Curriculum Vitae

I. Name : S.R.Devadasan

II. Address
Official: Home:
Professor
Production Engineering Department E-3, 241, KTVR Vishnu
PSG College of Technology Apartments, Shivaji Colony
Peelamedu Coimbatore - 641 025
Coimbatore-641 004, India India
Tel.: 091-0422-2572 177
Fax: 091-0422-2573 833 Mobile: +919842513209
E-mail: [email protected]
III. Date & Place of Birth : 16th February 1965
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

IV. ACADEMIC RECORD

% of
Name of the Degree Year of Class/Division Subjects/
marks
University Obtained Award obtained Specialisations
obtained
Bharathiar B.E.
University, (Bachelor of Mechanical
1986
Coimbatore Engineering) FIRST Class 68.4 Engineering
Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar M.E.
University, (Master of Industrial
Coimbatore Engineering) 1989 FIRST Class 72.8 Engineering
Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar Ph.D. Thesis Title:
University, 1996 ------ ------ Investigations on
Coimbatore Strategic Quality
Tamil Nadu Management through
Model Analysis and
Development of an
expert system for
Quality Circle
Programmes
Bharathiar D.Sc. (Post- Thesis Title:
University, doctoral Degree) ------ ------ Development of
Coimbatore -stands for 2008 Strategic Quality
Tamil Nadu Doctor of Engineering
Science Accounting System

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V. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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S.No. Designation Company/ Institution Period
(Pre-revised
Scales in brackets)
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1. Trainee Engineer Metriplex Pumps February 2,1987
(Rs.700 consolidated) Coimbatore to
July 31, 1987

2. Lecturer PSG College of Technology August 1,1989

(Ordinary Grade) Coimbatore - 641 004 to
(Rs.2200-4000) April 30,1990

3. Lecturer PSG College of Technology July 2,1990

(Ordinary Grade) Coimbatore - 641 004 to
(Rs.2200-4000) March 1, 1996

4. Lecturer PSG College of Technology March 2,1996

(Senior Grade) Coimbatore-641004 to
(Rs.3000-5000) March 25, 1997

5. Assistant Professor PSG College of Technology March 26, 1997

Rs.12000-16420 Coimbatore - 641 004 to
March 25, 2003

6. Professor (Redesignated) PSG College of Technology March 26, 2003

Rs.12000-16420 Coimbatore - 641 004 to
November 30, 2005
6. Professor PSG College of Technology December 1, 2005
(Rs.52,610+AGP 10,000…) Coimbatore - 641 004 Continuing.
7. Part Time Placement Officer PSG College of Technology From June 1, 2007
(College Section) Coimbatore - 641 004 to May 31, 2009.
(Consolidated pay of Rs.300 per month)

Total Teaching Experience : 23 Years

Industrial Experience : 6 Months
In parallel to Teaching, I have
been carrying out research since
1990. Hence, my research experience is, :23 Years

i) Subjects handled at under-graduate level:

Engineering Drawing
Measurement and Quality Technology

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Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Value Engineering
Total Quality Management
Industrial Engineering
Modern Manufacturing Management
Lean Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
Material Handling Systems Engineering

ii) Subjects handled at post-graduate level :

Quality Engineering
Operations Research
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Systems Management
Total Quality Management
Engineering Economics
Agile and Lean Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Six Sigma
Production and Operations Management

v) Ph.D. guidance

Titles of Ph.D. Research works guided:

1. Title : Financial Accounting of Quality Circle Programme, ISO9000 Series Quality System
Models and TFMEA Technique
Name of the Candidate: Mr.M.Karthikeyan
Status: Viva Voce Examination was conducted on May 23, 2002 and the candidate was awarded
Ph.D. degree by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

2. Title : Design and Exploration of Strategic Maintenance Quality Engineering Model

Name of the Candidate : Mr.S.Muthu
Status: Viva Voce Examination was conducted on May 27, 2003 and the candidate was awarded
Ph.D. degree by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

3. Design and Development of Decision Support Systems for Innovation integrated Quality Circle
Programme, ISO 9001:2000 based Quality System model and Total Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
technique
Name of the Candidate: Mr.S.Thirugnanam
Status: Viva Voce Examination was conducted on December 26, 2003 and the candidate was
awarded Ph.D. degree by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

4. Title: Investigative studies on integrating Continuous quality improvement enablers in Agile

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 Manufacturing Environment
Name of the Candidate: Mr.S.Goshteeswaran
Status: Viva Voce Examination was conducted on February 11, 2005 and the candidate was
awarded Ph.D. degree by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

5. Title: Investigations on the financial accountability of quality costing, quality system auditing and
zero defect manufacturing programmes
Name of the Candidate: Mr.M.Rajendran
Status: Viva Voce Examination was conducted on May 24, 2005 and the candidate was awarded
Ph.D. degree by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

6. Title: Investigations on the Metamorphosis of Traditional Manufacturing Companies into Agile

Manufacturing Enterprises
Name of the Candidate: Mr.G.Ramesh
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on October 12, 2006 and the
candidate was awarded Ph.D. degree by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

7. Certain Studies on Energy Optimization in Air-Conditioning Systems

Name of the Candidate: Mr.S.P.Vendan
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on March 14, 2007 and Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore, has awarded the Ph.D. degree.

8.Financial accounting of ISO9001:1994 based QIS, TQFD technique and quality improvement
oriented training and educational programmes
Name of the Candidate: Mr.N.Kathiravan
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on September 14, 2007 and
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, has awarded the Ph.D. degree.

9. Design and development of ISO 9001:2000 based Quality Information System and its financial
accountability
Name of the Candidate: Mr.M.Sakthivel
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on July 17, 2008 and Anna
University, Chennai, has awarded the Ph.D. degree.

10. Investigations on Integration of Knowledge Management principles with Quality circle

programme, Total Failure Mode Effects Analysis and ISO 9001:2000 based Quality System
Name of the Candidate: Mr.V. Mohan Sivakumar
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on September 01, 2008 and Anna
University, Chennai, has awarded the Ph.D. degree.

11. Design and Development of Innovative Six Sigma Quality Management System for Automotive
Components Manufacturing Sector.
Name of the candidate: Mr. G.V.Prabhu Shankar
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on April 29, 2009 and Anna
University, Chennai, awarded the Ph.D. degree.

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12. Development and performance evaluation studies on refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
using eco-friendly hydrocarbon refrigerants..
Name of the Candidate: Mr.P.Kumar Babu
Status: The candidate appeared for Public Viva-Voce Examination on June 22, 2009 and Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore, awarded the Ph.D. degree.

13. Design and Development of ISO 9001:2000 based Supply Chain Quality Management System.
Name of the candidate: Mr. P.R.Shalij
Status: The candidate submitted the thesis to Anna University, Chennai on January 11, 2010 and
Anna University, Chennai, awarded the Ph.D. degree.

14. Design and Development of Total Six Sigma Function Deployment.

Name of the candidate: Mr. V.Thirunavukkarasu
Status: The candidate submitted the thesis to Anna University, Chennai on February 12, 2009 and
Anna University, Chennai, awarded the Ph.D. degree.

15. Investigations on implementing agile manufacturing paradigm in the production of refrigeration

and regenerative air dryers
Name of the candidate: Mr.Sreenivasa C.G.
Status: Thesis was submitted to Anna University of Technology Coimbatore on August 16,2011.
Mr.Sreenivasa C.G. successfully completed his Ph.D. oral Examination on March 12, 2012.
Mr.Sreenivasa C.G. was awarded a Ph.D. degree in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering by
Anna University of Technology Coimbatore in the Convocation held on March 31, 2012 at
Coimbatore.

16. Investigations on achieving high degree of quality in manufacturing of Black Tea using Total
Failure Mode Effects Analysis technique
Name of the candidate: Mr.Alfred Ebenezer I.
Status: Thesis was submitted to Anna University of Technology Coimbatore on December 23, 2011.
Mr.Alfred Ebenezer I. successfully completed his Ph.D. oral Examination on May 18, 2012,
Mr.Alfred Ebenezer I. was awarded a Ph.D. degree in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering by
Anna University of Technology Coimbatore in Convocation.

17.Investgations on the implementation of lean six sigma among small and medium size enterprises
Name of the candidate: Mr.S.Michael Gnanaraj
Status: Thesis was submitted to Anna University Chennai. Mr.S.Michael Gnanaraj successfully
completed his Ph.D. oral Examination on May 29, 2012. Mr.S.Michael Gnanaraj was awarded a
Ph.D. degree in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering by Anna University, Chennai in the
Convocation of Anna University, Chennai.

18. Investigations on implementing Lean Six Sigma quality through ISO 9001: 2008 based quality
system
Name of the candidate: Mr. Karthi S
Status: Thesis was submitted to Anna University Chennai. Mr.S.Karthi successfully completed
his Ph.D. oral Examination on July 04, 2013. Mr.S.Karthi will be awarded the Ph.D. degree in
the Faculty of Management Sciences by Anna University, Chennai in the ensuing Convocation.

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 Tentative Titles of Ph.D. Research works being guided:

19. Investigations on implementing Total Productive maintenance through ISO 9001: 2008 based
quality system
Name of the candidate: Mr.N.M.Sivaram
Status: Work is under progress.

20. Investigations on Applying Agile Manufacturing paradigm in Regenerative Heatless Air Dryers.
Name of the candidate: Mr.D.T.Sunil
Status: Work is under progress.

21. Investigations on Implementing Agile Manufacturing in Pump manufacturing industries through

CAD/CAM technologies.
Name of the candidate: Mr.V.M.M.Thilak
Status: Work is under progress.

ii) Peer Reviewed International Journal Publications

1. Aravindan,P, Devadasan, S.R., Dharmendra,B.V. and Selladurai,V., Continuous Quality

Improvement through Taguchi's On-Line Quality Control Methods, International Journal of
Operations & Production Management, United Kingdom Vol.15 No.7, 1995, pp. 60-77.

2. Aravindan,P., Devadasan,S.R., Narasimha Reddy,E. and Selladurai,V., Expert System for

Implementation of Successful Quality Circle Programmes in Manufacturing Firms,
International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, United Kingdom, Vol.13 No.7,
1996, pp. 57-68.

3. Aravindan,P., Devadasan,S.R., and Selladurai,V., A Focussed System Model for Strategic

Quality Management, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management,
United Kingdom, Vol.13 No.8, 1996, pp. 79-96.

4. Murugesh,R., Devadasan,S.R., and Natarajan,R., Review and Preview on productivity

research and application, Production, Planning and Control (An international journal), Vol.8
No.4, 1997 (Published as an invited paper), June 1997, pp. 310-320.

5. Murugesh,R., Devadasan,S.R., Aravindan,P. and Natarajan,R., An exploration on the

adoption and modeling of strategic productivity management approach in manufacturing
systems, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, United Kingdom,
Vol.17 No.3, 1997, pp.239-55.

6. G.Sundararaj, P.Aravindan, S.R.Devadasan and S.Muthu, "Risk prevention and

Management in blast furnace operation through mock drill exercise", Production Planning
and Control - an International Journal, Vol.11 No.2,2000,pp-197-206

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7. Muthu,S., S.R.Devadasan, Prakash Stephen Mendonca and G.Sundararaj, "Pre-Auditing
through a knowledge base system for successful implementation of a QS 9000 based
maintenance quality system", Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, vol.7, No.2,
2001,pp.90 – 103.

8. Devadasan,S.R., Karthikeyan,M., Kannan,K., Sundararaj G., and Balamurugan, K.,

"Financial Accounting System for Quality Circle Programmes", Participation &
Empowerment: An International Journal (UK), Vol.7 No.4, 1999, pp.72-87.

9. S.Muthu, S.R.Devadasan, Saleem Ahmed, P.Suresh and R.Baladhandayutham,

"Benchmarking for Strategic Maintenance Quality Improvement", Benchmarking: An
International Journal, Vol.7 No.4, 2000, pp.292-303.

10. V.Senthil, S.R.Devadasan, V.Selladurai and R.Baladhandayutham, "Integration of BPR and

TQM: past, present and future trends", Production Planning and Control, - an International
Journal, Vol.12, No.7, 2001,pp.680-688.

11. S.R.Devadasan, S.Muthu, R.Neil Samson and R.A.Sankaran, “Design of total failure mode
and effects analysis programme”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability
Management, United Kingdom, Vol.20 No.5, 2003, pp.551-568.

12. S.R.Devadasan, N.Kathiravan, M.Sakthivel, K.Kulandaivelu and G.Sundararaj, “Financial

accounting of ISO 9001:1994 based on quality information system”, The TQM Magazine,
United Kingdom, Vol.15 No.4, 2003, pp.275-285.

13. S.R.Devadasan, S.Goshteeswaran and J.Gokulachandran, “Design for Quality in Agile

Manufacturing Environment through Modified Orthogonal Array based Experimentation”,
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, United Kingdom, Vol.16 No.6, 2005,
pp.576-595.

14. P.Sadagopan, S.R.Devadasan, and S.K. Goyal, “Three Six Sigma Transitions and
organisational preparedness exercise – today’s imperatives for tomorrow’s success”,
International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, United Kingdom, Vol.1 No.2,
2003, pp.134-150.

15. M.Rajendaran and S.R.Devadasan, “Quality Audits: Their Status, Prowess and Future Focus”,
accepted for publication in Managerial Auditing Journal, United Kingdom, Vol.20 No.4,
2005, pp.364-382.

16. Pramod, V.R., Devadasan,S.R. and Jagathy Raj, V.P. (2006) ‘Customer voice adoption for
maintenance quality improvement through MQFD and its receptivity analysis’, International
Journal of Management Practice, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.83–108.

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17. Pramod, V.R., Devadasan, S.R., Muthu, S. and Jagathy Raj, V.P. (2006) ‘MQFD: a model for
synergizing TPM and QFD’, International Journal of Process Management and
Benchmarking, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp.176–200.

18. Kathiravan,N., Devadasan,S.R. and M. Muhammed Zakkeer, 2006, “Quality improvement

oriented training and education programme and its financial accounting system”, Industrial
Management & Data Systems, Volume: 106 Issue: 3, pp.380-406.

19. Gunasekaran,N., Arunachalam,V.P. and Devadasan,S.R., 2006, “TISIT: a model for

integrating TQM with software and information technologies”, The TQM Magazine,
Volume: 18 Issue: 2, pp.118-130.

20. Devadasan,S.R., Kathiravan,N. and Thirunavukkarasu,V., 2006, “Theory and practice of total
quality function deployment: A perspective from a traditional pump-manufacturing
environment”, The TQM Magazine, Volume: 18 Issue: 2, pp.143-161.

21. Pramod,V.R., Devadasan,S.R., Muthu,S., Jagathyraj,V.P. and Dhakshina Moorthy,G., 2006,

“Integrating TPM and QFD for improving quality in maintenance engineering”, Journal of
Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol.12 No.2, pp.150-171.

22. Sakthivel, M., Devadasan, S.R., Ragu Raman, S. and Sriram, S. (2006) ‘Design and
Development of a Quality Management Information System’, International Journal of
Enterprise Information Systems, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.18-37.

23. S.Vinodh., S.R.Devadasan, and D.Rajanayagam (2006) ‘Design and implementation study of
innovative total quality function deployment and its financial accounting system’,
International Journal of Business Innovation Research , Vol. 1, Nos. 1/2, pp.204-232.

24. K.Elangovan, V.Selladurai and S.R.Devadasan, 2006, “Maintenance Quality Policy

Statement: Its research, design and executive support system”, International Journal of
Technology, Policy and Management, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp.237-255. (October 2006)

25. K.Elangovan, V.Selladurai and S.R.Devadasan, 2006, “Achieving Core Maintenance Quality
Competencies through Profiling: Theorisation and ESS development”, International Journal of
Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp.332-351. (October 2006)

26. K.Elangovan, V.Selladurai, S.R.Devadasan, Suresh Kumar Goyal, and S.Muthu, 2007,
“Quality and Productivity improvement of executive decisions in maintenance engineering:
An ESS-based approach”, International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management,
Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.112-139. (November 2006).

27. Suresh Premil Kumar, R., Sudhakar, C., John F.Dickson, Senthil,V. and Devadasan,S.R.,
“Executive support system for financial accounting of quality circles: an ideal solution for
learning culture promotion and intellectual capital enrichment”, Int. J. Learning and
Intellectual Capital, Vol. 3, No. 4, Dec. 2006

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28. Pramod, V.R., Devadasan,S.R. and Jagathy Raj, V.P. (2007) ‘Receptivity analysis of TPM
among internal customers’, International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management,
Vol. 7, No. 1, pp.75-88.

29. Sakthivel, M., Devadasan, S.R.,. S.Vinodh., A.Ramesh and S.Shyamsundar, (2007) ‘ISO
9001:2000 based Quality Information Management Responsibility System’, International
Journal of Business Information Systems, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.217-237. (February 2007)

30. Ramesh, G., and Devadasan,S.R. (2007) ‘Literature review on the agile manufacturing
criteria’, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, UK, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp.182-
201.(Complimentary copy received on March 12, 2007)

31. Pramod, V.R., Sampath, K., Devadasan,S.R., Jagathy Raj, V.P. and Dakshina moorthy, G.
(2007) ‘Multicriteria decision making in Maintenance Quality Function Deployment through
the Analytical Hierarchy Process’, International Journal of Industrial and Systems
Engineering , Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.454-478.

32. S.Vinodh., S.R.Devadasan, and D.Rajanayagam (2007) ‘Roadmap for lucrative greening of
supply chains: Theoretical and practical perspectives’, International Journal of Process
Management and Benchmarking , Vol. 2, No. 1, pp.29-44. (April 2007)

33. S.Thirugnanam, S.Vinodh., and S.R.Devadasan, (2007) ‘Innovative quality circle: A

technique for coupling innovation and quality through employee participation’, International
Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp.478-495. (April 2007)

34. S.Vinodh., G.Sundararaj, S.R.Devadasan, D.Rajanayagam and R.Murugesh (2007) ‘Agile

Innovative Total Quality Function Deployment and its Financial accountability in an Indian
Company’, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 1, No.
1/2, pp.244-263. (July 2007)

35. Suresh Premil Kumar, R., Sudhakar, C., John F.Dickson, Senthil,V., A.Ramesh, S.Shyam
Sundar., Devadasan, S.R. and R.Murugesh (2007) “Performance measurement of quality
circles through financial accounting statements: a case study in an Indian cement
manufacturing unit”, International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2,
No. 2, pp. 99-117 (September 2007).

36. S.Vinodh., S.R.Devadasan, and D.Rajanayagam (2007) ‘Innovations by preventing the

breaking of electronic switches using Innovative Total Quality Function Deployment: a team-
oriented effort in an Indian company’, International Journal of Process Management and
Benchmarking , Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.152-169. (September 2007).

37. R.A.Sankaran., V.Senthil, S.R.Devadasan, and V.R.Pramod (2008), ‘Design and development
of Innovative Quality Function Deployment model’, International Journal of Business
Innovation and Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.203-208. (December 2007)

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38. N.Kathiravan, S.R. Devadasan, T. Bijumon Michael and S.K. Goyal, (2008), “Total quality
function deployment in a rubber processing company: a sample application study”, Production
Planning & Control, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 53–66 (January 2008)

39. Elangovan, K., Selladurai, V., Devadasan, S.R., Thirumurugaveerakumar, S. and Vinodh, S.,
(2008) ‘Executive support for developing maintenance quality mission statement’, Int. J.
Services and Operations Management, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp.580–603. (March 17, 2008).

40. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj, S.R.Devadasan and D.Rajanayagam, (2008), ‘Quantification of

agility:An experimentation in an Indian electronics switches manufacturing company’,
Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 6 No. 1, 2008, pp. 48-64. (April 2008)
(This paper was highly commended by one of the reviewers).

41. Sankaran, R.A., Senthil, V., Devadasan, S.R. and Babu, E. (2008) ‘Innovative Quality
Function Deployment in an Indian automobile electrical accessories manufacturing company:
an implementation study’, Int. J. Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 3,
pp.249–269. (April 2008)

42. Vinodh, S., Sundararaj, G., Devadasan, S.R., Kuttalingam, D., Meenakshi Sundaram, P.L. and
Rajanayagam, D. (2008) ‘Enhancing competitiveness through CAD phase of Total Agile
Design System’, Int. J. Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp.197–220.
(April 2008).

43. Elangovan, K., Selladurai, V., Devadasan, S.R. and Murugesh, R. (2008) ‘Maintenance
quality objectives development methodology and its executive support system’, Int. J.
Management Practice, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp.179–201(April 2008).

44. Sivakumar, V.M., Devadasan, S.R., Murugesh, R. and Maharaja, R. (2008), ‘Design and
development of knowledge managed total failure mode and effects analysis technique’, Int. J.
Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp.413–429. (June 2008).

45. Thirunavukkarasu, V., Devadasan, S.R., Prabhushankar, G.V., Murugesh R. and

Senthilkumar, K.M., (2008) ‘Conceptualisation of Total Six Sigma Function Deployment
through literature snapshots’, Int. J. Applied Management Science, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.97–122.
(August 19, 2008).

46. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj, S.R.Devadasan and D.Rajanayagam, (2008), ‘Agile ITQFD and its
financial viability: a pilot project approach’, The TQM Journal, Vol. 20 No. 5, 2008, pp. 520-
534. (August 2008).

47. Shalij, P.R., Devadasan, S.R., Prabhushankar, G.V. and Anoopkumar, G., 2008, “Integration
of TQM with SCM: An ISO 9000 perspective through literature survey”, Manufacturing
Engineering, Vol.8 No.3.

48. Prabhushankar, G.V., Devadasan, S.R., Shalij, P.R. and Thirunavukkarasu, V. (2008) ‘The
origin, history and definition of Six Sigma: a literature review’, Int. J. Six Sigma and
Competitive Advantage, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp.133–150. (September 2008)

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49. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj and S.R.Devadasan, ‘Total Agile Design System and its impact in
contemporary organizational scenario’, Industrial Management and Data Systems 2008,
Vol.108, No.8, pp.1111-1130 – (Published by Emerald Publishers, UK) (October 2008).

50. Sivakumar, V.M., Devadasan, S.R., Murugesh, R. and Kumar, M.A.R. (2008) ‘Knowledge
Managed Quality Circle programme’, Int. J. Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 2,
No. 4, pp.338–363 (November 2008).

51. Vinodh, S., Devadasan, S. R. and Rajanayagam, D.(2008) 'The case of implementing
innovative total quality function deployment for preventing the sticking of the latching star in
electronic switches', Production Planning & Control,Vol.19, No.8, pp.754-769 (December
2008).

52. Prabhushankar, G.V., Devadasan, S.R. and Shalij, P.R. (2009) ‘Journey of Indian automobile
components sector: from Quality Management System certification to innovation via Six
Sigma’, Int. J. Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.185–210.
(December 2008).

53. Vivek, N., Ravindran, S., Shalij, P.R. and Devadasan, S.R. (2009) ‘Impact of information
quality on the organisational performance in supply chain environment – an empirical study in
India’, Int. J. Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.111–124.
(December 2008).

54. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj S.R.Devadasan and D.Rajanayagam, D.(2009) ‘Agility through

CAD/CAM integration An examination in an Indian electronics switches manufacturing
company’, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 197-217.
(February 2009).

55. Sudhakar, C ., Premil Kumar, R.,. Senthil,V., Devadasan,S.R. and Murugesh,R., “WQCOST a
web-based technique for quality cost management”, Int. J. Industrial and Systems
Engineering, Vol.4, No. 4, 2009, February 2009.

56. S. P. Vendan, S. R. Devadasan, S. K. Rajeshwar, “A study on effect of locations of air supply

diffusers inside an air-conditioned hall”, Manufacturing Engineering, Vol.VIII, pp.41-
47.March 2009.

57. Sudhahar,C., Kumar, R.S.P., Senthil, V., Devadasan, S.R. and Murugesh, R. (2009) ‘Web-
based QFD: a collaborative technique for supporting the adoption of customers’ voices’, Int.
J. Business Information Systems, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp.360–385. March 2009.

58. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj and S.R.Devadasan (2009) ‘Total agile design system model via
literature exploration", Industrial Management and Data Systems, Vol.109, No.4, pp.570-588
– (Published by Emerald Publishers, UK) (April , 2009).

59. D. Elangovan, G. Sundararaj, S.R. Devadasan, P. Karuppuswamy, J. Tennis Anthuvan, (2009)

‘Unleashing hidden potentials for loss reduction in a

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 paint manufacturing industry through an efficient
responsive supply chain risk management model’, International Journal of Business and
Systems Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2009, pp.93-118. (May 2009)

60. Vinodh, S., Sundararaj, G., Devadasan, S.R., Rajanayagam, D. and Murugesh, R. (2009)
‘Agility and innovation through QFD: an endeavour through agile ITQFD technique’, Int. J.
Management Practice, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp.383–404.(June 2009).

61. Maheshkumar, S., Vinodh, S., Devadasan, S.R., Thirugnanam, S., Arumugam, M. and
Balakrishnan, K. (2009) ‘Application study of innovative Quality Circle Programme and its
Decision Support System in a gear manufacturing company’, Int. J. Process Management and
Benchmarking, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp.24–46. .(June 2009).

62. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj, S.R.Devadasan, D.Kuttalingam, J.Jayaprakasam and D.Rajanayagam

(2009) ‘Agility through the interfacing of CAD and CAM", Journal of Engineering, Design
and Technology, Vol.7, No.2, pp.143-170 – (Published by Emerald Publishers, UK) (July,
2009).

63. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj, S.R.Devadasan, D.Kuttalingam and D.Rajanayagam (2009) ‘Agility

through rapid prototyping technology in a manufacturing environment using a 3D printer",
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol.20, No.7, pp. 1023-1041– (Published
by Emerald Publishers, UK) (August, 2009).

64. S.Vinodh, G.Sundararaj, S.R.Devadasan, D.Kuttalingam and D.Rajanayagam (2009)

‘Computer- aided design of experiments: an enabler of agile manufacturing", International
Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.44, , pp.940-954– (Published by
Springer Publishers, UK) (September, 2009).

65. Sudhahar, C., Suresh Premil Kumar, R., Senthil, V. and Devadasan, S.R. (2010) ‘WQC: a
web-based technique for solving organisational problems through global intellectual capital
sharing’, Int. J. Learning and Intellectual Capital, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp.75–97. (September 2009).

66. Vinodh, S., Sundararaj, G., Devadasan, S. R. and Rajanayagam, D.(2009) 'TADS-ABC: a
system for costing total agile design system', International Journal of Production Research,
Vol.47 No.24,6941 — 6966. (October 2009).

67. Pramod, V.R., Devadasan, S.R. and Jagathy Raj, V.P. (2010) ‘Quality improvement in
engineering education through the synergy of TPM and QFD’ International Journal of
Management in Education, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp.1–24. (November 2009).

68. S.Vinodh, S.R.Devadasan, S.Maheshkumar, M.Aravindakshan, M.Arumugam and

K.Balakrishnan, (2010), Agile product development through CAD and rapid prototyping
technologies: an examination in a traditional pump-manufacturing company”, International
Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.46, pp.663–679 (December 2009).

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69. Michael Gnanaraj, S., Devadasan, S.R. and Shalij, P.R. (2010) ‘Current state maps on the
implementation of lean and Six-Sigma paradigms and an exclusive model for deploying Lean
Six-Sigma in SMEs’, Int. J. Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp.286–09
(February 2010).

70. Anoop Kumar, G., Devadasan, S.R., Shalij, P.R., Vinodh, S., Rajanayagam, D. and
Edinbarough, I. (2010) ‘Implementation of agile supply chain model in an electronic switches
manufacturing company’, Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp.452–
469 (February 2010).

71. S.Vinodh , S.R. Devadasan , G. Sundararaj, D.Kuttalingam andD.Rajanayagam, (2010),

‘Amalgamation of mass customization and agile manufacturing concepts: the theory and
implementation study in an electronics switches manufacturing company’, International
Journal of Production Research, Vol.48, No.7, pp.2141–2164 (February 2010).

72. S. Vinodh, G. Sundararaj and S. R. Devadasan, (2010), ‘Measuring organisational agility

before and after implementation of TADS’, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology, Vol.47, pp.809–818 (March 2010).

73. S. Vinodh, S. R. Devadasan and C.Shankar, (2010), “Design agility through computer aided
design”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 94-106 (April
2010).

74. D. Elangovan, G. Sundararaj, S.R. Devadasan and P. Karuppuswamy, (2010), “Development

of Futuristic Supply Chain Risk Management Pilot Strategies for Achieving Loss Reduction
in Manufacturing Organisations”, World Journal of Enterprenuership, Management and
Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, Nos. 1/2, pp.39-51 (April 2010).

75. Gnanaraj, S.M., Devadasan, S.R., Murugesh, R. and Shalij, P.R. (2010) ‘DOLADMAICS: a
model for implementing Lean Six Sigma in contemporary SMEs’, Int. J. Services and
Operations Management, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp.440–464. (May 2010).

76. S.Vinodh , G. Sundararaj, S.R. Devadasan , D.Kuttalingam and D.Rajanayagam, (2010),

'Achieving agility in manufacturing through finite element mould analysis: An application-
oriented research’, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 21 No. 5,
pp.604-623. (June 10, 2010).

77. D. Elangovan, G. Sundararaj, S.R. Devadasan and P. Karuppuswamy, (2010), “Analysis of

time delays for loss reduction in an automobile components manufacturing organisation using
a proactive supply chain risk management model”, International Journal of Services,
Economics and Management, Vol.2, Nos. 3/4, pp.385-411 51 (April 2010).

78. R.Gnanaguru, K.Puvaneswari, Jogendra Mallik, C.Jegadheesan, V.Mohan Sivakumar and

S.R.Devadasan, (2010), “An investigation into 6-S auditing in an aircraft company, Int. J.
Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp.495–517. (October 13, 2010).

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79. Vinodh, S. , Devadasan, S. R. , Vasudeva Reddy, B. and Ravichand, Kusuma(2010) 'Agility
index measurement using multi-grade fuzzy approach integrated in a 20 criteria agile model',
International Journal of Production Research, 48: 23, 7159 — 7176. (November 6, 2010).

80. Natarajan, M., Senthil, V Devadasan, S.R. and Mohan, N.V. (2011) ‘QUARNEWSS: a model
for applying Six Sigma framework to achieve continuous quality and reliability improvement
in new product development’, Int. J. Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 7, No. 1,
pp.44–73. (December 14, 2010).

81. Vinodh, S., Rathod, G. and Devadasan, S.R. (2011) ‘Application of QFD for supplier
selection in an Indian electronics switches manufacturing organisation’, Int. J. Indian Culture
and Business Management, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp.181–198.(January 24, 2011).

82. Thandapani, D., Gopalakrishnan, K., Devadasan, S.R., Sreenivasa, C.G. and Murugesh, R.
(2011) ‘ISO 9001:2000 based quality management system via ABET-based accreditation’, Int.
J. Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp.125–147. (February 08, 2011).

83. Natarajan, M., Senthil, V., Devadasan, S.R., Vijay Mohan, N. and Shalij, P.R. (2011)
‘Adoption of six-sigma concept in New Product Development: a literature survey and
analysis’, Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp.487-515. (March
30, 2011).

84. Sugumaran, C., Muthu, S., Devadasan, S.R., Pramod, V.R. and Srinivasan, K. (2011) ‘From
TPM to analytic maintenance quality function deployment: a literature journey via QFD and
AHP’, Int. J. Indian Culture and Business Management, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp.390–418. (May 4,
2011).

85. Vinodh,S. and Devadasan, S.R. (2011) ‘Twenty criteria based agility assessment using fuzzy
logic approach’, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.54, pp.
1219–1231 (May 17, 2011).

86. Sreenivasa, C.G. and Devadasan, S.R. (2011) ‘Identification of arenas unconquered by agile
manufacturing researches and practices through a literature survey’, Int. J. Services and
Operations Management, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp.227–244. (June 06, 2011).

87. Vinodh, S.,Devadasan, S.R., Maheshkumar, S., Aravindakshan, M., Arumugam, M. and
Balakrishnan, K. (2011) ‘Theory and practice of CAD/CAM infused agile characteristics in
the traditional products’, Int. J. Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp.225–
246.(June 09, 2011).

88. Karthi, S., Devadasan, S.R. and Murugesh, R. (2011) ‘Lean Six Sigma through ISO 9001
standard-based quality management system: an investigation for research’, Int. J. Productivity
and Quality Management, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp.180–204. (June 09, 2011).

89. Ebenezer, I.A., Devadasan, S.R, Sreenivasa, C.G. and Iskanius, P. (2011) ‘A literature view
on the application of failure mode and effects analysis in tea industry’, Int. J. Value Chain
Management, Vol. 5, Nos. 3/4, pp.251–264. (October 14, 2011).

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90. Devadasan.S.R., Muthaiah. V.M.R. and Vivekanandan, M. (2011), ‘Agile Product Design of
Pumps’, International Journal of Operation System and Human Resource Management, Vol.
1 No. 1-2, pp. 23-27. (November 02, 2011).

91. Dhayalan, T. and Devadasan.S.R. (2011), ‘Design of Agile Supply Chain Management’
International Journal of Operation System and Human Resource Management, Vol. 1 No. 1-
2, pp. 45-53. (November 02, 2011).

92. Gnanaraj, S.M., Devadasan.S.R. and Pandian, K.A.G. (2011), ‘DOLADMAICS: An

Exclusive Model to Implement Lean Six Sigma Paradigm in SMEs’, International Journal of
Operation System and Human Resource Management, Vol. 1 No. 1-2, pp. 55-60. (November
02, 2011).

93. Karthi,S., Devadasan.S.R. and Murugesh, R. (2011) ‘Integration of Lean Six-Sigma with ISO
9001:2008 standard’, International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, Vol. 2 No. 4, pp. 309-331.
(November 25, 2011).

94. Ebenezer, I.A., Devadasan, S.R., Sreenivasa, C.G. and Murugesh, R. (2011), ‘Total failure
mode and effects analysis in tea industry: A theoretical treatise’, Total Quality Management
and Business Excellence, Vol. 22 No. 12, pp. 1353-1369 (December 13, 2011).

95. Sreenivasa, C.G., Devadasan, S.R. and Murugesh, R. (2012) ‘Thirty criteria-based assessment
of agility in a pneumatic enabling products manufacturing company’, International Journal of
Services and Operations Management, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp.201–221. (January 12, 2012).

96. Sivaram, N.M., Devadasan, S.R., Sreenivasa, C.G., Karthi, S. and Murugesh, R. (2012) ‘A
literature review on the integration of total productive maintenance elements with ISO 9001
standard’, Int. J. Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp.281–308. (January
26, 2012).

97. Thandapani,D., Gopalakrishnan,K., Devadasan,S.R. Sreenivasa,C.G. and Murugesh,R.,

(2012), ‘Quality models in industrial and engineering educational scenarios: a view from
literature’, The TQM Journal Vol. 24 No. 2, 2012 pp. 155-166. (February 27, 2012).

98. Krishnaraj, C., Mohanasundram, K.M., Devadasan, S.R. and Sivaram, N.M. (2012), ‘Total
failure mode and effect analysis: a powerful technique for overcoming failures’, Int. J.
Productivity and Quality Management, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp.131–147. (February 28, 2012).

99. Soman,A.R., Sundararaj,G. and Devadasan, S.R., (2012), “Consequence Assessment of

Chlorine Release”, Process Safety Progress, Vol.0 No.0, DOI 10.1002/prs. (March 14, 2012).
100. S. Karthi, S. R. Devadasan, R. Murugesh, C. G. Sreenivasa and N. M. Sivaram, (2012),
“Global views on integrating Six Sigma and ISO 9001 certification”, Total Quality
Management & Business Excellence, Vol.23, Nos.3-4, pp.237-262. (May 07, 2012).

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101. C. G. Sreenivasa, S. R. Devadasan and R. Murugesh (2012), “Enhancing total agility level
through assessment and product mapping: A case study in the manufacturing of refrigeration
air dryer”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.60, pp. 421–
426 (May 17, 2012).
102. Mahesh. G., Muthu. S. and Devadasan. S. R. (2012), “A Review of Optimization
Techniques, Effect of Process Parameter with Reference to Vibration in End Milling
Processes”, European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.76 No.2 , pp.226-239 (May 24,
2012).
103. Sreenivasa, C.G., Devadasan, S.R., Sivaram, N.M. and Karthi, S. (2012) ‘Resource
optimization through artificial neural network for handling supply chain constraints’, Int. J.
Logistics Economics and Globalisation, Vol. 4, Nos. 1/2, pp.5–19 (May 28, 2012).
104. Senthilkumar, T., Karthi, S., Devadasan, S.R., Sivaram, N.M., Sreenivasa, C.G. and
Murugesh, R. (2012) ‘Implementation of DMAIC methodology in supply chains to reduce
customer end-rejections: a case study in an Indian SME’, Int. J. Productivity and Quality
Management, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp.388–409 (May 29, 2012).
105. S. Michael Gnanaraj, S.R. Devadasan, R. Murugesh and C.G. Sreenivasa, (2012)
‘Sensitisation of SMEs towards the implementation of Lean Six Sigma – an initialisation in a
cylinder frames manufacturing Indian SME’, Production Planning & Control: The
Management of Operations, Volume 23, Issue 8, (August 2012).
106. Thandapani, D., Gopalakrishnan, K., Devadasan, S.R. and Murugesh, R. (2013)
‘Implementation of European Quality Award in Engineering Educational Institutions via
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology’, Int. J. Business Excellence, Vol. 6,
No. 1, pp.59–76 (October 2012).
107. Sugumaran, C., Muthu, S., Devadasan, S.R., Pramod, V.R. and Srinivasan, K. (2013)
‘Continuous maintenance quality improvement using analytic maintenance quality function
deployment technique’, Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol. 14, No. 4,
pp.509–543.
108. S. Karthi , S.R. Devadasan , K. Selvaraju , N.M. Sivaram & C.G. Sreenivasa (2013):
Implementation of Lean Six Sigma through ISO 9001:2008 based QMS: a case study in a
textile mill, Journal of The Textile Institute, DOI:10.1080/00405000.2013.774945.
109. Sreenivasa, C.G., Devadasan, S.R., Karthi, S. and Sivaram, N.M. (2013) ‘Enhancing total
agility level in the manufacturing of regenerative air dryer’, Int. J. Services and Operations
Management, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp.157–175. (April 22, 2013).
110. Sreenivasa, C.G., Devadasan, S.R., Sivaram, N.M. and Karthi, S. (2013) ‘A case study on
mapping air dryer capabilities from agile manufacturing perspectives’, Int. J. Services and
Operations Management, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp.86–104. (June 28, 2013).
111. Nivrithi, B.,Devadasan, S.R., Pramodh, V., Kamlesh, M. and Praveen, B. (2013)
‘Processimprovement through capability analysis: a case study in an engine

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 valvemanufacturing company’, Int. J. Logistics Systems and Management, Vol. 16,No. 3,
pp.244–268 (August 21, 2013).
112. Suryanarayanan, M., Vignesh Shanmugam, S., Arun Prasaad, G., Sarath Kumar, M.,
Manoharan, C., Devadasan, S.R. and R. Murugesh (2013), “Fatigue mitigation through the
optimization of ergonomic positional parameters in massage therapy using virtual
instrumentation”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DOI
10.1007/s00170-013-5259-4.
113. Thirunavukkarasu, S., Bheeman, B.V., Ashwin, R., Varadharajan, M., Devadasan, S.R. and
Murugesh, R. (2013) ‘Lean implementation through value stream mapping: a case study in
an Indian pump manufacturing company’, Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol.
16, No. 4, pp.506–524.
114. Natarajan, M., Senthil,V., S.R. Devadasan, N. Vijay Mohan and N.M. Sivaram, (2013),
“Quality and reliability in new product development- A case study in compressed air
treatment products manufacturing company”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology
Management, Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 1143-1162.
115. Vinodh,S., Devadasan, S.R. Vimal, K.E.K. and Deepak Kumar, (2013), “Design of agile
supply chain assessment model and its case study in an Indian automotive components
manufacturing organization”, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.32, pp.620– 631.
(November 23, 2013).

XXVIII External Examiner in Ph.D. Viva Voce Examinations

Served as External Examiner in the following Ph.D. Viva Voce Examinations:
1. Date of Ph.D. Viva July 26, 2011 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Department of
Voce Examination Voce Examination Mechanical
Engineering, P.E.S.
College of
Engineering, Mandya-
571 401, Karnataka,
India.
Name of the candidate Mr.Nixon Kuruvila Name and official Dr.H.V.Ravindra
address of the Professor and Head
Supervisor Department of
Mechanical
Engineering, P.E.S.
College of
Engineering, Mandya-
571 401, Karnataka,
India.
Title of the thesis Optimization and influence of process parameters for machining various
materials in wire EDM
Name of the University Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jnana Sangama, Belgaum-590
which awarded Ph.D. 018, Karnataka State, India.
degree to the candidate

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2. Date of Ph.D. Viva November 16, 2011 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Department of
Voce Examination Voce Examination Industrial Engineering,
Anna University,
Chennai - 600 025,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Ms.Sumathi Name and official Dr.R.Raju,
Muniamuthu address of the Associate Professor
Supervisor Department of
Industrial Engineering,
Anna University,
Chennai - 600 025,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis A Cross-Sectional investigation of Musculoskeletal Disorder prevalence
level among Video Display Terminal users
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D.
degree to the candidate

3. Date of Ph.D. Viva December 30, 2012 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Library-A/C Hall,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Coimbatore Institute of
Technology,
Coimbatore-641 014,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.P.Ashoka Name and official Dr.N.Murugan,
Varthanan address of the Professor of
Supervisor Mechanical
Engineering,
Coimbatore Institute of
Technology,
Coimbatore-641 014,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis Development and analysis of Production-Distribution plans for a bearing
manufacturing company to meet deterministic and probabilistic demands
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D.
degree to the candidate

4. Date of Ph.D. Viva March 20, 2012, Venue of Ph.D. Viva Seminar Hall,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Foundation for
Educational
Excellence, Domlur,
Bangalore, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.V.Devarajan Name and official Dr.K.Gopalakrishnan,
address of the Member, Board of
Supervisor Governors, National

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 Design and Research
Forum, The Institution
of Engineers (India),
Karnataka State
Centre, No.3,
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
Veedhi, Bangalore-
560 001, India.
Title of the thesis Critical study of sustaining service capability and effectiveness in capital
equipment service in outsourced model.
Name of the University Anna University of Technology Coimbatore, Coimbatore - 641 047,
which awarded Ph.D. Tamil Nadu, India.
degree to the candidate

5. Date of Ph.D. Viva March 21, 2012, Venue of Ph.D. Viva Seminar Hall,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Mechanical
Engineering
Department, Cochin
University of Science
and Technology,
Kochi - 682 022,
Kerala, India.
Name of the candidate Mr. Rajendran C. Name and official Dr.G.Madhu
address of the Professor and Head,
Supervisor Division of Safety and
Fire engineering
School of Engineering
Cochin University of
Science and
Technology, Kochi -
682 022, Kerala, India.
Title of the thesis Techniques for Enhancing Wind energy Generation - a CFD based
Multibody Dynamics Approach in Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines.
Name of the University Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682 022, Kerala,
which awarded Ph.D. India.
degree to the candidate

6. Date of Ph.D. Viva March 30, 2012 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Thiagarajar College of
Voce Examination Voce Examination Engineering, Madurai-
625 015, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Name of the candidate Mr.K.M.Mohaboob Name and official Dr.T.Sornakumar,
Sheriff address of the Professor, Department
Supervisor of Mechanical
Engineering,
Thiagarajar College of

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 Engineering, Madurai-
625 015, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Title of the thesis Modelling and analysis of combined location routing problems in reverse
logistics network.
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D. (Served as the External Examiner to represent the foreign Examiner)
degree to the candidate

7. Date of Ph.D. Viva August 14, 2012 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Hall No. LH 1, Jansons
Voce Examination Voce Examination Institute of Technology,
Coimbatore-641 659,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.Krishnaraj C. Name and official Dr.K.M.Mohanasundaram,
address of the Jansons Institute of
Supervisor Technology, Coimbatore-
641 659, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Title of the thesis Investigations on failure prevention through the applications of Foundry
Total Failure Mode and Effect Analysis.
Name of the University Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore- 641 047, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D. (Served as the External Examiner to represent the foreign Examiner)
degree to the candidate

6. Date of Ph.D. Viva December 01, 2012 Venue of Ph.D. Viva RCD Seminar Room
Voce Examination Voce Examination (2146-B), BITS Pilani
Name of the candidate Mr.P.Haridas Name and official Dr.I.Nelson Joseph
address of the Principal
Supervisor Lourdes Matha
College of Science and
Technology
Trivandrum – 695 574.

Title of the thesis Development and validation of Quality management constructs for
software industries
Name of the University Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani,
which awarded Ph.D. Pilani – 333 031,
degree to the candidate Rajasthan, India.

8. Date of Ph.D. Viva December 28, 2012 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Hall of Guiness,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Department of
Manufacturing
Engineering, Anna
University, Chennai –
600 025.

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Name of the candidate Mr.E.Madhavan Name and official Dr.T.Paul Robert
Pillai address of the Rajaratnam,
Supervisor Professor and Head,
Department of
Industrial Engineering,
Anna University,
Chennai – 600 025,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis An empirical investigation of the impact of potential factors on Overall
Equipment Effectiveness
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D.
degree to the candidate

9. Date of Ph.D. Viva January 03, 2013 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Hall of Guiness,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Department of
Manufacturing
Engineering, Anna
University, Chennai –
600 025.
Name of the candidate Mr.M.Isakkimuthu Name and official Dr.S.Gowri,
address of the Professor of
Supervisor Manufacturing
Engineering
Department, Director,
Educational
Multimedia Research
Centre, Anna
University, Chennai –
600 025, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Title of the thesis Leadership quality practices and performance of autonomous polytechnic
colleges in Tamil Nadu
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D.
degree to the candidate

10. Date of Ph.D. Viva January 10, 2013 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Seminar Hall,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Department of
Mechanical
Engineering,
Thiagarajar College of
Engineering, Madurai-
625 015, Tamil Nadu,
India.

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 Name of the candidate Mr.S.Chockalingam Name and official Dr.T.Sornakumar,
address of the Professor, Department
Supervisor of Mechanical
Engineering,
Thiagarajar College of
Engineering, Madurai-
625 015, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Title of the thesis A study of safety management system in Indian construction industry
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D.
degree to the candidate

11. Date of Ph.D. Viva January 11, 2013 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Seminar Hall,
Voce Examination Voce Examination Department of
Mechanical
Engineering, Bannari
Amman Institute of
Technology,
Sathyamangalam-638
401, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Name of the candidate Mr.G.Jayaprakash Name and official Dr.K.Siva Kumar,
address of the Professor and Head,
Supervisor Department of
Mechanical
Engineering, Bannari
Amman Institute of
Technology,
Sathyamangalam-638
401, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Title of the thesis Optimal tolerance design of mechanical assemblies using finite element
simulation and intelligent techniques.
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which awarded Ph.D. (Served as the External Examiner to represent the foreign Examiner)
degree to the candidate

12. Date of Ph.D. Viva Voce July 16, 2013 Venue of Ph.D. Viva Seminar Hall, Kalaivani College
Examination Voce Examination of Technology, Coimbatore- 641
105, Tamil Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.R.Palanivel Name and official Dr.P.Koshy Mathews,
address of the Principal,
Supervisor Kalaivani College of
Technology, Coimbatore- 641

Curriculum Vitae of Dr.S.R.Devadasan : Page 22 of 24

 105, Tamil Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis Experimental investigation of friction stir welding of dissimilar
aluminium alloys.
Name of the University which Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
will award Ph.D. degree to the
candidate

13. Date of Ph.D. Viva October 17, Venue of Ph.D. Smart Classroom (203), CDMM
Voce Examination 2013 Viva Voce block, Vellore Institute of
Examination Technology, Vellore- 632 014, Tamil
Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.A.Baskar Name and Dr.M.Anthony Xavior,
official address Professor,
of the Supervisor B.Tech. Mechanical Programme
Manager & Manufacturing Division
Leader, School of Mechanical and
Building Sciences, VIT University,
Vellore- 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis A study on minimisation of makespan in permutation flow shop
scheduling problems
Name of the University Vellore Institute of Technology University(VIT University), Vellore,
which will award Ph.D. Tamil Nadu, India.
degree to the candidate

14. Date of Ph.D. Viva Voce November 11, Venue of Ph.D. Seminar Hall, SNS College of
Examination 2013 Viva Voce Technology, Coimbatore=641
Examination 035, Tamil Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.R.Thirumalai Name and official Dr.J.S. Senthilkumaar,
address of the Principal & Professor,
Supervisor Bharathithasan Engineering
College,
Natrarnpalli - 635 954, Tamil
Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis lMulti Criteria Decision making in the selection of
Machining pararneters for Inconel 718.
Name of the University which Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
will award Ph.D. degree to
the candidate

15. Date of Ph.D. Viva November 20, Venue of Ph.D. Seminar Hall, Dr.N.G.P
Voce Examination 2013 Viva Voce Institute of Technology,
Examination Coimbatore-641 048, Tamil
Nadu, India.
Name of the candidate Mr.L.Savadamuthu Name and official Dr.S.Muthu,

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 address of the Dean & Professor,
Supervisor Seminar Hall, Dr.N.G.P
Institute of Technology,
Coimbatore-641 048, Tamil
Nadu, India.
Title of the thesis Analysis of process control parameter optimization of reusable
electrode wire cut EDM for multi response characteristics of Industrial
automotive component.
Name of the University Anna University, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
which will award Ph.D.
degree to the candidate

15. Date of Ph.D. Viva December 14, Venue of Ph.D. Marine Smart Room, Noorul
Voce Examination 2013 Viva Voce Islam centre for higher
Examination education, Noorul Islam
Uinversity.
Name of the candidate Mr.M.Satheesh Name and official Dr. J.Edwin Raja Dhas
address of the Professor & Head,
Supervisor Department of Automobile
Engineering,
Noorul Islam University,
Kurmaracoil – 629180,
Kanyakumari District,
Tamil Nadu
Title of the thesis Parameter Optimization of Submerged Arc Welding Process on SA
516 Grade 70 Steel
Name of the University Noorul Islam University, Kurmaracoil – 629180, Kanyakumari
which will award Ph.D. District,
degree to the candidate Tamil Nadu, India

(S.R.Devadasan)
Date: December 19, 2013
Place: Coimbatore.

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