and information

interoperability for improving performance of product recovery systems", Decision Support Systems, 53, 2012, 448-457 (Elsevier, Impact factor: 2.331)

53. Amit Bansal, A. K. Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep , Shantanu Das, (2012), "Joining of mild steel

paltes using microwave energy", Advanced Materials Research, 585, 2012, 465-469 (ISBN-13:978-3-03785-526-3)

54. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep , Kumar D, (2012), ”System Dynamics Investigation of Information

Technology in Small and Medium Enterprise Supply Chain” Journal of Advances in Management Research, 2012, Vol.9, No.2, pp 199-207.

55. Jha, P. K., Kumar, Pradeep , Suman Kant, (2012), "ANN Model Prediction of Intermixing in

Continuous Casting Tundish", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Volume 14 Issue 1, pp 57-64

56. Titto John George, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar Pradeep, (2012), "A Feasibility Study on

Drilling of Metals Through Microwave Heating", i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2 No. 2

57. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay, and Kumar, Pradeep, (2012), “Finite Element

Modeling of Tool Wear Rate in Electrical Discharge Machining”, VIVECHAN-International Journal of Research, III, Vol. 3, pp. 25-31,

58. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2012) , "Influence of in-process Cooling on

Tensile Behaviour of Friction Stir Welded Joints of AA7039", Journal of Material Science and Engineering A, 2012, Vol. 556, Issue 10, pp. 479–487. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2012.07.016.

59. H. K. Mohanty., M. M. Mahapatra., Kumar Pradeep , P. Biswas and N. R. Mandal. (2012), Effect of tool shoulder and pin probe profiles on friction stirred aluminum welds – A comparative study, Journal of Marine Science and Application, 2012, 11, 200-207.

60. C. S. Jawalkar, Sharma, A. K., Kumar Pradeep (2012) , “Micromachining with ECDM: Research potentials & experimental investigations”, International Journal of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 6, 7-12.

61. H. K. Mohanty., M. M. Mahapatra., Kumar Pradeep , P. Biswas and N. R. Mandal. (2012),, A study on the effect of tool profiles on temperature distribution and material flow characteristics in friction stir welding, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226(9) 1527–153.

62. C. S. Jawalkar, Sharma, A. K., Kumar Pradeep (2012), “Parametric study while micro channeling on optical glass using microcontroller driven ECDM process”, Advances in Materials and Processing, 585, 417-424.

63. H. K. Mohanty., D.Venkateswarlu., M. M. Mahapatra., Kumar Pradeep, and N. R. Mandal

(2012)., Modeling the effects of tool probe geometries and process parameters on friction stirred aluminium welds, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, 2(4),74-79.

64. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2012) , "Effect of Post Weld Heat

Treatments on Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Friction Stir Welded Joints of Al-Zn-Mg alloy AA7039", Materials and Design, 2013, .Vol. 43, Issue 1, pp.134-143. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.06.018.

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65. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep ( 2012), "Effect of welding parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded joints of AA7039 aluminium alloy. Materials and Design, 2012, Vol. 36, pp.379-390. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.10.054.

66. C. S. Jawalkar, Sharma, A. K., Kumar Pradeep (2012), 'Micromachining with ECDM: Research Potentials and Experimental Investigations', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index 61, 6(1), 1160 - 1166.

67. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep , Singh, Inderdeep (2012), “Tribological Characteistics of Al 6063 SiCp Metal Matrix Composite under reciprocating and wet conditions, Journal of Engineering Tribology”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J [PIJ], 226 (2), pp.138-149.

68. Chaitanya Sharma, D. K. Dwivedi, Kumar, Pradeep (2012), Friction stir welding of Al- Zn- Mg alloy AA7039.. light metals 2012. pp. 503-507. John WIley

69. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay, and Kumar, Pradeep, (2012) , “FEA Modeling of Material Removal Rate in Electrical Discharge Machining of Al6063/SiC Composites, International Journal of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 6, pp. 398-403

70. Jha, P. k., Kant, S., Kumar, Pradeep, and Kumar, A. (2012) “Time Zone Analysis of F-Curve for Intermixing during Ladle Change-Over, in CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing” (eds L. Nastac, L. Zhang, B. G. Thomas, A. Sabau, N. El-Kaddah, A. C. Powell and H. Combeau), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118364697.ch40

71. Birru, A. K., Mahapatra, M. M., Karunakar, D. B. and Kumar, Pradeep (2011) , “A Study on Fluidity and Hot-Tearing of A206, A518 and A713 Cast Alloys”, Indian Foundry Journal, 2011, 57 (1), 38-45.

72. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (201 1), “Investigations on Tool Wear in Micro Ultrasonic Machining” Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 110-116 (2012), doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.110-116.1561, pp. 1561-1566

73. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A. K.,, Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , "Simulation and Analysis of Microwave Heating while Joining Bulk Copper", International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, vol, 4[2], 2012, 152-158.

74. Balwinder Singh, Kumar, Pardeep and B.K. Mishra (2011) ”Parametric Optimization of Casting

Surface Roughness Produced by Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process” International Journal of Surface Engineering & Materials Technology, Vol. 1 No. 1 July-Dec. 2011, ISSN: 2249-7250 pp. 48-55

75. Vivek, V.K, Kumar, Pradeep , Kuamr, D., (2011) , “Logistics Chain Re-Engineering of a PSU

Company Using Dynamic Modeling: A Case Study”, IUP Journal of Supply Chain Management, VOl. 8(1), pp. 45-48

76. C.S. Jawalkar, Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Experimental investigations on

performance of ECDM using design of experiment approach” i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering (I-Manager), 1(3), pp 24-29

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77. Singh, Sarabjit, Singh, Inderdeep, Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep, (2011), “Experimental

Investigation of Drill Point Geometry in Drilling of Metal Matrix Composites”, Vivechan International Journal of Research, Vol. II, pp 44-51.

78. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A. K.,, Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , "A New Approach to Joining of Bulk Copper using Microwave Energy", Materials and Design, Vol. 32, pp. 2685-2694

79. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , "Microwave Processing of Metals and its Characterization", i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 21-25.

80. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Microdrilling of Difficult to Cut Materials for Micro Electromechanical System using Ultrasonic Micromachining”, i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 1 l No. 2 l, pp 24-32.

81. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Recent Developments and Research

Issues in Micro Ultrasonic Machining”, ISRN Mechanical Engineering, Volume 2011, 1-15, doi:10.5402/2011/413231

82. Singh Inderdeep, Bajpai P.K, Malik D, Sharma A. K,., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Feasibility Study on Microwave Joining of Green Composites”, AKADEMEIA, (Invited Paper), 2011. Vol 1, No 1 (2011)

83. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , Investigations on micro-structural and

Mechanical Properties of Microwave Induced Dissimilar Joints, Journal of Manufacturing Process, Vol 13, No. 2, pp.141-146

84. C.S. Jawalkar, Walia, R. S., Kumar, Pradeep, Singh, Inderdeep (2011), “Comparative study on Surface Finish in Cylindrical Grinding and Roller Burnishing Processes Using Taguchi Methods ”, International Journal of Production and Quality Engineering, 2(1), 2011, 1-7

85. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A. K., Kumar Pradeep (2011) , “A Novel Route for Joining of Austenitic Stainless Steel (SS-316) using Microwave Energy”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol 225, No. 7, pp.1083-1091

86. C.S. Jawalkar, Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Electric Discharge Machining: Variants, Hybridization and Research Potentials”, International Journal of Production and Industrial Engineering, (IJPQE). IJPQE-0028-10 Vol. 2, No. 1, 27-41

87. Kant, Suman, Jha P.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Investigation of Grade Transition in Six Strand Billet Caster Tundish” Iron making and steel making, Volume 38, Issue 5, July 2011, Pages 391-397

88. Rajesha S., Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (201 1), “Some Studies on Performance of a Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining”, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Volume 3, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118062173.ch41

89. Srinath, M., Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “A Novel Method for Joining of Stainless Steel (SS-316) Through Microwave Energy”, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Volume 3, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118062173.ch35

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90. Kumar, P, Singh, Inderdeep, Kumar, Pradeep (2010) , "Investigation of the Effect of Interfacial

Characteristics on the Mechanical Behavior of Metal Matrix Composites", Journal of Advanced Materials, Vol. 42(1), 2010, pp: 13-21

91. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Prade ep, (2010), “Quantifying Bullwhip Effect in a Closed Loop Supply Chain”, OPSEARCH , Vol. 47, No.(4), pp. 231-253

92. Rajesha S., Sharma, A. K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “An Approach to Optimization of Process Parameters While EDMing Inconel 718 Using Taguchi’s Orthogonal Array”, International Journal of Production and Quality Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp.63-70

93. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2010), ” An Insight To The Causes And Remedies Of Bullwhip Effect In Supply Chain: A Review, Indian Management research journal, Vol.1, No.2, pp 36-39

94. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Pradeep , Kumar, D., (2010), "Analytical modeling of third party service provider selection in lead logistics provider environments", Journal of Modelling in Management, Vol. 5 Iss: 3, pp.275 - 286

95. Balan Sundarakani, Vrat, Prem and Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “An attempt of supply chain practices to enhance a country's performance”, Industrial Engineering Journal,Vol.II,No.7, PP.12-15 (Best Case Study Award in Non-traditional area, for the year 2009-10 by National Council of the Indian Institution of Indus trial Engineering).

96. Rajesha S., Sharma, A. K., Kumar Pradeep, (2010) , “Influence of Process Parameters in Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology. Volume 3, Number 3, pp. 653-663.

97. Kant, Suman, Dubey, Achitanand, Jha P.K., Kumar. Pradeep, (2010) , “The effect of Dam and Weir on Intermixing During Grade Transition in Two Strand Slab Caster Tundish”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,5(17),2010,pp 2935-2942.

98. R.K.R. Singh, Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , N.K. Mehta, Kumar Pradeep (2010) , The microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded Al–Zn–Mg alloy in as welded and heat treated conditions. Materials and Design, 32 (2011) 682–687

99. Rajesha S., G. Venkatesh, A. K. Sharma, Kumar Pradeep (2010) , “Performance Study of A Natural Polymer Based Media for Abrasive Flow Machining”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Material Sciences, Vol. 17, 2010, pp. 407-413

100. Bhatti, R.S., Pradeep Kumar & Dinesh Kumar (2010). “A Fuzzy AHP model for 3PL selection in Lead Logistics Provider scenarios. Sarthy. P. (Ed.), Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, IGI Global Publications, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-625-4.ch018 Chapter 18, Pp 261-277.

101. Kant., Suman, Jha P.K., Kumar. Pradeep, (2010) , “ Investigation of intermixing with the use of flow modifiers in a two strand slab caster tundish” Indian Foundry Journal, Vol.56 No.12,2010, pp 39-45

102. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) “Dynamic Analysis of a Global Supply Chain using System Dynamics Approach”, International Journal of Customer Relationship Management, (Inderscience), Vol.4 (4), pp. 340-358

103. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Prade ep Kumar, D., (2010), “A Loss Function Based Decision Support Model for 3PL Selection by 4PLs”. Communicated to International Journal of Integrated Supply Management (Inderscience)”; Vol. 5, No. 4, pp.365–375.

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104. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B .K. (2010), “Investigations of the effect of injection parameters on the quality of wax patterns used in ceramic shell investment casting”. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, vol. 21, No. 1/2, pp. 148-159

105. Ch. Ramu, Mehta, N. K., Kumar, Pradeep &, Murthy, A. G Shankara, (2010), Experimental Investigations to Optimize Step Drill Geometry for Burr Minimization in Drilling Using Regression Model, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), Inderscience, Vol. ½, pp. 122 – 134

106. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep , Singh, Inderdeep (2010), “Effect of EDM Process Parameters on Surface Quality for EDM of Al 6063-SiCp Metal Matrix Composite”, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT) Volume 39, Numbers 3-4, pp. 357-377(21)

107. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, D., (2010), “Supply Chain Risks and Mitigation Management Strategies- A Critical Review” AIMS International Journal of Management, USA; 4(1), pp. 101-111

108. Dutta, Sunil, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2010) , “Reliability Analysis of Defense vehicles Transmission System Using Weibull Distribution” Technology World, Vol. V, No. 1, pp. 1-9

109. Dutta, Sunil, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2010) , “Reliability Analysis of Defense vehicles Gear Box Assembly Under Preventive Maintenance”, International journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 328 - 331

110. Rajesha S., A. K. Sharma and Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “On Electro Discharge Machining of Inconel 718 with Hollow Tool”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. DOI: 10.1007/s11665-011-9962-8, Volume 21, Issue 6, pp.882-891

111. Alaknanda, Anand, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep (2009), “Flaw detection in radiographic weldment images using morphological watershed segmentation technique”, NDT & E International, Vol.

42 (1), pp. 2-8

112. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D. (2009), “Selection of 3PL services providers: A combined approach of AHP and Graph Theory”, International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM), Inderscience, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 35-60

113. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, D., (2009), "Integrated DEAHP Model for Selection of 3PL Service Providers by Global Fourth Party Logistics Integrators”: Int J. of Business Performance and Supply Chain Management (IJBPSCM): 1(2/3), pp. 187-202

114. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep , (2009), “ Simultaneous Optimization of conflicting responses for CNC turned parts using Desirability function”. International Journal of Material and Product Technology, Inderscience, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 319-332

115. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2009) , “Modeling of Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 223, pp. 195-204

116. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D. (2009), “Selection of 3PL services provider under fuzzy environment: A Graph-Theoretic and Matrix Approach”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Inderscience, Vol.5, No.5, pp.551-573

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117. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2009) “Finite element analysis of material removal mechanism in ultrasonic machining of engineering ceramics”, J. Modern Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp.183-200.

118. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D., (2009), “Behavioral and Performance Analysis of Feeding System using Stochastic Reward Nets”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 45, pp. 156-159

119. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2009), “Multi factor failure mode criticality analysis using TOPSIS”, Journal of Industrial Engineering International, Vol 5 No. 8 pp. 1-13

120. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2009) “Taguchi’s optimization of process parameters for production accuracy in ultrasonic drilling of engineering ceramics”, Production Engineering, German Academic Society for Production Engineering, Springer, Vol. 3, pp.243-253

121. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep (2009), “Decision Support Model for Economic Waste Paper Collection ”, Productivity, Journal of National Productivity Council, India, Volume 49, Issue 4, pp 265-271

122. Dvivedi Akshay, Kumar Pradeep, Singh Inderdeep (2009), “Machining Characteristics of Al 6063 SiCp Metal Matrix Composite using Electric Discharge Machining”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research, NOVA SCIENCE, USA, Vol. 1, No. ¾, pp. 247-272.

123. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Risk Mitigation through Pooling in Multi Retailer Supply Chain", Journal of Insurance & Risk Management”, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp 38-48

124. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep, (2009) “Optimization of Finishing Conditions in Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Using Taguchi’s Method”, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 18, No.1 pp. 79 - 93.

125. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, D., (2009), “The concepts and issues in selection of fourth party logistics”, Pravartak-Journal of Information Technology and Insurance, 4(9), pp. 36-42.

126. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Requisites of A Resilient Supply Chain: A Global Perceptive", Journal of Insurance & Risk Management, Volume IV, Issue 4, 2009, pp 60-69.

127. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., Bhushan, R. K.,(2009), “Parametric optimisation of percent deviation for casting dimensions in VAEPC process by using Taguchi technique“,Int. J. of Manufacturing Research, 2009 Vol.4, No.4, pp.395 - 409

128. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2009) , “Enhancing AFM process productivity through improved fixturing”, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 44, pp. 700-709

129. Kankar, P.K, Harsha, S. P., Kumar, Pradeep, Sharma, Satish C., (2009), “Fault Diagnosis of a Rotor Bearing System Using Response Surface Methodology”, European Journal of Mechanics A/Solids, Elsevier, Vol. 28, pp. 841-857,

130. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D. (2009), “Selection of Potential 3PL Services

Provider: A Fuzzy QFD Approach”, International Journal of Logistics & Supply Chain Management (IJLSCM) Vol.1 No.1, pp. 29-37.

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131. Kumar, Sudhir, Walia, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2009), “Finite Element Analysis of

Heat flow in the Steped Casting in Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 35-40

132. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D. (2009), “Framework for Benchmarking Logistics Performance using Fuzzy AHP”, International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 82-98

133. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep (2009), “Optimizing feed and radial forces in CNC machining of P-20 tool steel through Taguchi’s parameter design approach”, Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences, pp. 23--32

134. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2009), “Supply Chain Risks: An Overview- Pravartak – Journal of Risk Management, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 8-16

135. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K.Mehta, R.C.S, (2008), “Simulation of Material Removal Rate in Ultrasonic Drilling Process Using Finite Element Analysis and Taguchi Method”, Book Title: Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials: Ceramic Engineeing and Science Proceedings,Volume 28, Issue 7, pp. 179-190

136. Mehta, R.C.S, Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2008), “Application of Taguchi Method in the Optimization of Process Parameters for Conicity of Holes in Ultrasonic Drilling of Engineering Ceramics”, Book Title: Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials: Ceramic Engineeing and Science Proceedings,Volume 28, Issue 7, pp. 167-178

137. Singh Sehijpal, Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2008) . “Experimental investigation into mechanism of material removal in Abrasive Flow machining Materials and Manufacturing Processes (Taylor and Francis publication) 23(7), Vol. 23, No. 7, pp. 714-718

138. Reddy, Malla K, Sharma, Apurbba K, Kumar, Pradeep (2008) , Some aspects of centrifugal force assisted abrasive flow machining of 2014 Al alloy, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 222(7), pp 773-783

139. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep , Singh, Inderdeep (2008), “Experimental investigation and Optimisation in EDM of Al 6063 SiCp Metal Matrix Composite”, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials (IJMMM), Inderscience, Vol. 3, No. 3/4, pp. 293-308

140. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2008) , “Morphology and integrity of surfaces finished by Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining”, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 39, No. 11-12, pp.1171-1179

141. Kasture, Sachin, Qureshi, M.N, Kumar, Pradeep , Gupta, Ila (2008), “FAHP Sensitivity Analysis for Selection of Third Party Logistics (3PL) Service Providers”, The ICfai University Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 41-60

142. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep , Singh, Inderdeep (2008), “Development of a New Stir Caster Design for the Production of Metal Matrix Composite”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 54, No. 12, pp. 21-27

143. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal, Kumar Pradeep , (2008) “Numerical Simulation of Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) by Finite Element Method” Mathematical and Computer Modeling—An International Journal (Elsevier), Vol. 47, Issues 11-12, pp. 1217-1237

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144. Murthy, A. G. Shankara , Mehta N. K, Kumar, Pradeep (2008) , Wear Behaviour of Al6061-10

wt. % SiC Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite using RSM Technique, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences (IJMEMS), Vol 1 (1), pp 37-43

145. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B .K. (2008), “Effect of Slurry Composition on Plate Weight in Ceramic Shell Investment Casting” Journal of Materials Engineering & Performance JMEP-06-12-0401, Vol 17,No.4/August 2008 pp 489-498

146. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), "Planning and Optimizing the Maintenance of Paper production Systems in a Paper Plant”, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 55, pp. 817-829

147. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep, (2008) “Modeling of Machining Parameters and Cooling Conditions in Hard Turning of AISI P-20 Tool Steel using Response Surface Methodology and Desirability Graphs”. International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Material,Inderscience, Vol. 4, No. 1, 95-110

148. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Availability modeling of Screening System of a paper plant using GSPN”, Journal of Modelling in Management, Vol. 3, No.1, pp. 26-39

149. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Decision support model for evaluation and selection of 3PL services providers”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Inderscience to appear in May, Vol.4, No.3, pp 255-281

150. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep, (2008) “Power consumption optimization for CNC machined parts using response surface methodology and Taguchi technique- A comparative analysis”, Journal of Material Processing Technology. Vol. 200(1-3), pp.373-384.

151. Kumar Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep, Shan, H. S., (2008) “Optimization of Tensile Properties of EPC Process Castings Through Taguchi’s Parameter Design Approach”, Journal of Material Processing and Technology, Vol. 1-3, 59-69

152. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Application of Fuzzy Methodology to Build Process Reliability-A Practical Case”, International Journal of Product Development. Vol.5 (2) pp125-152.

153. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Identification and classification of criteria and their role in the selection of 3PL services providers”, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (APJML), Emerald Vol.20, No.2, 2008, pp 227-249

154. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Predicting Uncertain Behavior Of Industrial System Using FMEA Practical case” Applied Soft Computing. Vol.8 pp 96-109

155. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), "A methodology to determine maintenance criticality using AHP", International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 3, Issue 4 pp. 396 - 412

156. Sachedva, Anish., Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), " Reliability modeling with Petri nets", The Icfai Journal of Operations Management, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 22 – 32

157. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep, (2008), “ Multi Characteristic Optimization of CNC turned parts using principal component analysis”’, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Material (a journal of Inderscience). Vol. 3(1/2)208-223

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158. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2008) “Characterization of the Refractory

Coating Material Used In Vacuum Assisted Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, Journal of Material Processing Technology, Volume 209, Issue 5, pp. 2699-2706.

159. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “3PL evaluation and Selection Under a Fuzzy Environment: A Case Study”, The Icfai Journal of Supply Chain Management”, Vol. V, No. 1, PP. 38-53

160. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Fuzzy modeling of system behavior for risk and reliability analysis International Journal of system science, Taylor and Francis, Volume 39, Issue 6 June 2008 , pp 563 - 581

161. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep, (2008), “ Optimization of Multiple Quality Characteristic for CNC Turning under Cryogenic Cutting Environment using Desirability Function”. Journal of Material Processing Technology (a journal of Elsevier), Vol 205(1-3) pp 42-50

162. Kumar Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2008) “Effect of process parameters on impact strength of Al 7% Si alloy castings produced by Vacuum Assisted Evaporative Pattern Casting process”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 38, Numbers 5-6, pp. 586-593

163. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2008) , “Determining dynamically active abrasive particles in the media used in centrifugal force assisted abrasive flow machining process”, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Paper no. IJAMT237, Vol. 38, pp. 1157-1164

164. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2008), “Density Optimization of slurry of coating material used in EPC Process Through Taguchi’s Parameter Design Approach”, Materials and Manufacturing process, Vol. 23, No. 7, 719-725

165. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep , (2008) “Quality Costing in Process Industries through QCAS-A Practical Case” International Journal of Production Research Taylor and Francis, vol. 45, pp. 3381-3403

166. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Reliability Analysis of Pulping System using Petri Nets”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management Vol. 25, No. 8. pp. 860-877

167. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2008) “Assessing the Challenges and Opportunities of Global Supply Chain Management”, Productivity Journal, India, (In press)

168. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2008), “A Multi-Objective Optimization Model for Paper Recycling System”, OMEGA - International Journal of Management Sciences, U.S.A., Vol. 36, 2008, 405-417

169. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “A fuzzy decision support system for conducting FMEA Journal of Institution of Engineers (IE), Mechanical Engineering, Calcutta 2007, Vol.88, pp 39-44

170. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2008) , “Reducing the Bullwhip effect in a supply chain with fuzzy logic approach”, International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, VOl. 3(3), pp. 261-282

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171. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2007) “Effect of Process Parameters on the

Solidification Time of Al-7% Si Alloy Castings Produced by VAEPC Process”, Materials and Manufacturing process, Vol. 22 (7), pp 879-886

172. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep , (2007) “Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) optimization using Taguchi Methods”, SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 9, No.1, pp. 13-22

173. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep (2007) , “Cutting force optimization for CNC machined P-20 tool steel through Taguchi’s parameter design approach”, Productivity Promotion). (A journal of DCE, New Delhi). Vol.10(36), May-Aug,2007,pp.22-31.

174. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Modeling the logistics outsourcing relationship variables to enhance Shippers' productivity and competitiveness in logistical supply chain”, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (IJPPM), Emerald, Vol.56, No.7& 8, pp.689-714.

175. Pati, Rupesh Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2007), “A MILP Model for Design of Paper Recycling Network”, International Journal of Ecology & Development, Vol. 9; No. W08; Winter 2008, 69-86

176. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Performance evaluation of 3PL services providers using AHP and TOPSIS- Case study”, The Icfai Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. IV, No. 3, pp.20-38.

177. Kansal H.K., Singh Sehijpal, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), "Effect of Silicon Powder Mixed EDM on Machining Rate of AISI D2 Die Steel" Journal of Manufacturing Processes. (ELSEVIER-SME publication). Vol. 9, No. 1, 2007, pp.31-37

178. Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep (2007), Mathematical Models of Tool Life and Surface Roughness for Turning Operation Through Response Surface Methodology, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, vol. 66, pp. 220-226

179. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Behavior Analysis and Resource Optimization for an Industrial System”, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IJISE), Vol. 2(4), pp 413- 443.

180. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “FM – A Pragmatic Tool to Model, Analyze and Predict Complex Behavior of Industrial Systems”, Engineering Computations- International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software Journal, Vol 24 (4) pp.319-346

181. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Modeling and analyzing system failure behavior using RCA, FMEA and NHPPP model, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management .Vol24(5),pp.525-546.

182. Kansal H. K., Singh Sehijpal, and Kumar Pradeep (2007) . “Technology and Research Developments in Powder Mixed EDM (PMEDM”) Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 184, (1-3), pp. 32-41

183. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2007). “An Experimental Study of The Machining Parameters in Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) of Al–10%Sicp Metal Matrix Composites”, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology” (IJMPT) (Inderscience), Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 396-411

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184. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2007), “Three-win Strategy with Optimization

approach for Recycled paper Manufacturer”, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Vol.1, No. 2/3, 2007, 269-290

185. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2007) “"Optimization of process parameters for ultrasonic drilling (USD) of advanced engineering ceramics using Taguchi approach"”, International Journal of Engineering Optimization, Vol. 38, No. 7, pp 771 - 787

186. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2007) ““Optimization of MRR in ultrasonic drilling (USD) based on Taguchi’s robust design methodology”, Int. J. Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol.1, No. 4, pp.445-462.

187. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2007) “Effect of powder mixed EDM on machining characteristics of HCHCr Tool Steel” SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 11-20

188. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep , (2007) Reliability Analysis of Repairable Systems using NHPPP Models ‘ Industrial Engineering Journal, IIIE , Vol.36 (2) pp 25-33

189. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2007) , A Strategic Decision Model for the Justification of Supply chain as Means to Develop National Development Index”, International Journal of Technology Management, Inderscience, UK Vol. 40, No.1/2/3, pp. 69-86.

190. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “An integrated approach to analyse System Behaviour using Knowledge Based ARMS International Journal Of Reliability and Safety . Vol 1 (3) pp 313-338

191. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Modeling system behavior for risk and reliability analysis using KBRAM, Quality and Reliability International, Vol.23 pp 973-998

192. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “A Framework to Implement QCS through Process Cost Modeling. TQM Magazine”. Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 18 - 36

193. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H.S. (2007), “Effect of Evaporative Pattern Casting Process Parameters on Surface Roughness of Al-7%Si alloy Castings”. Journal of Material Processing and Technology, Paper No. MSH 2361, Vol. 182, Issue 1-3, pp. 615-623.

194. Dvivedi Akshay & Kumar Pradeep (2007), “Surface Quality Evaluation in Ultrasonic Drilling Through the Taguchi Technique," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Publisher: Springer London, ISSN: 0268-3768 (Paper) 1433-3015 (Online), Vol. 34, pp 131-140

195. Singh Sehijpal, Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2006), “Quality Optimization of Surface Finishing by Magnetic Field Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining through Taguchi Technique” International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (INDERSCIENCE USA), Vol.27 No.1, 2006, pp. 31-37

196. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2006 ), “Abrasive flow machining with additional centrifugal force applied to the media”, Machining Science and Technology an International Journal, USA, vol. 10, pp. 341-354

197. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2006) “Manufacturing process optimization for tool wear rate in ultrasonic drilling (USD) of engineering ceramics using the Taguchi method”, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol 1. No.1, pp 94-114

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198. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2006 ), “Parametric optimization of centrifugal force

assisted abrasive flow machining (CFAAFM) By the Taguchi Method”, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, USA, Vol. 21, Issue 4 & 5, pp 375 - 382

199. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep (2006) , System Dynamics Modeling for a Supply Chain Management Indiex for the Indian Automobile Sector, International Journal of Management and Systems, Australia, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 123-146

200. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2006)., “Multi-response optimization of centrifugal force assisted abrasive flow machining (CFAAFM) process through Taguchi method and Utility concept”, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, vol. 21, pp. 907-914.

201. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “Optimizing feed force for turned parts through Taguchi Technique”, Sadhana – Academy Proceedings in Engg Sciences, Vol. 31, Part 6, pp. 671-681

202. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2006 ), “Finite Element Analysis of media used in Centrifugal Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Process”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 220, No. 11, pp. 1775 – 1785, 2006

203. Kumar, Sudhir, Kum ar, Pradeep , Shan, H.S.(2006), “Statistical Analysis of Surface Roughness of Castings produced by Vacuum Assisted Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, Indian foundry Journal, Vol. 52, No.12, December 2006, pp. 25-34

204. Sharma, Neeraj, Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar Pradeep (2006) , “Analysis of Bullwhip Effect in Reverse Supply Chain”, Journal of Advances in Management Research, Vol III, pp 18-33

205. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, and Kumar , Pradeep (2006) “Assessing the Challenges and Opportunities of Global Supply Chain Management”, International Journal of Value Chain Management, Inderscience, UK, Vol 1, No. 2, pp. 105-116

206. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “ Optimizing multi-machining characteristics through Taguchi’s approach and Utility Concept”, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 17, No. 1 & 2, pp 255-274

207. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “Manufacturing Excellence Through TflyPM Implementation - A practical analysis”, Industrial Management and data systems, U.S.A, V0l. 106, No.1 & 2, pp 256-280

208. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep, (2006), “Economic Analysis of Paper Recycling vis-a-vis Wood as Raw Material”, International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 103, 2006, 489-508.

209. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, and Kumar , Pradeep, (2006), “Global Supply Chain Management”, Productivity Journal. (Accepted and article in press)

210. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, and Kumar , Pradeep, (2006), “ Dynamic Analysis of Risk Management”, Productivity Journal. (Accepted and article in press)

211. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B .K. (2006) “Parametric Optimization of Slurry Composition used in Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process through Taguchi Method” Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 52, No.10, pp. 25-33

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212. Alaknanda, Anand, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “ A Comparative Study of Region growing

& Morphological Edge Detection Segmentation Technique to Detect the Flaws in Weldments”, Indian Welding Journal, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 36 – 40.

213. Alaknanda, Anand, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “ Flaw Detection in Radiographic Weld Images using Morphological Approach”, NDT & E International, Elsevier, Vol. 39, pp. 29 – 33

214. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B .K. (2006) “Experimental Investigation of wax Blends in Investment Casting Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 52, No.3, pp. 29-36

215. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2006), “Comparative study of some refractory fillers materials with Zircon flour in Evaporative Pattern casting process”. Transaction of American Foundry-men Society, U.S.A., Vol. 104, pp. 987-1000

216. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2006). “Performance Parameters Optimization of Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) by Taguchi Method” I. Journal of Engineering & Materials Science (IJEMS), Vol.13, No. 3, pp. 209-216

217. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan H.S., (2006) “Parametric Optimization of Surface Roughness of Castings Produced by Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”. Materials Letters, Paper No. 05-y-0887, pp. 3048-3053

218. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “Integrated Chain Analysis of Recycled vis-à-vis Wood Pulp Paper Industry – An Indian Manufacturer View Point”, International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol. 1, No.1, 44-63

219. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2006). “Performance Parameters Optimization (Multi-characteristics) of Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) Through Taguchi’s Method and Utility Concept”, W.I. Journal of Engineering (WIJE). Vol. 29, No.1 pp. 81-94

220. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “FLM to Select Suitable

Maintenance Strategy in Process Industries Using MISO Model”, International Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering (JQME), Vol. 11, No. 4, pp 359 -374

221. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “Systematic Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) using Fuzzy Linguistic Modeling – A case Study”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, IJQRM, Vol. 22, Issue 9, pp 986 - 1004

222. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar, Pradeep (2005), "Application of Taguchi Method for 24 Optimization of Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining”, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), Elsevier, Vol. 7, No. 2/3/4, pp. 329-341

223. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H.S., (2005) “Effect of Process Variables on Sand Mold Properties in EPC Process using Response Surface Methodology”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol 51, no. 12, pp 21-33

224. Alaknanda, Kumar, Pradeep , Anand, R.S., (2005), “ Detection of Flaws in Weldment Images Using Region Growing Segmentation Technique”, Indian Welding Journal, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 39 – 41.

225. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2005). “Parametric Optimization of Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining by Response Surface Methodology” Journal of Materials Processing Technology (JMPT), Elsevier, Vol 169/3, pp 427 - 436

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226. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “ Optimizing cutting force for turned parts using Taguchi’s

parameter design approach”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences (IJEMS ), Vol. 12, pp 97-103

227. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep (2004) , “Causal Relationships for a Supply Chain Management for Indian Automobile Sector”, Productivity Journal, Vol.45, No.3, October-December, 2004, pp.413-421

228. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Effect of Process Parameters on Power Consumption for Turned Parts using Taguchi Technique” Productivity Journal, Vol.45, No.2, July-September, 2004, pp.231-238. India

229. Dvivedi Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Quality Function Deployment for Operation Theaters - Procedure & a Case Study”, Productivity Journal, India, Vol-45, April-June 2004 No.1 pp 75-84

230. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Cost Optimization Model in Recycled Waste Reverse Logistics System”, International Journal of Business Performance Management, Inderscience publisher, Vol. 6, No. ¾, 245 - 261

231. Kumar Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep, Shan, H. S., (2004) “ Effect of Filler Material in Zircon Flour Coating Used in Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 50, No. 12, pp 34-40

232. Walia, R.S, Shan, H.S, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), ”Improving EDM Process Efficiency by Ultrasonic Vibrations” Journal of Pure and Applied”. Ultrasonic, Vol. 26, Number 2 & 3, September 2004, pp. 84 – 89

233. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem., Kumar, Pradeep (2004) , “Entry to Customer to Manufacturer Chain by an Indian Paper Industry – A Reverse Logistic Model”, Productivity, Journal of National Productivity Council, India , Vol. 44, pp. 443-449

234. Kumar Sudhir, Creese, Robert, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Investigation of the Effect of Process Parameters on the Mechanical Properties (Tensile) of Al–7%Si Alloy Castings Produced by Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, vol. 50, No. 7, pp. 21 –29.

235. Balan, S., Asokan, P., Kumar, Pradeep (2004) , “Vehicle Routing in Supply Chain Management”, Productivity Journal, India, Vol. 44, No. 4, pp. 606-612

236. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2004) “Tool Wear Optimization in Turning Operation By Taguchi Method”, Indian Journal of Engineering and Material Sciences, Vol. 11, pp. 19-24

237. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2003) “Quality Optimization of Turned Parts (En24 Steel) by Taguchi Method, Productivity Journal, Vol . 44 , No. 1, pp 43 – 50, India.

238. Kumar, Pradeep , Goel, P, (2002) “Product Quality Optimization Using Fuzzy Set Concepts - A Case Study”, Quality Engineering Journal, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 1 – 8. U.S.A.

239. Kumar, Pradeep , and Creese, Robert, (2002) “Effect of Fly Ash (As an Additive to Green Sand) on the Surface Roughness of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Using Taguchi Technique”, Transactions- American Foundrymens Society, Vol. 110; 579-594

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240. Singh, S., Shan, H.S, and Kumar, Pradeep (2002) “Parametric Optimization of Magnetic Field

Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining By Taguchi Method”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International Journal, Vol. 18, pp. 273 – 283, U.K

241. Kumar, Pradeep, (2002), “ Six Sigma in Manufacturing”, Productivity, Journal of National Productivity Council, India, Vol. 43, pp. 196 - 202

242. Singh, S., Shan, H.S, and Kumar, Pradeep (2002) “Wear Behavior of Materials in Magnetically Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining”, Journal of Material Processing Technology, Elsevier, Vol. 128, No.1-3, pp.155-161. U.S.A

243. Kumar, Pradeep ., Anon, Mustafa Abdo, (2002), “Effect of Molding Materials on the Quality of Investment Castings”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol.48, No. 1, pp. 28 – 33

244. Kumar, Pradeep and Patra, U, (2002) “Effect of Fly Ash (As an Additive to Green Sand) on the Tensile Properties of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Using Taguchi Technique”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 48, No. 5, pp17 – 28.

245. Kumar, Pradeep ., and Creese, Robert, (2001) “Effect of Fly ash Addition on the Mechanical Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process”. Transactions of the American Foundry Society V 109 Paper No 01-004, pp 221 - 236, U.S.A

246. Kumar, Pradeep, Barua, P. B., Gaindhar, J.L., (2000) “Quality Optimization (Multi-Characteristics) Through Taguchi Technique and Utility Concept”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International Journal, U.K, Vol. 16, pp. 475 –485.

247. Kumar, Pradeep, and Kamal, V, (2000) “Investigation of the Effect of Full Mold Process Parameters on the Surface Roughness and Soundness of Al–7%Si Alloy Castings”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 46, No. 11, pp. 17 – 25.

248. Kumar, Pradeep, Thomas, Mathew, and Creese, Robert, (2000) “Effect of Zircon Sand on the Tensile Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process, AFS Transactions, U.S.A.

249. Kumar, Pradeep, Creese, Robert, (1999) “Effect of Zircon Sand (Added to Silica Sand) on Surface Finish of Al - 11% Si Alloy V-Process Castings ", Transactions- American Foundrymens Society, Vol. 109, pp. 95 –98.

250. Kumar, Pradeep, Thomas, Mathew, and Barua, P.B. (1999), "Effect of Iron Powder on the Mechanical properties of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process Castings", Indian Foundry Journal, October, pp. TP 199 – 204.

251. Kumar, Pradeep, Singh, N., Goel, P., (1999) “A Multi-Objective Framework For the Design of V-Process", International Journal of Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, U.S.A, Vol.: 15, Issue: 5, October, pp. 413-422.

252. Kumar, P radeep, Gaindhar, J.L., & Holi, S., (1998) “Effect of Fly-ash Addition on the Quality of Al-11%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process”, ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, U.S.A., November, Vol. 120, pp. 722-727.

253. Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “DAS, Solidification Time and Mechanical Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy V-Processed Castings”, Transactions- American Foundrymens Society, Vol. 105, pp. 635 – 638

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254. Barua, P., Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “Surface Roughness Optimization of V-

Process Castings Through Taguchi’s Technique”, Transactions- American Foundrymens Society, Vol. 45, pp. 95 –98.pp. 763 – 768.

255. Kumar, Pradeep, & Singh, D.K., (1997) “Quality Optimization of Green Sand Castings”, Indian Foundry Journal, December, pp. 23 – 33.

256. Barua, P., Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “Optimization of Mechanical Properties of V-Process Castings by Taguchi Method”, Indian Foundry Journal, January, pp. 17-25.

257. Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1996) “Effect of Process Variables on the Surface Finish and Soundness of Al-11%Si Alloy V-Process Castings”, Transactions- American Foundrymens Society, Vol. 104, pp. 1143 – 1150

258. Barua, P., Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L.,(1996) “Quality of V-Process Molds Through the Taguchi Technique”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International Journal, U.K., Vol. 12, pp. 421-427.

259. Kumar, Pradeep, Gaindhar, J.L. & Bhatia, J.S., (1996) “Reliability Analysis of an Automotive Transmission System”, International Journal of Microelectronics and Reliability, U.K., Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 97-100.

260.

Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1996) “Effect of Process Variables on the Mechanical Properties of Al-11% Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 42, pp. 3-10. (Binani Trust Medal Best paper published in Indian Foundry Journal (Non-Ferrous) between 1996- 1998)

261.

Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1995) “Off-Line Quality Control For V-Process Castings”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International Journal, U.K. Vol. 11, pp. 175-181. (~ Khosla Research Commendation Certificate)

262. Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1995) “Effect of Process Variables on the Solidification Time of Al-11% Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol. 41, pp. 47-55.

263. Kumar, Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1993) “Comparison of the Quality Characteristics of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process and Green Sand Molding Process”, Indian Foundry Journal, May, pp. 13-16.

264. Gaindhar, J.L., Jain, C.K., & Kumar, Pradeep, (1989) “Comparative Study of Castings Produced by V-Process and Green Sand Molding Method”, Technical Paper, Institution of Engineers (India), January, pp. 1-13.

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UNDER REVIEW INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL JOURNAL PAPERS

1. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar, (2014) “Permutation of fuzzy AHP and AHP methods to prioritizing the alternatives of SCP system”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice (Under Review)

2. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar, (2014) “An integrated fuzzy AHP-TOPSIS

methodology for analyzing CSR based supply chain performance system”, International Journal of Logistics Research and Application. (Under Review)

3. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar, Pradeep, Mukesh Kumar Barua, (2015), “Fuzzy Approach

to FMEA for Risk Assessment in Green Supply Chain", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, (Under Review),

4. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kuma r, Pradeep, (2015), “System Dynamics Based Modeling for

Improving Product Recovery Performance in Green Supply Chain”, Production Planning & Control: The Management of Operations, (Under Review)

5. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A.K.Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2015), “Experimental Investigations

into Ultrasonic Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining (UAAFM) process” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing technology (Under review).

6. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2014), Influence of pre-weld temper

conditions of base metal on microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir weld joints of Al-Zn-Mg alloy aa7039. Journal of Material Science and Engineering A, (Under Review)

7. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2014), “Fatigue Behaviour of Friction

Stir Weld Joints of Al-Zn-Mg alloy AA7039 Developed Using Base Metal in Different Temper Condition”, International Journal of Fatigue, (Under Review)

8. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2014), “Investigating the Influence of

friction stir welding on microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behavior of Al-Zn-Mg aluminium alloy,”, Materials & Design (Under Review)

9. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2014), “Effect of base metal temper

conditions on corrosion behaviour of friction stir welded Al-Zn-Mg aluminum alloy AA7039 joints”, Corrosion Science, (Under Review)

10. Chaitanya Sharma, R.K.R. Singh, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (2014), “Mechanical

properties of friction stir welded Al-Mg-Mn alloy AA5086”, Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals, (Under Review)

11. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi, Kumar Pradeep (2014), “Investigating the

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Weld Joints of Solution Hardening Aluminum Alloy AA5086”, Indian Welding Journal, (Under Review)

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PUBLISHED INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPER S

1. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2014), “Prioritizing Enablers to Green Supply Chain Management Implementation Using Human Preference Rating”, Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), 25th Annual International Conference, 2014, Atlanta, USA.

2. Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep , (2014) “Microstructural characterization of microwave composite cladding on mild steel”, PFAM-23, IIT Roorkee, India, December 05-07, pp. 468-476.

3. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2014), “Monte Carlo Simulation Based Approach to Manage Risks in Operational Networks in Green Supply Chain, GLOBAL CONGRESS ON MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT (GCMM-2014) VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, Dec-8-10

4. Temesgen Berhanu, Kumar Pradeep , Inderdeep Singh, (2014), Sliding Behaviour of Jute Fabric Reinforced Polypropylene Composites, 23rd International conference on Processing and Fabrication of Materials (PFAM-XXIII) December 5th–7th, 2014,IIT Roorkee, Roorkee,Uttrakhand, India, Volume 1;129-140,paper no:-198.

5. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2014),. Using Monte

Carlo Simulation to Manage the Product Recovery Risks in Green Supply Chain, XVIII Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management (SOM) 2014. December 12-14, 2014. IIT Roorkee, India. ISBN: 978-93-84935-02-3.

6. Lautre, N.K., Sharma, A.K., Kumar Pradeep , Das, S. (2014) " Performance of Monopole

Concentrator during Microwave Drilling of Perspex', 5th International & 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, AIMTDR - 2014, 12 - 14 December, IIT Guwahati, India, pp: 266- 1 - 6.

7. Lautre, N.K., Sharma, A.K., Kumar Pradeep , Das, S. (2014)) " Defect Investigation in

Microwave Drilling of Perspex at 2.45 GHz", Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, PFAM XXIII, 5 - 7 December, IIT Roorkee, India, paper ID: PFAM 128, pp: 384 - 396.

8. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2014),. Flexible Decision Modeling for Analyzing the Enablers to Enhance the Sustainable Supply Chain Performance, Joint Conference: 7th International Conference on Contemporary Business 2014 & 14th Global Conference on Flexible Systems Management (GLOGIFT 14) Flexible Capacity Building In Asia And The Pacific Curtin Singapore, Singapore, October 16-17, 2014. ISBN: 978-93-93893-01-0

9. Sumeet Gandhi, Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2014), “Using

DEMATEL to evaluate the pressures in green supply chain management”, International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology – 2014, Chandigarh.

10. Gupta P. K., Dvivedi A. and Kumar Pradeep , (2014) “Impact of Pulse Width on Hole Overcut

in an Electrochemical Discharge Machining of Blind Holes” International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials XXIII5-7 Dec. 2014 IIT Roorkee, ISBN: 978-93-84588-17-5 (Vol. 1) © I K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi

11. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D,(2014) Greening the supply chain through risk pooling IEEE International Technology Management Conference – 2014 (Communicated).

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12. Chaitanya Sharma, D. K. Dwivedi, Kumar, Pradeep (2014), "Influence of friction stir welding

on microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behavior of Al-Zn-Mg aluminium alloy 7039 in W temper", 5th International and 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2014) (under review)

13. Temesgen Berhanu, Kumar, Pradeep , Inderdeep Singh (2014), "Mechanical Behaviour of Jute Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites", 5th International and 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2014)

14. Mohit Tyagi, Dinesh Kumar, Kumar Pradeep, (2014), “A hybrid approach using AHP-TOPSIS for analyzing e- SCM performance” 12th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM-2014), VIT University Vellore, India, 08-10th December.

15. Mohit Tyagi, Dinesh Kumar, Kumar Pradeep, (2014), “Parametric selection of alternatives for supply chain performance measurement system” XVIII Annual International Conference of the society of Operations Management, IIT Roorkee, Dec 13-14.

16. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A.K.Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2014), “A fuzzy logic approach in prediction of responses while finishing microchannels using abrasive flow machining ”, PFAM-2014, IIT Roorkee

17. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2014), Managing the Supply Risks in Green Supply Chain using Monte Carlo Simulation, NITIE - POMS Conference 2014. Pp. 177-182

18. Nitin Kumar Lautre, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2014) "Effect of microwave drilling on micro hardness over perspex surface" , Proceedings of 8th IRF International Conference, IRAJ Research Forum, Pune, India, 04th May, 2014, pp 83 - 88. (ISBN : 978-93-84209-12-4). Best Paper for presentation and content, Paper ID: ICMPEPUN-04054-240.

19. Sumeet Gandhi, Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2014), “Identifying the drivers and barriers to implement green supply chain management practices: an Indian manufacturing industry perspective” International Conference on Research and Sustainable Business, 2014, IIT Roorkee, India. 8–10 March, 2014, pp. 811-815

20. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep, Dinesh Kumar (2014), Evaluating Uncertainty in Enhancing Green Supply Chain Performance using DEMATEL Method. International Conference on Research and Sustainable Business, IIT Roorkee, India, 8–10 March, 2014, pp. 887-891.

21. Mohit Tyagi, Dinesh Kumar, Kumar Pradeep, (2014), “Assessment of CSR practices in order to build a better supply chain performance system” 3rd International Conference on Management Innovations (ICMI-2014), GKV Haridwar, India, 10-12th Februrary.

22. Sachin Mangla and Kumar, Pradeep and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2013), “Flexible Decision Modeling for Evaluating Green Supply Chain Risks using Fuzzy AHP Methodology”. GLOGIFT 13, IIT Delhi, 13–15 Dec, 2013, India, pp. 575-583.

23. Sachin Mangla and Kumar, Pradeep (2013) "Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach for Analysing Risks in Green Supply Chain, 2nd international conference on industrial engineering, NIT Surat, India, 20-22, November, 2013, pp. 151-155

24. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “Analyzing Interaction among the Barriers of Sustainable Supply Chain Management” 2nd International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE-2013), NIT Surat, India, 20-22nd November, pp. 26-30.

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25. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “Performance measurement of sustainable supply chain management: A TOPSIS approach”, International Conference on Smart Technologies for Mechanical Engineering (STME-2013), DTU Delhi, India, 25-26th October, pp. 461-471

26. Nitin Kumar Lautre, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, and Shantanu Das, (2013), "Performance of different drill bits in microwave assisted drilling", Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (RAME-2013), Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee, U.K., India, 05 -06th October, 2013, pp 21-25.

27. Nitin Kumar Lautre, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2013) "MICROWAVE DRILLING WITH LITZ WIRE USING A DOMESTIC APPLICATOR" Int. Conf. on Smart Tech. for Mech. Engg.(STME-2013),Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India 25 - 26th October, 2013, pp 797-802.

28. Sachin Kumar Mangla, Kumar Pradeep , and Mukesh Kumar Barua (2013), “An Evaluation of Attribute For Improving The Green Supply Chain Performance via DEMATEL Method”, National conference on ‘Recent advances in mechanical engineering’, 5-6 Oct, 2013, Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee, India.

29. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “Alternative selection for green supply chain management: A fuzzy TOPSIS approach”, International Conference on Smart Technologies for Mechanical Engineering (STME-2013), DTU Delhi, India, 25-26th October.

30. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (201 3), “Investigating through thickness property variation in friction stir weld joints of Al-Zn-Mg aluminium alloy”, ISTE Delhi section convention on Technological Universities and Institutions in New Knowledge Age: Future Perspective and Action Plan, 5-6 September 2013 Delhi Technological University, Delhi,

31. C. S. Jawalkar, Kumar, Pradeep, and A. K. Sharma, (2013), “Experimental investigations on micro channeling through ECDM using different electrolytes”, Manufacturing Science and Engineering conference, ASME, June 2013, USA

32. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “Modeling of CSR challenges in Aspect of Improving the Supply Chain Performance”, International Conference on Management and Business Innovation (ICOMBI) 2013, MNIT Jaipur, India, 18-19th May, pp. 36-39

33. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (201 3),. “Heterogeneity of microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded joints of Al-Zn-Mg alloy AA7039”, International Conference on Design and Manufacturing (IConDM 2013) conference, IIITDM Kancheepuram, Chennai.

34. Chaitanya Sharma, D.K. Dwivedi , Kumar Pradeep (201 3), “Corrosion behaviour of friction stir welded joints of Al-Zn-Mg alloy”, 2nd International Conference on Manufacturing Excellence (MANFEX 2013), 30-31 May 2013, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Amity University, Noida (U.P), India

35. Sachin Mangla and Kumar, Pradeep , and Jitendra Madaan (2013), “Decision Modeling for Risk Bearing in Green Concern Sustainable Supply Chain. World Congress on “Business, Finance, Marketing and Industrial Management for Sustainable Development” (BFMIMSD – 2013). Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 25 -26 May 2013.

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36. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “TOPSIS approach for measuring the

supply chain performance of an organization”, World Congress on Business, Finance, Marketing and Industrial Management for Sustainable Development (BFMIMSD) 2013, JNU Delhi, India, 25-26th May

37. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar (2013), “Analyzing the Issues of CSR for Supply Chain Performance Measurement of an Organization”, 3rd International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE) 2013, NIT Jalandhar, India, 29-31st March, pp. 415-417

38. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar, (2013), “Selecting Alternatives for Improvement in Supply Chain Performance”, International Conference on Trade, Markets & Sustainability (ICTMS) 2013, SIIB Pune, India, 22-23d February, 2013

39. C. S. Jawalkar, Kumar, Pradeep, and A. K. Sharma, (2013), “Experimentation and modeling in ECDM for fabrication of microchannels on glass using NaCl electrolyte”, International Conference on Innovations in Automation and Mechatronics Engineering (ICIAME), Anand, India, February 2013

40. Manas Mohan Mahapatra; S.P Madavan; Kumar, Pradeep (2013), “On Friction Stir Welding of Mg-Zn-Re-Zr Alloy Using Threaded Tools For Aerospace Application, TMS 2013, pp. 235-244

41. Sidola A, Kumar Pradeep , Kumar D, (2014) “Analysis of Risk Pooling in Supply Chain for Multiple Demand Pattern” Tenth AIMS International Conference on Management –January 2013, IIM Bangalore, India.

42. Titto John George, Amit Bansal, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep (2012) , “Microwave drilling: A review and case study of drilling of metallic materials”, Proceedings of International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Technology, Kerala (ICOMET 2012), 205-211.

43. Jain, Vivek, Kumar, Pradeep and Apurbba Kumar Sharma, (2012), “Fabrication of microchannels Using Layer – by – Layer Machining in Micro USM, 4th International & 25th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR), Jadavpur University, India. Dec. 14-16, pp. 1344-1348.

44. Srinath M.S., Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep , (2012), “Optimisation of Process Parameters for the development of Copper Joints using Microwave Irradiation”, Proceedings of the 4th Intl. & 25th AIMTDR Conf. Jadhavpur University, Dec. 2012

45. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay, and Kumar, Pradeep, (2012), “Prediction of Material Removal Rate in Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Interface System”, 4th International & 25th AIMTDR Conference 2012, pp. 67.

46. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay, and Kumar, Pradeep, (2012), “Experimental Analysis of Rotary Tool Electrical Discharge Machining Using Response Surface Methodology”, 2nd Annual International Conference on Materials Science, Metal & Manufacturing (M3 2012), pp. 151-154, Doi: 10.5176/2251-1857_M312.66

47. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay, and Kumar, Pradeep, (2012), “Prediction of Material Removal Rate in Rotary Tool Electric Discharge Machining Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System”, 2nd Annual International Conference on Materials Science, Metal & Manufacturing (M3 2012), pp. 155-161, Doi: 10.5176/2251-1857_M312.63.

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48. Vishwakarma, Umesh, Dvivedi, Akshay, and Kumar, Pradeep, (2012), "Prediction of

Material Removal Rate in Rotary Tool Electrical Discharge Machining of Al6063 SiCp metal matrix composite Using Fuzzy Logics", PFAM21, 2012, Vol. II, pp. 1051-1057.

49. H. K. Mohanty., M. M. Mahapatra., Kumar, P radeep and P. K. Jha.(2012), Modeling the effects of tool geometries on the temperature distributions and material flow of friction stir aluminum welds, CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials, TMS 2012, 25-32, Orlando, Florida, USA.

50. Pradeep Kumar Jha, Suman Kant, Kumar, Pradeep , Anand Kumar (2012), “Time Zone Analysis of F-Curve for Intermixing during Ladle Change-Over”, TMS 2012, Orlando, Florida, USA., pp. 335-342

51. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A. K. Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep (2012), “Influence of Process Parameters on Performance of Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining of Brass alloy All India Machine Tool Design and Research (AIMTDR-2012), Dec 14-16, 2012, Kolkata, Vol. 1, pp.577-582.

52. Gudipadu Venkatesh, A.K.Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep (2012), “A Taguchi’s Approach to Characterization and Performance evaluation of a Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining”, Advances In Materials And Processing: Challenges and Apportunities (AMPCO), (Poster Presented in AMPCO-2012).

53. H. K. Mohanty., D. Venkateswarlu.., M. M. Mahapatra and Kumar, Pradeep (2012), Effect of Process Parameters and Probe profile on Tensile Strength of Friction Stir Welded AA1100 Aluminium Alloy Joints, accepted for Advances in Materials and Processing Challenges and Opportunities , AMPCO 2012, IIT Roorkee, India.

54. Jain, Vivek,, Kumar, Pradeep , and Apurbba Kumar Sharma, (2012) “An abrasive machining approach to fabrication of glass microchannels”, ASME 2012 10th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, July 8-12, 2012, Puerto Rico, USA.

55. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar, (2012), “Performance Measurement of Green Supply Chain Management of an Organization: An Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach”, 6th International Conference on Contemporary Business (ICCB) 2012, IIT Delhi India, 18-19th October, 2012.

56. Mohit Tyagi, Kumar, Pradeep , Dinesh Kumar, (2012), “Analyzing alternatives for improvement in IT enabled supply chain performance”, 1st International Conference on Best Practices in Supply Chain Management (BPSCM) 2012, ITER Bhubaneswar, India, 22-23rd November, 2012, 416-420

57. C. S. Jawalkar, Kumar, Pradeep , and Apurbba Kumar Sharma, (2012), “Parametric study while micro channeling on optical glass using microcontroller driven ECDM process”, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing (AMPCO), IIT Roorkee (Poster presentation)

58. C. S. Jawalkar, Kumar, Pradeep , and Apurbba Kumar Sharma, (2012), “On mechanism of material removal and parametric influence while machining soda-lime glass using Electro-Chemical Discharge Machining”, 25th AIMTDR, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 440-446.

59. C. S. Jawalkar, Kumar, Pradeep , and Apurbba Kumar Sharma, (2012), “Predicting the material removal in ECDM process through modeling and simulation”, Second national seminar on Computing Techniques for Engineering Applications (NSCTEA), Bhopal, 6-9.

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60. Chaitanya Sharma, D. K. Dwivedi, Kumar, Pradeep (2012), Friction stir welding of Al- Zn-

Mg alloy AA7039.. Proceeding of international conference on light metals 2012: Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications. TMS USA. pp. 503-507. http://my.alacd.com/tms/2012/0503.pdf

61. Jain, Vivek,, Kumar, Pradeep , and Apurbba Kumar Sharma, (2012), “Fabrication of Microchannels for Micro-fluidic Applications using High Frequency Micromachining on an amorphous material”, TMS 2012, March 11-15, 2012, Florida.

62. Chaitanya Sharma, Dheerendra Kumar Dwivedi, Kumar , Pradeep (2012) , Mechanical and microstructural characterization of friction stir welded joints of AA7039. International Conference on Manufacturing Excellence (MANFEX 2012), Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Amity University, Noida-201303 (U.P), India ISBN: 978-93-81583-36-4 pp.21-25 (Best paper award).

63. Rajesha S., A.K. Sharma, Kumar Pradeep (2012),”Tool Wear Analysis While Electro Discharge Machining of Inconel 718” WASET 2012 Zurich, Switzerland, January 15-17, 2012, pp. 186-191.

64. C.S. Jawalkar, A.K. Sharma and Kumar , Pradeep (2012) , “Micromachining with ECDM :

Research potentials & experimental investigations”, International conference (ICMIME) in Zurich, Switzerland (Jan-2012), pp 467-472

65. H. K. Mohanty., H. K. Narang., M. M. Mahapatra and Kumar, Pradeep (2012)., Fuzzy logic based modeling of friction stir welding for tool geometries’ effect on aluminium welds, Advances in Modeling, Optimization and Computing, AMOC-2011,103, IIT Roorkee, India.

66. Chaitanya Sharma, D. K. Dwivedi, Kumar, Pradeep (2011), Mechanical properties of friction stir welded AA5086 Al alloy. Accepted for publication in the proceeding of international conference on Advance Materials and Processing 2011, organized by R M K Engineering College Kavaraipettai, Chennai, India. December 19-20, 2011, pp.65-70.

67. Jain, Vivek, A K Sharma and Kumar , Pradeep (2011) “Investigation on Micro Ultrasonic Drilling of Glass Using Taguchi Approach” , International Conference Advance Material and Processing –ICAMP 2011, Dec. 19-20, 2011, Chennai., pp 306-312

68. C. S. Jawalkar, A.K. Sharma and Kumar , Pradeep (2011) , “A review on EDM, ECDM and its variant processes”, International Conference on Agile Manufacuturing, (ICAM), Agra, India (Dec-2011), pp 204-210

69. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A K and Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Investigation on tool wear in micro ultrasonic machining”, 2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Technologies MIMT 2011, 26-28 February, 2011, Singapore. IEEE, ISBN: 978-1-4244-9264-0, pp. VI 222-225

70. Rajesha S., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011),” Some Studies on Performance of a Natural Polymer Media for Abrasive Flow Machining”, General Abstracts: Materials Processing and Manufacturing Division, TMS Publications Proceedings: TMS -2011, 140th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, February 27 - March 3, 2011 San Diego, California, pp. 333-340

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71. Jawalkar, C. S., Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A. K. and Kumar, Pradeep (2011) “Micromachining

Applications and Case-Studies”, National Conference on Present Scenario and Advanced Technology in Mechanical Engineering (PSAT 2011), 14-15 December, Yamunanagar, pp. 13-18.

72. Srinath, M., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011),” A Novel Method for Joining of Stainless Steel (SS-316) through Microwave Energy”, General Abstracts: Materials Processing and Manufacturing Division, TMS Publications Proceedings: TMS -2011, 140th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, February 27 - March 3, 2011 San Diego, California, pp. 279-286

73. Srinath, M., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “Investigations on Interface Powder Layer during Joining of Metallic Materials”, Proc. Intl. Conference and Exhibition on Powder Metallurgy for Automotive and Engineering Industries PMAI-2011, Pune, Feb. 3-5, 2011

74. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, Pradeep (2011) “Comparative study of Microwave welded and TIG welded stainless steel (SS-316) Joints”, Proc. (MS&T-11) Materials Science & Technology 2011 Conference & Exhibition October 16-20, 2011 | Columbus, Ohio.

75. Srinath M.S., Suryanarayana Murthy P, Sharma, A.K., Kumar, Pradeep (2011) “Finite Elemental Analysis of Microwave Joining of Bulk Metals”, Proc. ICCMM93, Dec. 15-16, 2011, IIT Guwahati, India, 172-177

76. A. Singh, Kumar, Pradeep , I. Singh, S. Mahata, D. Bose, (2011), “Prediction of Optimal Process Parameters for WEDM of Tungsten Carbide Using Taguchi’s Robust Methodology”, International Conference on Computational Methods in Manufacturing (ICCMM-2011), IIT Guwahati, December 15-16, 2011; Paper ID No: ICCMM115.

77. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep , Kumar D, (2011) “System Dynamic Methodological Approach for Design and Analysis of Risk in Supply Chain” IEEE International Technology Management Conference – 2011, 27-30 June, San Jose, USA, pp. 495-500

78. Suryanarayana Murthy P, Srinath, M., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2011) , “An fem approach to analysis of microwave heating of alumina in multi-mode applicator”, Proc. International Conference on Mathematical Modelling and Applications to Industrial Problems, NIT Calicut, March 28-31, 2011

79. Singh, Inderdeep, Singh, H., Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep (2011), “Tensile and Compressive Behavior of Composite Joints: Experimental and Finite Element Study”, Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Composite Structures, FEUP, Porto, Portugal, 28-30 June 2011.

80. P. L. Sutar, P. K. Rakesh, Singh, Inderdeep, Kumar, Pradeep (2010) , “Forming of Polymer Matrix Composites: A Finite Element Approach”, 2nd International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE - 2010), Dec. 3-5, 2010, Dr. BRA NIT Jalandhar, pp-198-202.

81. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep , Kumar D, (2010) “Investigation of the Role of IT in SME supply chain Using System dynamic”, International Conference on Management, Marketing and Finances 2010 ,23-25 March, Penang, Malaysia.

82. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar, Pradeep, S Gupta, (2010) “An Image Processing Based Technique to Measure the Roundness Error in Small Holes Machined by Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM)”, National Conference on “Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering” to held from 29-30 Oct, 2010 at GNDEC, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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83. Sarbjit Singh, Abhishek Singh, Inderdeep Singh, Kumar, Pradeep (2010) “Study of Tool Wear in Secondary Processing of Metal Matrix Composites”, Proc. National Conferences on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 29 -30 October 2010, GNDEC, Ludhiana

84. D. Malik, I. Singh, Kumar, Pradeep (2010) , “Processing Of Thermoplastic Composites with Microwave Energy: A Review”, Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Nov. 12-13, 2010, Ganpati Group of Institutes, Bilaspur, Haryana. (BEST PAPER AWARD)

85. Harpreet Singh, Inderdeep Singh, Kumar, Pradeep (2010) ,, “Three Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Composite Lap Joints Under Compression”, Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Nov. 12-13, 2010, Ganpati Group of Institutes, Bilaspur, Haryana. (BEST PAPER AWARD)

86. T. Pradeep, I. Singh, Kumar, Pradeep ( 2010) "Interfacial Characterization of Tungsten Matrix Composites with Copper Coated Interface", AMPD 2010, National Conference on Advances in Materials and Product Design, 22 – 23 November, 2010, SVNIT Surat.

87. Abhishek Singh, Dipankar Bose, Kumar Prad eep, Inderdeep Singh, Subrata Mahata; (2010) “Experimental Study on WEDM of Mild Steel using Taguchi’s Robust Methodology”, 2nd International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE-2010), pp.720-724, 2010

88. Rajesha S., Sharma, A K Kum ar Pradeep, (2010) , “Influence of process parameters on material removal rate while EDMing Inconel 718”, 2nd International Conference CPIE 2010, NIT Jalandhar, 3-5 December, 2010, pp. 733-737.

89. Srinath M.S., C. Suresh Kumar, A.K.Sharma, Kumar Pradeep , (2010), “Processing of Copper through Microwaves: Developments at IIT Roorkee”, Proc. Intl. Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Characterization, RETMAC-2010, NITK, Surathkal. Feb. 14-15, 2010, pp169

90. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A. K., and Kumar Pr adeep (2010) , “Fabrication of microchannels through high frequency low amplitude machining”, 5th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress UCOST 2010 Dehradun, 10-12 November, 2010, pp 172 (A copy of extended abstract).

91. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A K and Kumar Pradeep (2010) , “Investigations on process capabilities of micro ultrasonic drilling”, National Conference on “Advancements & Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering” Yamunanagar, 12-13 November, 2010, pp 66-70.

92. Srinath M.S., , Sharma, A K, Kumar Pradeep, (2010) , “Microwave Welding Of Stainless Steel and Its Characterization: A Novel Development in Material Processing”, Proc. Intl. Conference on Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, FIME-2010, NITK, Surathkal, May 20-22, 2010, pp120

93. S. Singh, Abhishek Singh, I. Singh, Kumar Pradeep , (2010) “Study of Tool Wear in Secondary Processing of Metal Matrix Composites” National Conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering at GNDEC, Ludhiana, 29th October 2010

94. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A K, Kumar Pradeep , (2010), “Simulation and Analysis of Microwave Heating while Joining Bulk Copper"- Proc. COMSOL Conference 2010, Bangalore, Oct. 29-30, 2010

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95. Jain, Vivek, Sharma, A K and Kumar Pradeep , (2010), “Micro USM: Developments and research issues”, 16th ISME conference IIT Delhi, Delhi, 2-4 December, 2010, pp 21. (A copy of extended abstract).

96. Srinath M.S., Sharma, A K, Kumar Pradeep , (2010), “Microstructural Investigations on Microwave Induced Dissimilar Joints”, Proc. Intl. conference on advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Mamagement Technology, AMMMT-2010, SIT Tumkur, Nov. 17-18, 2010, pp71

97. RKR Singh, Chaitanya Sharma, D. K. Dwivedi1, Kumar Pradeep (2010) , Mechanical properties of friction stir welded commercial structural aluminium alloy, in the Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, September 23-25, 2010 S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India, 281-285

98. Walia. R.S, Shan H.S, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “ Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Process”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 885

99. Jawalkar, C.S., Walia, R. S., Sharma, A. K. Kumar, Pradeep (2010) “Surface Finishing of 1100-0 Aluminum specimens using Roller Burnishing”, International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE-2010), Dec-2010, Jalandhar, India, pages: 738-743.

100. Kant, Suman, Dubey, Achitanand, Jha, P.K. and Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Grade Change Study with the use of Flow Modifiers in Slab Caster Tundish”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 1001

101. Srinath M.S., A.K.Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Joining of Bulk Metallic Materials using Microwave Energy”, Proc. National Symposium on Microwave Processing of Materials, NSMWP-2010, IIT Delhi, Nov. 28, 2010, pp31

102. Shankara Murthy A.G, Mehta N.K. and Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Characterization and Machinability Studies on Al6061/SiCp MMC”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 1131

103. Srinath M.S, C. Suresh Kumar, Sharma, A.K.Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Joining of Copper through Microwave Energy”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 467

104. S, Rajesha, Venkatesh G, Sharma, A.K. Kumar, Pr adeep, (2010) , “Performance evaluation of a Newly Developed Media for AFM Using Taguchi’s Orthogonal Arrays ”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 1187-1192

105. S, Rajesha, Patnaik, P.K, Sharma, A.K. Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Surface Integrity Evaluation of Electro Discharged Machined Inconel 718 ”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 259-264

106. Sidola, Atul, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , Kumar, Dinesh “System Dynamic Investigation of IT in SME Supply Chain”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 821

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107. Jawalkar, C.S., Walia, R.S. Singh, Inderdeep Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “ A Case Study on

Critical Aspects in Piston Rod Manufacturing”, Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 3rd Intl. & 24th AIMTDR Conf. 2010, pages: 783-788

108. Kant, Suman, Jha, P.K. and Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Intermixed amount optimization using artificial neural network in six strand billet caster tundish” Proceeding: ICTACEM 2010,International Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics, December 27-29, 2010, IIT Kharagpur, India

109. Kant, Suman, Jha, P.K. and Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “ The effect of dam and weir on intermixing during grade transition in six strand billet caster tundish”, Proceeding: National Conference on Futuristic trend in Mechanical Engineering (FTME-2010), 2010, October 29-30, GNDEC, Ludhiana.

110. Rajesha S, Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Some Aspects of Surface Integrity Study of Electro Discharge Machined Inconel 718”, Presented at 36th International MATADOR Conference, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, Springer, Editor Srichand Hinduja, Lin Li July 14-16. pp 439-444

111. Kant, Suman, Jha P.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “The Effect of Wall Inclination on Intermixing During Grade Transition in Two Strands Slab Caster Tundish” Proceeding: International Conference on Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering FIME-2010, NITK, Surathkal, 20-22 May, 2010, pp 255-259.

112. Vivek, V.K, Kumar, Pradeep, Kuamr, D., (2010) , “Logistics Chain Re-Engineering Using System Dynamics Modeling” Proceeding: Recent Innovations in Production Engineering (RIPE - 2010), Anna University Chennai, MIT campus, April 16 - April 17, pp G13-G16

113. Rajesha S, Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Influence of Parameters on Process Performance During Electro Discharge Machining of Inconel-718”, Proceedings: TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) -2010 , 139th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Seattle, Washington USA, February 14-18, 2010, Volume 3, pp-841-848.

114. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar, Pradeep and Mishra, B. K., (2010) “Effect of Process Parameters on Surface Roughness of Ceramic Shell Investment Castings” National Conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Yadvindra College of Engineering Punjabi University, India (February 19-20, 2010)

115. Kant, Suman, Dubey., Achitanand, Jha P.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “The effect of Dam and Weir on Intermixing During Grade Transition in Two Strand Slab Caster Tundish” Proceeding: National Conference on Precision Manufacturing at SLIET Longowal, 26-27 March,2009. (best paper award ).

116. Rajesha S, Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010) , “Effect of Process Parameters on Performance of WEDM while Machining Inconel 718” Proceeding :International Conference on Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, FIME-2010, NITK, Surathkal, May 20-22, 2010, pp 162-167.

117. G. Venkatesh, Rajesha S, Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010), “Development and Performance Evaluation of Alternative Media for Abrasive Flow Machining” Proceeding: International Conference on Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, FIME-2010, NITK, Surathkal, May 20-22, 2010, pp 168-173.

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118. Venkatesh G., Rajesha S, Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2010), “Performance Evaluation

of a New Abrasive Carrier for Abrasive Flow Machining”, National Conference on Recent Innovations in Production Engineering, RIPE - 2010, MIT Campus - Anna University Chennai, April 16-17, 2010, pp B 97-100.

119. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D.(2009), “Maintenance criticality analysis using TOPSIS”, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2009), HongKong (December 8-11, 2009), pp. 199 - 203

120.

Kant, Suman, Jha P.K., Kumar, Pradeep, (2009), “Investigation of Grade Transition in Two Strands Slab Caster Tundish” Proceeding: International Conference on Latest trends in Simulation Modeling and Analysis ,COSMA-2009, NIT Calicut, December 17-19 pp 142-147.

121. Bhatti, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep & Dinesh Kumar (2009), "A framework for corporate social responsibility in global supply chains" The 3rd Annual International Conference on “Management & Social welfare”, December 14-15, 2009, Kolkata.

122. Srinath M.S., C. Suresh Kumar, A.K.Sharma, Kumar, Pradeep, (2009), “Sintering of Copper through Microwaves: Novel Developments in Metallic Material Processing”, Proc. National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Techniques (NCAMT-2009), SMVDU Katra, Jammu, Nov. 5-6, 2009, pp358

123. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2009), “Petri nets based stochastic modeling and Availability analysis of Paper Production System in a Paper Plant” National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14, pp. 163-169

124. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Designing Essentials of A Resilient Supply Chain” National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14, pp. 146-154

125. Bhatti Rajbir S., Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Opportunities and Challenge in Supply chains: The Emerging Paradigms”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14, pp. 210-219

126. Bhatti Rajbir S., Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Radio Frequency Based identification Devices in Supply Chain Management”, National Conference on Advances in Instrumentation, Faridkot, July 17th to 19th, pp. 143-149

127. Srinath M. S., Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2009) , “Microwave Joining of Non-Ferrous Metallic Materials”, IMPI, 43rd Microwave Power Symposium, Washington D.C. USA, July 8-10, 2009.

128. Bhatti Rajbir S., Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Emerging challenges in Outsourced Supply Chains”, International Conference on Emerging Operations Paradigm 10 & 11 August, Coimbatore

129. Sricharan, Chirra, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Use of ISM to Select Key Criteria of 4PL Servcie Providers in SCM Using MICMAC Analysis” , National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14,pp. 383-390

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130. Unnikrishnan Varun, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Performance Evaluation of

Supply Chains and Supplier Evaluation Using Data Development Analysis” , National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14,pp. 322-329

131. Srinath M. S., Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2009) , “Microwave Processing of Metals and its Developments: A New Paradigm in Metal Processing”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14, pp. 330-336

132. Rajesha S, Sharma A K, Kumar, Pradeep, (2009) , “Hybrid Abrasive Flow Machining Process: A Brief Review”, Proc. National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14, pp. 366-374

133. Jha Pradeep K., Kumar, Pradeep, Kant Suman, (2009) “Investigation of Interrmixing in Single Strand Tundish in Continuous Casting Tundish Steel making Process”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical and Production Engineering RAMP 2009, College of Technology, Pantnagar, Feb. 12-14,pp. 657-663

134. Sidola A, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar D, (2009), “Risk Pooling Through Lateral Transshipment in Multi Retailer Supply Chain System", International Conference on Operations Research for Growing Nation,2008, 15-17 December Tirupati, India

135. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep, Singh, Inderdeep (2008), “Electric Discharge Machining of A6063-15%SiCp Metal Matrix Composite”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology for Young Engineers, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Chennai, February 6-8, soft copy

136. Murthy, A.G.Shankara, Mehta, N. K., Kumar, Pradeep (2008) , “Sliding wear and friction behavior of Al6061/ SiC Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites”, 23rd AIMTDR and 2nd International Conference, December 2008, IIT Madras, Chennai., India.

137. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2008), “Petri nets based stochastic modeling and Availability analysis of Paper Production System in a Paper Plant” IEEE international conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Singapore, December 8 -11

138. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D. (2008), “Selection Of Transportation

Companies: An Analytic Network Process (ANP) Approach”, International Conference on Transportation System Studies, (ICOTSS-2008), published in proceedings, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Jan.10-12, 2008, Mumbai.

139. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, Pradeep, Kumar, D., (2008), “The System Dynamics Approach to Supply Chain Management- A Critical Review", International Conference on Issues and Challenges in Supply Chain Management (ICSCM 2008), pp. 588-594, IT-BHU, March 28-30, Varanasi.

140. Bhatti, Rajbir, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Multi Factor Failure Mode Criticality Analysis Using Fuzzy TOPSIS", 3rd International Conference on Reliability and Safety Engineering, December 17-19, 2007, IIT Kharagpur

141. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep , Singh, Inderdeep (2007), “Optimization of EDM on

A6063-15%SiCp MMC through Taguchi Method”, Proceedings of QRMAES – 2007, NIT Hamirpur, Dec 27-28, pp 260-264

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142. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Performance Evaluation Of TQM In Indian Logistics Industries - A Graph Theory and Matrix Approach”, International Conference on “Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering”, published in the proceedings, UEC, Oct. 4-6, 2007, Ujjain, pp.IP6-10, Vol.-II.

143. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “The Application of Petri Nets in

Reliability Modeling”, proceedings of conference on Quality, Reliability and Maintainability aspects in engineering systems (QRMAES – 2007), organized by National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (27-28 December, 2007), pp. 96-102.

144. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Prade ep (2007) “Selection of Potential 3PL Services

Providers Using TOPSIS with Interval Data”, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, published in proceedings, Dec. 2-5, Singapore,pp.1512-1516.

145. Jha, P. K., J. P. Malladi, Kumar, Pradeep, Kant, Suman, (2007), “ Investigation of Grad Change in Continuous Casting Tundish”, Proceeding of National Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Engineering, NCFCE – 2007, December 12 – 14 , 2007, IIT Guwahati,

146. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Multi Factor Failure Mode Criticality Analysis Using Fuzzy TOPSIS”, proceedings of Third International Conference on Reliability and Safety Engineering (INCRESE 2007), organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (December 17-19, 2007), pp. 495 – 505.

147. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007) “Integrating AHP with QFD for the selection of 3PL Services Provider for shippers’ requirements” XI Annual International Conference of SOM, (AICSOM 2007), published in proceedings, SIOM, Nasik, Dec.21-23

148. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Pradeep (2007), A Dynamic Simulation Model for the Long Term Analysis of the Indian Automotive Industry, 2007 POM - Dallas, Texas, May 4-7, Article Reference No: 007-0412

149. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep, Singh, Inderdeep (2007), “ Electric Discharge Machining of Metal Matrix Composite”, Proceedings of RDMQM- 2007, Mech. Engg. Dept., PEC Chandigarh, October 5-6, pp 38-45

150. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep, Singh, Inderdeep (2007), “ Electric Discharge Machining of A6063-10%SiCp Metal Matrix Composite”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur, Nov 29 -30, pp 576-583

151. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Reliability Modeling of an Industrial System with Petri Nets”, Safety and Reliability Engineering Conference ESREL 2007, European Safety and Reliability Association (ESRA), Stavanger, Norway, June 25-27, pp. 1087-1094

152. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), “Decision support system for maintenance using AHP”, Global Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE-2007), NIT, Jalandhar and Global Institute of flexible Systems Management( GIFT), New Delhi, 22-27 March.

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153. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2007), “Performance Study of Zircon

Flour Slurrywith Filler Material in Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process” Global Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE-2007) Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology,Jalandhar (India), March 22-24, 2007 pp 27

154. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2007), “Surface Roughness Prediction of Ceramic Shell Investment Process Castings through –Response Surface Methodology”, National Conference on Design, Dynamics and Manufacturing at Sant longowal institute of Engineering and Technology( NCDDM' 2007),Longowal-148106, Punjab, India, march 16-17, pp 233-238

155. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep, Mishra, B. K. (2007) “Taguchi’s optimization for OOR of holes in ceramics by USD process” Proceedings of ICOMAST2006, In: Manufacturing Science and Technology, Edited by V.C. Venkatesh and N.S.M. EL-Tayeb, pp.193-196., August 28-30, 2006, Melaka, Malaysia.

156. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B. K. (2007) “Optimization of process parameters for dimensional accuracy in ultrasonic drilling of engineering ceramics using the Taguchi method” Proceedings of AME 2006, Dec., 1-3, 2007, organized at Baba Banda. Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

157. R.C.R Mehta, Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B. K. (2007), “Application of Taguchi method in the optimization of process parameters for conicity of holes in ultrasonic drilling of engineering ceramics” Accepted in 31st International Cocoa Beach Conference & Exposition on Advanced Ceramics & Composites, January 21-26, 2007 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort & Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

158. Jadoun, R., Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B. K. (2007) “Simulation of MRR in USD process using finite element analysis and Taguchi method” Accepted in 31st International Cocoa Beach Conference & Exposition on Advanced Ceramics & Composites, January 21-26, 2007 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort & Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

159. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007) “A Fuzzy QFD Approach to Select 3PL services Provider to Support Logistics Services” accepted in “Global Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE-2007)” NIT, Jalandhar and Global Institute of flexible Systems Management( GIFT), New Delhi, 22-27 March.

160. Murthy, A.G.Shankara, Mehta, N. K., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), Characterization and Wear of SiC Particle-reinforced Al6061 Alloy Metal Matrix Composites, AMMT-2007, 21-22 September, 2007, PEC Chandigarh, India.

161. Murthy, A.G.Shankara, Mehta, N.K., Kumar, Pradeep (2007), Wear Behaviour of Al6061-10 wt. % SiC Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite using RSM Technique,INCCOM-6 and International Conference, 2007, 12-14 December 2007, IIT Kanpur, India.

162. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2007) “Naive Bayes Based Vendors’ Trust Assessment for Better Supply Chain Management” International Conference on Information Systems, Technology and Management (ICISTM 2007), Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, 12-13, March, pp.100-121.

163. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006) “Trends in Logistics Services: Indian Scenario” 4th AIMS International Conference on Management, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, during 28-31 December, 2006.

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164. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006) “TOPSIS Application in 3PL Evaluation

under Fuzzy Environment” 4th AIMS International Conference on Management, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, during 28-31 December, 2006.

165. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar, Pradeep, Singh, Inderdeep (2006), “ Processing of metal matrix composites by unconventional techniques”, Proceedings of national conference on recent developments and future trends in mechanical engineering, NIT Hamirpur, pages. 366-371

166. Qureshi, M. N, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006) “A TOPSIS Methodology to support outsourcing of logistics Services” 10th Annual Conference of the Society of Operations Management, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 21-23 December.

167. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2006) “Prediction Of Material Removal Rate In Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) Using Finite Element Method” Proc. of 22nd AMITDR, I .I. T. Roorkee (India), pp 973-978

168. Dvivedi Akshay, Singh I. and Kumar Pradeep (2006), “Experimental Analysis in Ultrasonic Drilling of Titanium using Taguchi Technique,” 22nd AIMTDR, Conference, IIT, Roorkee, 917-922

169. Kumar Pradeep (2006) , “Supply Chain Management in 21st Century” , Advancements & Futuristic Trends in Mechanical & Materials Engineering (AFTMME’06), BATHINDA. Punjab, India, October 13-14,2006, pp 24-33

170. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), Optimization Of Injection Parameters For Making Wax Patterns To Be Used In Ceramic Shell Investment Casting’, Asian Symposium on Materials and Processing 2006 ASMP2006, Thailand

171. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), Investigations of the Effect of Injection Parameters on the Dimensional Accuracy of the Wax Patterns Used in Investment Casting, 22nd AIMTDR conference IIT Roorkee. 21st-23rd Dec. 2006, pp. 497-502

172. Singh, H., Kumar, Pradeep (2006) (2006) “ Cutting force model for turning En 24 steel (220 BHN ) through Response Surface Methodology”, Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management GCMM 2006, Santos, Brazil, November 19-22, pp. 71-75

173. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “Performance Analysis of an Industrial System Using GSPN”, 22nd AIMTDR conference IIT Roorkee. 21st-23rd Dec, 839-844

174. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2006) ., “Multi-response optimization of finishing conditions in centrifugal force assisted abrasive flow machining process through Taguchi method and utility concept” , 22nd AIMTDR Conference, IIT, Roorkee, 957-966

175. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep, Shan, H.S., (2006), “Effect of process parameters on impact strength of Al 7% Si alloy castings produced by Vacuum Assisted Evaporative Pattern Casting process”. International and 22nd AIMTDR conference in I.I.T. Roorkee, 21st-23rd Dec. 2006, pp. 905-910

176. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), Parametric optimization and surface characterization of wax patterns to be used in ceramic shell investment casting, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (AME2006),Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India, December 1-3, 2006, pp143-148

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177. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep, Shan, H.S., (2006), “Effect of Coating Material on Viscosity

of Slurry Used in Vacuum Assisted Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, Asian Symposium on Materials and Processing (ASMP-2006). Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Division of Materials and Processing, Japan, November 9-10, 2006. p. 38.

178. Murthy, A.G.Shankara , Mehta, N. K., Kumar, Pradeep & Ramu, Ch. (2006), Experimental Investigations to Optimize Step Drill Geometry for Burr Minimization in Drilling Using Regression Model, 22nd AIMTDR and Ist International Conference, 21- 23rd December 2006, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India.

179. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “ RAM Analysis of an Industrial System using GSPN”, 7 International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM-7), Jaipur, 3-5 August, pp 755-761

180. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep, Shan, H.S., (2006), “Multi-response optimization of Vacuum Assisted Evaporative Pattern Casting process through Taguchi method and utility concept”. International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (AME2006), December 1-3, 2006, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

181. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep, Shan, H.S., (2006), “Evaporative Pattern Casting process -A Review”. National conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical & Materials Engineering (AFTMME’06) in Giani Zail Singh College of Engineering & Technology Bathinda, October 13-14

182. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), Effect of raw materials and their processing on the ceramic shell moulds used in investment casting’ Advancements & Futuristic Trends in Mechanical & Materials Engineering (AFTMME’06), BATHINDA. Punjab, India, October 13-14,2006, pp 72-78

183. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), “Thermal analysis of paraffin, bees, carnauba and motan waxes used for pattern making in ceramic shell investment casting process” National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Rayat Institute of Engg. & Information Technology Railmajra, Nawanshar. Punjab, India 08-09 Sept 06.pp177-181

184. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), “Prediction of Wax Pattern Dimensions in Ceramic Shell Investment Casting Process” National Conference on Recent Developments and Future Trends in Mechanical & Materials Engineering(RDFTME-2006).NIT Hamirpur November 2006,pp 246-250

185. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar Pradeep , Mishra, B. K., (2006), “Development of water based primary slurry for ceramic shell investment casting process” National Conference on Investment Casting, Univ. College of Engg., Osmania University, Hyderabad, December 28-29, 2006, p11

186. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep (2006), “Application of DOE Method in the Optimization of Tangential Cutting Force in CNC Machining”, e-proceedings International conference on global manufacturing and innovation, Institute of Tech, Coimbatore, 27-28 July, 2006.

187. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep (2006), “Power Consumption Optimization of CNC Machined Parts using Taguchi Technique”, Proceedings National Conference on Advancement and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, GZS College of engineering and technology, Bhatinda, 12-14 October 2006, pp. 372-377.

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188. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “Performance Analysis of a

Repairable System using Petri Nets”, All India Seminar CQR - 2006, NIT Rourkela , November 4-5

189. Sachedva, Anish, Kumar, D., Kumar, Pradeep (2006), “Behavioral Analysis of a Feeding System using Stochastic Reward Nets”, International Conference on Reliability and Safety Engineering (INCRESE 2006), IIT Kharagpur, Dec 18 -20, pp 424-434

190. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar Pradeep (2006) , “Risk Analysis in a Global Supply Chain Using System Dynamics Approach”, International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 5-7 January, 2006,Hong Kong

191. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2005), “Modeling of the Energy Required to Dislodge Atoms from the Metallic Structure in Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Process”, All India Seminar on Advances in Production Engineering: Vision 2020, MNIT, Jaipur, Dec. 30-31.

192. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H.S., (2005) “Effect of Process Parameters on the Porosity of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Produced by Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”. All India Seminar on Advances in Production Engineering: Vision 2020, MNIT, Jaipur, Dec. 30-31

193. Singh, Balwinder, Kumar, Pradeep , B. K. Mishra, (2005) “Experimental Investigation of Wax Blends for Dimensional Accuracy of the Pattern Used in Investment Casting Process”. All India Seminar on Advances in Production Engineering: Vision 2020, MNIT, Jaipur, Dec. 30-31

194. Pati, Rupesh., Vrat, Prem, Kumar , Pradeep (2005), “Strategy to Encourage Wastepaper Recycling – A Linear Programming Approach” Operations and Supply Chain Management, Nov 3 – 6, Bali, Dec. 15 – 17, 2005

195. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem., Kumar Pradeep (2005) , “Analyzing Global Supply Chain using System Dynamics Simulation model”, 14th ISME International Conference, DCE, New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005, Published in the proceedings, Elite publishers, pp. 226-233.

196. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “Parametric Study for Optimal Maintenance Decisions Using Fuzzy Methodology”, 14th ISME International Conference, DCE, New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005

197. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “Evaluation of Potential System Failure Causes in FMEA using Fuzzy and Grey Approach”, International Conference on Reliability Safety and Hazard, ICRESH-2005, BARC Mumbai

198. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2005) , “Determining Dynamic Active Abrasive Particles In The Media Used In Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining (Cfaafm) Process”, 14th ISME International Conference, DCE, New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005

199. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradee p (2005), " Development of Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining (PMEDM) Process”, 14th ISME International Conference, DCE, New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005, pp. 60-65

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200. Aggarwal, Aman, Singh, Hari, Kumar Pradeep (2005) , “Effect of Various Independent

Factors on Surface Roughness and Cutting Forces in CNC Machining of P20 Steel – An Experimental Study”, 14th ISME International Conference, DCE, New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005, pp 526-532

201. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2005) “Optimization of Process Parameters Affecting the Quality of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Produced by Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”. 14th ISME International conference New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005

202. Uttkarsh, Kumar Pradeep (2005) “ Development of an Algorithm for Inventory management with Stochastic Lead Time”, 11th International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, IIT Delhi, December 12 – 15, 2005

203. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “Knowledge Based Reasoning to Model Uncertainties in FMEA' 11th International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, IIT Delhi, December 12 – 15, 2005

204. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “FP Approach to Model and Analyze System Behavior" International Conference on Reliability safety Engineering INCRESE December 23-25.IIT Kharagpur.

205. Sohagpure, Lokesh, Dvivedi Akshay, Kumar Pradeep (2005), “Quality Function Deployment in Process Industry”, 14th ISME International Conference, DCE, New Delhi, Dec. 12 – 14 , 2005

206. Kansal H. K. Singh Sehijpal and Kumar Pradeep (2005). “The Finite Element Simulation of Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) Process” accepted for publication in Proceedings of CIEE-05 to be held at SLIET Longowal on 18-19 Nov. pp. 56-60

207. Alaknanda, Anand, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “ Detection of Flaws in Radiographic Weld Images of Weldments Using Region Growing Approach”, International Conference on Computer Application in Electrical Engineering, Sept 29- Oct 1, pp. 191-193

208. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H. S., (2005) “Time Series Modeling of Casting

Surfaces Roughness Produced by the Evaporative Pattern Casting Process”, All India Seminar on Recent Advances in Manufacturing Technologies”, October 22-23, NIT Rourkela, pp. 266-273

209. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2005) , “Metallurgical Aspects of Material Removal in Centrifugal Force Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining (CFAAM)”, All India Seminar on Recent Advances in Manufacturing Technologies”, October 22-23, NIT Rourkela, pp. 112-116

210. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2005) , “Time Series Modeling of Surface Produced by the Flow of Abrasive Laden Media in Centrifugal Force assisted Abrasive Flow machining Process”, International Conference MESIC – CISIF, Spain September, 19 – 21

211. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar, Pradeep , Shan, H.S., (2005), “Investigation of the Effect of Process Parameters on Bulk Density in Evaporative Pattern Casting Process by Using the Taguchi Method”. Published in National conference on Emerging Trends in manufacturing systems (ETMS-2005) March 15-16 in SJMIT Radaur.

212. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “Application of Taguchi method for optimization of finishing conditions in centrifugal force assisted abrasive flow machining (CFAAFM)”, National Conf. on ETMS-2005, March 15-16, Radaur

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213. Walia R.S., Shan H.S., Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “Modeling of media used in centrifugal force assisted abrasive flow machining process using ANSYS 7.0”, Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering Conference, NIT, Kurukshetra, pp. 70-74

214. Kumar Sudhir., Kumar, Pradeep, Shan H.S., (2005), “Optimization of Process Parameters on Mold Hardness in Evaporative Pattern Casting Process by Using the Taguchi Method”, Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering Conference, NIT, Kurukshetra, pp. 103-109

215. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Pradeep (2005), “The Role of Supply Chain on India’s Development Index: An Analytical Approach”, ORSI Convention, IIM Ahemdabad, January 8 – 11 (The invited paper)

216. Walia, Ravinder, Shan, H. S., Kumar Pradeep (2005), "Simulation of the path of an Abrasive Particle in Centrifugal Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Process”, AMTEG – 2005 Pune, Pune Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jan 20 – Jan 22, pp. 300-304

217. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep Shan, H. S., (2005), "Performance Study of Zircon Flour in Combination with Filler Material in EPC Process”, AMTEG – 2005 Pune, Pune Institute of Engineering and Technology , Jan 20 – Jan 22, pp. 144 - 149

218. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Quality in Supply Chain Management”, VIII Annual International SOM Conference, Dec, 17-20, 2004, NITIE, Bombay

219. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep Shan, H. S., (2005), "Effect of Process Parameters on Tensile Strength of Al-7% Si Alloy Castings Produced by EPC Process”, International Conference of Industrial And Applied mathematics, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, December

220. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Fuzzy Linguistic Modelling to Sleect maintenance Strategy in Process Industry”, VIII Annual International Conference, Society of Operations Management, Dec, 17-20, NITIE, Bombay

221. Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem, Kumar , Pradeep (2004), “Recovery Analysis of Reverse Supply Chain in a Paper Industry” 15th International DAAAM Symposium, Nov 3 – 6, Vienna

222. Singh S, Shan H. S. Kumar Pradeep (2004).” Influence of magnetic assistance to abrasive media in Abrasive Flow Machining” International Conference on Manufacturing and Management-(GCMM-2004), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Dec 8-10. 2004, PP. 503- 507

223. Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep (2004) “ Optimizing cutting parameters for optimal feed force for turned parts through Taguchi Technique”, The International Conference on Manufacturing and Management – 2004, V I T Vellore, Tamil Nadu, December 8-10, 2004.

224. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Information distortion in a supply chain and its mitigation of a MIMO model using ANN”, International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET 2004), Dec, 22-24, 2004, KIIT, Orissa

225. Kumar, Rajeev, Kumar Dinesh, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Fuzzy Logic Methodology to prioritize Failure causes in FMEA”, International Conference on Emerging Technologies 2004, (ICET 2004), Dec, 22-24, 2004, KIIT, Orissa

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226. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradeep (2004) , "A Study on the Machining Parameters

Optimization of Powder Mixed EDM (PMEDM)" 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control (PEDAC – 2004), Dec. 27 –29, Egypt, pp.211-221

227. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradeep (2004) , " Parametric Optimization of Powder Mixed Electrical Discharge Machining by Response Surface Methodology”, 21st AIMTDR Conference, Vellore, Narosa Publishing House, December, pp 390 - 396

228. Walia, Ravinder, Shan, H. S., Kumar Pradeep . (2004), "Effect of providing a Rotating Rod Inside the Hollow Cylindrical Work piece on the Material Removal in AFM”, 21st AIMTDR Conference, Vellore, Narosa Publishing House, December 04, pp 143 - 148

229. Balan, S., Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Pradeep (2004) , “Reducing the Bullwhip Effect with Fuzzy Logic approach” Second International conference on Logistics & Supply chain Management, PSG College of Technology Coimbatore, August.

230. Walia, Ravinder, Shan, H. S., Kumar Pradee p (2004), “Analyzing The Total Number Of Dynamic Active Abrasive Grains In Abrasive Flow Machining Process", National Conference on State of the Art of Technologies in Mechanical Engineering, June 29th and 30th, Hyderabad.

231. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradeep (2004) , "Statistical Optimization of Powder Mixed Electric Discharge Machining (PMEDM) Using taguchi Methods”, IIIrd International Conference on Advances on Production Engineering (APE-2004) June 17 – 19, Warsaw, Poland., pp. 147 -156

232. Balan, S., Pati, Rupesh, Vrat, Prem, Kumar, Pradeep (2004), “Global Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities”, 33rd International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Jeju Island, Korea, March 25-27, 2004.

233. Alaknanda, Anand, R.S, Kumar Pradeep (2004), “Comparative Evaluation of Edge Detection Techniques for Feature Extraction in Ultrasonic Images”, International Conference on Systemic, Cybernetics, and Informatics (ICSCI 2004), Pentagram Research Center Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, February 12 – 15, pp 337 – 341

234. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradeep (2004) , "Electric Discharge Machining with Additives: A New Way of Improving the Performance”" ETMS – 2004, SLIET, Longowal, Jan 18 – 19, pp 244-249

235. Singh, S., Shan, H. S., Kumar P radeep (2004) , "Multi -Response Optimization of Magnetic Abrasive Flow Machining through taguchi technique and Utility Concept”, 4th International Conference on Manufacturing Technology, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, May 11-13, paper no. G4_36.

236. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradeep (2003), "Investigation on the Influence of Machining Parameters when Machining AISI-52100, Die Steel Using EDM" National Conference of Mechanical Engineering (NCME – 2003) TIET Patiala, Oct., pp 615 – 618.

237. Kansal Harmesh, Singh, S., Kumar Pradeep (2003), "State of Art Concerning Powder Mixed EDM” International Conference on Emerging Technologies, ICET – 2003, KIIT, Bhubaneshwar, Dec. 19 –21, pp 510 -518

238. Pati, Rupesh, Balan, S., Vrat Prem., Kumar Pradeep (2003), “Application of Supply Chain Management to Indian Paper Sector”, 13th ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee (Best paper Award)

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239. Walia, R.S, Shan, H.S, Kumar Pradeep (2003),” Enhancing the Material Removal in EDM by Applying the Ultrasonic Vibrations” XIII ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee

240. Kumar, Sudhir, Kumar Pradeep, Shan, H.S., (2003),” Evaporative Pattern Casting Process of Sand Molding Using Vacuum” 13th ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee

241. Dvivedi, Akshay, Kumar Pradeep (2003), “ QFD in Service Sector – A Case Study, ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee

242. Singh, H, Kumar Pradeep (2003),” Cutting Force Optimization of Turned Parts by Taguchi’s Technique” ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee

243. Singh, S., Shan, H.S, Kumar Pradeep (2003), “Multi -Response Optimization of Magnetic Abrasive Flow Machining –A case study” ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee

244. Jadoun, R.S., Mehta, N. K., Mehta, R. C. S., Kumar, Pradeep (2003),” Development of Mathematical Model of Thrust for Rock-Drilling Using PDC Bits by Factorial Design”, ISME Conference, December 30-31, 2003, IIT Roorkee

245. Walia, R.S, Shan, H.S, Kumar Pradeep (2003) ,” Improving EDM Process Efficiency by Ultrasonic Vibrations” XII National Symposium on Ultrasonic, Nov. 3-5 2003, Ultrasonic Society of India, New Delhi and GND University Amritsar.

246. Saranya, A. Hari, Jadoun, R.S., Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B.K., Mehta, R.C.S, (2003), “ Investigation Of The Effect Of Process Parameters On The Oversize Of Hole Drilled By Ultrasonic Machining” INCARF 2003, IIT Delhi

247. Sekhar. B. C., Jadoun, R. S., Kumar, Pradeep , Mishra, B.K., Mehta, R.C.S, (2003) “ Stress Analysis in Ultrasonic Machining Using FEM”, INCARF – 2003, IIT Delhi

248. Singh, Hari , Kumar, Pradeep , and I. P. Singh, (2003) “Investigation of the Effect of Process Parameters on Power Consumption for Turned Parts Through RSM”, INCARF , IIT Delhi

249. Singh, S., Shan, H.S, Kumar, Pradeep , (2003) “A Study of Micro-Machining by flow of Magnetic abrasives – Taguchi Approach”, INCARF – 2003, IIT Delhi

250. Singh, S. P., Shan, H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2002) “Quality optimization of surfaces produced by magnetic abrasive flow machining using Taguchi Technique”. Proceedings of 8th ISSAT International Conference on Reliability and Quality in Design, Anaheim, 7th – 9th, August, USA

251. Kumar Pradeep and Creese, Robert, (2002) “Effect of Fly Ash (As an Additive to Green Sand) on the Surface Roughness of Al-7%Si Alloy Castings Using Taguchi Technique”, 106th AFS Casting Congress, May 4 – 7., Kansas, U.S.A

252. S, Singh, Shan, H.S, Kumar, Pradeep , (2002) “A Study of surfaces processed by Magnetically Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining Process”, Proceeding of International Conference on Manufacturing, December, Dhaka.

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253. Singh, S.P, Chhabra, R, Shan, H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2002), "Time series modeling of

surfaces produced by flow of magnetic abrasives" National Seminar on Emerging Convergent Technologies and Systems (SECTAS-2002), D.E.I. Dayalbagh Agra, India, pp.450-455

254. Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep and Singh, I. P., (2002) “ Effect of Process Parameters on Power Consumption for Turned Parts Using Response Surface Technology”, Presented at 47 Congress of ISTAM, Guwhati.

255. Singh, S.P, Shan, H.S., Kumar Pradeep (2001), “ Effect of Magnetic Filed on Abrasive Flow Machining”, 12th DAAAM International Symposium, Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation: Focus on Precision Engineering Jena, Germany, October 24 – 27th.

256. Kumar Pradeep, and Creese, Robert, (2001) “Effect of Flyash Addition on the Mechanical Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process”. 105th AFS Casting Congress, April 28th - May 1st , Dallas, TX, U.S.A

257. Kumar Pradeep, Singh, H., and Singh, I. P., (2001) “Effect of Process Parameters on Surface Roughness of Turned Parts Using Response Surface Methodology”, International Conference on Mathematical Modeling, Roorkee, January 29 – 31, pp. 483 - 489.

258. Kumar Pradeep, Singh, H., and Singh, I. P., (2001) “Tool Life Prediction by Response Surface Methodology”, 12th Indian Society of Mechanical Engineering Conference, Chennai, January 10 – 12 , pp. 262 – 265.

259. Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep and Singh, I. P., (2001) “Optimization of Feed Force ofr Turned Parts Using Taguchi Techniques”, Presented in 46 congress of ISTAM REC Hamirpur Dec 19-22.

260. Kumar Pradeep & Kamal, V., (2000) “Evaluating The Effect of Process Parameters on the Surface Roughness of Castings Produced By Full Mold Process”, Sixteenth National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, September 29 –30, pp. 336 – 340.

261. Kumar Pradeep , Sharma, D., & Kamal, V., (2000) “An Optimization Model for Cutting Stock Problems”, Sixteenth National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, September 29 – 30, pp. 446 -451.

262. Kumar Pradeep & Singh, H., (2000) “Multi-criteria Optimization of Machining Parameters Using the Concept of Fuzzy Set Logics”, Sixteenth National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, September 29 – 3, pp. 516 -521.

263. Kumar Pradee p, Thomas, Mathew, and Creese, Robert, (2000) “Effect of Zircon Sand on the Tensile Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process, 104th AFS Casting Congress, April 8th – 11th, Pittsburgh, U.S.A

264. Goel., P., Singh, N., Kumar Pradeep (1999) “A Mathematical Model for Design and Production Verification Planning", Society of Automotive Engineers, International Automotive Manufacturing Conference & Exposition, Detroit, May 11 – 13 , U.S.A.

265. Kumar Pradeep, Creese, Robert, (1999) “Effect of Zircon Sand (Added to Silica Sand) on Surface Finish of Al - 11% Si Alloy V-Process Castings ", 103th AFS Casting Congress, March 13th – 16th, St. Louis, U.S.A

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266. Singh, H., Kumar Pradeep, Singh, I. P.,(1999) “Multi – Characteristic Optimization Model

Using Taguchi techniques”, 44th Congress of ISTAM, REC Warangal.

267. Kumar Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “DAS, Solidification Time and Mechanical Properties of Al-11%Si Alloy V-Processed Castings”, 101th, AFS Casting Congress, March 13th – 16th, St. Louis, U.S.A

268. Barua, P., Kumar Pradeep, & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “Surface Roughness Optimization of V-Process Castings Through Taguchi’s Technique”, 101th, AFS Casting Congress, March 13th – 16th, St. Louis, U.S.A

269. Kumar Pradeep (1997) , “ Modeling the Prediction and Optimization of Product Quality”, 25th North American manufacturing research Conference”, May 20 – 23, 1997, Linocin, University of Nebraska, U.S.A

270. Barua, P., Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “Optimal Settings of Process Parameters for Multi Characteristic Products Using Taguchi Design and Utility Concept - An Approach”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Feb. 6-8, U.O.R., Roorkee, pp. 839-842.

271. Chauhan, R., Kumar Pradeep , & Barua, P., (1997)“Computer Aided Design of Gating System for V-Process Molds”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Feb. 6-8, U.O.R., Roorkee, pp. 887-894.

272. Barua, P., Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1997) “Mould Characteristic Optimization Through Taguchi Technique”, 17th AIMTDR Conference Proceedings, REC Warangal, January 9-11, pp. 557-562.

273. Qureshi, F., Gupta, M.P., & Kumar Pradeep (1997) “Waste Management in Sugar Mills - A Study”, Proceedings of International Conference on Quantitative and Operation Management, Jaipur, January 5-8, pp. 669-676.

274. Barua, P., Kumar Pradeep ., & Gaindhar, J.L., (1996) “Quality Optimization of V-Process Castings Through Taguchi Method”, Proceedings of XI National Convention of Production Engineers, IIT Kanpur, October 25-26, pp. 43-55.

275. Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1996) “Effect of Process Variables on the Surface Finish and Soundness of Al-11%Si Alloy V-Process Castings”, 100th, AFS Casting Congress, April 20th– 23th, Philadelphia, U.S.A

276. Dalela, S., & Kumar Pradeep (1996) “Preparing Industry for Tomorrow”, Proceedings of All India Seminar on Quality Management and Reliability”, Bengal Engineering College, Howrah, April 11 - 12.

277. Kumar Pradeep , & Raina, S., (1994) “Prediction of Pattern Dimensions of Full Mold Precision Castings Through Experimental Design”, Proceedings of IX ISME Conference, UOR, Roorkee, November, pp. 887-894.

278. Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1993) “A Systematic Approach for the Prediction and Optimization of Product Quality”, Proceedings of 8th ISME Conference, IIT-Delhi, March, pp. 632-637.

279. Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1993) “Surface Roughness prediction of V-Process Castings Through Response Surface Methodology”, Proceedings of ISIAM - 92, U.O.R., Roorkee, February, pp. 276-280.

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280. Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., & Khanduja, S.R., (1993) “Optimization of Process Variables Affecting the Mechanical Properties of V-Process Castings”, Proceedings of ISIAM-92, U.O.R., Roorkee, February, pp. 242-246.

281. Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1992) “Optimization of the Process Parameters Affecting the Sand Characteristics in V-Process”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Special Casting Processes, Nagpur, March, pp. 19-26.

282. Mohan, S.M., Kumar Pradeep , & Gaindhar, J.L., (1992) “Full Mold Process-A Review”, Proceeding of National Seminar on Special Casting Processes, Nagpur, March, pp. 10-16.

283. Mohan, S.M., Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1992) “Evaluation of casting Quality Produced by Full Mould Process Through Response Surface Methodology”, Proceeding of National Seminar on Special Casting Processes, Nagpur, March.

284. Kumar Pradeep & Gaindhar, J.L., (1991) “Vacuum Sealed Molding Process - A Review”, Proceeding of 7th National Convention of Production Engineers, Hyderabad, September, pp. 3.2.1-3.2.8.

285. Mohan, S.M., Kumar Pradeep , & Gaindhar, J.L., (1991) “Expanded Polystyrene Molding-Critical Examination of Parameters Affecting Casting Quality”, Proceeding of 7th National Convention of Production Engineers, Hyderabad, September, pp. 5.6.1-5.6.5.

286. Gaindhar, J.L., Kumar Pradeep , & Mathur, R., (1991) “Computer Aided Design of Gating System in Molds”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Automated Manufacturing System”, Lucknow, February, pp. 22-26

287. Kumar Pradeep, Gaindhar, J.L., & Jain, C.K.,(1989) “Quality of A-356 Alloy Castings Produced by V-Process and Green Sand Molding Process - A Comparative Study”, Proceeding of 5th National Convention of Production Engineers, U.O.R., Roorkee, September, pp. 115-122.

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