Engineering Quality Control
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. R. Radharamanan Phone: 478-***-****
Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Fax: 478-***-****
Mercer University E-mail: abpocd@r.postjobfree.com
Macon, GA 31207-0001
EDUCATION
Ph. D. Industrial Engineering, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (1977)
Major: Manufacturing Engineering
Ph. D. Thesis: "The Measurement of the Dynamic Cutting Coefficients and
the Analysis of Chatter Behavior in Turning"
Pre-Doctoral Report: "Measurement of Dynamic Cutting Coefficient as a
Function of Excitation Frequency and Cutting Speed"
M. Sc. Industrial Engineering, University of Madras, India (1973)
Major: Manufacturing Engineering
M. Sc. (Engg.) Thesis: "Vibration Analysis on a Horizontal Milling Machine"
University Rank: Madras University First Rank in the Master of Engineering
Degree Program (1971-73)
B. E. Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras, India (1970)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
B. E. Project Work: "Statistical Quality Control in a Manufacturing Industry"
Personal Data:
Citizenship: US Citizen
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two Sons
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Travel, Basketball, Soccer, and Swimming
Language Skills: Multilingual: Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Tamil
Read only: Dutch, German, and Hindi
1. TEACHING
1. Traditional Classroom and Lab Activities
Mercer University (Fall 1998- Fall 2003)
Undergraduate:
? EGR 252: Applications of Engineering Mathematics
? EGR 312: Engineering Economy
? EGR/ISE 370: Manufacturing and Management/Manufacturing Processes I
? ISE/IDM 288: Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering/
Introduction to Industrial Management and Manufacturing
? ISE 311: Ergonomics and Work Measurement
? ISE 327: Statistical Process and Quality Control
? ISE 352: Design of Experiments
? ISE 355: Quality Management I
? ISE 403: Management Science II
? ISE 424: Computer Assisted Manufacturing Systems
? ISE 426: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
? ISE 429: Robotics
? ISE 460: Facilities Planning and Design
? ISE 482: Industrial Engineering Capstone Design Experience
? ISE 491: Special Topics - Reliability and Maintainability
? ISE 491: Special Topics – Manufacturing: Reverse Engineering
Graduate:
? EMG 555/MAE691: World Class Manufacturing
? ETM/MAE 692 Advanced Manufacturing Systems
? ECE 691: Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
? ETM655/MAE693: Manufacturing Management
Lab In-charge/Development:
? Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Lab, 1998-present
Federal University of Santa Maria (Fall 1995 – Spring 1998)
Graduate:
? Advanced Production Engineering
? Concurrent Engineering
? Industrial Automation
? Quality Systems II
? Total Quality Control
? Design of Experiments and Taguchi Methods
? Reliability Engineering
Summer 1992 & 1993 - Graduate:
? Flexible Manufacturing Systems
? Quality and Productivity
? Statistical Process Control
? Forecasting and Time Series Analysis
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Summer 1991)
Graduate:
? Quality Control and Reliability Engineering
? Industrial Automation
Marquette University (Fall 1989 – Spring 1995)
Undergraduate:
? INEN 152: Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering
? INEN 154: Engineering Economy
? INEN 156: Production Planning and Inventory Control
? INEN 159: Topics in Industrial Engineering – Feedback Control Systems
? INEN 159B: Operations Research II
? INEN 163: Applied Robotics
? INEN 165: Stochastic Models in Operations Research
Graduate:
? Advanced Production Engineering
? Advanced Manufacturing Processes
? Computer Integrated Manufacturing
? Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacture
? Quality Systems Engineering
? Topics in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Lab Development:
? Advanced Manufacturing Center for Graduate Teaching and Research, 1991-95
San Diego State University (Fall 1986 – Spring 1989)
Undergraduate:
? ME 390: Engineering Systems Lab: Introduction (Theory)
? ME 390: Engineering Systems: Vibration Lab (Lab))
? ME 395: Engineering Systems Lab: Applications (Theory)
? ME 490A: Engineering Design Senior Project
? ME 490B: Engineering Design Senior Project
? ME 499: Special Study
? ME 516: Engineering Design: Mechanisms
? ME 542: Production Engineering (Distance Learning)
? ME 544: Advanced Manufacturing Processes
? ME 546: Computer Aided Manufacturing (Distance Learning)
? ME 596: Robotics: Computer Interfacing and Control
Graduate:
? ME 621A: Mechanical Vibrations
? ME 621B: Random Vibrations
? ME 797: Research
? ME 798: Special Study
? ME 799A/B: Thesis
Lab Development:
? Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Center for Teaching and Research,
1986-89
University of Utah (Fall 1984 – Spring 1986)
Undergraduate:
? 101-01: Introduction to Industrial Engineering
? 301-01: Engineering Materials and Processes
? 301L-01: Engineering Materials and Processes Lab
? 310-01: Engineering Statistics
? 417-01: Production Systems II
? 417L-01: Production Systems Lab
? 512-R: Operations Research II
Graduate:
? 605-R: Advanced Production Engineering
? 610-R: Industrial Statistics
? 679-R: Forecasting and Time Series Analysis
Lab Development:
? Robotics Lab for Teaching and Research, 1984-86
? Software Lab for Production Systems II, 1984-86
Federal University of Santa Maria (Fall 1977 – Spring 1984)
Undergraduate:
? Numerical Control of Machine Tools (Theory and Lab)
Graduate:
? Production Systems I
? Production Management
? Production Planning and Control
? Statistical Quality Control
? Inventory Control
? Applied Statistics
? Forecasting and Time Series Analysis
Lab Development:
? Metrology and Machine Tool Labs – Research on Quality Control and Manufacturing,
1977-84
University of Madras, College of Engineering (1973-74)
Undergraduate:
? Machine Tool Laboratory
Graduate:
? Work Study
? Operations Research
? Production Planning and Control
Lab Development:
? Machine Tool Lab – Graduate Students Research on Manufacturing, 1973-74
1. Senior Design Activities
Mercer University (2000-2003)
In Progress: Technical Advisor: 1 Team (4 Students)
? J. Garrett, J. Davis, J. Lassiter, and M. Agcaoili: Design, Build, and Test
and Exercise Machine, 2003-04
Completed: 8 Teams (21 Students)
? C. Macham and C. Hardin: Build and Test a Software Capacity Model for the
Sheet Metal Fabrication Process at Trane, 2002
? M. Froehlich, M. Moss, and M. Early: Work Cell for the Apache Longbow Helicopter,
2002
? B. Nguyen and P. Thakoor: Designing and Manufacturing Two-Sided Circuit Boards,
2002
? K. Mixon, R. Thawer, and T. Wiggens: Warner Robins Air Logistic Center: Maintenance
of F-15 Eagle Fighter Aircraft, 2001
? R. Fiebelman and R. Reed: Design, Build, and Test a Computer System for the
GulfCoast Grill Sea Food Restaurant, 2001
? S. Bailey, A. Calloway, and B. Smith: RoVeR Autonomously Guided Vehicle, 2001
? William White, Angela Wood, and David Benton: Performance Evaluation System
for the Macon Housing Authority, 2001 (Technical Advisor). This project results
were presented at the 2001 IIE Regional Meeting by Angela Wood
? K. Godfrey, C. Poole, and N. Pitman: CNC/Robot Integration, 2001 (Client and
Technical Advisor). Results of this project were presented as part of a technical
paper at the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM
Other Institutions (1977-1998)
? Advised over 40 undergraduate students in their Senior Design Projects, 1984-1994
1. Supervising Undergraduate Students
? Advised over 35 undergraduate students in their Special/Independent Studies
(7 at
Mercer University), 1985-2003.
1. Supervising Graduate Students
Dissertations/Theses/Project Supervisor/Examiner: While Working at Mercer University
(1998-2002) - Completed:
? Ademar Galelli: Top Management Influence on Employees Motivation while
Implementing a Quality System, Ph. D., Thesis, Marquette University, 2002
? Christina M. Clausnitzer: The Feasibility of Aircrew Reduction (Pacer CRAG)
in the KC-135 Stratotanker – ETM Project, May 2002
? Angela P. Ansuj: Improving the Quality of a Continuous Production Process
using
Statistical Techniques and Taguchi Methods, Ph. D., Thesis, UFSM, Brazil, 2000
? Leoni P. Godoy: Development of a Methodology for Improving the Services Provided
by the University Hospital in Santa Maria, Ph. D., Thesis, UFSM, Brazil, 1999
Dissertations/Theses Supervisor: Other Institutions (1977-1998)
Sirlei Glasenapp (M.S., 1998), Marcelo Schenk de Azambuja (M.S., 1998), Paulo
Barcellos (Ph.D., 1998), Alexander Pereira (Ph.D., 1997), Luís Carlos
Wachholz (M.S., 1997), Jóse A. Kummel Félix (M. S., 1997), Luis
Borges (Ph.D., 1997), João Antônio Ramos Castro (M. S., 1997),
Eleodora Andreatta (Ph.D., 1997), Vania Maria Tronco (M.S., 1996), Mareli Lorenzoni
(M.S., 1996), Terezinha Guedes (Ph.D., 1996), Gerson Tontini (Ph.D., 1996),
Eliane F. Saibt (M. S., 1995), Katia H. I. Watanabe (M. S., 1996), Magda M.
Reginato (M.S., 1996), Luis Perez (M.S., 1994), Hinhsomchay Phouybanhdyt (M.S.,
1994), Shin Chong (M.S., 1993), Anil Koripelly (M.S., 1993), Wei Tao (M.S.,
1991), M. Medhin (M.S., 1991), M. Esfahani (M.S., 1989), Hong Shen (M.S., 1988),
Aydeen Azimi-Zonooz (M.S., 1986), D. Tran (M.S., 1986), Kishor Patal (M.S.,
1985), Eloi F. Gruetzmacher (M.S., 1984), Dario T. Almeida (M.S., 1984), Leandro
C. da Rosa (M.S., 1984), Flavio Strazzabosco (M.S., 1984), Renato Booth (M.S.,
1984), Ademar Galelli (M.S., 1984), Odorico A. Bortoluzzi (M.S., 1982), Gilda
B. Sortica (M.S., 1982), Maria H. Ferrari (M.S., 1981), Luiz C. P. Oliveira
(M.S., 1979), Maria E. Camargo (M.S., 1979), Marian N. Moro (M.S., 1979).
Dissertations/Theses Examiner
Paulo Selig (Ph.D., 1993), M. E. Camargo (Ph.D., 1992), R. Rudraraju (M.S.,
1991), P. Agarwal (M.S., 1991), J. Rodriguez (M.S., 1988), J. J. Scheerer (M.S.,
1987), S. Y. Kim (Ph.D., 1986), A. Sahay (M.S., 1986), D. W. Means (M.S., 1985),
Louis I. Choi (M.S., 1985). M.S., Theses Examiner for several students in Production
Engineering during 1977-1984.
Graduate Students Advising
? Advised 4 students and served as examiner for 6 students in their Master of
Engineering Administration (MEA) Reports, 1984-86.
? External examiner for more that 30 M.S., students in Production Engineering
(Brazil) and students in Specialization Program in Statistics and Quantitative
Modeling (Brazil), 1989-98.
? Advised over 20 graduate (both M.S., and Ph.D.) students in their Special/
Independent Studies, 1985-1998.
1. Student Competition and Awards to Students
Research Competition: Graduate Students
? Best student paper award: "EXSCHE – A Job Shop Scheduling Expert
System" 9th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories
of the Future, New Jersey, August 1993 – Student: Eleodora Andreatta;
Advisor: R. Radharamanan.
? Best student paper award: "Automated Production Process Control Using
CUSUM" 9th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories
of the Future, New Jersey, August 1993 – Student: Luiz Liu Perez; Advisor:
R. Radharamanan.
? First Prize in the Second Annual Research Competition among 19-Campus California
State University System (Engineering and Computer Science Division), 1988: "A
3-D Kinematic Model for the Biomedical Analysis of Lower Limb While Bicycling"
- Student: Hong Shen; Advisor: R. Radharamanan.
Senior Design Project Competition:
School of Engineering Best Projects Awards: (Technical Advisor - R. Radharamanan)
? "A Study on Computer Integrated Manufacturing", 2-student project,
1989
? "CAD/CAM Integration and Software Development", 2-student project,
1989
? "Three Finger Gripper for Cylindrical and Spherical Objects", 2-student
project, 1988
? "Srtain-gage Dynamometer for Measuring Dynamic Forces in a Turning Process",
2-student project, 1988.
ASME Award:
? Second Prize in the ASME Regional Annual Competition, 1987: "Design of
a Binary Vision System for an Industrial Robot" – Student: James
M. Osmus; Advisor: R. Radharamanan.
SME Student Chapter Awards:
? Student Teams Received 3 Awards at Region 9 Chapter Officers Conference, Rochester,
MN, 1994: 1. Students Participation; 2. Students Recruitment; 3. Student Chapter
Activities and Organization.
1.6 Teaching Awards
? Outstanding Teacher Award, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,
Marquette University, 1991
? Honor Award in Teaching and Research from Graduate Students, Federal University
of Santa Maria, Brazil, 1984
2. TECHNICAL COMPETENCE AND CURRENCY
1. Consulting
? PRAD Inc., 1991-1998: Systems modeling, product development, product and
process evaluation, and statistical analysis.
? PKR Automotive Electronics, Ltd., Porto Alegre, Brazil, 1997: Product development
and process evaluation.
? Delta/Trimax Corporation, Illinois, 1993: Design study on an exercise machine.
? W. H. Brady, Milwaukee, 1992-93: New product design evaluation.
? Allen-Bradley, Milwaukee, 1990-91: Time compression methodologies for managing
simultaneous engineering design systems.
? Consolidated Papers, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, 1990-91: Feasibility study on
paper cutting processes.
? Children Hospital, San Diego, 1987-88: Kinematic modeling of the lower limb
while cycling.
? Firma Mernak S/A, Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil, 1983-84: Group technology applications
for productivity increase; 1984: Process control for the manufacturing processes.
? Industria Irmaos Frizzo e Cia Ltda., Nova Esperanca, Jaguari, Brazil, 1983-84:
Quality control on leather products.
? Industria de Componentes Electronicos, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 1981-82: Statistical
process control for electronic components.
? Santa Maria Gas Ltda., Santa Maria, Brazil, 1980-82: Transportation routing
problem for gas distribution.
? Fabrica Visita-Cafe, Vinagre e Alcohol, Santa Maria, Brazil, 1980-81: Sales
forecasting for coffee, vinegar and alcohol.
? Fabrica Kipper S/A - Industrias Ceramicas, Santa Maria, Brazil, 1980-81: Forecasting
models for ceramic products.
? IDEMA, Santa Maria, Brazil, 1978-79: Inventory control for job shop production.
1. Experience in Industry
? University of Madras, India - Entrepreneur Trainee in Industries (12/1970
- 8/1971)
? Trustwell Industries, Madras, India - Production Engineer (8/1970 –
12/1970)
? Lantis Machines Pvt. Ltd., Madras, India - Production Engineer (5/1970 - 8/1970)
1. Experience in Education
Teaching and Research
8/1998 - Present Mecer University
Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (since 8/1999)
Visiting Faculty (8/1998 – 7/1999)
10/1995 - 7/1998 Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
Professor & Researcher - 1A, Brazilian Research Council
8/1989 - 8/1995 Marquette University
Director of Advanced Manufacturing Center (8/1991 - 8/1995)
Associate Prof., Mech./Industrial Engineering (8/1989 - 8/1991)
Acting Director of Industrial Engineering (8/1989 - 8/1990)
8/1986 - 8/1989 San Diego State University.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
8/1984 - 8/1986 University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Associate Prof. of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (visiting)
10/1977 - 9/1984 Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil
Professor of Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
8/1974 - 9/1977 Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium - Ph. D Research Scholar
10/1973 - 6/1974 University of Madras, India - Associate Lecturer
9/1971 - 6/1973 University of Madras, India - Graduate Research Scholar
Visiting/Summer Time Job
Summer 1993 Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil - Visiting Professor
October 1992 Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia - Visiting Scholar
Summer 1992 Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil - Visiting Professor
Summer 1991 Fed. Univ. of Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil - Visiting Professor
2. Experience in Government
09/95 – 08/98 Consultant to Brazilian Research Council on "Curriculum
development and graduate programs".
01/95 – 06/95 Consultant to Wright-Patterson AFB, WL/MT, Dayton, Ohio,
"Virtual Manufacturing (VM) background research".
05/94 – 08/94 Research Associate, AFOSR/SRP, Wright Laboratory, Ohio.
03/86 – 10/86 Consultant to EG & G Idaho, Inc., Idaho, "Statistical
methodology for construction project management".
3. Participation in Conferences, Seminars and Short Courses
Mercer University (1998-2003)
? INFORMS 2003 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
? PC-DMIS CAD Training by Brown & Sharp, 2003, Charlotte, NC
? 2003 ASEE Southeastern Regional Seminar, Macon, GA
? International Conference on Computers and Engineering Education, ICECE-2003,
Sao Vicente/Santos, Brazil
? IASTED Int. Conference on Modelling and Simulation, 2003, Palm Springs, CA
? 2002 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Canada
? IIE Annual Research/Solutions 2002 Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, FL
? 2002 ASEE Southeastern Regional Seminar, Gainesville, FL
? VII International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, INTERTECH
2002, Santos, Brazil
? 2001 Hawaii Conference on Business, Honolulu, Hawaii
? 2001 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, NM
? IIE Annual Research/Solutions 2001 Conference, Dallas, TX, 2001
? 2001 ASEE Southeastern Regional Seminar, Citadel, SC
? IIE Annual Research/Solutions 2000 Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, 2000
? 15th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future,
Campinas, Brazil, 1999
? 13th International Conference on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, NV, 1999
? 12th International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modelling and Scientific
Computing, Chicago, IL, 1999
? 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future,
Coimbatore, India, 1998
? Fadal Training Program on CNC Vertical Machining Center, Atlanta, GA, 1998
Federal University of Santa Maria (1995-98)
? 13th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Pereira,
Colombia, 1997
? 1997 IASTED Int. Conf. on Modelling, Simulation and Optimization, Singapore
? Int. Conf. on Quality Engineering and Management, Coimbatore, India, 1997
? Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing,
Washington, DC, 1997
? International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, Lafayette, LA, 1997
? 12th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, London,
1996
? 11th International Conference on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, NV, 1996
? 19th Int. Conf. on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Miami, FL, 1996
? Brazilian National Conf. on Operations Research, Vitoria, ES, Brazil, 1995
Marquette University: (1989-95)
? SME Workshop on Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping and Applications in
Manufacturing, Milwaukee, WI, 1995
? SME Workshop on Quality Systems Requirements QS-9000, Chicago, IL, 1995
? Virtual Manufacturing Technical Workshop, MANTECH, Wright-Patterson Airforce
Base, OH, 1994
? SME Region Nine Chapter Officers Conference, Rochester, MN, 1994
? The Northwestern University Manufacturing Management Symposium: Manufacturing
Logistics, Northwestern University, IL, 1994
? Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, Florianopolis, Brazil,
1993
? 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey,
1993
? 14th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1993
? SME Workshop on ALGOR: Finite Element Analysis System, Los Angeles, 1993
? NSF Workshop on Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacture, Colorado
State University, CO, 1993
? 1993 NSF Design and Manufacturing Systems Conference, The University of North
Carolina at Charlotte, NC
? SME Seminar on Manufacturing in 1990’s, Marquette University, Milwaukee,
1993
? J. M. Juran’s The Last Word: Lessons of a Lifetime in Managing for Quality,
Sponsored by Juran Institute and ASQC, Milwaukee, WI, 1993
? Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Osaka, Japan, 1992
? American Contract Manufacturers Show, Milwaukee, WI, 1992
? Edwards Deming’s Faculty Enhancement Seminar, New York, NY, 1992
? First in Quality Systems Information & Training on International Quality
Assurance
Management Systems Standards ISO 9000 Series, Milwaukee, WI, 1992
? Brazilian National Symposium on Quality and Productivity, Porto Alegre, 1992
? International Conference on Signals, Data & Systems, New Delhi, India,
1991
? 8th Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Maryland, MD, 1991
? NSF Faculty Enhancement Program, Dearborn, MI, 1991
? SME 1991 Region IV Chapter Officials Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 1991
? International Conference on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, NV, 1990
? Milwaukee First in Quality Annual Seminar on Quality, Milwaukee, WI, 1990
? IX Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering Conference (ENEGEP),
Porto Alegre, 1989
San Diego State University (1986-89)
? VII Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Chicago, IL, 1989
? AMSE International Conference on Signals and Systems, Miami, FL, 1989
? 11th IASTED Int. Symposium on Robotics and Automation, Santa Barbara, 1988
? ISMM Int. Symposium on Computer Applications in Design, Simulation and Analysis,
Honolulu, Hawaii, 1988
? AMSE Int. Conf. on Modeling and Simulation, Pomona, CA, 1987
? IASTED Int. Symposium on Applied Identification, Modeling and Simulation,
New Orleans, LA, 1987
? Second Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, San Diego, CA,
1987
University of Utah (1984-86)
? 8th Annual Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Orlando, FL,
1986
? ASME Seminar, San Diego State University, CA, 1986
? Fifth Int. Conf. on Mathematical Modelling, Berkeley, CA, 1985
? 6th IASTED Int. Symposium on Robotics and Automation, Santa Barbara, 1985
? The Annual Section Meeting of ASEE, BYU, Provo, UT, 1985
? Workshop on Pre-Enginering Education in Utah College of Engineering, University
of Utah, UT, 1985
? Faculty Grants Seminar, Graylock Center Seminar, University of Utah, UT, 1985
? 1985 Region X Student Conference (IIE), Salt Lake City, UT
? Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, UNCC, NC, 1984
Federal University of Santa Maria (1977-84)
? Regional Seminar on Operations Research, UFSM, Brazil, 1984
? Regional Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Applied Mathematics and Computation,
UFRGS, Brazil, 1984
? IV Brazilian Seminar on Numerical Control, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1984
? I Seminar on Japanese Techniques for Management and Manufacturing, Sao Paulo,
Brazil, 1984
? VIII Brazilian Congress on Biomedical Engineering, UFSC, Brazil, 1983
? XVI Brazilian Symposium on Operations Research, UFSC, Brazil, 1983
? VI National Congress on Applied Mathematics and Computation, Sao Jose dos
Campos, Brazil, 1983
? Fourth Int. Conf. on Mathmatical Modelling, Zurich, Switzerland, 1983
? Regional Meeting on Operations Research, UFRGS, Brazil, 1983
? I Seminar on Engineering, Santa Maria, Brazil, 1983
? III Brazilian Seminar on Numerical Control, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1983
? Faculty Meeting Organized by ABENGE – Center RS, UFSM, Brazil, 1983
? IBM Seminar on Production Planning and Control, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1983
? Seminar on Group Technology, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1983
? Seminar on Integrated Studies, UNIFOR, Fortaleza, Brazil, 1982
? IV Brazilian Congress on Automatic Control, Campinas, Brazil, 1982
? V National Congress on Applied Mathematics and Computation, Joao Pessoa, 1982
? V General Assembly of SOBRACON, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1982
? II Northeastern School of Operations Research, Campina Grande, Brazil, 1981
? General Assembly of SOBRACON, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1980
? National Meeting of Brazilian Society for Numerical Control (SOBRACON), Sao
Paulo, 1980
? V Brazilian Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Campinas, 1979
? II Brazilian Congress on Automatic Control, UFSC, 1978
? V Brazilian Seminar on Quality Control, Recife, 1978
? Conference on Structural Analysis, Design and Construction in Nuclear Power
Plants,
UFRGS, 1978
? IV Brazilian Congress on Mechanical Engineering, UFSC, 1977
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (1974-77)
? Technical Discussion of CIRP (STC Ma Group), T. H. Aachen, 1976
? Seminar on Modal Analysis, KUL, Belgium, 1976
? Technical Discussion of CIRP (STC Ma Group), T. H. Aachen, 1975
Madras University (1971-73)
? Electronics Symposium, College of Engineering, Madras, India, 1973
1. Honors and Awards
? Honor Award from Mercer Judicial System for four consecutive years1999-2003
? Recognized for academic accomplishments during 1999-00 at NEAB faculty appreciation
reception, April, 2000
? Listed in: Who’s Who in America", 52nd Edition, 1998
? Distinguished Service Award, International Society of Agile Manufacturing,
ICAM’97
? Listed in: "Who’s Who in Science and Engineering", 13th Edition,
1996-97
? Listed in: "Who’s Who in the World", 13th Edition, 1995-96
? Researcher (1A) Award, Brazilian Research Council, 1995-98
? Listed in "Who’s Who in Finance and Industry", 28th Edition,
1994-95
? Summer Faculty Research Fellowship Award, RDL, AFOSR Program, 1994
? Fellow, International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE), 1993
? SME North Central Region 9 Outstanding Student Chapter Award, 1993-94
? SME Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, 1992-93
? SME Outstanding Student Chapter Award, 1992-93
? SME President’s Outstanding Service Award, 1991-92
? Honor Award, Technical Institute of Bandung, Indonesia, 1992
? Summer Faculty Fellowship Award, Marquette University, 1991
? Honorable Mention Award, NSF Faculty Enhancement Program, Dearborn, 1991
? Outstanding Teacher Award, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,
Marquette University, 1991
? Outstanding Contribution Award, Int. Society for Productivity Enhancement,
1987
? Honor Award, ASME, San Diego, 1986
? Honor Award from Graduate Students for Contributions in Teaching and Research,
Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, 1984
? Researcher (1A) Award, Brazilian Research Council, 1982-84
? International Doctoral Fellowship Award, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium,
1974-77
? Madras University "First Rank" Award in the Master of Engineering
Degree, 1973
? Government of India Graduate Fellowship Award, 1971-73
? Government of India Practical Trainee Fellowship Award, 1970-71
? Government of India Merit Scholarship Award, 1968-70
? Madras State Government Merit Scholarship Award, 1964-69
? Chinnaswami Pillai Prize Award, 1965
? School First Rank, Silver Medal Award, 1964
1. Invited Presentations
? Keynote Speaker, 14th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and the Factories of
the Future, Coimbatore, India, December 1998
? Plenary Session Speaker, 13th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics
and the Factories of the Future, Pereira, Colombia, December 1997
? Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China, July 1997
? City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, August 1997
? Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, August 1997
? Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Cleveland, March 1997
? University of Southwestern Louisiana, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
1997
? Plenary Session Speaker, Brazilian National Conference on Operations Research,
Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 1995
? Federal University of Santa Maria - Production Engineering/Statistics Program,
1994
? Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul - Mech./Elec. Engineering Program,
1994
? Wright Laboratories, Manufacturing Technology Division, 1994
? Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil - Production Engineering Program,
1993
? Keynote Speaker, XIII Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering,
Florianopolis, 1993
? Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil - Production Engineering Program,
1992
? Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil - Production
Engineering Program, 1992
? University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Porto Alegre, Brazil - Mechanical Engineering
Program, 1992
? Brazilian National Symposium on Quality and Productivity, Porto Alegre, 1992
? Bandung Institute of Technology - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Programs,
Indonesia, 1992
? American Contract Manufacturers Show, Milwaukee, 1992
? Federal University of Santa Caterina, Florianopolis, Brazil - Production Engineering
Program, 1991
? Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil - Production
Engineering Program, 1991
? Northern Illinois University, DeKalb - Industrial Engineering Seminar, 1990
? IX Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, Porto Alegre –
Production Engineering Program, 1989
? Marquette University - Industrial Engineering Program, 1989
? Northwestern University - Industrial Engineering Seminar, 1989
? University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Manufacturing Engineering Seminar, 1989
? Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil - Production Engineering Program,
1986
? San Diego State University - ASME Seminar, 1986
? St. Cloud State University - Manufacturing Engineering Seminar, 1986
? Federal University of Fortaleza, Brazil – Applications of Operations
Research, 1982
? State Electricity Board, Porto Alegre, Brazil – Applied Statistics,
1980
? University of Madras, India – Production Engineering Department, 1979
? Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,
1978
1. Review of Technical Papers
? 2003 ASEE-SE Annual Conference, Macon, GA
? 2002 ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada
? IIE Annual Research/Solutions 2001 Conference, Dallas, USA.
? 2001 ASEE Annual Conference, Albuquerque, USA.
? CARS & FOF ’99, Campinas, Brazil.
? CARS & FOF ’98, Coimbatore, India.
? CARS & FOF ’97, Pereira, Colombia.
? Research Proposal, City University of Hong Kong, 1997.
? International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, ICAM’97.
? II International Congress on Industrial Engineering, São Paulo, 1996.
? Research proposals for Wisconsin Department of Development, 1992.
? VII International Conference on Systems Engineering, 1990.
? VII Int. Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 1989.
? ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 1988.
? 2nd Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, 1987.
? Certain Chapters, A Book on Introductory Management Science, 1986.
? International Journal on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 1985.
? II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, 1984.
? I Latin American Conference on Automatic Control, 1984.
? Journal "Tecnologia", Brazil, 1980-84.
3. SCHOLARSHIP
1. Funded Research Projects
In Progress:
? Working on a Proposal to SME, Equipment Grant, In-kind Gifts, and Library
Award, (to be submitted in February 2004).
Completed:
? Travel Grants from Brazilian Research Council and University Research Council,
UFSM for Participation as Chairman of two Ph. D. Qualifying Examinations and
two Ph. D. Theses Defenses – 4 visits to Federal University of Santa Maria,
1998-2000, $ 12,000.
? Three Research Projects with Brazilian Research Council (CNPq), (Development
of a Quality System for Improving Higher Education; Development of a Quality
System for a Health Care Organization; Bayesian Modeling in Quality Control),
$ 210,000, 1995-98.
? Travel Grants for Participation in Six International Conferences and One National
Conference, Brazilian Research Council and Federal University of Santa Maria,
$ 27,000, 1995-97.
? Eight Research Projects with Federal University of Santa Maria and Local Industries/
Enterprises in Brazil, $ 35,000, 1995-98.
? International Research Projects, Brazilian Funding Agencies (CNPq, CAPES,
and Air Force), Nine Research Projects Covering Scholarships, Tuition, Travel
Grants etc., in the Areas of Manufacturing and Quality Control, $ 1,100,000,
1991-98.
? Manufacturing Engineering Education Foundation Grants - Capital Equipment,
Faculty Development, Library Award, Travel Grant etc. for three consecutive
years:
1992- 94: $ 609,780 ($ 163,650 + $ 21,295 + $ 53,770 + $ 371,065).
? International Travel Grants, Brazilian Federal and State Research Councils
- Participation in Research Projects and National Conferences, 1989-94: $70,000.
? Center for International Studies (CIS) Travel Grant, Marquette University,
1991-92 & 1993-94: $1,750.
? Trimax Corporation, 1993: "Design Study on a Trimax Series 2000 Fitness
Machine," $8,100.
? World Bank Project/ITB Bandung, Indonesia, 1992: "Visiting Research Scholar,"
$14,000.
? W. H. Brady, Corporate Membership and a Feasibility Study on a New Product
Development, 1992-93: $8,500.
? CM Technologies, Inc., Job Shop Manager Software Award, 1992-93: $36,000.
? Sigma Tech, Inc., & Software Specialities, Milwaukee, Profit Master System
Software Award, 1992-93: $10,000.
? SME, Milwaukee Senior Chapter No.4 Travel Grant Awards, 1991-94: $3,000.
? MU COR Research Grant, 1990-91: "Design of Binary Vision System for Pattern
Recognition in Robotics," $6,750.
? Consolidated Paper, Inc., 1990-91: "A Study on a Paper Cutting Process,"
$20,000.
? NSF - ILI Program - Grant No. USE-895 1331, 1989-91: "Upgrading of Computer
Aided Manufacturing Laboratory for Undergraduate Teaching": $72,000
(NSF: $ 36,000 & Matching Fund: $ 36,000).
? CSU System Grant under Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Program,
1989: "CAD/CAM/FEA Integration for Manufacture of Spur Gears using a Vertical
Milling Machine," $1,889.
? United States Olympic Committee and Children’s Hospital San Diego, 1987-88:
"A 3-D Kinematic Analysis of the Lower Extremities in Cycling," $12,000.
? Research Grants Generated through 2nd International Conference on Robotics
and Factories of the Future, 1987-89: Funded Several Mini-Projects on CAM and
Robotics - $15,000.
? Grant-in-Aid for Research, SDSU Foundation, 1987-88: "Vision Based Robot
Work Cell," $1,800.
? EG & G Idaho Inc., 1986: "Development of Statistical Methodology
for Construction Project Management," - DOE Project, $19,335.90.
? Brazilian National Research Council, 1985-87: Modern Manufacturing Techniques
for Brazilian Small/Medium Industries.
? Brazilian Research Council, 1984-85: Economic Planning of Double and Multiple
Attribute Sampling Plans with Practical Applications.
? Brazilian Research Council, 1984-85: Economic Planning of Variable Control
Charts: Model Formulation and Practical Applications.
? Industry Mernak S/A, Cachoeira do Sul, 1983-84: Group Technology for Increasing
Industrial Productivity.
? University Research Council, 1983-84: Time Series Models for Identification
and Analysis of Price Variations of Brazilian Consumer Products.
? Brazilian Research Council, 1983-84: Quality Costs Minimization using Bivariate
Control Charts.
? University Research Council, 1983-84: Forecasting Models for Optimizing the
Sales Policies of an Enterprise.
? University Research Council, 1982-84: Quality Control Techniques in Leather
Tanning Process.
? University Research Council, 1982-84: Parameter Optimization for Minimizing
Quality Control Costs using Variable Control Charts.
? Brazilian Research Council, 1982-84: Economic Planning of Attribute Control
Charts: Model Formulation and Practical Applications.
? University Research Council, 1982-83: Minimization of Raw Material Wastes
for a Brazilian Auto Parts Industry.
? University Research Council, 1982-83: Quality Costs Minimization using Control
Chart p.
? University Research Council, 1982-83: A Branch and Bound Model for the Travelling
Salesman and the Transportation Routing Problem.
? Brazilian Research Council, 1982-83: Economic Planning for Small and Medium
Agricultural Plantations: Model Formulation and Decision with Optimal Solutions.
? University Research Council, 1982-83: Influence of Brazilian Inflation on
Savings Deposits.
? University Research Council, 1981-82: Parameter Optimization for Single Sampling
by Bayesian Acceptance Plans.
3.2 Publications
During the period 1977-2003, the author published/presented more than two hundred
articles in the national/international journals and conferences.
Journal/Proceedings Edited
R. Radharamanan, Associate Editor, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Systems (IJAMS), Published by International Society of Agile Manufacturing,
1998 (Volume 1, Issues 1 & 2).
P. Radhakrishnan, R. Srivatsavan, P. V. Mohanram and R. Radharamanan, Editors,
Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories
of the Future – CARS & FOF ’98, Norasa Publishing House, New
Delhi, pp. 1-966.
P. Radhakrishnan, R. Srivatsavan, P. V. Mohanram and R. Radharamanan, Editors,
Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories
of the Future – CARS & FOF ’98, Supplementary Volume, pp. S1-S232.
R. Radharamanan, Editor, Proceedings, Robotics and Factories of the Future ’87,
Springer-Verlag, pp. 1-846.
R. Radharamanan, Editor, Proceedings of the II Regional Seminar on Operations
Research, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, Sept. 1984, pp. 1-308.
Research Publications
A. Journal Publications:
In Progress :
R. Radharamanan, "Use of Quality Function Deployment Concepts in a Collective
Urban Transportation System," Paper to be Submitted to International Journal
of Interdisciplinary Business Studies, 2003-04.
Published:
R. Radharamanan and L. P. Godoy, "Quality Function Deployment as Applied
to Health Care," Int. J. of Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol 31,
No. , pp. 443-446, October 1996.
R. Radharamanan and L. P. Godoy, "Standardization of the Nutrition and
Diet Division of the University Hospital in Santa Maria," Int. J. of Computers
and Industrial Engineering, Vol 31, No. , pp. 439-442, October 1996.
R. Radharamanan, L. P. Godoy, and K. I. Watanabe, "Quality and Productivity
Improvement in a Custom-Made Furniture Industry using Kaizen," Int. J.
of Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol 31, No. , pp. 471-474, October
1996.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Bayesian Modeling of the Brazilian
Inflationary Process," Int. J. of Computers and Industrial Engineering,
Vol 31, No. , pp. 475-478, October 1996.
A. P. Ansuj, M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan, and D. G. Petry, "Sales Forecasting
using Time Series and Neural Networks," Int. J. of Computers and Industrial
Engineering, Vol 31, No. , pp. 421-424, October 1996.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan, A. I. Santos, and D. G. Petry, "Spectral
Decomposition in Statistical Process Control," Int. J. of Computers and
Industrial Engineering, Vol 31, No. , pp. 249-252, October 1996.
E. F. Saibt, V. M. F. Barchet, and R. Radharamanan, "Use of Multivariate
Analysis in Controlling a Soft Drink Fabrication," Int. J. of Computers
and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 31, No. , pp. 261-264, October 1996.
R. Radharamanan, "Group Technology Concepts as Applied to Flexible Manufacturing
Systems," Int. J. Production Economics, 33, pp. 133-142, 1994.
R. Radharamanan, "Sensitivity Analysis on CUSUM Method," Int. J. Production
Economics, 33, pp. 89-95, 1994.
R. Radharamanan et al, "Automated Production Process Control using CUSUM,"
Advances in Manufacturing Systems: Design, Modeling and Analysis, Manufacturing
Research and Technology 22, Elsevier, pp. 159-164, 1994.
R. Radharamanan, L. C. Rosa, C. S. Lara and V. L. Bodini, "Comparative
Study between X and R Charts and Pre-Control for a Biscuit Packaging Process,"
Advances in Manufacturing Systems: Design, Modeling and Analysis, Manufacturing
Research and Technology 22, Elsevier, pp. 165-170, 1994
R. Radharamanan and M. W. Medhin, "FEM for the Determination of Temperature
Distribution in Orthogonal Cutting Process," Int. J. Modeling, Measurement
& Control, B, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 1-14, 1993.
R. Radharamanan and R. Rudraraju, "An Intelligent Approach to Flexible
Manufacturing Systems," Int. J. Modeling, Measurement & Control, D,
Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 1-19, 1993.
R. Radharamanan and W. Tao, "Statistical Process Control for Quality Improvement
in Paper Cutting," Int. J. Modeling, Measurement & Control, D, Vol.
47, No. 2, pp. 15-26, 1993.
R. Radharamanan, "Modeling, Estimation and Analysis of Brazilian Inflation,"
Int. J. on Modeling, Simulation & Control, C Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 13-26,
1991.
R. Radharamanan, "A Heuristic Algorithm for Group Scheduling Problem to
Minimize Total Processing Time," Int. J. on Modeling, Simulation &
Control, C Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 29-43, 1990.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "A 3-D Kinematic Model for the Biomechanical
Analysis of the Lower Limb while Cycling," Int. J. on Modeling & Simulation,
Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 36-42, 1990.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Kinematic Modeling of Five-degree-of-freedom
Manipulators," Int. J. on Modeling, Simulation & Control, B, Vol. 28,
No. 1, p. 1 - 13, 1990.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Identification of an Autoregressive
Model for the Effects of Brazilian Inflation on Savings Deposits," J. Tecnologia,
Brazil, Jan.-June 1984.
R. Radharamanan, "Prediction of Stability in a Turning Process," J.
Tecnologia, Brazil, Jan.-Dec. 1983.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Modeling and Analysis of Monetary Correction
Systems in Brazil," J. Tecnologia, Brazil, Jul.-Dec. 1982.
G. B. Sortica and R. Radharamanan, "A Branch and Bound Model for the Transportation
Routing Problem with Symmetrical Matrix," J. Tecnologia, Brazil, Jul.-Dec.
1982.
O. A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Optimization of Parameters for Quality
Control Costs Minimization in a Single Sampling Acceptance Plan," J. Tecnologia,
Brazil, Jan.-Jun. 1982.
M. H. Ferrari and R. Radharamanan, "Construction and Application of a Sales
Forecasting Model through Orthogonal Polynomials," J. Tecnologia, Brazil,
Jan.-Jun. 1982.
R. Radharamanan, "Stiffness Methods for the Measurement of Dynamic Cutting
Coefficients in a Turing Process and its Limitations, J. Tecnologia, Brazil,
V.5, n.2, pp. 175-205, 1979.
L. C. P. Oliveira and R. Radharamanan, "Analysis of an Inventory System
in a Medium Industry," J. Tecnologia, Brazil, V.4, n.2, pp. 71-78, 1978.
R. Radharamanan, "Dynamic Tests on a Horizontal Milling Machine,"
J. Tecnologia, Brazil, V.4, n.1, pp. 5-28, 1978.
R. Radharamanan, "Various Approaches for the Analysis of Chatter Behavior
in Turning," J. Tecnologia, Brazil, V.4, n.1, pp. 141-167, 1978.
R. Radharamanan, "Effect of Excitation Frequency and Cutting Speed on the
Stiffness Components of Dynamic Cutting," J. Tecnologia, Brazil, V.3, n.1/2,
pp. 75-101, 1977.
R. Radharamanan, "Explosive Forming of Metals," Technical Journal,
CEG, Madras, India, pp. 46-50, 1972.
R. Radharamanan, "Fluidics," Technical Journal, CEG, Madras, India,
pp. 41-45, 1970.
B. Refereed Conference Proceedings:
J. Burtner, S. Barnet, R. Radharamanan, and S. Schultz, "Industrial Related
Projects in the Upper-Level Industrial Engineering Curriculum at Mercer University,"
Proc. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville, TN, June 22-25, 2003,
pp. 1-11.
R. Radharamanan, "Use of Quality Tools and Standards for Continuous Improvement
in Engineering Education," Proc. ASEE-SE Annual Conference, April 6-8,
2003, Macon, GA, pp.1-10
S. Barnet, J. Burtner, R. Radharamanan, and S. Schultz, "Bringing Real
World Experiences into the Industrial Engineering Classroom: From the Introductory
Course to Senior Design," Proc. ASEE-SE Annual Conference, April 6-8, 2003,
Macon, GA, pp.1-11.
R. Radharamanan, "Use of Virtual Manufacturing Concepts in Engineering
Education," Proc. Int. Conf. on Computer and Engineering Education, ICECE-
2003, March 16-19, 2003, Sao Vicente/Santos, Brazil, pp.1-5.
Cassandra R. dos Santos and R. Radharamanan, "Melhoramento no Processo
de um Produto Utilizando as Ferramentas de Engenharia Simultânea numa
Indústria Eletrônica," Proc. Int. Conf. on Computer and Engineering
Education, ICECE-2003, March 16-19, 2003, Sao Vicente/Santos, Brazil, pp. 1-5.
Angela P. Ansuj, Cassandra R. dos Santos and R. Radharamanan, "Concurrent
Engineering Tools for Product and Process Improvement in an Electronic Industry,"
Proc. IASTED International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, Feb. 24-26,
2003, Palm Springs, CA, pp.165-170.
R. Radharamanan, "Virtual Manufacturing: An Emerging Technology,"
Proceedings, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Canada, June
16-19, 2002, pp. 1-11.
R. Radharamanan, "Use of Quality Function Deployment for Improving Quality
in a Healthcare Facility," Proceedings, Annual IIE Conference and Exhibition,
Orlando, Florida, May 19-22, 2002, pp. 1-6.
Angela P. Ansuj, Cassandra R. dos Santos, and R. Radharamanan, "Improving
Process Quality Using Factorial Design and Taguchi Methods," Proceedings,
Annual IIE Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, Florida, May 19-22, 2002, pp.
1-6.
R. Radharamanan, "Preparing Engineering Students for Careers in Manufacturing
Industries," Proceedings, 2002 ASEE Annual Meeting of Southeastern Section,
Paper # 2002 057INDUSrad, pp. 1-9, Gainesville, Florida, April 7-9, 2002.
R. Radharamanan, "Multidisciplinary Design Experience in Engineering Education,"
Proceedings, VII International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education,
INTERTECH 2002, Paper # 213, pp. 1-5, Santos, Brazil, March 17-20, 2002.
Angela P. Ansuj, Cassandra R. dos Santos and R. Radharamanan, "Undergraduate
Research Experience: Use of Factorial Design and Taguchi Methods in Improving
Process Quality," Proceedings, VII International Conference on Engineering
and Technology Education, INTERTECH 2002, Paper # 212, pp. 1-5, Santos, Brazil,
March 17-20, 2002.
R. Radharamanan and Angela P. Ansuj, "Effective Use of Concurrent Engineering
Tools in Engineering Education," Proc. 2001 ASEE Annual Conference &
Exposition, Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 24-27, 2001, pp.1-8.
Angela P. Ansuj and R. Radharamanan, "Improving Product Quality in a Process
Industry Using Taguchi Methods," Proc. Hawaii Conference on Business, Honolulu,
Hawaii, June 13-17, 2001, Vol. I, pp. A77-A86.
R. Radharamanan and C. J. A. K. Felix, "Use of Quality Function Deployment
Concepts in a Collective Urban Transportation System," Proc. Hawaii Conference
on Business, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 13-17, 2001, Vol. IV, pp. R38-R46.
R. Radharamanan and Angela P. Ansuj, "Quality Improvement of a Production
Process Using Taguchi Methods," Proc. IIE Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas,
May 20-22, 2001, Paper Solutions 3067, pp.1-6.
R. Radharamanan and O. A. Bortoluzzi, "Co-integration and Error Correction
Models for Analyzing an Inflationary Process," Proc. IIE Annual Conference,
Dallas, Texas, May 20-22, 2001, Paper IERC 2209, pp.1-6.
R. Radharamanan, "Design and Manufacturing Curriculum in Industrial Engineering
at Mercer University," Proc. 2001 Annual Meeting of Southeastern Section
of ASEE, The Citadel, Charleston, April 1-3, 2001, pp.1-7.
Angela P. Ansuj and R. Radharamanan, "Improving the Quality of the Process
Industry Using Taguchi Methods, Proc. 15th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and
Factories of the Future, Campinas, Brazil, August 1999, pp. MF 4-5 - MF 4-10.
Odorico A Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "A Study on Brazilian Economy
Using Causality, Co-Integration, Exogenity and Error Correction Models",
Proc. 15th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Campinas,
Brazil, August 1999, pp. MF 5-1 – MF 5-6.
R. Radharamanan, "Concurrent Engineering Concepts in Electronic Manufacturing",
Proc. 13th Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, August,1999, pp. EE.151
– EE-156.
R. Radharamanan and O. A. Bortoluzzi, "Process Control Using Multivariate
Statistical Analysis", Proc. 13th Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, Las
Vegas, August,1999, pp. EE.157 – EE-162.
P. S. Upadrashta and R. Radharamanan, "Robotics in Medicine – Problems
and Prospects," Proc. 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics
& Factories of the Future, November 30 & December 1-3, 1998, Coimbatore,
India, pp. S40-S54.
C. J. A. K. Felix and R. Radharamanan, "Use of Quality Management Approach
in a Collective Urban Transportation System: A Case Study," Proc.14th International
Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, November 30 &
December 1-3, 1998, Coimbatore, India, pp. S136-S143.
O. A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Development of a Multiple System
for Occupied People and Global Salary in the Brazilian Economy," Proc.
14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future,
November 30 & December 1-3, 1998, Coimbatore, India, pp. S181-S186.
C. S. Rosa, R. Radharamanan and L. C. Rosa, "Application of Problems Analysis
and Solution Methodology to a Small Industry of Meat Products," Proc. 14th
International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future,
November 30 & December 1-3, 1998, Coimbatore, India, pp. S130-S135.
M. S. Azambuja, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, " Quality Function Deployment
as a Support to Quality Program Implementation in a Hotel Chain," Proc.
14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future,
November 30 & December 1-3, 1998, Coimbatore, India, pp. S107-S114.
R. Radharamanan, "The Present and the Future of Virtual Manufacturing,"
Proc. 13th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of
the Future, December 15-17, 1997, Pereira, Colombia, pp. 11-22.
A. P. Ansuj, L. A. V. N. Gomes and R. Radharamanan, "Concurrent Engineering
Tools for Product and Process Development," Proc. 13th International Conference
on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, December 15-17, 1997, Pereira,
Colombia, pp. 327-332.
L. C. Wachholz, L. P. Godoy, R. Radharamanan and A. P. Ansuj, "Decision
Making Using Quality Indicators in Enterprises," Proc. 13th International
Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, December 15-17,
1997, Pereira, Colombia, pp. 533-537.
A. I. Vogt, M. M. Miranda, L. D. Padoin, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Determination
of Water Quality in the Cadena Creek," Proc. 13th International Conference
on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, December 15-17, 1997, Pereira,
Colombia, pp. 538-543.
M. S. Azambuja, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Total Quality Program
Implementation and Priorities Verification in a Hotel Chain," Proc. 13th
International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future,
December 15-17, 1997, Pereira, Colombia, pp. 528-532.
S. Glasenapp, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Service Quality Improvement
of Tourism Enterprise in Santa Maria," Proc. 13th International Conference
on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, December 15-17, 1997, Pereira,
Colombia, pp. 491-496.
G. N. Neis, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "A Cor no Ambiente Industrial,"
Proc. 3rd International Congress of Industrial Engineering (17th ENEGEP - 97),
October 6-9, Gramado - RS, Brazil.
V. C. Pasa, C. J. Olivo and R. Radharamanan, "Maximização
do Lucro de uma Empresa através do Planejamento Agregado: Uma Nova Proposta,"
Proc. 3rd International Congress of Industrial Engineering (17th ENEGEP - 97),
October 6-9, Gramado - RS, Brazil.
A. C. Pereira, and R. Radharamanan, "Human Sensors in Quality Engineering:
A Psychometric Approach for Estimating and Controlling Reliability and Validity
Parameters," Proc. IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Simulation
and Optimization (MSO’97), pp. 203-206, August 11-14, 1997, Singapore.
A. P. Ansuj, and R. Radharamanan "Manufacturing Process Control using Multivariate
Statistical Analysis," Proc. International Conference on Quality Engineering
and Management, pp. 291-293, August 4-8, 1997, Coimbatore, India.
R. Radharamanan, and A. P. Ansuj "Taguchi Methods as Applied to Process
Industries," Proc. International Conference on Quality Engineering and
Management, pp.436-440, August 4-8, 1997, Coimbatore, India.
R. Radharamanan, and L. P. Godoy, "Implementing Total Quality in a Health
Care System Using Quality Function Deployment," Proc. International Conference
on Quality Engineering and Management, pp.319-323, August 4-8, 1997, Coimbatore,
India.
L. P. Godoy, R. Radharamanan, and M. Lorenzoni, "Quality Tools and Indicators
for Controlling Infections in a Health Care Center," Proc. International
Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, pp. 324-327, August 4-8, 1997,
Coimbatore, India.
R. Radharamanan and A. P. Ansuj, "A Discussion of Logistics-Based Inventory
Model for Just-in-Time
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