Name of the Faculty Designation FACULTY PROFILE : Dr. Ashokavarthanan P : Professor and Head of the Department RECENT PHOTOGRAPH OF THE STAFF (Professional One) Date of Birth : 10/04/1979 Residential Address : 13, P & T Colony Chettipalayam Road, Podanur Coimbatore 641 023. Tamilnadu, India Mobile Number : (+91)7402601302, (+91)9952422176 Email Id Area of Specialization Total Experience : ashokavarthanan@skcet.ac.in : Industrial Engineering : 14 Years 11 Months Date of joining the Institution : 12/07/2004 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Academic: 13 Years 11 Months Industry: 1Year Category UG PG Ph.D. Name of the Degree B.E M.E Specialisation Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Systems Year of Passing 2000 2002 2011 Name of the College Sri Krishna College of Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Institute of Technology,, Name of the University Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University, Anna University, Chennai % of Marks / Grades obtained 78% 86% Class obtained 1 st class with Distinction 1 st class with Distinction
FUNDED PROJECTS: S. No 1 Funding Agency DST Young Scientist 2 DST IEDC Topic Investigation and Optimization of Shot Peening Process Parameters of 2024 Aluminium Alloys using Nickel Shots Modified Catalytic Converter for Carburettor Engine With Flipper (Oscillating) Joint 3 DST IEDC An Alternate Socket Design For Above or Below Knee Prosthetic Users Amount Sanctioned in Rs. 17,10,000 Year of Sanction 2015 81,000 2014 75,000 2014 4 DST IEDC Established IEDC at SKCET 29,00,000 2013 PUBLICATION IN JOURNALS: INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS: 1. R.Arun Bharathi, P. Ashoka Varthanan and A.G.Danaraj, Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters in Drilling EDM using RSM and ANN in Air Hardened Tool Steel (AISI A2), Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (Accepted for Publication) (SCI : 0.315) 2. Y.Sureshbabu and P.AshokaVarthanan, A Study of the emission characteristics of catalytic coated piston and combustion chamber of a four stroke spark ignition (SI) engine, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Accepted for Publication) 3. R.Arun Bharathi, P. Ashoka Varthanan and K. Manoj Mathew, Experimental investigation of process parameters in wire electrical discharge machining by response surface methodology on IS2062 steel, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014, Vol.550, pp. 53 61 (SNIP: 0.2) 4. M. Suresh, K.A. Jagadeesh, P. Ashoka Varthanan,, A drop test for finding the most probable resting orientation of a part, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014, Vol.550, pp. 3 13 (SNIP:0.2) 5. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan and G. Mohan Kumar, A simulation based heuristic discrete particle swarm algorithm for generating integrated production-distribution plan, Applied Soft Computing, 2013, Vol 12, No. 9, pp. 3034-3050. (SCI : 2.679, SNIP: 2.671) 6. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan and G. Mohan Kumar, An AHP based DPSO algorithm for generating multi criteria production-distribution plan, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2013, Vol.32, No. 4, pp. 632 647. (SCI : 1.847, SNIP: 2.474) 7. M. Suresh, K.A. Jagadeesh, P. Ashoka Varthanan, Determining the natural resting orientation of a part using drop test and theoretical methods, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.32, No. 1, pp. 220-227. (SCI : 1.847, SNIP: 2.474)
8. T.A.Selvan, C.Jegadheesan, P. Ashoka Varthanan, Failure Effects and Resolution Modes: A Novel FMEA Treatise for Finalizing Mould Designs in Foundries, South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2013, Vol.24, No.2, pp. 181-195. (SCI : 0.107, SNIP: 0.33) 9. T.A.Selvan, C.Jegadheesan, P. Ashoka Varthanan, A Novel FMEA approach for ranking Mould Designs in foundries, Life Science Journal, 2013, Vol.10, No.2, pp. 51-60. (SCI : 0.165, SNIP: 0.31) 10. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan and G. Mohan Kumar, A discrete PSO approach for generating an integrated multi-plant aggregate production- distribution plan, Knowledge Based Intelligent Engineering Systems, 2013, Vol.17, No. 3, pp. 195 207. 11. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan, G. Mohan Kumar and S. Parameswaran, Development of simulation based AHP-DPSO algorithm for generating multi criteria production-distribution plan, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,, Vol. 60, No. 1-4, pp. 373 396. (SCI : 1.779, SNIP:2.12 ) 12. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan and G. Mohan Kumar, A genetic algorithm approach to generate an integrated multiplant aggregate production-distribution plan, International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2010, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 76-96. (SNIP: 0.71) 13. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan and G. Mohan Kumar, An integrated multi-plant aggregate production-distribution plan generated using memetic algorithm, International Journal of Value Chain Management, 2010, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 213-239. (SNIP: 0.1) 14. P. Ashoka Varthanan, N. Murugan and G. Mohan Kumar, A simulated annealing algorithm for the generation of multi-factory aggregate production plan, International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Production, 2008, Vol. 9, Nos. 3-4, pp. 171-182. NATIONAL JOURNALS: 1. P.Ashoka Varthanan, C.K.Jagannathan and G.Mohan Kumar, Designing an organizational structure to support innovation in manufacturing industries, Organization Management Journal, Oct - Dec 2006, Vol. 22, No. 3. PATENTS: 1. Filed a patent on Special Attachment Tool Head for a Vertical Milling Machine during the year 2016. 2. Filed a patent on Electronic Weighing Machine during the year 2016.
PUBLICATION IN CONFERENCES: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES: 1. A.Rajesh, P.Ashoka Varthanan, Investigation of the effects of shot peening process on the corrosion characterstics of aluminium 2024-T3 alloy, Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing, 5 th -7 th Dec 2014, NIT Trichy. 2. R. Arun Bharathi, P.Ashoka Varthanan, Experimental investigation and multi-objective optimization of process parameters in EDM drilling, Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing, 5 th -7 th Dec 2014, NIT Trichy. 3. P.Ashoka Varthanan, N.Murugan and G.Mohan Kumar, Generation of an Integrated Multi-plant Aggregate Production Plan for Manufacturing Industries Using Genetic Algorithm, Fourth International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 7 th 9 th Aug 08, PSG College of Technology, 4. P.Ashoka Varthanan, N.Murugan and G.Mohan Kumar, Optimization of an Integrated Multi-plant Aggregate Production Schedule Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm, International Conference on Digital Factories, 11 th 13 th Aug 08, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 5. P.Ashoka Varthanan, N.Murugan and G.Mohan Kumar, Simultaneous Demand Allocation and Aggregate Production-Distribution Plan Generation, International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 8 th 10 th Dec 08, Institute of Technology, Trichy. 6. P.Ashoka Varthanan, G.Mohan Kumar and A.Noorul Haq, Simulated Annealing Algorithm to Attain an Effective Production Plan for Industries, International Conference on Digital Aided Manufacturing Systems, Jan 2003, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 7. G.Mohan Kumar, A.Noorul Haq and P.Ashoka Varthanan, Hybrid Genetic Algorithm Simulated Annealing for Solving a Mixed Strategy Production Plan, International Conference on Operations Research, Dec 02, Anna University, Chennai. NATIONAL CONFERENCES: 1. Sathish and P. Ashoka Varthanan, Development of Production-Distribution Plan for Multi-Plant Multi-Product Case Considering Stochastic Demand and Initial Inventory, Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems ADAMMS 2013, 18 th and 19 th April 2013, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 2. P. Devendran and P. Ashoka Varthanan, Study of Process Parameters in MIG Welding, Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems ADAMMS 2013, 18 th and 19 th April 2013, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
3. Arivalagan and P. Ashoka Varthanan, Optimization of Reaming Parameters to Improve Surface Roughness with the Approach of PSO, Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems ADAMMS 2013, 18 th and 19 th April 2013, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 4. M.Manoj Mathew and P.Ashoka Varthanan, Multi-Objective WEDM Process Parameter Optimization using AHP-DPSO, Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems ADAMMS 2013, 18 th and 19 th April 2013, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 5. P.Ashoka Varthanan, M.Gopalakrishnan and K.Manikandasubramanian, A road map for implementing total innovation management in manufacturing industries, First Conference on ITQM, Feb 05, PSG College of Technology, 6. G.Kannan, V.Balan and P.Ashoka Varthanan, Concurrent design of consumer mechatronic products, Conference- MEAK, Mar 02, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Kakkinada. 7. G.Kannan, V.Balan and P.Ashoka Varthanan, Re-engineering tapping machine, Conference- MEAK, Mar 02, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Kakkinada. SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS ATTENDED: S No Particulars Organizers and Place Period 1 Workshop on Outcome based Accreditation Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Erode. 2 NEN FDP on Techno-Entrepreneurship VIT, Chennai 26 th April 2013 16 th Aug 18 th Aug 29 th June 3 FDP on Effective Teaching of Mechanical Engineering Courses SKCET, 4 2 days workshop on Research Methods SKCET, Nov 5 19 th July 2011 Capacity Building Programme for Business PSG-STEP-APIN, 21 st July Incubation Managers on Mentoring 2011 6 5 days Wipro Sponsored MISSION 10x Programme 7 Workshop on Low Cost Automation 8 Continuing Education Programme on Workshop on improving productivity through simulation using Promodel SKCET, June 2009 PSG College of Technology, PSG College of Technology, 25 th Oct 2006 25 th Sep 2005.
9 10 11 Training on Instructional Design and Delivery FDP on Introduction and Applications of Non-Traditional Optimization Techniques in Operations Management Seminar on Global Trends in Manufacturing Technology Technical Teacher Training Institute, Chennai. PSG College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai. 22 nd Sep 2003 27 th Sep 2003 23 rd Nov 2003 6 th Dec 2003 25 th July 2003 SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ORGANIZED: S No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Title Duration Major Sponsor FDP on Effective Teaching of Mechanical Engineering Courses Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems ADAMMS FDP on Effective Teaching of Mechanical Engineering Courses FDP on Strength of Materials Symposium -MEXPLODE Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems, ADAMMS 2013 Symposium -MEXPLODE V 2.0 Workshop on Robotics and its Applications ROBOGENUS Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems ADAMMS 2013 International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering 30 th June 2011 and 1 st July 2011 5 th April and 6 th April 29 th June 10 th December 16 th December 5 th October 18 th April 2013 and 19 th April 2013 26 th October 2013 and 27 th October 2013 20 th March 2014 3 rd April 2014 and 4 th April 2014 26 th to 28 th Dec 2014 SKCET, CSIR SKCET, Anna University Funded by Industries and retailers Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre Funded by Industries and retailers SKCET Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre Industries and SKCET Level(International/ ) International
Organized more than 30 Mechanical Engineering Association Guest Lectures/Seminars by inviting eminent Industry experts. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES: 1. Life time membership in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). 2. Life time membership in Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE). AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS (IF ANY): 1. University Rank Holder in ME examinations (Ranked second by Bharathiar University). 2. Awarded Best Faculty in Mechanical Engineering Department for the year 2011- by Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INSTITUTION, DEPARTMENT AND SOCIETY: Reviewer: Journal reviewer for 1. International Journal for Production Economics, Elsevier 2. International Journal of Systems Science, Taylor and Francis 3. Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, IOS Press PhD Supervisor 1. Supervising about 12 PhD Candidates. 2. Successfully guided 2 PhD candidates.