BIODATA - NIT Rourkela · Parameters”, authored by Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar and S.S.Mahapatra in the National Conference on Design and Manufacturing (NaConDM2011) organized by

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BIODATA

1. Name in CAPITAL Letters: SIBA SANKAR MAHAPATRA

2. Department: Mechanical Engineering

3. Current Designation): Professor

4. Academic Career from Graduation onwards:

Ph.D.: Date & month of Award: 15.02.1999

Title of Thesis: Studies on Some Aspects of Just-in-Time (JIT) Implementation in Indian Manufacturing Organizations

University: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Exam University Branch / subject

a. M.Tech./ M.Sc. Sambalpur University (National Institute of Technology Rourkela, formerly Regional Engineering College Rourkela)

Production Engineering

b. B.Tech. / B.Sc. Sambalpur University (Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Burla, formerly University College of Engineering Burla)

Mechanical Engineering

5. No. of Ph.D.‟s Guided (awarded till date)

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Name of the student Year of Award

Title of the Thesis

University under which Awarded

I. M.S.Khan 2008 Studies on Some Aspects of Service Quality Evaluation with specific relevance to Indian Service Industries

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

II. R.Sudhakar Pandian 2008 Application of Soft Computing

National Institute of

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Techniques for Cell Formation Considering Operational Time and Sequence

Technology Rourkela

III. A.Patnaik 2009 Development, Characterization and Solid Particle Erosion Response of Polyester based Hybrid Composites


IV. A.K.Sood 2011 Study on Parametric Optimization of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Process


V. G.S.Beriha 2013 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Issues in Social Marketing


VI. Bikash Ranjan Debata

2013 Evaluating of Service Quality in Medical Tourism: An Indian Perspective


VII. Swagatika Mishra 2014 Studies on Some Aspects of Implementation of Agile Manufacturing: An Indian Perspective


VIII. Manas Ranjan Singh 2015 A Study on Scheduling of Automated Systems using Evolutionary Techniques


IX. Dhanraj Pundlikrao Tambushkar

2015 Studies on Design and Operational Aspects of Virtual Cellular Manufacturing System

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Mumbai

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6. Details of Fellow Membership of reputed Professional Bodies / Organisation.

I. Member of Institution of Engineers (India) (Membership No. M 133907-3)

II. Member of Indian Society of Technical Education (Membership No. 23700)

III. Member of System Dynamic Society of India

IV. Member of Association of International Management Society

V. Member of Society of Operations Management (India)

VI. Senior Member of Institution of Industrial Engineering (India) (Membership No. SMIIE 10466(99))

7. Details of Publications

I. International Journals: 129 (Published) + 23 (Accepted)

Please refer Appendix I

II. National Journals: 28 (Published)

III. International Conferences: 163

IV. National Conference: 61

V. Any other: Book Chapters - 5

8. Sponsored Research, Consultancy and Continuing Education Programmes:

a) Sponsored Project received as Principal Investigator:

As PI 1. Project on “Development of a Laboratory on Intelligent Manufacturing System”, funded

by MHRD in 2003 for Rs. 8 lakhs for three years (Sanction No. F-26-4/2002-TS.V) for 3 years.

2. FIST Project on infrastructure development for research funded by Department of Science & Technology for Rs. 56 lakhs in 2004 for five years. (Sanction No. SR/FST/ET II – 011/2003) for 5 years.

3. Obtained a grant of Rs. 1 lakh from Department of Education for conducting one day workshop on IPR issues for one year. (F.No. 17-171/2005 – IC) for 1 year.

4. FIST Project on infrastructure development for research funded by Department of Science & Technology for Rs. 170 lakhs in 2010 for five years. (Sanction No. SR/FST/ET II – 025/2010) for 5 years.

5. Project on “Experimental and numerical investigation of dynamic behavior of de-laminated carbon-epoxy composite rocket motor casings (CRMCs) under hygro-thermal-mechanical loading – role of delamination/defects” submitted to DRDO Integration Centre Panagarh Base PO: Muraripur Ministry of Defense, Government of India for Rs. 59,60,000/- with Prof. S.K.Panda for 3 years. (Sanctioned)

AS Co-PI 1. Project on “Synthesis of magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles through micro emulsion for a

sustainable arsenic removal water filter” by BRNS in 2013 for Rs. 29,00,200/- ( Sanction No. 2013/34/BRNS/2708 dated 23.12.2013) with Prof. R.K.Patel as PI for 3 years.

Submitted 1. Project on “Estblishment of NRDC-University Innovation Centre” by NRDC in 2013

(submitted). 2. Project on “Resilience performance appraisement of industrial supply chains in Indian

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Perspective” by CSIR in 2014 for Rs. 8,64,000/- with Prof. S.Datta (submitted). 3. Project on “Numerical Analysis of Thermal Stress Behaviour at the Interface of HTTB-

AP-AI based composite properties & ROCASIN rubber insulation with PEDCOAT liner adhesive for large size case bonded solid rocket motors (SRMs)” submitted to DRDO Integration Centre Panagarh Base PO: Muraripur Ministry of Defense, Government of India for Rs. 20,40,000/- with Prof. S.K.Panda (submitted).

(Title, Sponsoring Agency, Sanctioned Amount, Duration of Project.)

b) Consultancy Projects and other forms of interaction with industry.

1. “Design and development of moulds by RP route” for IFGL Refractories Limited Kalunga Odisha for Rs. 34,996/- on 13.06.2014.

2. “Design and development of moulds by RP route” for IFGL Refractories Limited Kalunga Odisha for Rs. 49,900/- on 08.08.2014.

3. “Design and fabrication of casting core by RP route” for IFGL Refractories Limited Kalunga Odisha for Rs. 30,000/- on 20.10.2014.

c) Continuing Education Programmes, particularly self-financed short term courses with

participants drawn from industry, where you have been the primary instructor:

1. Conducted “Computer Awareness” course for campus ladies and children from 3rd

December 2005 to 31st December 2005 funded by TEQIP, NIT Rourkela. (No. of participants 120).

2. Conducted “Computer Awareness” course for Office Staff and School Teachers in and around Rourkela from 11th March 2006 to 9th April 2006 funded by TEQIP, NIT Rourkela. (No. of participants 80).

3. Conducted training programme on “Welding Technology” and “Terracotta” for unorganized labour force from 22nd April 2006 to 23rd May 2006 funded by TEQIP, NIT Rourkela. (No. of participants 65).

4. Conducted training programme on “Rapid prototyping and Automated Production Systems for degee/diploma level engineers from 17th December 2007 to 19th December 2007 funded by TEQIP, NIT Rourkela. (No. of participants 120).

5. A three day short term course on Design of Experiments: An Optmisation Tool (DOEOT-2013) during 27th Dec. – 29th Dec. 2013 at Mechanical Engineering Department of NIT Rourkela (a self-sponsored course for faculty, research scholars and industry professionals (No. of participants 75)

6. A four day short term course on Design of Experiments: An Optmisation Tool (DOEOT-2014) during 22nd Dec. – 25th Dec. 2014 at Mechanical Engineering Department of NIT Rourkela (a self-sponsored course for faculty, research scholars and industry professionals (No. of participants 68)

(Course Name, Date & duration, Nos. of Participants)

d) Current activities: Ph.D.

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Name Title University/Institute Status

1 Prasant Ranjan Dhal Studies on Some Aspects of Implementation and Operational Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems


Continuing

2 Santosh Kumar Sharma Studies on Some Aspects of

National Institute of Technology

Continuing

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Improvements of Reverse Logistic Performance in Indian Context

Rourkela

3 Joji Thomas Studies on Some Aspects of Meta-Heuristic Approaches for Solving Constrained Mechanical System Design Problems


Continuing

4 Sanjita Jaipuria Studies on Some Aspects of Modelling and Simulation of Supply Chain in Uncertain Environment


Submitted

5 Pragyan Paramita Mohanty

A Meta-heuristic Approach for Solving Mechanical System Design Problems with Ergonomic and Safety Considerations


Submitted

6 Chinmay Prasad Mohanty

Thermal Modelling of Non-conventional Machining Processes


Continuing

7 Swayam Bikash Mishra A Study on Parametric Optimization of Fused Deposition Modelling


Continuing

8 Bijaya Bijeta Nayak A Study on Parametric Optimization of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Process


Continuing

9 Amit Kumar Mehar Development, Characterization, Wear, and Machining Analysis of Bio-composites


Continuing

10 Shrutee Nigam Studies on Electro-plating of RP Parts for use in Rapid Tooling


Continuing

11 Raviteja Buddala

Studies on Scheduling of Automated Systems using Meta-heuristic Approaches


Continuing

M.Tech. (R)

1 Amit Kumar Mehar Assessment of

Mechanical Properties,

Wear Resistance and

Machining Aspects of

Bio-composites


Completed

2 Suman Chatterjee A Study on Parametric Analysis in Drilling of Bio-composites


Completed

3 Rajiv Kumar Yadav A Study on Parametric National Institute of Completed

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Analysis in Turning of Hardened Steel with Coated Tools

Technology Rourkela

4 Rameez Malik

Studies on Metallization of RP Parts for use in Preserving Artefacts


Continuing

5 Ankit Kumar Pandey Studies on Parametric Appraisal of Friction Stir Welding


Continuing

9. Administrative responsibilities handle at NIT, Rourkela.

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Period Description

i. 2004-2006 Superitendent of Hall of Residence No. 6

ii. 2004-2009 Prof-in-Charge of IPR issues of the Institute

iii. 2004-2008 Member of Convocation Committee of the Institute

iv. 2004-2006 Faculty Advisor of Students‟ Activity Centre

v. 2006-2008 First President of Students‟ Activity Centre

vi. 2004-2006 Member of Disciplinary Committee of the Institute

vii. 2007 - 2010 HOD, Central Workshop

viii. 2011-continuing Nodal Officer (Procurement) of TEQIP II

ix. 2011-continuing Nodal Officer for All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE)

x. 2007-continuing Group Head of Production Engineering Stream of Mechanical Engineering Department

xi. 2012-2014 Professor-in-charge, Institute Seminar

xii. 2014-continuing HOD, Mechanical Engineering

10. Details of National/International Awards received:

i Brundaban Sahu Memorial Award for the technical paper entitled “Cell Formation Using Workload Data in Cellular Manufacturing Systems – A Metaheuristic Approach”, authored by Dr.S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakara Pandian on 47th Annual Technical Session of Orissa State Center, Institution of Engineers (India) on 22.01.06.

ii Brundaban Sahu Memorial Award for the technical paper entitled “Performance Measurement and Benchmarking of Technical Institutes in India: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach”, authored by M.S.Khan and Dr. S.S.Mahapatra on 48th Annual Technical Session of Orissa State Center, Institution of Engineers (India) on 30.01.07.

iii Secured second best paper prize for the paper entitled “Managing Service Quality in Technical Institutes: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach” by M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra and Shreekumar, at 1st International Conference on Quality Management Practices (ICQMP – 07), 16-17th August 2007, ITC Grand Central, jointly organized by Institute for Technology and Management, Navi Mumbai and National Centre for Quality Management, Mumbai.

iv Brundaban Sahu Memorial Award for the technical paper entitled “A Novel Immune Approach for Solving Machine Loading problem in Flexible Manufacturing System”, authored by S.S.Mahapatra and Sandhyarani Biswas on 49th Annual Technical Session of Orissa State Center, Institution of Engineers (India) on 20.01.08.

v Professor B.G.Raghavendra Memorial Award for Best Student paper entitled “Robotic Assembly of Printed Circuit Board using Evolutionary Algorithms”, authored by A.K.Shrivastava and S.S.Mahapatra in the International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural Development held at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India during December 15-17, 2010.

vi Second best paper award for the paper entitled “Optimization of FDM Process

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Parameters”, authored by Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar and S.S.Mahapatra in the National Conference on Design and Manufacturing (NaConDM2011) organized by Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITD & M) Kancheepuram held at Indian Institute of Technology Madras Campus Chennai during May 27-28, 2011.

vii Best paper award for the paper entitled, “Parametric Optimization of Electrochemical Discharge Machining of Silicon Nitride Ceramics using Evolutionary Optimization Techniques”, authored by V.R.Kumar, S.S.Mahapatra, A.Ganguly and S.K.Patel in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Intelligent Sustainable Technologies, Information Technology Society of India, Pune, India, 27th April 2013.

viii Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013 for the paper, “Establishing green supplier appraisement platform using grey concepts” contributed by Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra published in Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 2, Iss. 3, 2012, pp. 395-418.

ix Visiting faculty to Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok as Secondment faculty from India during 17th August to 5th December 2009. (Selected by MHRD)

x Visiting faculty to Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok as Secondment faculty from India during 26th September to 15th December 2012. (Selected by MHRD)

xi Member of Indian delegates to attend Second Russian-Indian Joint Workshop on Computational Intelligence and Modern Heuristics in Automation and Robotics (CIMHAR – 2011) held at Department of Automation, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russia, 10-13 September 2011. (Selected by MHRD)

11. Foreign Assignements

Visiting faculty to Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok as Secondment faculty from India during 17th August to 5th December 2009.

Visiting faculty to Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok as Secondment faculty from India during 26th September to 15th December 2012.

12. Foreign Visits

Visited Singapore to present a research paper in 2008 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management held Hotel Furama River Front, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633, 8-11 December 2008. Visited Macau to present research papers in 2010 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management held Hotel Vanetia, Macau, 7-10 December 2010. Visited Singapore to present a research paper in 2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Technology held at Hotel Royal, Hotel Royal, 36 Newton Road Singapore 307964, 26-28 February 2011. Visited Novosibirsk, Russia to attend Second Russian-Indian Joint Workshop on Computational Intelligence and Modern Heuristics in Automation and Robotics (CIMHAR – 2011) held at Department of Automation, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russia, 10-13 September 2011.

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13. Other Relevant Information:

Reviewer for international journals for last ten years (Appendix II) Editorial Board member of journals (Appendix III) Chairing Conference Sessions (Appendix IV) Ph.D. Thesis Examinership (Appendix V) Membership in Advisory/Technical Committee of Conferences (Appendix VI) Scopus citations (Appendix VII) Patents and Design Registration (Appendix VIII)

Signature Date: 27.04.2015

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Appendix I

Publications

International Journals 1. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Patnaik, “Optimization of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

(WEDM) Process Parameter Using Taguchi method”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 34, No. 9-10, October 2007, pp. 911-925.

2. S.S.Mahapatra, Amar Patnaik and M.S.Khan, “Development and Analysis of Wear Resistance Model for Composites of Aluminium Reinforced with Redmud”, Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, Vol. 32, No. 1, February 2006, pp. 28-35.

3. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “A Neural Network Approach for Assessment Quality in Technical Education: An Empirical Study”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2007, pp. 287-306.

4. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “A Framework for Analysing Quality in Education Settings”, European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 32, No. 2, May 2007, pp. 205-217.

5. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Patnaik, “Parametric Optimisation of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Process Using Taguchi Method”, Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 28, No. 4, 2006, pp. 422-429.

6. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Genetic Cell Formation using Ratio Level Data in CMS”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 38, 2008, pp. 630-640.

7. Amar Patnaik, Sandhyarani Biswas, and S.S.Mahapatra, “An Evolutionary Approach for Parameter Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding in Hardfacing Process‟‟, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 2, No. 4, 2007, pp. 462-483.

8. M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra and Sreekumar, “Service Quality Evaluation of Technical Institutions using Data Envelopment Analysis”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 3, No.1, 2008, pp. 127143.

9. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash “A Modelling Approach for Prediction of Erosion Behaviour of Glass Fibre-Polyster Composites‟‟, Journal of Polymer Research, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2007, pp. 147-160.

10. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “Modified Particle Swarm Optimization for Solving Machine Loading Problem in Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Vol. 39, No. 9-10, 2007, pp. 931-942.

11. S.S.Mahapatra, Amar Patnaik, and Alok Satpathy, “Taguchi Method Applied to Parametric Appraisal of Erosion Behaviour of GF-Reinforced Polyster Composites”, Wear, 265, 2008, pp. 214-222.

12. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash “A Taguchi Approach for Investigation of Erosion of Glass Fiber-Polyester Composites‟‟, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 27, No. 8, May 2008, pp 871-888.

13. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash. “Parametric Optimization of Erosion Wear of Polyester-GF-Alumina Hybrid Composites using Taguchi Method‟‟, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 27, No. 10, 2008, pp 1039-1058.

14. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S. Mahapatra and R.R.Dash, “Erosive Wear Assessment of Glass Reinforced Polyester-Flyash Composites using Taguchi Method‟‟, International Polymer Processing, Issue 2, 2008, pp. 192-199.

15. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Cell formation with Ordinal Level Data using ART1 based Neural Networks”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 4, No. 5, 2008, pp. 618-630.

16. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash “Implementation of Taguchi Design for Erosion of Fibre Reinforced Polyster Composite Systems with SiC Filler‟‟, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 27, No. 10, 2008, pp. 1093-1111.

17. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash “Tribo-Performance of Polyster Hybrid Composites: Damage Assessment and parameter Optimization using Taguchi Design‟‟, Materials and Design, Vol. 30, Issue 1, January 2009, pp. 57-67.

18. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash, “Modeling and Prediction of Erosion Response of Glass Reinforced Polyester-Flyash Composites‟‟ Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 28, March 2009, pp. 513-536.

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19. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S. Mahapatra and R.R.Dash “A Comparative Study on Different Ceramic Fillers affecting Mechanical Properties of Glass-Polyester Composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 28, June 2009, pp. 1305-1318.

20. R.Sudhakar Pandian and S.S.Mahapatra, “Manufacturing Cell Formation with Production Data using Neural Networks”, Computers and Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. 56, Issue 4, May 2009, pp 1340-1347.

21. M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra and Sreekumar, “Customer Evaluation of Service Quality in Internet Bank: An Empirical Study”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2009, pp 30-46.

22. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “An Improved Meta-heuristic Approach for Solving Machine Loading Problem in Flexible Manufacturing System”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2009, pp 76-93.

23. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Patnaik, “Study on Mechanical and Erosion Wear Behavior of Hybrid Composites using Taguchi Experimental Design”, Materials and Design, Vol. 30, Issue 8, 2009, pp. 2791-2801.

24. A.K.Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra,

“Improving Dimensional Accuracy of FDM Processed Part using Grey Taguchi Method”, Materials and Design, Vol. 30, Issue 10, 2009, pp. 4243-4252.

25. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Erosion Response of Hybrid Composites using Taguchi Experimental Design”, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Vol. 131, July 2009, pp. 031011-1 - 031011-16.

26. A.K.Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Parametric Appraisal of Mechanical Property of

Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Processed Parts”, Materials and Design, Vol. 31, Issue 1, January 2010, pp. 287-295.

27. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satpathy, S.S.Mahapatra and R.R.Dash, “Modified Erosion Wear Characteristics of Glass-Polyster Composites by Silicon Carbide Filling: A Parametric Study using Taguchi Technique‟, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 38, Nos. 2/3, 2010, pp. 131-152.

28. H.B.Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra and D.C.Panigrahi, “An Empirical Approach for Classification of Coal

Seams with respect to the Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility of Indian Coals”, International Journal of Coal Geology, Vol. 80, 2009, pp. 175-180.

29. Samir Kumar Panda, Saumyakant Padhee, Anoop Kumar Sood

and S.S.Mahapatra, “Optimization of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Process Parameters using Bacterial Foraging Technique”, Intelligent Information Management, Vol. 1, 2009, pp. 89-97.

30. Amar Patnaik, S.S. Mahapatra and R.R.Dash, “Flyash filling for Improved Resistance Glass-Polyester composites: An Experimental Study”, The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, Vol. 36, No. 1, February 2010, pp. 26-38.

31. Dr. Saurav Datta and Dr. Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Simultaneous Optimization of Correlated Multiple Surface Quality Characteristics of Mild Steel Turned Product”, Intelligent Information Management, . Vol. 2, 2010, pp. 26-39.

32. Sabita Mahapatra and S.S.Mahapatra, “Customer Experience Management through Emotional Connection: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM), Vol. 3, No. 3, 2010, pp. 333-347.

33. R.Sudhakar Pandian and S.S.Mahapatra, “Cell Formation with Operational Time using ART1 Networks”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), Vol. 6, No. 4, 2010, pp. 377-397.

34. A.K.Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra,

“Parametric Appraisal of Fused Deposition Modelling Process using Grey Taguchi Method”, Proc. IMechE Part B: J. Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 224, No. 1, 2010, pp. 135-145.

35. S.S.Mahapatra, “Modelling and Analysis of Erosion Wear Behavior of Hybrid Composites using Taguchi Experimental Design”, Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol. 29, Nos. 8-9, 2009, pp. 481-501.

36. S.S.Mahapatra, „Modelling and Analysis of Erosion Wear Behavior of Hybrid Composites using Taguchi Experimental Design‟, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineering, Part J, Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 224, No. 12, 2010, pp. 157-167.

37. H. M. Jena, G. K. Roy and S. S. Mahapatra, “Prediction of Optimum Gas Holdup Conditions in a Three-phase Fluidized Bed by Genetic Algorithm”, Computers and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 34, 2010, pp. 476-484.

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38. S.S.Panda and S.S.Mahapatra, “On-line Multi response assessment using Taguchi and Artificial Neural Network”, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2010, pp. 305-326.

39. S.S.Mahapatra and R.K.Das, “FMS Selection based on Area Method under Fuzzy Environment”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2010, pp. 378-399.

40. B.C.Routara, S.D.Mohanty, S.Datta, A.Bandyopadhyay, S.S.Mahapatra, “Combined Quality Loss (CQL) concept in PCA based Taguchi philosophy for optimization of multiple surface quality characteristics of Mild Steel (AISI 1040) in cylindrical grinding”, International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Production, Vol. 10, No. 3-4, 2009, pp. 195-204.

41. Avijit Mazumdar, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) models for the evaluations and appraisal of teachers‟ performance”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management (IJPQM), Volume 6, No. 2, 2010 pp. 213-230.

42. Kaushik Mishra, Chiranjiv Mohanty, Sarthak Sambit Singh and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “A Mathematical Approach for Machine Cell Formation in Cellular Manufacturing Systems”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 1, No. 1, January-June 2010, pp. 17-24.

43. Nikhilesh Bishoyee, Anshuman Dash, Anshuman Mishra, Sitakant Patra and S.S.Mahapatra,, “A Grey-based Taguchi Approach for Characterization of Erosive Wear Phenomenon of Glass-Polyester Fly Ash Filled Composites”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 18, No. 3, 2010, pp. 177-187.

44. Asif Equbal, Anoop Kumar Sood, Vijay Toppo, R.K. Ohdar and S.S. Mahapatra, “Prediction and

Analysis of Sliding Wear Performance of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Processed ABS Plastic parts”, Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 224, 2010, pp 1-11.

45. H.B.Sahu, Soumyakant Padhee and S.S.Mahapatra, „Prediction of Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility of Indian Coals using Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Neural Network Models‟, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 38, Issue 3, March 2011, pp. 2271-2282.

46. Sreekumar and S S Mahapatra, “A Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision Making Approach for Supplier Selection in Supply Chain Management, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2011, pp. 108-126.

47. S.Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Use of Desirability Function and Principal Component Analysis in

Grey-Taguchi Approach to Solve Correlated Multi-Response Optimization in Submerged Arc Welding”, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems (JAMS), Vol. 9, No. 2, 2010, pp. 117-128.

48. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik and S.S.Mahapatra, “Measuring the Perception of Safety Officers on Occupational Health in Indian Industries”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2011, pp. 30-46.

49. B.C.Routara, S.D.Mohanty, S.Datta, A.Bandyopadhyay, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Optimization in CNC End Milling of UNS C34000 Medium Leaded Brass with Multiple Surface Roughness Characteristics”, Sadhana-Academy Proceedings in Engineering Science, Vol. 35, Part 5, October 2010, pp. 619-629.

50. S.S.Mahapatra, Santosh Kumar Nanda, K.Prasanna, and Sushil Garg, ”Prediction of Erosion Wear Rate of Cement By-pass Dust Filled Hybrid Composites using Fuzzy Logic”, Journal of Tribology and Surface Engineering, Vol. 1, Issue 3/4, 2010, pp. 219-241.

51. Asif Equbal, Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K. Ohdar and S.S. Mahapatra, “Prediction of Dimensional Accuracy in Fused Deposition Modelling: A Fuzzy Logic Approach”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2011, pp. 22-43.

52. H.B.Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra and Kittiwat Sirikasemsuk, “A Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization Approach for Classification of Indian Coal Seams with respect to their Spontaneous Combustion Susceptibility”, Fuel Processing Technology, Vol. 92, Issue 3, March 2011, pp. 479-485.

53. G.S. Beriha, B. Patnaik, S.S. Mahapatra, and Sreekumar, “Occupational Health and Safety Management using Grey Relational Analysis: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM), Vol. 4, No. 3, 2011, pp. 298-324.

54. S.S.Panda and S.S.Mahapatra, “PCA based NN approach for drill wear prediction in drilling mild steel specimen", International Journal of Machining and Forming Technologies, Vol. 2, Issue 3/4, 2010, pp. 1-22.

55. Prasant Ranjan Dhal, Saurav Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Flexible Manufacturing System Selection based on Grey Relation under Uncertainty”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2011, pp. 516-534.

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56. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Safety Performance Evaluation of Indian Organizations using Data Envelopment Analysis”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2011, pp. 197-220.

57. Sreekumar and S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Modeling of Indian Business Schools: A DEA Neural Network Approach”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2011, pp. 221-239.

58. Samir Kumar Panda, Nihar Ranjan Nayak, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Pabitra Balida, and Asish Bandyopadhyay, “Application of RIDIT Method for Investigating Researchers‟ Viewpoint on SCOPUS Citation”, International Journal of University Teaching and Faculty Development, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2010, pp. 1-7.

59. Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar and S.S.Mahapatra, “Weighted Principal Component Approach

for Improving Surface Finish of ABS Plastic Parts built through Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Process”, International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, Vol. 2, No. 1/2, 2011, pp. 4-27.

60. Ankita Singh, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Tapan Singha, and Gautam Majumdar, “Optimization of Bead Geometry of Submerged Arc Weld using Fuzzy Based Desirability Function Approach”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2011 (DOI 10.1007/s10845-011-0535-3).

61. S.S.Mahapatra, Santosh Kumar Nanda and B.K.Panigrahy, “A Cascaded Fuzzy Inference System for Indian River Water Quality Prediction”, Advances in Engineering Software, Vol. 42, No. 10, 2011, pp. 787-796.

62. Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K. Ohdar and S.S. Mahapatra,

“Experimental Investigation and Empirical

Modelling of FDM Process for Compressive Strength Improvement”, Journal of Advanced Research, 2011 (doi:10.1016/j.jare.2011.05.001).

63. S.S.Mahapatra, N.R.Nayak, K.Prasanna and G.S.Beriha, “A Novel Swarm Optimization Approach for Risk Based Partner Selection in Virtual Enterprises”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2011, pp. 52-73.

64. Mrutyunjaya Sahu, K.K.Khatua, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Neural Network Approach for Prediction of Discharge in Straight Compound Open Channel Flow”, Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol. 22, No. 5, 2011, pp. 438-446.

65. Bikash Ranjan Debta, Bhaswati Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra and Sreekumar, “Development of an Instrument for Measuring Service Quality of Medical Tourism in India", International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 4, No. 6, 2011, pp. 589-608.

66. S.Datta, S.S.Mahapatra, B.C.Routara, and A.Bandyopadhyay, “Utility embedded fuzzy approach combined with Taguchi's philosophy for surface quality improvement in CNC end milling”, International Journal of Experimental Design and Process Optimisation (IJEDPO), Vol. 2, No. 3, 2011, pp. 265-282.

67. S.S.Panda

and S.S.Mahapatra, “Machinability Study on Reinforced E-glass fiber (multi-filament) Composite Pipe using Carbide Tool”, International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation (IJMatEI), Vol. 2, No. ¾, 2011, pp. 249-263.

68. A.K.Giri, R.K.Patel, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Prediction of As (III) biosorption by living cells of Bacillus cereus biomass using artificial neural network (ANN) modelling”, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 178, No. , 2011, pp. 15-25.

69. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra and S.Padhee, "Assessment of Safety Performance in Indian Industries Using Fuzzy Approach", Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 39, No. 3, 2012, pp. 3311-3323.

70. S.S.Mahapatra and Anoop Kumar Sood, “Bayesian Regularization-based Levenberg-Marquardt Neural Model Combined with BFOA for Improving Surface Finish of FDM Processed Part”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2011, DOI 10.1007/s00170-011-3675-x.

71. S.Padhee, S.Pani, and S.S Mahapatra, “A Parametric Study on Laser Drilling of Al/SiCp Metal Matrix Composite”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2011, DOI: 10.1177/09544054 11415939.

72. Sasidharan Sreedharan, Weerakom Ongsakul, Jai Govind Singh, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Development of PSO Based Robust Controller for Maximizing Wind Penetration”, International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2012, pp. 58-78.

73. Asif Equbal, Anoop Kumar Sood, Vijay Toppo, R.K. Ohdar and S.S. Mahapatra, “Experimental

Investigation for Minimizing the Sliding Wear of FDM Processed Parts”, CIRP - Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 2011, doi:10.1016/j.ciprj.2011.08.003.

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74. Mrutyunjaya Sahu, Prashant Singh, S.S.Mahapatra, and K.K.Khatua, “Prediction of Entrance Length for Low Reynolds Number Flow in Pipe using Neuro-fuzzy Inference System”, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 39, No. 4, 2012, pp. 4545-4557.

75. S.Satapathy, S.K.Patel, S.S.Mahapatra, G.S.Beriha and A.Biswas, “Service Quality Evaluation in Electricity Utility Industry: An Empirical Study in India”, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2012, pp. 59-75.

76. Swagatika Mishra, Saurav Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Interrelationship of Drivers for Agile

Manufacturing: An Indian Experience”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2012, pp. 35-47.

77. Manas Ranjan Singh and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Swarm Optimization Approach for Flexible Flow Shop Scheduling with Multiprocessor Tasks”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2011, DOI 10.1007/s 00170-011-3807-3.

78. Mrutyunjaya Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra, H.B.Sahu and R.K.Patel, “Prediction of Water Quality Index using Neuro Fuzzy Inference System”, Water Quality, Exposure and Health, 2011, DOI 10.1007/s12403-011-0054-7.

79. Anoop Kumar Sood, Vedansh Chaturvedi, Saurav Datta and S.S.Mahapatra "Optimization of Process Parameters in Fused Deposition Modeling using Weighted Principal Component Analysis", Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2011, pp. 241-259.

80. Swagatika Mishra, Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Agility

Extent Evaluation for Mass Customized Product Manufacturing using Interval-Valued Fuzzy Sets”, International Journal of Logistics, Economics and Globalization (IJLEG), Vol. 3, No. 4, 2011, pp. 210-233.

81. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Selection of Industrial Robot using Interval-Valued Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Set combined with VIKOR Method”, International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning, Vol. 7, No. 4, 2011, pp. 344-360.

82. Swagatika Mishra, Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Multi-

attribute Group Decision Making (MADM) for Supplier Selection using Fuzzy Linguistic Modeling Integrated with VIKOR Method”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2012, pp. 67-89.

83. Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Performance Index of Reverse Logistics using Interval-Valued Fuzzy Numbers Set (IVFNS)”, International Journal of Applications of Fuzzy Sets, Vol. 2, 2012, pp. 57-77.

84. Gouri Shankar Beriha, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, and Bhaswati Patnaik, “Assessment of Occupational Health Practices in Indian Industries: A Neural Network Approach”, Journal of Modelling in Management, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2012, pp. 1-22.

85. S.S.Mahapatra, Mrutyunjaya Sahu, R.K.Patel, and Biranchi Narayan Panda, “Prediction of Water Quality using Principal Component Analysis”, Water Quality, Exposure and Health, DOI 10.1007/s12403-012-0068-9, 2012.

86. Soumyakant Padhee, Niharranjan Nayak, S.K.Panda, P.R.Dhal, and S.S Mahapatra, “Multi-objective Parametric Optimization of Powder Mixed Electro-discharge Machining using Response Surface Methodology and Non-Sorted Genetic Algorithm”, SADHANA - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2012, pp. 223-239.

87. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Sabhyasachi Banerjee, and Asish Bandyopadhyay, “Multi-Attribute Group Decision Making for Supplier Selection Using Grey Analysis and Rough Set Theory”, International Journal of Business Insights and Transformation, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2012, pp. 60-69.

88. Bikash Ranjan Debata, Bhaswati Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra and Sreekumar, “An Integrated Approach for Service Quality Improvement in Medical Tourism: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2012, pp. 119-144.

89. Saurav Datta, Chitrasen Samantra, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Sabhyasachi Banerjee and Asish Bandyopadhyay, “Green Supplier Evaluation and Selection using VIKOR Method Embedded in Fuzzy Expert System with Interval-Valued Fuzzy Numbers”, International Journal of Procurement Management (IJPM), Vol. 5, No. 5, 2012, pp. 647-678.

90. H.B. Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra, and D.C.Panigrahi, “Fuzzy c-means clustering approach for Classification of Indian Coal Seams with respect to their Spontaneous Combustion Susceptibility”, Fuel Processing Technology, doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2012.03.017, 2012.

91. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Supplier Selection in Fuzzy Context: A VIKOR Based MCDM Approach”, Decision Making in Manufacturing and Services, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2012, pp. 25-39.

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92. Ankita Singh, Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, "ANFIS based Modeling for Prediction of Surface Roughness during Machining of Glass Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites", International Journal of Materials Manufacturing and Design, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2012, pp. 1-15.

93. A.K.Giri, R.K.Patel, S.S.Mahapatra, and P.C.Mishra, “Biosorption of arsenic (III) from aqueous solution by living cells of Bacillus cereus”, Environment Science and Pollution Research, DOI10.1007/s11356-012-1249-6.

94. S.Satapathy, S.K.Patel, A.Biswas, S.S.Mahapatra, and P.D.Mishra, “Measuring Service Satisfaction in E-electricity Service in South Odisha A State of India by Structural Equation Modeling”, Business and Management Quarterly Review, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2012, pp. 1-9.

95. Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Establishing Green Supplier Appraisement Platform using Grey Concepts”, Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 2, Iss. 3, 2012, pp. 395-418.

96. Chitrasen Samantra, Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Decision-Making in Selecting Reverse Logistics Alternative using Interval-valued Fuzzy Sets Combined with VIKOR Method”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2013, pp. 175-196.

97. Saurav Datta, Chitrasen Samantra, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Goutam Mondal, Parthya Sarathi Chakraborty, and Gautam Majumdar, “Selection of Internet Assessment Vendor using TOPSIS Method in Fuzzy Environment”, International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2012, pp. 1-27.

98. Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Decision Making for Selecting 3PL Service Provider using Three Parameter Interval Grey Numbers”, International Journal of Logistic Systems and Management, Vol. 14, No. 3, 2013, pp. 261-297.

99. Swagatika Mishra,

Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Implementing Agility Appraisement Module in Fuzzy Context: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 353-386.

100. Suchismita Satapathy, Saroj Kumar Patel, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Pravudatta Mishra, “Designing Framework for Service satisfaction in Conventional Electricity Industry in India”, Business and Management Quarterly Review, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2012, pp. 1-11.

101. H.B. Sahu and S.S.Mahapatra, “Forecasting Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility of Indian Coals using Neuro Fuzzy System”, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 31, 2013, pp. 683-697.

102. Suchismita Satapathy, Saroj Kumar Patel, S.S.Mahapatra, and P.D.Mishra, “Evaluation of Service Quality of Electricity Sector by ANN Method and Sector-wise Analysis by Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA)”, International Journal of Procurement Management, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2013, pp. 350-377.

103. Bikash Ranjan Debata, Bhaswati Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra, and S.Sreekumar, “Efficiency Measurement amongst Medical Tourism Service Providers in India”, International Journal of Responsible Tourism, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2013, pp. 24-31.

104. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, , “Application of Fuzzy Based VIKOR Approach for Multi-Attribute Group Decision Making (MAGDM): A Case Study in Supplier Selection”, Decision Making in Manufacturing and Services, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2012, pp. 25-39.

105. Ankita Singh, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Application of TOPSIS in the Taguchi Method for Optimal Machining Parameter Selection”, Journal for Manufacturing Science and Production, Vol. 11, 2011, pp. 49-60.

106. S.Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra, S.K.Patel and P.D.Mishra,

“Analysis of E-Service of Electricity

Utility Provider: An Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2013, pp. 18-31.

107. B.Patnaik, G.S.Beriha, N.Singh and S.S. Mahapatra, “Organizational Learning in Educational Settings (Technical): An Indian Perspective”, The Organizational Learning, Vol. 20, No. 2, 2013, pp. 153-172.

108. S.S.Mahapatara, S.K.Sharma and M.B.Parappagoudar, “A Novel Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach for Selection of Reverse Manufacturing Alternative”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), Vol. 15, No. 2, 2013, pp. 176-195.

109. Ankita Singh, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Principal Component Analysis and Fuzzy Embedded Taguchi Approach for Multi-Response Optimization in Machining of GFRP Polyester Composites: A Case Study”, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IJISE), Vol. 14, No. 2, 2013, pp. 175-205.

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110. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, Swagatika Mishra and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Agility Appraisal for Integrated Supply Chain Using Generalized Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Set”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DOI 10.1007/s00170-013-4937-6, published online 28 April 2013.

111. S.Mishra, S.Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Grey-based and Fuzzy TOPSIS decision-making approach for agility evaluation of mass customization systems”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 20, No. 4, 2013, pp. 440-462.

112. Saurav Datta, Chitrasen Samantra, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Goutam Mondal, and Gautam Majumdar, “Appraisal and Selection of Third Party Logistics Service Providers in Fuzzy Environment”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. 20, No. 4, 2013, pp. 537-548.

113. Swagatika Mishra, Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Supplier

Appraisement in Agile Supply Chain (ASC) in Fuzzy Paradigm”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), Vol. 16, No. 1, 2013, pp. 1-41.

114. Manas Ranjan Singh, S.S.Mahapatra, and Kaushik Mishra, “A Novel Swarm Optimizer for Flexible Flow Shop Scheduling”, International Journal of Swarm Intelligence, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2013, pp. 51-69.

115. Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Goutam Mondal, Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, and Gautam Majumdar, “Taguchi Approach Followed by Fuzzy Linguistic Reasoning for Quality-Productivity Optimization in Machining Operation: A Case Study”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 24, No. 6, 2013, pp. 929-951.

116. Debaprasanna Puhan, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Jambeswar Sahu, and Layatitdev Das, “A hybrid approach for multi-response optimization of non-conventional machining on AlSiCp MMC”, Measurements, Vol. 46, 2013, pp. 3581-3592.

117. Nitin Kumar Sahu, S.Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Robot Selection Based on Grey-MULTIMOORA Approach", Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2013, pp. 201-232.

118. S.S.Mahapatra and Biranchi Narayan Panda, “Benchmarking of Rapid Prototyping Systems using Grey Relational Analysis”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2013, pp. 460-477.

119. A. Garg, V. Vijayaraghavan, S.S. Mahapatra, K. Tai and C.H. Wong, Performance Evaluation of Microbial Fuel Cell by Artificial Intelligence Methods”, Expert Systems with Applications, 2013, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2013.08.038.

120. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S. Mahapatra, “An Improved Demand Forecasting Method to Reduce Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains”, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 41, No. 5, 2013, pp. 2395-2408.

121. Mrutyunjaya Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra, K.C.Biswal, and K.K.Khatua, “Prediction of flow resistance in compound open channel”, Journal of Hydroinformatics, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2014, 2014, pp. 19-32.

122. Pragyan Paramita Mohanty and S.S.Mahapatra, “An integrated approach for designing office chair with ergonomic consideration”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2014, pp. 194-220.

123. V.Vijayaraghavan, A.Garg, C.H.Wong, K.Tai and S. S. Mahapatra, “Measurement of Properties of Graphene Sheets subjected to Drilling Operation using Computer Simulation”, Measurement, Vol. 50, 2014, pp. 50-62.

124. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Risk Assessment in IT Outsourcing using Fuzzy Decision-Making Approach: An Indian Perspective”, Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 41, 2014, pp. 4010-4022.

125. Sandip Mandal, S.S.Mahapatra and Rajkishore Patel, “Artificial Neural Network Modeling of As(III) Removal from Water by Novel Hybrid Material”, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2014.02.016.

126. Pragyan Paramita Mohanty and S.S. Mahapatra, “A Finite Element Aproach for Analysisng the Effect of Cushion Type and Thickness on Pressure Ulcer”, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 44, 2013, pp. 499-509.

127. Chinmaya P Mohanty, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Manas Ranjan Singh, “A Particle Swarm Approach for Multi-Objective Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining Process”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing (DOI 10.1007/s10845-014-0942-3).

128. Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Optimization of thrust, torque, entry and exit delamination factor during drilling of CFRP composites”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (DOI 10.1007/s00170-014-6199-3).

129. A.Garg, V.Vijayaraghavan, C.H.Wong, K.Tai, K.Sumithra, S. S. Mahapatra, Pravin M. Singru, and Leehter Yao, “Application of artificial intelligence technique for modeling elastic properties

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Accepted 1. Jambeswar Sahu, D.Puhan and S.S.Mahapatra, “Multi-response Optimization of Electrical

Discharge Machining Process using Combined Approach of RSM and FIS”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management.

2. Swagatika Mishra, Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Supplier

Evaluation in Agile Supply Chain in Fuzzy paradigm”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management.

3. Chhabi Ram Matwale, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Agility Appraisement and Identification of Agile Barriers in a Supply Chain”, International Journal of Services and Operations Management.

4. Bikash Ranjan Debata, Bhaswati Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra, and Sreekumar, “Interrelations of

Service Quality and Service Loyalty Dimensions in Medical Tourism: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach”, Benchmarking: An International Journal.

5. Swagatika Mishra, Anoop Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Application of Fuzzy Integrated Multi-MOORA Method towards Supplier/Partner Selection in Agile Supply Chain”, International Journal of Operational Research.

6. Nitin Kumar Sahu, S.Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Fuzzy Based Appraisement Module for 3PL Evaluation and Selection”, Benchmarking: An International Journal.

7. Anoop Kumar Sahu, S.Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “GDMP for CNC Machine Tool Selection with a Compromise Ranking Method using Generalized Fuzzy Circumstances‟, International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology.

8. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Improvement of Manufacturing Supply Chain using Back-up Supply Strategy”, Benchmarking: An International Journal.

9. Jambeswar Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra and Chinmaya P. Mohanty, “Multi-response Optimization of EDM Parameters using Data Envelopment Analysis”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management.

10. D.P.Tambuskar, B.E.Narkhede, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Novel Algorithm for Virtual Cellular

Manufacturing considering Real Life Production Factors” International Journal of Services and Operations Management.

11. Chhabi Ram Matwale, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Leanness Metric Evaluation Platform in Fuzzy Context”, Journal of Modelling in Management.

12. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, and Bikash Ranjan Debata, “Interpretive Structural Modelling of Critical Risk Factors in Software Engineering Project”, Benchmarking: an International Journal.

13. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, Swagatika Mishra and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Evaluation Modeling to Assess Organizational Agility”, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

14. Chinmaya P. Mohanty, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Jambeswar Sahu, “A Thermal-structural

Model for Process Performance Analysis”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management.

15. Anoop Kumar Sahu, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Supply Chain Flexibility Assessment and Decision Making: A Fuzzy Intelligent Approach”, International Journal of Business Excellence.

16. Chhabi Ram Matwale, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra "Lean Metric Appraisement: Exploration of Grey Numbers Set Theory", Grey Systems: Theory and Application.

17. S.K.Sharma, S.S.Mahapatra and M.B.Parappagoudar, “Benchmarking of product recovery alternatives in reverse logistics”, Benchmarking: An International Journal.

18. Chinmaya P. Mohanty, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, and Jambeswar Sahu, “Parametric Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining Process: A Numerical Approach”, International Journal of Industrial Systems and Engineering.

19. Chhabi Ram Matawale, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, "Supplier/Partner Selection in Agile Supply Chain: Application of Vague Set as a Decision Making Tool", Benchmarking: An International Journal.

20. Saurav Datta, Anoop Kumar Sahu, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, "Green Supply Chain Performance Appraisement and Benchmarking using Fuzzy Grey Relation Method", International Journal of Business Information Systems.

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21. V. Vijayaraghavan, A. Garg, C. H. Wong, K. Tai, K. Sumithra, L. Gao and S.S. Mahapatra, “On the Study of Machining Characteristics of 2-D Nanoscale Material”, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters.

22. Layatitdev Das and S.S.Mahapatra, “Prediction of Inverse Kinematics of a 5-DOF Pioneer robotic arm (PArm) having 6-DOF End-effector using ANFIS”, International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics.

23. Dillip Kumar Sen, Saurav Datta, Saroj Kumar Patel and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, "Multi-Criteria Decision Making towards Selection of Industrial Robot: Exploration of PROMETHEE II Method", Benchmarking: An International Journal.

National Journals 1. S.S.Mahapatra and T.Behara, “Evaluation of Formability Limits by Fukui Conical Cup Test”,

Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 76, May‟ 1995, pp 25-29. 2. S.S.Mahapatra, "Application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in an Educational (Technical)

Setting", Productivity, Vol. 41, No. 4, Jan.-Mar. 2001, pp 614-620. 3. S.S.Mahapatra, “JIT-based Manufacturing in India-Forecast by Min-max Fuzzy Delphi”, Journal

of Scientific & Industrial Research, Vol. 62, May 2003, pp 420-427. 4. S.S.Mahapatra, "Application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in an Educational (Technical)

Setting using Imprecise Data", Productivity, Vol. 43, No. 3, Oct.-Dec. 2002, pp 418-425. 5. S.S.Mahapatra and K.Somasekhar, “Fostering Competitiveness of Service Sector through

Application of Principles of Total Quality Management: A Case Study”, Productivity, Vol. 45, No. 3, May 2005, pp 434-443.

6. S.S.Mahapatra and S.R.Mohanty, “Lean System in Continuous Process Industries in India: A Forecasting Study”, IME Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, December 2005, pp 57-71.

7. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “Current Practices of TQM Implementation and Future Trend”, Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. XXXV, No. 6, June 2006, pp 28-33.

8. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “Neural Approach for Service Quality Assessment: A Case Study”, Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. XXXV, No. 7, July 2006, pp 30-35.

9. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Patnaik, “Determination of Optimal Parameter Settings in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Process Using Taguchi Method”, Institution of Engineers (India) Journal – PR, Vol. 87, September 2006, pp 16-25.

10. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Patnaik “Optimisation of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) Process Parameter Using Genetic Algorithm”, Indian Journal of Engineering and Material Sciences, Vol. 12, December 2006 pp. 494-502.

11. S.S.Mahapatra and S.R.Mohanty, “Lean System in Continuous Process Industries: An Empirical Study”, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol 66, January 2007, pp 19-27.

12. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “Assessment of Quality in Technical Education: An Explorative Study”, Journal of Services Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, April-September 2007, pp 81-101.

13. M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra and Sreekumar, “Strategic Planning in Higher Education applying Quality Function Deployment”, Chanakya – JRIMS, Vol. VI, Issue 9, 2006, pp 49-57.

14. M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra, and Sreekumar, “Managing Service Quality in Technical Institutes: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach”, Metamorphosis: A Journal of Management Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, January-June 2007, pp 40-53.

15. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling using Particle Swarm Optimization with Mutation”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 86, July 25, 2008, pp 24-28.

16. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Cell formation with sequence data using ART1 networks”, Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 4, October 2008, pp 33-38.

17. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Analysis of Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) Scheduling using Discrete Event Simulation”, Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 6, December 2008, pp 2-9.

18. P.R.Dhal, G.S.Beriha, S.Datta, B.Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra, G.Mondal, P.S. Chakraborty, and G. Majumdar, “Application of Grey Relational Analysis and RIDIT Method for Selection of Service Quality Indices for Performance Evaluation and Appraisal of Employees in a R&D Sector”, Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. 2, No. 9, March 2010, pp. 28-32.

19. S.Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Challenges of Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW): A Review”, Indian Welding Journal, January 2010, pp. 47-51.

20. Bharat Chandra Routara, Saumya Darsan Mohanty, Saurav Datta, Asish Bandyopadhyay, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Combined Quality Loss (CQL) concept in PCA based Taguchi philosophy for

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optimization of multiple surface quality characteristics of 6061-T4 Aluminum in cylindrical grinding”, Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol. 9, No. 1, January 2010, pp. 13-21.

21. Sabita Mahapatra, Srikumar, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Attribute Selection in Marketing: A Rough Set Approach”, IIIMB Management Review, Vol. 22, No. ½, March/June 2010, pp. 16-24.

22. Amar Patnaik and S.S.Mahapatra “Optimization of Cutting Parameters in Turning Operations using Taguchi Method”, Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, January-June 2010, pp. 49-61.

23. Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approaches for Service Quality Evaluation in Technical Education Setting: Case Study”, Metamorphosis: A Journal of Management Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2010, pp. 55-68.

24. S.S.Mahapatra, “Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing System using Discrete Event Simulation”, Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. II, Issue No. 22, April – 2011, pp. 21-23.

25. S.S.Mahapatra, “Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing System using Discrete Event Simulation”, Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. II, Issue No. 22, April – 2011, pp. 21-23.

26. S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Appraisal of Reverse Logistics using Interval-Valued Fuzzy Numbers Set”, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, Vol. 7, Issue No. 3, 2013, pp. 277-283.

27. Chitrasen Samantra, Poorna Chandu Karuturi, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Supply Chain Risk Assessment module in Fuzzy Environment: A Case SDtudy”, Vol. 5, No. 9, 2013, pp. 1-6.

28. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “Analysis of Manufacturing Supply Chain Performance under Uncertain Environment”, Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol. VII, Issue No. 5, May 2014, pp. 17-24.

International Conferences

1. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “A Neural Network Approach for Service Quality Assessment in

Education Sector: A Case Study”, Sixth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM-VI), August 9-11 2005, Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

2. S.S.Mahapatra and A.Patnaik, “Study on Drilling of Metal Matrix Composites Using Taguchi Method”, Sixth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM-VI), August 9-11 2005, Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

3. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Manufacturing Cell Formation in CMS using Metaheuristic Algorithm”, Fifth Consortium of Students in Management Research - International Conference (COSMAR), September 22-24, 2005, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

4. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “Analysing Quality in Technical education: A Case Study”, International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, ICPQR – 2005, December 12-15, 2005, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi India.

5. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Generalized Machine Cell Formation using modified ART1”, International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research, ICPQR – 2005, December 12-15, 2005, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi India.

6. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Generalized Cell Formation in CMS using Metaheuristic Algorithm” The International Conference on Operations Research Applications in Infrastructure Development in conjuction with Operational Research Society of India , ICORAID – 2005-ORSI, December 27-29, 2005, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA

7. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Design of Cellular Manufacturing using Neural Network Model”, International Conference on Advances in Materials, Product Design and Manufacturing Systems, ICMPM – 2005, Decamber 12-14, 2005, Banari Amman Institute of Technology, Satyamangalam, Tamilnadu, INDIA.

8. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “A Methodology for Evaluation of Service Quality using Neural Networks”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, GMI 2006, July 27-29, 2006, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Paper No. OR 07)

9. S.S.Mahapatra and A.Sahu, “Application of Theory of Constraints on Scheduling of Drum-Buffer Rope System”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, GMI 2006, July 27-29, 2006, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Paper No. GMP 15)

10. S.S.Mahapatra, Amar Patnaik and Prabin Kumar Patnaik, “Parametric Analysis and Optimization of Cutting Parameters for Turning Operations based on Taguchi Method”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, GMI 2006, July 27-29, 2006, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Paper No. OR 88)

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11. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “A Meta-heuristic Approach for Generalized Cell Formation with Ratio-level Data”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, GMI 2006, July 27-29, 2006, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Paper No. OR 06)

12. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “A Meta-heuristic Approach for Cell Formation Using Operational Time in Cellular Manufacturing System”, Proceedings of ICOMAST2006, International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology, August 28-30, 2006, Melaka, Malaysia, pp 470-473.

13. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan,”Evaluation of Service Quality in Internet Banking: A Customers‟ Perspective”, Seventh International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM-VII), August 3-5, 2006, Hotel Mansingh, Jaipur, India, pp 694-703.

14. S.S.Mahapatra and A.Patnaik,”Parametric Optimization of Turning Operations using Taguchi Method”, Seventh International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM-VII), August 3-5, 2006, Hotel Mansingh, Jaipur, India, pp 596-603.

15. R.Sudhakar Pandian and S.S.Mahapatra, “Cell Formation using MART for Ratio Level Data”, Consortium of Students in Management Research – An International Conference (COSMAR 2006), September 21-23, 2006, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

16. S.S.Mahapatra, M.S.Khan and Sreekumar, “Service Quality Evaluation of Internet Banking in India”, Fourth AIMS International Conference on Management, December 28-31, 2006, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India, pp 744-751.

17. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satapathy, S.S.Mahapatra, and R.R.Dash, “A Study on Erosion Behaviour of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyster Composites using Taguchi Method”, Fourth AIMS International Conference on Management, December 28-31, 2006, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India, pp 698-708.

18. Sandhyarani Biswas, Amit Sahu and S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Analysis of Drum Buffer Rope (DBR) Scheduling using Discrete Event Simulation”, Fourth AIMS International Conference on Management, December 28-31, 2006, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India, pp 714-723.

19. R.Sudhakar Pandian and S.S.Mahapatra, “Machine Part Clustering using Operational Time for a Bi-Criteria Model”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME -2006), December 14-16, 2006, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India, pp 262-267..

20. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “Genetic Cell Formation using Ratio Level Data in CMS”, First International & 22

nd All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research

Conference (22nd

AIMTDR), December 21-23, 2006, IIT, Roorkee, India. 21. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satpathy, S.S.Mahapatra, R.R.Dash, and S.Nagamahendrababu, “A Study

on Erosion Behaviour of Glass-fibre reinforced Polyster Composites using Taguchi Method”, 2nd

International Conference on Recent Advances in Composite Materials (ICRACM – 2007), Feb. 20-23 2007, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras

22. M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra and Shreekumar, “Managing Service Quality in Technical Institutes: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach”, 1

st International Conference on Quality Management

Practices (ICQMP – 07), 16-17th August 2007, ITC Grand Central, jointly organized by Institute

for Technology and Management, Navi Mumbai and National Centre for Quality Management, Mumbai.

24. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “Machine Loading in Flexible Manufacturing System: A Swarm Optimization Approach”, Eighth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Emerging Perspectives of Decision Making in a New Globalized World: Theory, Practice, and Future Direction, October 17-20, 2007, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.

25. Amar Patnaik, Alok Satpathy and S.S.Mahapatra, “Implementation of Taguchi Method for Tribo-Performance of Hybrid Composites”, Eighth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Emerging Perspectives of Decision Making in a New Globalized World: Theory, Practice, and Future Direction, October 17-20, 2007, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.

26. Sreekumar and S.S.Mahapatra, “Supplier Evaluation and Selection in Supply Chain Management: A Fuzzy Approach”, Eighth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management, Emerging Perspectives of Decision Making in a New Globalized World: Theory, Practice, and Future Direction, October 17-20, 2007, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand.

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26. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Meta-heuristic Approach for Solving Machine Loading Problem in Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) Environment”, International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, November 29-30

th, 2007, CMERI,

Durgapur, India. 27. S.G.Ponnambalam, R.Sudhakar Pandian, S.S.Mahapatra, and S.Saravansankar, “Cell

formation with workload data in cellular manufacturing system using genetic algorithm”, paper no. IEEM07-P-0080, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Hotel Furama River Front, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633, 2-5 December 2007.

28. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “Machine Loading in Flexible Manufacturing System using a Novel Immune Approach”, XI Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, December 22-23

th, 2007, Symbiosis Institute of Operations

Management, Nashik, India. 29. M.S.N.Kiran Kumar, B.B.Biswal, S.S.Mahapatra, and N.Jena, “Optimization of Flowshop

Scheduling with Fuzzy Due Dates using a Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm”, International Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 27

th – 29

th August 2007, Coimbatore, India.

30. Sadanand Sahu and S.S.Mahapatra,”A Fuzzy TOPSIS Method for Robot Selection”, 11th - 13

th

August 2008, International Conference on Digital Factory (ICDF 2008), Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India.

31. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach for Selection of Professors in an Educational Setting”, International Conference on Soft Skills Development Strategies: Corporate and Academic Perspective”, 19-20

th September 2008, Birla

Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. 32. R.Sudhakar Pandian, S.S.Mahapatra, S.Saravana Sankar and S.G.Ponnambalam, “Modified

ART1 Neural Networks for cell formation using production data”, 4th Annual IEEE Conference

on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2008), Key Bridge Marriott, Washington DC, USA, 23-26 August 2008.

33. S.S.Mahapatra, Sadanand Sahu, and R.Sudhakar Pandian,, “ART based cell formation using combined operation sequence and time”, 2008 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Hotel Furama River Front, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633, 8-11 December 2008.

34. Anshuman Mishra, Anshuman Dash, Nikhilesh Bishoyee and S.S.Mahapatra, “Simultaneous

Scheduling of Machines and AGVs in FMS Environment using Swarm Optimization”, 12th

Annual Conference of Society of Operations Management held at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur during December 19-21, 2008.

35. K.Prasanna, Sushil Garg and S.S.Mahapatra, “Robot Navigation using Vertex Method”, 12th

Annual Conference of Society of Operations Management held at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur during December 19-21, 2008.

36. S.S.Mahapatra and Vedansh Chaturvedi, “Optimization of Sliding Wear Parameters using Genetic Algorithm”, Sixth AIMS International Conference on Management, Indian Business Academy, Greater Noida, 29

th -31

st December, 2008.

37. S.S.Panda and S.S.Mahapatra, “Parametric optimisation of multi response drilling process using Grey based Taguchi method”, Sixth AIMS International Conference on Management, Indian Business Academy, Greater Noida, 29

th -31

st December, 2008.

38. R.SudhakaraPandian, Adinarayanan, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Genetic Cell Formation with Sequence Data”, International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA 2009), Kalaslingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, March 26-28, 2009.

39. Vedansh Chaturvedi, Saurav Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Entropy based grey Taguchi Technique for Multi-criteria Optimisation in Submerged Arc Welding”, International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA 2009), Kalaslingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, March 26-28, 2009.

40. Vedansh Chaturvedi, Saurav Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Application of VIKOR method for Multi-attribute Decision Making: Case Study in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) for Evaluating the best process environment”, international Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA 2009), Kalaslingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, March 26-28, 2009.

41. G.S.Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, Saurav Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Benchmarking of Technical Education Setting: A Multi-attribute Decision Making Approach”, International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA 2009), Kalaslingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, March 26-28, 2009.

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42. Bidhan Pradhan, Saurav Datta,

Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Service Quality Indicators in Education Setting: Application of RIDIT Method to Likert Scale Surveys ”, International Conference on Operations Research Applications in Engineering and Management (ICOREM), Anna University Tiruchirappalli from 27th to 29th May, 2009.

43. Pabitra Balida, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Asish Bandyopadhyay, “Benchmarking of Technical Institutes using Grey Relational Analysis: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Approach”, International Conference on Operations Research Applications in Engineering and Management (ICOREM), Anna University Tiruchirappalli from 27th to 29th May, 2009.

44. Sreekumar, M.S.Khan, S.S.Mahapatra, “Benchmarking of Technical Institutes in India-A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach”, International Conference on Operations Research Applications in Engineering and Management (ICOREM), Anna University Tiruchirappalli from 27th to 29th May, 2009.

45. R.SudhakaraPandian, S.S.Mahapatra, and A.Adinarayanan, “Principal Component Analysis for

Cell Formation with Production Factors”, International Conference on Operations Research Applications in Engineering and Management (ICOREM), Anna University Tiruchirappalli from 27th to 29th May, 2009.

46. G.S.Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Service Quality Evaluation on Occupational Health in Fishing Sector using Grey Relational Analysis to Likert Scale Surveys”, First IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analysis and Intelligence, IIM, Ahmedabad, June 6-7, 2009.

47. Sreekumar, R.K.Das, R.K.Padhi, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Ranking the factors in the Bidding Process”, First IIMA International Conference on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analysis and Intelligence, IIM, Ahmedabad, June 6-7, 2009.

48. Umesh Khandey, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, and Asish Bandyopadhyay, “Optimization of Surface Roughness, Material Removal Rate and Cutting Tool Flank Wear in Turning Using Extended Taguchi Method”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2009), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007 Gujarat State, India, August 3-5, 2009.

49. Kaushik Mishra, Chiranjiv Mohanty, Sarthak Sambit Singh, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “A Mathematical Approach for Machine Cell Formation in CMS”, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2009), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat -395 007 Gujarat State, India, August 3-5, 2009.

50. S.S. Das and S.S.Mahapatra, “Throughput Estimation of Serial Production Lines”, International

Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2009), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat - 395 007 Gujarat State, India, August 3-5, 2009.

51. H.B.Sahu, D.C.Panigrahi, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Classification of Coal Seams with respect to their Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility using K-Means Clustering”, Ninth International Mine Ventilation Congress, 10 -13 November 2009, New Delhi, India.

52. G.S.Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra “Perception of Safety Officers on Occupational Health Services in Indian industries”, International Conference on Environment, Occupational and Lifestyle Concerns - Transdisciplinary Approach 16

th-19

th September 2009 at

Nirmal Bhawan, ROHCS-NIOH-ICMR Complex, Bangalore, India. 53. Swapna Menon and S.S.Mahaptra, “Role of Children in family Purchase Decision: A Critical

Review”, The International Conference on Marketing (ICON-M ' 09), on 6th -8

th September 2009

at Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Rourkela, India. 54. Gouri Shankar Beriha, Dr. Bhaswati Patnaik, and Dr. S.S.Mahaptra, “A framework for

occupational health and safety management using Grey relational analysis: An Indian Perspective”, The International Conference on Marketing (ICON-M ' 09), on 6

th-8

th September

2009 at Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Rourkela, India. 55. S.S. Panda and S.S.Mahapatra, “PCA fused NN approach for drill wear prediction in drilling

mild steel specimen”, Second IEEE Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology (ICCSIT 2009), Beijing, China during August 8-11, 2009.

56. S.S.Mahapatra, Anoop Kumar Sood, S.K.Patel, and S.Sahu, “Parametric Optimization of Fused

Deposition Modeling (FDM) Processed Parts through Weighted Principal Component Analysis”, 3

rd International Conference on Global Interdependence and Decision Sciences on December

28-30, 2009 at Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India.

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57. S. Datta, B. C. Routara, A. Bandyopadhyay and S. S. Mahapatra, “Optimization of surface roughness of UNS C34000 Brass in Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)”, proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME 2010), organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, held during January 4-6, 2010 at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat-395007, Gujarat.

58. H.B.Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra and Soumyakant Padhee, "A Fuzzy Logic Approach for Prediction of Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility", Third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering held at SVNIT, Surat during January 4-6, 2010.

59. P.R.Dhal, S.S.Mahapatra and A.Mishra, "An Investigation on Surface Roughness in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining using Response Surface Methodology", Third International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering held at SVNIT, Surat during January 4-6, 2010.

60. S.S.Mahapatra, “

Improving the Surface Finish of ABS Plastic Parts built through Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process”, 2

nd International Conference on Polymer Processing and

Characterization (ICPPC-2010) on January 15-17, 2010 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India.

61. Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra,"Grey Taguchi Method for Improving Dimensional Accuracy of FDM Process", AIMS International Conference on Value-based Management to be held during August 11-13, 2010 at Dev Shakti Vishwavidyalayaa, Haridwar.

62. Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Sabhyasachi Banerjee, and Asish Bandyopadhyay,"Comparative Study on Application of Utility Concept and VIKOR Method for Vendor Selection", AIMS International Conference on Value-based Management to be held during August 11-13, 2010 at Dev Shakti Vishwavidyalayaa, Haridwar.

63. Gouri Shankar Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, "Benchmarking on Safety Performance using Data Envelopment Analysis ", AIMS International Conference on Value-based Management to be held during August 11-13, 2010 at Dev Shakti Vishwavidyalayaa, Haridwar.

64. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach for Benchmarking of Safety Performance”, 2010 International Conference on Management Technology and Application (ICMTA 2010) organized by IACSIT Management Science and Engineering Society (MSES) and Information Technology Society during September, 10-12, 2010, Singapore.

65. Biranchi Narayan Panda, Anshuman Jena and S.S.Mahapatra, “Prediction of Surface Finish and Material Removal Rate in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) using Fuzzy Approach”, 4

th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, September

23-25, 2010, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India. 66. Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Dr. Saurav Datta and Rajesh Kumar Sharma, “Introducing Combined

Quality Loss Concept in Taguchi‟s Philosophy for Parametric Optimization of Wire EDM”, 4th

International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, September 23-25, 2010, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India.

67. S.Satapathy, S.K.Patel, A.Biswas, S.SMahapatra and G.S Beriha, “A QFD and ISM Approach to a Service Industry”, 4

th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering,

September 23-25, 2010, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India. 68. S.Datta, B.C.Routara, A.Bandyopadhyay and S.S.Mahapatra, “Principal Component Analysis in

Grey Based Taguchi method for optimization of multiple surface quality characteristics of 6061-T4 Aluminum in CNC end milling”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT 2010), October 24-27, 2010, Paris, France.

69. Niharranjan Nayak, Prasanna K., Saurav Datta, S.S.Mahapatra and S.Sahu, “A Novel Swarm

Optimization Technique for Partner Selection in Virtual Enterprise”, The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management (IEEM 2010) during December, 7-10, 2010, Macau.

70. P.R.Dhal, S.S.Mahapatra, S. Datta and A. Mishra, “An Improved Artificial Immune System for Solving Loading Problems in Flexible Manufacturing Systems”, The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management (IEEM 2010) during December, 7-10, 2010, Macau.

71. Anshuman Dash, Rajesh Kumar Verma, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “A case study

to solve multi response optimization problem”, 2nd

International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE 2010), December 3-5, 2010, organized by Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar-144011.

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72. Anshuman Mishra, Rajesh Kumar Verma, Saurav Datta,

Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Utility Theory in Taguchi based multi-response optimization: a case study”, 2

nd International

Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE 2010), December 3-5, 2010, organized by Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar-144011.

73. Swagatika Mishra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Application of Grey Analysis for

Vendor Selection”, 43rd

Annual Convention of Operational Research Society of India (ORSI 2010) and International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural Development (ORURD), 15-17, December 2010, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India.

74. A.K.Shrivastava and S.S.Mahapatara, “Robotic Assembly of Printed Circuit Board using Evolutionary Algorithms”, 43

rd Annual Convention of Operational Research Society of India

(ORSI 2010) and International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural Development (ORURD), 15-17, December 2010, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India.

75. S.K.Sharma and S.S. Mahapatra, “An Integrated ISM and QFD Approach for Improving Performance of Reverse Supply Chain”, 43

rd Annual Convention of Operational Research

Society of India (ORSI 2010) and International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural Development (ORURD), 15-17, December 2010, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India.

76. G.S. Beriha, B. Patnaik, Subrat Pradhan, and S.S. Mahapatra, “Assessment of Safety Practices to Minimize Materials Damage in Industries using Neural Network Approach: An Indian perspective”, 43

rd Annual Convention of Operational Research Society of India (ORSI

2010) and International Conference on Operational Research for Urban and Rural Development (ORURD), 15-17, December 2010, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India.

77. Ranjeet Kumar Sahu, Anoop Kumar Sood and S.S.Mahapatra, “Determination Optimal Parameter Setting for Improving Dimensional Accuracy of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Processed Parts”, Third International and Twenty Fourth All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference – 2010 (3

rd International & 24

th AIMTDR – 2010), December

13-15, 2010 organized by Andhra University College of Engineering, Anna University, Visakhapatnam, India.

78. Amit Kumar Mehar and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Study on Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Injection Molded Biocomposites for Medical Applications”, Third International and Twenty Fourth All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference – 2010 (3

rd

International & 24th AIMTDR – 2010), December 13-15, 2010 organized by Andhra University

College of Engineering, Anna University, Visakhapatnam, India. 79. Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra,, “A Hybrid ANN-BFOA Approach for

Optimization of FDM Process Parameters”, International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary and Memetic Computing (SEMCCO 2010), December 16-18, 2010 organized by SRM University, Chennai, India.

80. Santosh Kumar Sharma, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, S.Sahu and Biranchi Narayan Panda, “An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach for Analysis of Interactions among the Barriers in Reverse Logistics”, MIMT 2011, The 2

nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and

Manufacturing Technologies, February 26-28, 2011, Singapore. 81. A.Biswas, S.Bhaumik, G.Majumdar, S.Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Bead Geometry Optimization

of Submerged Arc Weld: Exploration of Weighted Principal Component Analysis (WPCA)”, MIMT 2011, The 2

nd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing

Technologies, February 26-28, 2011, Singapore. 82. S.Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Study of wear assessment and optimization of multiple properties

of red mud filled polyester composites”, MIMT 2011, The 2nd

International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Technologies, February 26-28, 2011, Singapore.

83. Mrutyunjay Sahu, Srijita Jana, Sonu Agarwal, S.S.Mahapatra and K.K.Khatua, “Point form velocity prediction in straight open channel using artificial neural network”, 2011 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST), February 26-28, 2011, Singapore.

84. Santosh Kumar Nanda, Debi Prasad Tripathy, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Application of Legendre Neural Network for Air Quality Prediction”, The 5

th PSU-UNS International Conference on

Engineering and Technology (ICET-2011), May 2-3, 2011, Prince of Songkla University, Faculty of Engineering, Hat Yai, Sangkhla, Phuket, Thailand.

85. S.S.Mahapatra, H.Dalai, G.Mondal, S.Datta, and G.Majumdar, “Supplier Selection for Procurement of Vehicle Silencer”, 5th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical

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Engineering (ICAME 2011) organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat-395007, Gujarat, 06-08 June 2011.

86. Arpan Kumar Mondal and S.S Mahapatra, “Characterization of HAp Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Bio-composites”, Tenth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM – 10), Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik, India, June 28-30, 2011,

87. S.S Mahapatra, S.K.Patra, and M.Joshi, “A Comparative Analysis of Decision Making Processes to Aid Material Selection”, Tenth International Conference on Operations and Quantitative Management (ICOQM – 10), Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik, India, June 28-30, 2011,

88. H.Dalai, S.Debangan, S.Datta, S.K. Patel, S.S. Mahapatra, and C.K. Biswas, “A Case Study on Quality and Productivity Optimization in Electric Discharge Machining (EDM)”, 14

th International

Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT) 2011 held at Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey during July 13-16, 2011.

89. Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Experimental Investigation on Wear of FDM Processed Part”, 14

th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing

Technologies (AMPT) 2011 held at Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey during July 13-16, 2011.

90. Bikash Ranjan Debata, Bhaswati Patnaik, S.S.Mahapatra, P.S.Kar, and Sreekumar, “A Quality Deployment Framework for the Service Quality of Medical Tourism in India”, Proceedings of the 5

th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) 2011 held at

Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia during June 9-10, 2011. 91. Bikash Ranjan Debata, Ernest Cyril de Run, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Modelling of Medical

Tourism Enablers in India”, 2011 MAG Scholar Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, May 29th

- June 1st 2011.

92. Ankita Singh, Dr. Saurav Datta and Dr. S. S. Mahapatra, “Application of PCA Based Fuzzy Reasoning Combined with Taguchi‟s Philosophy in Machining of GFRP Polyester Composites", International Conference on Industrial Applications of Soft Computing Techniques held at Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Eastern Academy of Science and Technology (EAST), Bhubaneswar during August 20-22, 2011.

93. H.B.Sahu, D.C.Panigrahi and S.S.Mahapatra, “Application of Adaptive Resonance Theory for the Classification of Coal Seams with Respect to their Spontaneous Heating Susceptibility", International Conference on Industrial Applications of Soft Computing Techniques held at Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Eastern Academy of Science and Technology (EAST), Bhubaneswar during August 20-22, 2011.

94. Anoop Kumar Sood

and S.S. Mahapatra, “Bayesian Regularization based Levenberg-Marquardt Neural Model Combined with BFOA for Improving Surface Finish of FDM Processed Part”, Second Russian-Indian Joint Workshop on Computational Intelligence and Modern Heuristics in Automation and Robotics (CIMHAR – 2011) held at Department of Automation, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russia.

95. Gouri Shankar Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, Siba Shankar Mahapatra, and Biranchi Narayan Panda, “Social Marketing on Occupational Health and Safety in Indian Industry: An Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach”, 2nd International Conference on Services in Emerging Markets (ICSEM 2011), Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay, September 29 - October 1, 2011.

96. Layatitdev Das Debaprasanna Puhan Jambeswar Sahu and S.S.Mahapatra, “Multi Response Optimization of EDM using TOPSIS Method”, International Conference on Advances in Modeling, Optimization and Computing (AMOC - 2011) Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee India, December 5 - 7, 2011.

97. Jambeswar Sahu, Layatitdev Das, Debaprasanna Puhan and S.S.Mahapatra, “Optimization of Multiple Responses in Electric Discharge Machining using Data Envelopment Analysis”, International Conference on Advances in Modeling, Optimization and Computing (AMOC - 2011) Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee India, December 5 - 7, 2011.

98. Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, and Asish Bondyopadhyay, “A Case Study on Surface Quality Improvement in Machining PTFE using PCA based TOPSIS Method”, International Conference on Advances in Modeling, Optimization and Computing (AMOC - 2011) Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee India, December 5 - 7, 2011.

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99. Utkarsh Yadav, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Selecting Appropriate Vendor Using VIKOR based Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Approach”, International Conference on Advances in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Management, Achieving Growth, Profitability and Sustainability in a Globalized Environment (ASCMM 2011), Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, December 16-18, 2011.

100. Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Utility Based Fuzzy Approach for Multi-Objective Optimization in Nylon Machining”, International Conference on Advances in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Management, Achieving Growth, Profitability and Sustainability in a Globalized Environment (ASCMM 2011), Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, December 16-18, 2011.

101. Ankita Singh, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Multi-Objective Optimization of GFRP Composite Using Desirability Function based Fuzzy Approach Coupled with Taguchi Method ”, International Conference on Advances in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Management, Achieving Growth, Profitability and Sustainability in a Globalized Environment (ASCMM 2011), Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, December 16-18, 2011.

102. Swagatika Mishra, Biranchi Narayan Panda, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Saurav Datta, “Grey-

based decision-making approach for agility evaluation of mass customization systems”, 15th

Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management, held at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Kolkata, December 16-18, 2011.

103. Ankita Singh, Kumar Abhishek, Jambeswar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “DEA based Taguchi Approach for Multi-Objective Optimization: A Case Study”, International Conference on Modeling, Optimization and Computing (ICMOC 2012), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, India, April 10-11 2012.

104. Umakant Behera, Kumar Abhishek, Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Application of fuzzy based Taguchi method for multi-response optimization in EDM”, International Conference on Modeling, Optimization and Computing (ICMOC 2012), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, India, April 10-11 2012.

105. Jambeswar Sahu, S.S.Mahapatra, R.K.Sahu, D. Puhan, and H. Pradhan, “Electric Discharge Machining Process Parameter Optimization using Particle Swarm Optimization”, International Conference on Modeling, Optimization and Computing (ICMOC 2012), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, India, April 10-11 2012.

106. D.Puhan, L.D.Das, J.Sahu, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Multi-objective Optimization of Electric Discharge Machining Process Parameters”, International Conference on Modeling, Optimization and Computing (ICMOC 2012), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Noorul Islam University, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Tamilnadu, India, April 10-11 2012.

107. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “A System Dynamic Approach to Study the Behaviour of Serial Supply Chain under Uncertain Environment”, 12

th Consortium of Students in

Management Research (COSMAR 2012), Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 16

th -17

th November 2012.

108. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “Analysis of Manufacturing Supply Chain Performance under Uncertain Environment”, 1

st International Conferences on Best Practices in Supply Chain

Management (BPSCM 2012), Siksha „O‟ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, 22nd

- 23rd

November 2012.

109. Swagatika Misra, Saurav Datta and S.S.Mahapatra, “Grey Theory towards Agility Appraisement Modelling: A Case Study”, 1

st International Conferences on Best Practices in

Supply Chain Management (BPSCM 2012), Siksha „O‟ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, 22

nd- 23

rd November 2012.

110. D.P.Tambuskar, B.E.Narkhede, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Novel Algorithm for Machine Cell Formation to Enhance Agility of Manufacturing Supply Chain”, 1

st International Conferences on

Best Practices in Supply Chain Management (BPSCM 2012), Siksha „O‟ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, 22

nd- 23

rd November 2012.

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111. Chinmay Pr. Mohanty, Jambeswar Sahu, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Thermal-Structural Analysis of the EDM Process”, Nirma University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2012), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 6

th - 8

th December, 2012.

112. Biswesh R. Acharya, Chinmaya P. Mohanty, and S.S.Mahapatra,“Multi-objective Optimization of Electrochemical Machining Process Parameters using NSGA II”, Nirma University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2012), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 6

th - 8

th December, 2012.

113. Jambeswar Sahu, Chinmaya P. Mohanty, and S.S. Mahapatra, “A DEA approach for optimization of multiple responses in Electrical Discharge Machining of AISI D2 steel”, Nirma University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2012), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 6

th - 8

th December, 2012.

114. Chinmaya P. Mohanty, Biswesh R. Acharya, and S.S. Mahapatra, “A numerical approach of modelling and simulation of electrical-discharge machining on AISI D2 steel”, International Conference on Advancements in Polymetric Materials – Innovation in Martials and Product Development, Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation, CIPET, Lucknow, India, 1

st - 3

rd March, 2013.

115. S.S.Mahapatra and Pragyan Paramita Mohanty, “Design of Office Chair: A Quality Function Deployment Aproach”, Annual International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC-2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India, 16

th - 17

th March, 2013.

116. B. B. Nayak and S. S. Mahapatra, “Multi-response Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters using the AHP and TOPSIS Method”, International Conference on Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (ICMIE) organized by Institute for Research and Development India (IRD India), Bhubaneswar, Odisha at Chandigarh, India on 24

th March, 2013.

117. Kumar Abhishek, Amruta Rout, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Parametric Optimization in ECM of Al/15% SiC MMC using Grey-Fuzzy Approach”, Third International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CIPE 1013), Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India on 29

th – 31

st March, 2013.

118. Kumar Abhishek, Amruta Rout, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Multiobjective Optimization in EDM of Al-10% SiCp using combined PCA-TOPSIS and Taguchi Approach”, Third International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CIPE 1013), Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India on 29

th – 31

st March, 2013.

119. Kumar Abhishek, Rajesh Kumar Verma, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Utility Concept and Fuzzy Rule based Optimization in Machining Glass Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites”, Third International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CIPE 1013), Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India on 29

th - 31

st March, 2013.

120. Pragyan Paramita Mohanty and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Seating Confort in Office Environment: Numerical Analysis on Human Soft Tissue and Seat Cushion”, Third International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CIPE 1013), Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India on 29

th - 31

st March, 2013.

121. Chinmaya P. Mohanty, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Jambeswar Sahu, “Performance Estimation of EDM Process using Numerical Analysis and Artificial Neural Network”, Second International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA-2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalaslingam University, Krishanankoil, Tamilnadu, India, 28

th – 30

th March, 2013.

122. Manas Ranjan Singh, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Chinmaya P. Mohanty, “A Quantum Particle Swarm Optimizer with Chaotic Mutation Operator for Flexible Flow Shop Scheduling”, Second International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA-2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalaslingam University, Krishanankoil, Tamilnadu, India, 28

th – 30

th March, 2013.

123. P.R.Dhal, S.S.Mahapatra, and A.Mishra, “Selection of Flexible Manufacturing System by using TOPSIS method”, Third International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CIPE 1013), Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India on 29

th -31

st March, 2013.

124. Anoop Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Decision-Making in Supply Chain Performance Management using Fuzzy based MULTIMOORA Approach”, International

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Conference on Computational Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing Research (ICCIAMR 2013), School of Engineering, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (Vistas), Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 117, Tamil Nadu, India on 5

th and 6

th April, 2013.

125. Santosh Kumar Sahu, Malay Kumar Mohanta, Chhabi Ram Matawale, Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Saroj Kumar Patel, “Lean Metric Evaluation in Fuzzy Environment”, International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing Research (ICCIAMR 2013), School of Engineering, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (Vistas), Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 117, Tamil Nadu, India on 5

th and 6

th April, 2013.

126. Suman Chaterjee, Chinmoya P. Mohanty, Amit K. Mehar, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Evaluation of Two-body Abrasive Wear using FIS and ANN”, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (ICAMM 2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, CAPE Institute of Technology, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India on 11

th and 12

th April, 2013.

127. Anoop Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “GDMP for CNC Machine Tool Selection with a Compromise Ranking Method using Generalized Fuzzy Circumstances”, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (ICAMM 2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, CAPE Institute of Technology, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India on 11

th and 12

th April, 2013.

128. Joji Thomas and S.S.Mahapatra, “Compariosn of Evolutionary Optimization Techniques for Uncontrained Continuous Optimization Problems”, Third International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CIPE 1013), Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India on 29

th - 31

st

March, 2013. 129. V.R.Kumar, S.S.Mahapatra, A.Ganguly and S.K.Patel, “Parametric Optimization of

Electrochemical Discharge Machining of Silicon Nitride Ceramics using Evolutionary Optimization Techniques”, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Intelligent Sustainable Technologies, Information Technology Society of India, Pune, India, 27

th April

2013. 130. Swagatika Mishra, Anoop Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Supplier

Selection in Agile Supply Chain using Fuzzy Based MULTIMOORA Aproach”, International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing Research (ICCIAMR 2013), School of Engineering, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (Vistas), Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 117, Tamil Nadu, India on 5

th and 6

th April, 2013.

131. Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “PCA-Fuzzy based Taguchi Approach for Parametric optimization in Machining of CFRP Composites”, International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing Research (ICCIAMR 2013), School of Engineering, VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (Vistas), Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 117, Tamil Nadu, India on 5

th and 6

th April, 2013.

132. Santosh Kumar Sahu, Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Agility Evaluation in Fuzzy Environment”, International Conference on Recent Development in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (ICRDMIE) oragnised by Institute of Research and Journals, Delhi, India on 26

th May 2013.

133. B.B.Nayak and S.S.Mahapatra, “Multi-Response Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters using TOPSIS and Differential Evolution”, International Conference on Advanced Engineering Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques (AEOTIT) oragnised by S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India on 1

st – 3

rd July 2013.

134. S.B.Mishra and S.S.Mahapatra, “Optimization of Performance and Analysis of Internal Finned Tube Heat Exchager ubder Mixed Convective Flow”, International Conference on Advanced Engineering Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques (AEOTIT) oragnised by S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India on 1

st – 3

rd July 2013.

135. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “Estimation of Bullwhip Efect and Net-Stock Amplification in Supply Chain using ARIMA and GARCH Process”, Thirteeth Cosortium of Students in Management Research (COSMAR 2013), Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India on 15

th – 16

th November 2013.

136. Rajiv Kumar Yadav, Kumar Abhishek, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Numerical Simulation and Parametric Optimization in Turning of Inconel 718”, Nirma University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2013), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 28

th – 30

th November,

2013. 137. Suman Chaterjee, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Chinmoy P. Mohanty, and Dilip K. Bagal,

“Parametric Effect of Process Parameters in Drilling of Bio-compatible Materials”, Nirma

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University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2013), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 28

th – 30

th November, 2013.

138. Sanjita Jaipuria and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Optimization of Backlog Quantity in Serial MTS System under Uncertain Environment”, Nirma University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2013), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 28

th – 30

th November,

2013. 139. Bijaya Bijeta Nayak and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Prediction of Angular Error in Taper Cutting

using wire-EDM by Support Vector Regression”, Nirma University International Conference on Engineering (NUiCONE 2013), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India, 28

th – 30

th November,

2013. 140. Manas Ranjan Singh and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “A Quantum Behaved Particle Swarm

Optimization for Flexible Job Shop Scheduling with Random Machine Breakdowns”, International Conference on Smart Technologies for Mechanical Engineering (STME-2013), Department of Mechanical, Production & Industrial and Automobile Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi, India, 25-26 October, 2013.

141. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra,, “Reduction of Bullwhip Efect in Supply Chain through Improved Forecasting Method: An Integrated DWT and SVM Approach”, International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary and Memetic Computing (SEMCCO 2013), December 19-21, 2013 organized by SRM University, Chennai, India.

142. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Analysis of Assemble-to-stock Production System under Uncertain Environment using System Dynamic Aproach”, XVI International Conference of the Society of Operations Management 2012, December 21-23, 2012 organized by Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India.

143. Manas Ranjan Singh and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Quantum Particle Swarm Optimizer for Multi-Objective Flexible Flow Shop Scheduling Problem”, Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering, November 20-22, 2013 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

144. N.K.Sahu, S.Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Selection of Industrial Robot based on Grey-MULTIMOORA”, Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering, November 20-22, 2013 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

145. A.K.Sahu, S.Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Supply Chain Performance Measurement, Appriasement by Grey-MULTIMOORA: An Empirical Study”, Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering, November 20-22, 2013 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

146. Joji Thomas, Ganpat Lal Rakesh, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Comparison of Evolutionary Optimization Techniques for Unconstrined Continuous Optimization Problems”, Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering, November 20-22, 2013 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

147. P.P.Mohanty and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Finite Element Analysis for Stress Distribution in Musle Tissue for Buttock for Different Cushion Thickness”, Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering, November 20-22, 2013 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

148. A.K.Mehar, S.S.Mahapatra, and S.K.Patel, “Effect of Machining Parameters in Drilling of Composites”, Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering, November 20-22, 2013 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

149. Sangeeta Gauraha and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Effect of Process Parameters on Delamination in Driling of GFRP”, First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Emerging Trends for Sustainability, 29

th – 31

st January 2014 organized by Department of

Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. 150. Bijaya Bijeta Nayak and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “A Study on Angular Error in Taper Cutting

using Wire_EDM”, First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Emerging Trends for Sustainability, 29

th – 31

st January 2014 organized by Department of Mechanical

Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. 151. Pragyan Paramita Mohanty and S.S.Mahapatra, “Application of MCDM Method for Selecting

Ergonomically Designed Office Chair”, First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Emerging Trends for Sustainability, 29

th - 31

st January 2014 organized by

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India.

152. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Hybrid Approach of Wavelet Theory and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inteference System to Improve the Forecasting Accuracy”, First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Emerging Trends for Sustainability, 29

th – 31

st January

2014 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India.

153. Chinmaya P. Mohanty, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Manas Ranjan Singh, “Multi-Response Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining Process using Particle Swarm Aproach”, Asia Symposium on Engineering and Information (ASEAI), 11

th – 12

th April 2014 organized at Hotel

Landmark Bangkok, Thiland. 154. Suman Chatterjee, S.S.Mahapatra, Kumar Abhishek, and Rajiv Kumar Jadav, “Optimization of

Drilling Process Parameters by Harmony Search Algorithm, IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Engineering (ICRAIE – 2014), 9

th - 11

th May, Jaipur, India.

155. Vikas Sonkar, Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Data and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Optimization in Drilling of Al-20%SiCp Composites by using Grey TOPSIS”, Proceedings of the International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC-2014), June 13-15, 2014, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Instituite of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.

156. Swayam Bikash Mishra and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Improving in Tensile Strength of FDM Built Parts by Parametric Control “, International Mechanical Engineering Congress – 2014 (IMEC-2014), June 13-15, 2014, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India.

157. Bijaya Bijeta Nayak and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “A Hybrid Approach for Process Optimization in Taper Cutting Opearation using Wire Electrical Dischrage Machining”, Sixth International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, July 17-18, 2014, Bangkok, Thailand.

158. Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta, Suman Chaterjee and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Parametric Optimization in Turning of CFRP (epoxy) Composites: A Case Experimental research with Exploration of HS Algorithm”, Sixth International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, July 17-18, 2014, Bangkok, Thailand.

159. Chhabi Ram Matawa;e, Soumya Panigrahi, santosh Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Fuzzy-TOPSIS for Appropriate Site Selection for Establishing a Thermal Power Plant”, Sixth International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology, July 17-18, 2014, Bangkok, Thailand.

160. Chinmaya P. Mohanty, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Manas Ranjan Singh, “An Experimental Investigation of Machinability of Inconel 718 in Electrical Dischrage Machining”, International Conference on Material Processing and Characterization (ICMPC - 2014), March 8-9, 2014, Hyderabad.

161. Pragyan Paramita Mohanty and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Compromise Solution by VIKOR Method for Ergonomically Designed product with Optimal Set of Design Characteristics”, International Conference on Material Processing and Characterization (ICMPC - 2014), March 8-9, 2014, Hyderabad.

162. Vikash Sonkar, Kumar Abhishek, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Multi-Objective Optimization in Drilling of GFRP Composites: A Degree of Similarity Approach”, International Conference on Material Processing and Characterization (ICMPC - 2014), March 8-9, 2014, Hyderabad.

163. Kumar Abhishek, Biranchi Narayan Panda, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Comparing Predictability of Genetic Programming and ANFIS on Drilling Performance Modeling of GFRP Composites”, International Conference on Material Processing and Characterization (ICMPC - 2014), March 8-9, 2014, Hyderabad.

National Seminars/Conferences 1. S.S.Mahapatra, “Optimization of Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Process Using Lagrange

Multipliers”, 36th Congress ISTAM, Dec‟19-22, 1991, IIT, Bombay.

2. N.S.Das, S.S.Mahapatra, and S.K.Acharya, “Experimental Investigation in Sandwich Compression”, 36

th Congress ISTAM, Dec‟19-22, 1991, IIT, Bombay.

3. S.S.Mahapatra and S.K.Patel, “Optimization of EDM Parameters Using Goal Programming”, 38th

Congress ISTAM, Dec‟9-12, 1993, IIT, Kharagpur.

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4. S.S.Mahapatra, P.K.Ray, and B.M.Dabade, “A Methodology for Self-Diagnosis of Quality Capability”, All India Seminar on Quality Management and Reliability, April‟ 11-12, 1996, B.E.College, Howrah.

5. S.S.Mahapatra, “Assembly Line Balancing with Stochastic Task Times in Just-in-Time Manufacturing”, XXX Annual Convention of ORSI, Dec‟ 22-24, 1997, Jamshedpur.

6. S.S.Mahapatra, “Electro-hydro Forming in Production Process” 44th Orissa Engineering

Congress, Nov‟ 7-8, 1998, Bhubaneswar. 7. S.S.Mahapatra, "Application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in an Educational (Technical)

Setting", Annual Convention of ISTE, KIITS, Bhubanswar, 27th - 29

th December 2001.

8. S.S.Mahapatra, “Need for a Sound and Uniform IPR Policy in Educational Institutions”, Seminar on IPR issues in the Context of Online education and its Delivery, ABV IIIT and Management, Gwalior, 2

nd –3

rd April 2004.

9. S.S.Mahapatra, “Applying Quality Award Criteria in Educational Process Assessment”, National Seminar on Technical Manpower Development and Utilization, NIT, Rourkela, 15

th-16

th April 2004.

10. S.S.Mahapatra and K.Somasekhar “Ant Colony Optimisation Technique Applied to Generalised Group Technology Problems”, 49

th Congeree ISTAM, Dec‟ 27-30, 2004, NIT, Rourkela.

11. S.S.Mahapatra and S.R.Mohanty, “Machine Cell Formation for Cellular Manufacturing using Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART)”, 49

th Congress ISTAM, Dec‟ 27-30, 2004, NIT, Rourkela.

12. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “Pattern Recognition in Statistical Process control using Artificial Neural Networks”, 49


13. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Pattanaik, “Analysis and Optimization of Parameter Combinations in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining”, 49


14. S.S.Mahapatra and S.R.Mohanty, “Lean Manufacturing in Continuous Process Industry”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Concurrent Engineering, Jan. 15-16 2004, NIT, Rourekela

15. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan, “Measurement of Service Quality using Neural Networks”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (RAME‟05), March 24 2005, Department of Mechnical Engineering, Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumaracoil- 629 180, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu.

16. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian, “A Genetic Approach for Manufacturing Cell Formation in CMS”, National Symposium on Interdisciplinary Applications of Mathematical Modeling, August 4-6, 2005, V.V.Vanniperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, India

17. S.S.Mahapatra and R.SudhakaraPandian, “Cell Formation Using Workload Data in Cellular Manufacturing Systems – A Metaheuristic Approach”, 47th Annual Technical Journal of Orissa State Center, Institution of Engineers (India).

18. M.S.N.Kiran, B.B.Biswal, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Recent Techniques for Scheduling Optimization – A Brief Review”, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Nano Technology and Innovations in Design and Manufacturing”, February 18-19, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

19. S.S.Mahapatra and M.S.Khan “A Neural Approach for Assessing Quality of Educational Institute: A Case Study”, National Conference on Soft Computing Techniques for Emerging Applications, March 24-26, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

20. S.S.Mahapatra and R.Sudhakar Pandian “Cell Formation using Operational Time - A Genetic Approach”, National Conference on Soft Computing Techniques for Emerging Applications, March 24-26, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

21. S.Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra “A Comparative Study on Implementation of TQM in Manufacturing and Service Sector”, All India Seminar on Quality and Reliability, November 4-5, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

22. S.Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra “A Comparative Study of Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithm applied to Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering, November 17-18, 2006, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore.

23. S.Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra “Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling using Particle Swarm Optimization with mutation”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Intelligent Computing, November 17-19, 2006, Kalyani Government Engineering College, West Bengal.

24. M.S.Khan and Dr. S.S.Mahapatra “Performance Measurement and Benchmarking of Technical Institutes in India: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach”, 48

th Annual Technical Session of

Orissa State Center, Institution of Engineers (India) on 30.01.07. 25. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra “Comparative Study of Meta-heuristic Approaches for

Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling”, XXI st National Convention of Computer Engineers and

National Seminar on Advances in Soft Computing, February 11-12, 2007, The Institution of Engineers (India), Orissa State Centre, Bhubaneswar.

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26. S.S.Mahapatra and Amar Pataniak, “Optimization of Cutting Parameters in Turning Operations using Genetic Algorithm”, XXI

st National Convention of Computer Engineers and National

Seminar on Advances in Soft Computing, February 11-12, 2007, The Institution of Engineers (India), Orissa State Centre, Bhubaneswar.

27. S.S.Mahapatra and Sandhyarani Biswas “A Novel Immune Approach for Solving Machine Loading problem in Flexible Manufacturing System”, 49

th Annual Technical Session of Orissa

State Center, Institution of Engineers (India) on 20.01.07. 28. Sandhyarani Biswas and S.S.Mahapatra, “An AIS Approach for Machine Loading in Flexible

Manufacturing System”, National Seminar on Computational Intelligence, Control, and Computer Vision in Robotics & Automation, March 10

th-11

th 2008, National Institute of Technology,

Rourkela. 29. Asutosh Nayak, Anshuman Dash and S.S.Mahapatra, “Wear Assessment of Red Mud Filled

Polyester Composites: A Grey-based Taguchi Method”, National Conference on Mechanism Science and Technologies:from Theory to Application, November 13-14, 2008, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.

30. Sushil Garg, K. Prasanna and S. S. Mahapatra, “Path Planning for mobile robot: A Comparative Study”, National Conference on Mechanism Science and Technologies:from Theory to Application, November 13-14, 2008, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.

31. Gouri Shankar Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Framework for Improving Occupational Health Services in Industries to Retain Competitive Edge”, National Seminar on Enhancing Managerial Effectiveness in Globalized Economy, Institute of Science and Management, Department of Management Studies, Ranchi, 6

th-7

th February 2009.

32. S.S.Mahapatra “A Novel Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision Making Approach for Robot Selection”, 50th

Annual Technical Session of Orissa State Center, Institution of Engineers (India) held on 08.02.2009 at Bhubaneswar.

33. G.S.Beriha, Bhaswati Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra “Service Quality Evaluation on Occupational Health in Fishing Sector using RIDIT Analysis to Likert Scale Survey”, National Seminar on Impact of Globalization on Livelihood of Fisheries Workers on 18

th and 19

th March 2009 at

Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad. 34. Bharat Chandra Routara, Saumya Darsan Mohanty, Saurav Datta, Asish Bandyopadhyay, and

Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Optimization in CNC End Milling of 6061-T4 Aluminum with Multiple Surface Roughness Characteristics”, VAAHAN-2009, National Symposium on Recent Trends in Automotive Engineering, Industry Exhibition, and Competition at Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela on 9

th - 10

th October 2009.

35. Amit Kumar Mehar and S.S.Mahapatra, “Study on Assessment of Tensile Strength of Injection Molded Biocomposites for Medical Applications”, National Conference on Ceramics in Bio-medical Applications (CBMA 2010) at Department of Ceramic Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela on 21

th – 22

nd January 2010.

36. Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra and Asish Bondopadhyay, “Elimination of Multi-repsonse Correlation while Applying Taguchi Philosophy in Optimization of Submerged Arc Weld”, National Seminar on Joining Processes: Challenges for Quality, Design & Development at Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering Departments, National Institute of Technology, Agartala on 5

th-6

th March, 2010.

37. Kali Charan Rath, S.S.Mahapatra, and Nabnit Panigrahi, “Some Aspects of Topology in Solid Modelling Analysis through B-Rep Technique Required for Design and Manufacturing”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Material Processing, Majhighariani Institute of Technology and Science, Rayagada, March, 27

th-28

th 2010.

38. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Assessment of Materials Damage in Industries using a Neural network Approach: An Indian Perspective”, National Seminar on Global Leadership through Continuous Innovation, IIPM-School of Management, Kansbalahal, Rourkela, October 23, 2010.

39. Saumya Darsan Mohanty, Rajesh Kumar Verma, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Exploration of Multi-Response Performance Index and CQL Concept in Quality Optimization: A Case Study”, Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCAME-10) during Nov, 27-28, 2010 at University Polytechnic, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India.

40. G.S. Beriha, B. Patnaik, and S.S. Mahapatra, “Assessment of Injuries in Industries using a Neural Network Approach: An Indian perspective”, National Conference on Convergence of Management Practices (NCCOMP 2010), 17-18, December 2010, School of Management, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India.

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41. A.Singh, A.Sahu, S.Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Aggregation of Multi-responses in Turning Process Optimization on GFRP (Polyester) Composite Using Utility-Fuzzy Approach”, 2

nd National

Conference on Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2011), 15-17 September, 2011, SV NIT Surat.

42. Chitrasen Samantra, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra “A Desirability Function Based Fuzzy Approach in Taguchi‟s Philosophy for Optimization of Surface Quality and Material Removal Rate in Dry Turning of Nylon", 2

nd National Conference on Recent Advances in

Manufacturing (RAM-2011), 15-17 September, 2011, SV NIT Surat. 43. Saurav Datta, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Ajay Biswas, and Gautam Majumdar, “Introducing

Combined Quality Loss Concept for Correlated Multi-response Optimization: A Case Study”, National Conference on Emerging Trends and its Application in Engineering (NCETAE 2011), December 26-28, 2011, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Dhenkanal, Odisha.

44. Jambeswar Sahu, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Debaprasanna Puhan and Layatitdev Das, “Paramertic Optimazation Of Electric Discharge Machining By Comparing Of Fuzzy Logic And Data Envelopment Analysis Using Anfis”, National Conference on Emerging Trends and its Application in Engineering (NCETAE 2011), December 26-28, 2011, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Dhenkanal, Odisha.

45. Jambeswar Sahu, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Debaprasanna Puhan and Layatitdev Das, “Optimization of the electric discharge machining process of AISI D2 steel by Fuzzy Logic and Response Surface Method”, National Conference on Emerging Trends and its Application in Engineering (NCETAE 2011), December 26-28, 2011, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Dhenkanal, Odisha.

46. J.Sahu, H.Pradhan, D.Puhan, S.S.Mahapatra and S.Datta, “Parametric Optimization of Electrical Discharge Machining by Neuro-Fuzzy and Particle Swarm Optimization Designed by Response Surface Method”, National Conference on Advances in Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (NASOME 2012), February 18

th-19

th 2012, School of Mechanical

Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. 47. C.P.Mohanty, A.K.Behura, Jambeswar Sahu, D.N.Thatoi, and S.S.Mahapatra,, “Optimization of

Geometrical Parameters of Cactus against High Wind Velocity: A Computational Investigation”, National Conference on Advances in Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (NASOME 2012), February 18

th-19

th 2012, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT

University, Bhubaneswar. 48. A.K.Behura, C.P.Mohanty, D.N.Thatoi, and S.S.Mahaptra, “Burn Depth Prediction using

Analytical and Numerical Solution of Penne‟s Bioheat Equation”, National Conference on Advances in Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (NASOME 2012), February 18

th-19

th 2012, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.

49. Kumar Abhishek, Jambeswar Sahu, Dr. Saurav Datta, and Prof. Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “DEA based Taguchi Approach for Multi-objective Optimization in Machining Polymers: A Case Study”, National Conference on Advances in Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (NASOME 2012), February 18

th-19

th 2012, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT

University, Bhubaneswar. 50. Rahul Ranjan, Kumar Abhishek, Jambeswar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and S.S. Mahapatra, “Multi-

response Optimization in CNC End Milling”, National Conference on Advances in Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering (NASOME 2012), February 18

th-19

th 2012,

School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. 51. Kali Charan Rath, Amaresh Kumar, A.M.Tigga, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Some Aspects of Surface

Modeling Design Requires for Tool Trajectory Declaration in CAD/CAM System”, National Conference on Modern Trends in Mechanical Engineering (MTiME-2012), February 18

th-19

th

2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gunupur.

52. Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Performance Evaluation of Green Supplier using Generalized Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers Set”, National Conference on Emerging Challenges for Sustainable Business, June 1-2, 2012, Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee.

53. Chhabi Ram Matawale, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Analyzing Leanness Extent in Manufacturing using Grey Numbers”, National Conference on Emerging Challenges for Sustainable Business, June 1-2, 2012, Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee.

54. N.Sahu, S.Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Performance Appraisal of Reverse Logistics using Interval-Valued Fuzzy Numbers Set”, Third National Conference on Recent Advances in

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Manufacturing (RAM-2012), June 27-29, 2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat.

55. C.Matawale, S.Datta, and S.S.Mahapatra, “Leanness Estimation in Fuzzy Context”, Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2012), June 27-29, 2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat.

56. D.K.Agarwal, C.Samantra, S.Datta, S.S.Mahapatra, and S.K.Patel, “GRA Coupled with Fuzzy Linguistic Reasoning for Quality Productivity Improvement in Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)”, Third National Conference on Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2012), June 27-29, 2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat.

57. Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Fuzzy Based Performance Appraisement Module for Selection and Evaluation of 3PL Service Providers”, National Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 20

th February 2013, Centre for Management

Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. 58. Chhabi Ram Matawale, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Leagility Extent

Measurement in Fuzzy Environment”, National Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 20

th February 2013, Centre for Management Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

59. Nitin Kumar Sahu, Saurav Datta, and Siba Sankar Mahapatra, “Performance Appraisement for Selection and Evaluation of 3PL Service Providers using Fuzzy TOPSIS”, National Conference on Paradigm for Sustanaible Business: People, Planet and Profit, 8

th-10

th March 2013, Centre for

Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. 60. B.B.Nayak, S.S.Mahapatra, B.C.Routray, and B.K.Nanda, “Optimization of Multiple Performance

Characteristics in Abrasive Jet Machining Process”, All India Seminar on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Divison, The Institution of Engineers (India) in collaboration with KIIT University, 16

th-17

th March 2013, Odisha State Centre, Bhubaneswar.

61. P.R.Dhal, S.S.Mahapatra, and A.Mishra, “A Purely Subjective and Objective Integrated Approach for the selection of Flexible Manufacturing Systems by using a Multi Attribute Decision Making Method”, AICTE Sponsored National Conference on Multi-objective Optimization using Metaheuristic Approaches in Various Engineering Applications, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Odisha, India on 30

th – 31

st March,

2013. Contributed Book Chapters 1. Anoop Kumar Sood, R.K.Ohdar, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Hybrid ANN-BFOA Approach for

Optimization of FDM Process Parameters”, Lecture Note in Computer Science (LNCS) 6466, pp. 396-403, 2010, B.K.Panigrahi et al. (Eds.), Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

2. S.K.Sharma and S.S.Mahapatra, “Analysis of Barriers in Reverse Supply Chain”, contributed chapter in handbook on Supply Chain Management, pp. 310-324, 2011, R.P.Mohanty and S.G.Deshmukh (Eds.), Excel Books, First Edition, New Delhi.

3. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik, and S. S.Mahapatra, “A framework for occupational health and safety management using Grey relational analysis: An Indian Perspective”, Marketing in Emerging Market, pp. 214-223, 2009, S.K.Biswal et al. (Ed.), First Edition, Excel Books, New Delhi.

4. G.S.Beriha, B.Patnaik, and S.S.Mahapatra, “A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach for Benchmarking of Safety Performance”, Management Technology and Application, pp. 6-11, 2010, A.M.Rawani and Chris Zhang (Eds.), Research Publishing, Singapore.

5. Sanjita Jaipuria and S.S.Mahapatra, “Reduction of Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain through Improved Forecasting Method: An Integrated DWT and SVM Approach”, Lecture Note in Computer Science (LNCS) 8298, pp. 69-84, 2013, B.K.Panigrahi et al. (Eds.), Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

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Appendix II

Reviewer for following journals International Journal of Production Research, International Journal of Operation and Quantitative Management, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Materials and Design, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Advances in Engineering Software, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST), Journal of Modelling in Management, Sadhna - Academic Proceedings in Engineering Science, Journal of Composite Materials, Computers and Operations Research, Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, European Journal of Industrial Engineering, International Journal of Services Sciences (IJSSci), Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Scientfic-Professional Journal Techničke vjesnik, Journal of Advanced Research, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Measurement, Water Quality, Exposure and Health, International Journal of Advanced Operations Management, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Ecological Modelling, Benchmarking: An International Journal, The Learning Organization, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Journal of Systems Science, International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, Journal of Environmental Informatics, International Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, Journal of Fuel, Computational Geoscience, and Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering.

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Appendix III Editorial Board member of following journals Journal of Industrial Engineering of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (Available at:.http://www.iiie-india.com/IIIE/journal_editorial.php) Decision Science Letters (Available at: http://growingscience.com/dsl/EditorialBoard_dsl.html) Journal of Industrial Engineering (Available at: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jie/)

http://growingscience.com/dsl/EditorialBoard_dsl.html

http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jie/

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Appendix IV Chairing Conference Sessions 1. Chairing session IV A on “Fuzzy and Genetic Algorithms” in National Conference on Soft

Computing Techniques for Emerging Applications, March 26, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

2. Chairing Session C on “Service Sector Quality” in All India Seminar on Quality and Reliability, November 4-5, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela..

3. Chairing session II on “Workshop on Solid Waste Management for Sponge Iron and Ceramic Industries”, 20.01.07.

4. Chairing session IIA on “QMP in Global Settings” in 1st International Conference on Quality

Management Practices for Organizational Excellence, August 16-17, 2007, ITC Grand Central Hotel, Parel Mumbai.

5. Chairing session Track 1 C on “Manufacturing Management” in XI Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, December 22

nd, 2007, Symbiosis Institute

of Operations Management, Nashik, India. 6. Chairing session on “Service Quality” in 10

th National Seminar on Marketing Services: Challenges

and Opportunities, February 23, 2008, Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Rourkela. 7. Chairing session on “Reliability and Maintenance Engineering 5” at 2008 IEEE International

Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Hotel Furama River Front, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633, 8-11 December 2008.

8. Chaired a session at International Conference on Polymer Processing and Characterization (ICPPC-2010) on January 15

th, 2010 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India.

9. Chaired session Manufacturing Systems (1) at The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2010) on December 7

th -10

th , 2010 at Hotel

Vanetia, Macau. 10. Chaired session Supply Chain Management (6) at The IEEE International Conference on

Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2010) on December 7th -10

th , 2010

at Hotel Vanetia, Macau. 11. Chaired session 4 at Second Russian-Indian Joint Workshop on Computational Intelligence and

Modern Heuristics in Automation and Robotics (CIMHAR – 2011) held at Department of Automation, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russia.

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Appendix V Ph.D. Thesis Examinership 1. Ph.D. thesis “Multi-criterion Hybrid Search Algorithms for Flowshop Scheduling”, by

S.Chandrasekaran under Prof. S.G.Ponnambalam submitted to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tiruneveli, India.

2. Ph.D. thesis “Study of Vehicle Maintenance System in Passenger Transport of Public Sector Undertakings Chennai - Tamilnadu”, by S.Nallusamy under Prof. Bijan Sarkar and Prof. Gautam Majumdar submitted to Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.

3. Ph.D. thesis “Eclectic Design for Plant Layouts for Flexible Manufacturing Systems”, by G.Sashi Kumar under Prof. Bijan Sarkar and Prof. Subir Kumar Sanyal submitted to Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.

4. Ph.D. thesis “Development of Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Support Systems and their Applications to Problems of Manufacturing Environment” by Patel Bhaveshkumar Kanubhai under Prof. R.Venkat Rao submitted to Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, India.

5. Ph.D. thesis “Study on a Class of Inventory Models for Single Item under Supply Chain Management” by K.Annadurai under Prof. R.Uthayakumar submitted to Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Tamilnadu, India.

6. Ph.D. thesis “Design and Development of Integrated Decision Support System for Supplier Evaluation and Selection in Process Industry” by Pitchoo P under Prof. P.Venkumar and Prof. S.rajakarunakaran submitted to Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, India.

7. Ph.D. thesis “Influence of Hard Surface Coatings of Cutting Tools and Process Parameters on Performance Measures in Turning AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel” by Mulla Kaladhar under Prof. K.Venkata Subbaih and Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao submitted to Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

8. Ph.D. thesis “Design Optimization of Thermal Systems Using Advanced Optimization Techniques” by Vivek V. Patel under Prof. R.Venkata Rao submitted to Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat 395007, Gujarat, India.

9. Ph.D. thesis “Layout Design and Analysis of Single and Multi-row Flexible Manufacturing Systems” by Chandanam Srinivas under Prof. K.Ramji and Prof. Beela Satyanarayana submitted to Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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10. Ph.D. thesis “Design and Development of Service Quality Model in Life Insurance Business” by Anand Prakash under Prof. S.K.Jha, Prof. S.P.Kallurkar, and Prof. S.Kumar submitted to Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India.

11. Ph.D. thesis “Optimal Inventory Models in Supply Chain System” by M.Rameswari under Prof. R.Udhayakumar submitted to Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram 624302, Dindigul District, Tamilnadu, India.

12. Ph.D. thesis “Product Design for Multidimensional Customer Preferences” by Sanjaykumar Ravaba Gangurde under Prof. Milind M. Akarte submitted to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded 431606, Maharastra, India.

13. Ph.D. thesis “Reengineeering Engineering Educational System‟s Total Quality” by Priya Vart Thareja under Prof. P.B.Mahapatra and Prof. D.D.Sharma submitted to Punjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.

14. Ph.D. thesis “Influence of forecasting, planning, and controlling on the performance of small and medium enterprises” by Biju Augustine P. under Prof. B.Bhasi and Prof. G.Madhu submitted to Coachin University of Science and Technology, Kochi 682022, Kerala, India.

15. Ph.D. thesis “Development of GA based models for flexible jobshop scheduling” by Paul Pandian P under Prof. S.Saravana Sankar submitted to Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University Chennai, India.

16. Ph.D. thesis “Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Crack Identification in Fiber Reinforced Composite Beams using Vibration Analysis” by T.Sunil Kumar under Prof. M.M.M.Sarcar and Prof. B.S.K.Sundara Siva submitted to Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India.

17. Ph.D. thesis “A Roadmap from ISO to Six Sigma Transformation by Use of Related Soft Technologies: A Case of Medical Equipment Industry” by Bhagwat Mahesh Madhav under Dr. Umesh M.Bhusi and Prof. K.Vizaya Kumar submitted to Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India.

18. Ph.D. thesis “Concurrent Engineering Approach to Enhance Business Performance in Engineering Procurement Construction Industry: A Study in MEP Industry” by Mariappan Dharmaraj Nadar under Dr. D.N.Raut and Dr. S.K.Mahajan submitted to Department of Production Engineering, Veermata Jijabhai Technological Institute, Mumbai, India.

19. Ph.D. thesis “Relative Characteristics of Surface Integrity from Ball and Roller Burnishing Processes” by Mr. Doradla Raja Ramesh under Dr. A.C.S.Kumar and Dr. A.M.K.Prasad submitted to Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad India.

20. Ph.D. thesis “Processing, Performance and Machining Studies on Red Mud Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites” by Mr. Rajesh S. under Dr. R.Sudhakarapandian and Dr. S.Rajakurunakaran submitted to Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil 626126 India.

21. Ph.D. thesis “Designing a Lean Assessment Model and Assessing Degree of Leanness in Apparel Manufacturing Firms in Srilanka” by Mr. D.M.A.Kulasooriya under Dr. R.S.Chalapathi submitted to Department of Management Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada 533003 India.

22. Ph.D. thesis “Selected Applications of Decision Making Methods to the Problems of the Industrial Environment” by Mr. Veera P. Darji under Dr. R. Venkata Rao submitted to Department of Mechanicak Engineering, Sardar Valabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat 395 007 Gujarat India.

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Appendix VI

Membership in Advisory/Technical Committee of Conferences 1. Member of Technical Committee of International Conference on Issues and Challenges in Supply

Chain Management (ICSCM) held at IT-BHU during 28th-30

th March 2008.

2. Member of Advisory Committee of National Conference on Quality, Reliability and Maintainability Aspects in Engineering Systems (QRMAES-07) held at NIT, Hamirpur during 27

th-28

th December

2007. 3. Member of Advisory Committee of First National Conference on Challenges and Innovative

Practices in Design, Manufacturing and Materials and Workshop on Metaheuristics and their Applications in Design, Manufacturing and Materials held at Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil during 12

th-15

th March 2008.

4. Member of Advisory Committee of International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation held at Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil during 26

th-28

th March 2009.

5. Member of Scientific Advisory Committee of Third International and Twenty Fourth All India Manufacturing Technology Design and research Conference 2010 held at Andhra University College of Engineering during 13

th-15

th March 2009.

6. Member of Technical Committee of International Conference on Advances in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Management (ASCMM 2011) to be held at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur during 16

th-18

th December 2011.

7. Member of National Advisory Committee of International Conference on Industrial Applications of Soft Computing Techniques to be held at Department of Computer Science and Engineering Eastern Academy of Science and Technology (EAST), Bhubaneswar during August 20-22, 2011.

8. Member of National Advisory Committee of National Conference on Green Technology for Sustainable Development, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology (CSIT), Durg during January 20-21, 2012.

9. Member of Advisory Committee of National Workshop on Managing Market Intelligence, School of Management, National Institute of Technology Rourkela during December 19-21, 2011.

10. Member of Advisory Committee of National Seminar on Value Creation and Delivery, Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Rourkela during December 16-17, 2011.

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11. Member of Advisory Committee of National Conference on Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar during February 18-19, 2012.

12. Member of Advisory Committee of 5th National Workshop on Precision Forming, Department of

Production Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi during March 19-20, 2012. 13. Member of Organising Committee of Seminar of Patent Search and Patenting, National Institute

of Technology, Rourkela on March 24, 2012. 14. International Advisory Committee Member of International Conference on Best Practices in

Supply Chain Management (BPSCM-2012), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Siksha „O‟ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, during 22

nd – 23

rd November 2012.

15. National Advisory Committee Member of Second International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA 2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, during 28

nd -30

th March 2013.

16. Member of Technical Committee of IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2012), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, December, 10

th-13

th 2012.

17. Member of Technical Committee of First International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing (IRAM), 28th to 30th November 2012, Monash University, Sunway Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

18. Member of International Advisory Committee of International Conference on Manufacturing Excellence (ICMAX-2013), 28

th to 30

th January 2013, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala

University, Vidyanagar, Jhunujhunu, Rajsthan, India. 19. Member of International Advisory Committee of 2

nd International Conference on Industrial

Engineering (ICMAX-2013), 20th to 22

nd November 2013, Sardar Vallabh National Institute of

Technology, Surat, India. 20. Member of International Advisory Committee of International Conference on Advanced

Engineering Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques (AEOTIT) oragnised by S.V.National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India on 1

st – 3

rd July 2013.

21. Program Committee Member of 1st International and 16th National Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (iNaCoMM 2013) December 18-20, 2013 organised by Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee.

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Appendix VII Scopus Citations Scopus Citation: 697 h index: 14 A paper entitled, “Optimization of wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process parameters using Taguchi method” published in International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 34, Issue 9-10, October 2007, Pages 911-925 received seventy eight citations so far. Google Scholar Citations Google Citation: 882 h index: 15

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Appendix VIII

Patents and Design Registration 1. Patent applied for Ultra Portable Washing Machine (916/KOL/2014) on 08.09.2014. (Siba Sankar

Mahapatra, Ayas Kanta Swain, Kirti Sai Shukla, Mrityunjay Sharma and Anurag Mishra). 2. Patent applied for Gravity Flow Portable Water Bottle with Filtration System (961/KOL/2014) on

22.09.2014. (Raj Kishore Patel, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Sandip Mondal and Swayam Bikash Mishra).

3. Design registration applied for Portable Water Bottle (265832) on 22.09.2014. (Raj Kishore Patel, Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Sandip Mondal and Swayam Bikash Mishra).

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