CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. R. Radharamanan Phone: (478) 301-2215
Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Fax: (478) 301-2331
Mercer University E-mail: radharaman_r@mercer.edu
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.½, 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.½, 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.½, 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.½, 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.½, 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.½, 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.½, 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.
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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 Procurement," Proc. 2nd International Congress of Industrial Engineering (16th National Congrress of Production Engineering - ENEGEP), UNIMEP, São Paulo, October 7-10, 1996.
Magda M. Reginato, Leoni P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Gerenciamento da Rotina em Empresa Prestadora de Serviços - um Estudo de Caso," Proc. 2nd International Congress of Industrial Engineering (16th National Congrress of Production Engineering - ENEGEP), UNIMEP, São Paulo, October 7-10, 1996.
M. Lorenzoni, Leoni P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Controle de Infecções através de Indicadores de Qualidade e Produtividade no Serviço de Infecção Hospitalar no Hospital Universitario de Santa Maria," Proc. 2nd International Congress of Industrial Engineering (16th National Congrress of Production Engineering - ENEGEP), UNIMEP, São Paulo, October 7-10, 1996.
R. Radharamanan, and L. P. Godoy, "Development of a Quality System for Service Organizations," Proc. 12th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, London, pp. 501-505, 1996.
R. Radharamanan, L. P. Godoy and M. Lorenzoni, "Quality and Productivity Indicators in a Health Care Center," Proc. 12th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, London, pp. 484-488, 1996.
R. Radharamanan, M. E. Camargo and A. P. Ansuj, "An Expert System for the Selection of Attribute Sampling Plans," Proc. 12th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, London, pp. 304-309, 1996.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan, I. Muller and A. P. Ansuj, "Bayesian Models for Forecasting and Analysis of the Prices of the Farm Products," Proc. 12th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, London, pp. 609-614, 1996.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan and O. A. Bortoluzzi, "Comparison of Different Approaches Used in the Study of Brazilian Inflationary Processes," Proc. 12th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, London, pp. 478-483, 1996.
R. Radharamanan, "Design and Development of an Expert System for the Selection of Attribute Sampling Plans," Proc. 11th Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, pp.805-810, 1996.
R. Radharamanan, A. P. Ansuj and M. E. Camargo, "Application of Neural Networks and Expert Systems in Flexible Manufacturing Systems," Proc. 11th Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, pp.811-816, 1996.
L. C. P. Oliveira, R. Radharamanan, C. Cunha, "Comparação entre o Gerenciamento pelas Diretrizes e o Planejamento Estratégico," Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, September 1995, pp. 663-668.
L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Otimização de Ferramentas de Qualidade Total nos Serviços Prestados na Área de Saúde," Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, September 1995, pp. 595-599.
R. Radharamanan and A. K. Koripelly, "Development of an Expert System for the Selection of Attribute Sampling Plans and Lot Sentencing," Proc. 1994 Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1994.
T. A. Guedes and R. Radharamanan, "Taguchi Methods as Applied to Industrial Experiments," Proc. 1994 Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1994.
Luis A. J. Borges and R. Radharamanan, "Manufacturing Strategy, Logistics and Action," Proc. 1994 Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1994.
Paulo F. P. Barcellos and R. Radharamanan, "Strategic Manufacturing: A Powerful Competitive Weapon," Proc. 1994 Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1994.
R. Radharamanan et al, "Multivariate Statistical Control: Solution to an Industrial Problem," Proc. 13th Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, Florianopolis, Brazil, October 1993.
R. Radharamanan et al, "Use of CUSUM Method for Controlling an Automated Production Process," Proc. 13th Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, Florianopolis, Brazil, October 1993.
W. Zhang and R. Radharamanan, "Robot Selection through Multiexpert Fuzzy Knowledge Acquisition System," Proc. 14th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Vol. 1, pp. 81-82, June 1993.
R. Radharamanan and W. Zhang, "Multiexpert System Development through Fuzzy Knowledge Acquisition for Diagnostics of Manufacturing Systems," Proc. 1992 Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Japan November 3-6, 206-213, 1992.
R. Radharamanan and A. K. Koripelly, S. Chong and S. Liang, "Multivariate Analysis on Air Motor Characteristics," Proc. 1992 Pacific Conference on Manufacturing, Japan November 3-6, 1018-1024, 1992.
W. Zhang and R. Radharamanan, "Knowledge Reliability Measure and New Fuzzy Grid-Based Knowledge Acquisition for Multiexpert Systems," Proc. Int. Conf. on Signals, Data, & Systems, AMSE press, Vol. 2, pp. 99-111, 1991.
R. Radharamanan and M. W. Medhin, "FEM for the Determination of Temperature Distribution in Orthogonal Cutting Process," Proc. Int. Conf. on Signals, Data, & Systems, AMSE press, Vol. 3, pp. 181-194, 1991.
R. Radharamanan and W. Tao, "Statistical Process Control for Quality Improvement in Paper Cutting," Int. Conf. on Signals, Data, & Systems, AMSE press, Vol. 3, pp. 195-206, 1991.
R. Radharamanan and R. Rudraraju, "An Intelligent Approach to Flexible Manufacturing Systems," Int. Conf. on Signals, Data, & Systems, AMSE press, Vol. 5, pp. 55-73, 1991.
R. Radharamanan and W. Tao, "Process Control for Quality Improvement in Paper Cutting," Proc. 8th Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Maryland, April 1-4, 1991.
R. Radharamanan and R. Rudraraju, "Flexible Manufacturing Systems : An Intelligent Approach," Proc. 8th Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Maryland, April 1-4, 1991.
R. Radharamanan, "Group Technology Concepts applied to Flexible Manufacturing Systems," Proc. Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, pp. 701 - 708, July 18-20, 1990.
R. Radharamanan, "Manufacture of Spur Gears on a Vertical Milling Machine through CAD/CAM Integration," Proc. Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, pp. 709-715, July 18-20, 1990.
R. Radharamanan, "Low Cost Binary Vision System for Image Processing and Pattern Recognition," Proc. Int. Conf. on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, pp. 616-723, 1990.
P. R. Francis, J. Rodriguez, H. Shen and R. Radharamanan, "Validation of a Three-Dimensional Kinematic Model of the Lower Extremity of a Cyclist," Proc. Int. Conf. on Biomechanics, UCLA, Los Angeles, 1989.
R. Radharamanan, "Digital Image System for Automated Part Recognition," Proc. IX ENEGEP (Production Engineering Conference), Porto Alegre, Brazil, Vol. 1, p. 551-561, 1989.
R. Radharamanan, "Kinematic Analysis of the Lower Limb while Cycling," Proc. IX ENEGEP (Production Engineering Conference), Porto Alegre, Brazil, Vol. 2, p. 266-285, 1989.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Inverse Kinematic Analysis of Five-Axis Robot Manipulators," Proc. IX ENEGEP (Production Engineering Conference), Porto Alegre, Brazil, Vol. 2, p.286-298, 1989.
M. Esfahani and R. Radharamanan, "A Fast Recursive Algorithm for Contour Extraction of Binary Images in Robotic Applications," Proc. Eleventh IASTED Int. Sym. on Robotics and Automation, Santa Barbara, pp. 12-16, 1988.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Kinematic Analysis of Five-Degree-Of-Freedom Manipulators using Monte Carlo Method," Proc. Eleventh IASTED Int. Sym. on Robotics and Automation, Santa Barbara, pp. 73-77, 1988.
H. Shen and R. Radharamanan, "A 3-D Kinematic Model for the Biomechanical Analysis of the Lower Limb while Cycling," Proc. ISMM Int. Conf. on Computer Applications, Honolulu, pp. 212-216, 1988.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Digital Image System for Automated Part Recognition," Proc. Int. Conf. on Modeling and Simulation, Pomona, Vol. 3, pp. 87-98, 1987.
R. Radharamanan, "Parameter Optimization for Bicharacteristic Quality Control," Proc. Int. Conf. on Modeling and Simulation, Pomona, Vol. 4, pp. 93-108, 1987.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Computer Modeling on Image Processing for a Digital Image System," Proc. IASTED Int. Sym. on Applied Identification, Modeling and Simulation - AIM ’87, pp. 163-166, Nov. 1987.
H. Shen and R. Radharamanan, "Inverse Kinematic Analysis for a Five Axis Robot using Monte Carlo Method," Robotics and Factories of the Future ’87, Springer-Verlag, pp. 317-329, 1988.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Digital Image System Software for Automated Part Identification," Robotics and Factories of the Future ’87, Springer-Verlag, pp. 556-563, 1988.
R. Radharamanan, "A Heuristic Algorithm for Group Scheduling," Proc. 8th Annual Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. II, Number 1-4, pp. 204-209, 1986.
R. Radharamanan, "Bicharacteristic Quality Control in Manufacturing," Proc. 8th Annual Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. II, Number 1-4, pp. 209-214, 1986.
R. Radharamanan and L. I. Choi, "A Branch and Bound Algorithm for Traveling Salesmen and the Transportation Routing Problems," Proc. 8th Annual Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. II, Number 1-4, pp. 236-240, 1986.
R. Radharamanan, "A Heuristic Algorithm for Group Scheduling," Proc. IIE International Conference, pp. 229-236, May 1986.
R. Radharamanan, " The use of Microcomputer for Bicharacteristic Quality Control," Proc. 13th International Symposium on Mini and Microcomputers and their Applications, Montreal, Canada, June 1985.
R. Radharamanan, "System Theory as Applied to Machine Tool Stability," Proc. 5th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling, Berkeley, pp. 463-467, 1985.
R. Radharamanan, "Machine Tool Stability based on the Locus of Dynamic Cutting Stiffness," Proc. 6th IASTED International Symposium on Robotics and Automation ’85, Santa Barbara, May 1985.
R. Radharamanan, "Group Scheduling for Batch Production," Proc. Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, Springer-Verlag, pp. 26-35, 1984.
O. A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Optimization Algorithm for the Minimization of Quality Cost in a Single Sampling acceptance Plan," Proc. X Conferencia Latioamericana de Informatica, PANEL ’84, Valparaiso, Chile, April 1984.
G. B. Sortica and R. Radharamanan, "A Penalty Tour Building Algorithm for the Traveling Salesman and the Transportation Routing Problems," Proc. X Conferencia Latioamericana de Informatica, PANEL ’84, Valparaiso, Chile, April 1984.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Identification of a Transfer Function Autoregressive Model for Macroeconomic Variables," Proc. II Congresso Latinoamericano de Investigacion Operativa e Ingenieria de Sistemas, Argentina, Aug. 1984.
R. Booth and R. Radharamanan, "Parameter Optimization for Minimizing Quality Costs through np Charts," Proc. II Congresso Latinoamericano de Investigacion Operativa e Ingenieria de Sistemas, Argentina, Aug. 1984.
O. A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Minimum Cost Model for a Single Sampling Acceptance Plan," Anais, I Congresso Latino-Americano de Automatica (5CBA), Campina Grande, Brazil, Sept. 1984.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan and G. B. Sortica, "Analysis of the Effects of Price Indices on Brazilian Economic Growth," Anais, I Congresso Latino-Americano de Automatica (5CBA), Campina Grande, Brazil, Sept. 1984.
A. Galelli and R. Radharamanan, "Analysis of Raw-Material Utilization in Industrial Processes," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 1-17, 1984.
E. F. Grutzmacher and R. Radharamanan, "A Heuristic Method for Group Scheduling using Microcomputer," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 18-33, 1984.
R. Radharamanan, D. T. Almeida, A. B. Moraes and M. E. Camargo, "Optimization of Selection of Periods for the Formation of a Time Series in Demand Forecasting," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 49-58, 1984.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan and G. B. Sortica, "Stochastic Models with Distributed Time Lags : Application in Economics," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 59-69, 1984.
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R. Radharamanan, M. E. Camargo and G. B. Sortica, "Economic Optimization Models for X and R Charts," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 77-80, 1984.
D. T. Almeida and R. Radharamanan, "Control Optimization and Analysis of the Parameters of a Productive Process," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 81-91, 1984.
L. C. Rosa and R. Radharamanan, "Optimization of Parameters for a T2 Control Chart," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 92-104, 1984.
F. Strazzabosco and R. Radharamanan, "Economic Planning of Fraction Defective Control Charts - p," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 105-113, 1984.
R. Booth and R. Radharamanan, "Optimization of parameters for Minimizing Quality Control Costs through np Charts," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 114-123, 1984.
O. A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Optimization of Parameters for a Single Sampling Acceptance Plan," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 124-134, 1984.
G. B. Sortica, R. Radharamanan and M. E. Camargo, "An Optimization Algorithm for the Transportation Routing Problem," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 230-238, 1984.
R. Radharamanan, L. P. Pentiado and V. M. F. Barchet, "Optimization of Parameters for an Agricultural Process through Markov Chains and Dynamic Programming," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 276-286, 1984.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan, G. B. Sortica and D. T. Almeida, "Utilization of Linear Programming Simplex Method for Statistical Decisions," Proc. II Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Brazil, pp. 287-298, 1984.
R. Radharamanan, M. E. Camargo and G. B. Sortica, "System Identification and Analysis of Inflation in Brazil," Proc. IV Int. Conf. on Mathematical Modeling, Pergamon Press, pp. 822-827, 1983.
R. Radharamanan, G. B. Sortica and M. E. Camargo, "A Branch and Bound Model for the Transportation routing Problem," Proc. IV Int. Conf. on Mathematical Modeling, Pergamon Press, pp. 877-882, 1983.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan and G. B. Sortica, "Identification of a Linear Model for Studying National Consumption : Application of Hellwig’s Selection Method," Proc. Analisis de Datos e Informatica, Caracas, July 1983.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan, J. E. Rigueira and G. B. Sortica, "Use of Discriminants for Studying the Behavior of Cardiac Frequency," Anais, VIII Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia Biomedica, UFSC, Brazil, pp. 87-93, 1983.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Analysis of the Influence of Brazilian Inflation on Savings Deposits through Box-Jenkins Models," Anais, V Congreso de la Asociacion Chilena de Controle Automatico, Valparaiso, Chile, Nov. 1982.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Effects of Monetary Correction on Brazilian Inflation : Application of Box-Jenkins Models," Anais, 4 Congresso Brasileiro de Automatica, Campinas, Brazil, pp. 88-93, 1982.
O. A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Bayesian Statistics Applied for Minimizing Quality Control Costs," Anais, V CNMAC, Joao Pessoa, Brazil, Aug. 1982.
M. H. Ferrari and R. Radharamanan, "Orthogonal Polynomial Models for Sales Forecasting," Anais, V CNMAC, Joao Pessoa, Brazil, Aug. 1982.
G. B. Sortica and R. Radharamanan, "Route Minimization for Gas Distribution : An Application of Branch and Bound Model," Anais, II Escola Nordestina de Pesquisa Operational, Campina Grande, Brazil, Nov. 1981.
R. Radharamanan, "Dynamic Force Measuring Dynamometers," Anais, III Congreso Chileno de Ingenieria Eletrica,. Concepcion, Chile, 1979
R. Radharamanan, "Use of Analog Instruments in Measuring Chatter Characteristic by Actual Chatter Tests," Anais, III Congresso Chileno de Ingenieria Eletrica, Concepcion, Chile, 1979.
R. Radharamanan, "Computation of Chatter Characteristics for the Machine Tool Cutting Process System," Anais, I Congresso Latino-Americano Sobre Metodos Computacionais Para Egenharia, Porto Alegre, Brazil, pp. 457-474, 1979.
R. Radharamanan, "Analytical Methods for the Prediction of Chatter Behavior in Turning Based on the Locus of Dynamic Cutting Stiffness," Anais, V COBEM, UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil, B-15, pp. 273-282, 1979.
R. Radharamanan, "A Comparative Study on the Dynamic Methods for Measuring the Stiffness Components of Dynamic Cutting," Anais, V COBEM, UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil, B-16, pp. 282-292, 1979.
R. Radharamanan, "A New Load Cell Dynamometer for Measuring the Dynamic Cutting Coefficients," Proc. 19th IMTDR Conference, Manchester, pp. 493-500, 1978.
R. Radharamanan, "Impact Testing - A Fast Method for the Dynamic Analysis of Structures," Anais da CSAPCECZ, Porto Alegre, Brazil, pp. 103-116, 1978.
R. Radharamanan, "Signal Processing and Instrumentation Aspects while Measuring the Dynamic Cutting Coefficients in a Turning Process," Anais, II Congresso Brasileiro de Automatica, UFSC, Brazil, pp. 657-667, 1978.
R. Radharamanan, "Metallurgical Studies in a Turning Process near Chattering," Anais, 3 CBECIMAT, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil, pp. B.5.1-B.5.9, 1978.
P. M. Ghare and R. Radharamanan, "Tests and Evaluations of Reliability of the Products," Anais, V Seminario BCQ, Recife, Brazil, pp. 36-44, 1978.
R. Radharamanan and P. M Ghare, "Sampling for Variables : An Option for Cost Reduction," Anais, V Seminario BCQ, Recife, Brazil, pp. 45-52, 1978.
M. N. Moro and R. Radharamanan, "An Application of Multicharacteristic Quality Control," Anais, V Seminario BCQ, Recife, Brazil, pp. 62-74, 1978.
R. Ramaswami and R. Radharamanan, "Digital Controls in Numerical Control of Machine Tools," Proc. Electronic Symposium, CEG, Madras, India, pp. 1-20, 1973.
C. Keynote/Plenary Session Speeches:
R. Radharamanan, "The Role of Agile/Virtual Manufacturing in the Near to Distant Future," Keynote Address, 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, November 30 & December 1-3, 1998, Coimbatore, India.
R. Radharamanan, "The Present and the Future of Virtual Manufacturing," Keynote Address, 13th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, December 15-17, 1997, Pereira, Colombia.
R. Radharamanan, "Manufatura Virtual," Plenary Session Speech, Brazilian National Conference on Operations Research, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, November 1995.
R. Radharamanan, "Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacture," Keynote Speech, 13th Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, Florianopolis, Brazil, October 1993.
D. Presentation in Conferences/Seminars:
R. Radharamanan, "Improving the Quality of a Continuous Production Process Using Statistical Methods," INFORMS – 2003 Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, October 19-22, 2003.
Odorico A. Bortoluzzi and R. Radharamanan, "Error Correction Model: An Application to Brazilian Economy", 12th Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing, Chicago, August 1999, Book of Abstracts p. 51.
R. Radharamanan, P. Ansuj and S. Ansuj, "Quality Systems for Customer Satisfaction in a Financial Organization," Book of Abstracts, Eleventh International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing, p. 145, March 31- April 3, 1997, Washington, DC, USA.
O. A. Bortoluzzi, R. Radharamanan and R. W. Samohyl, Analysis of Brazilian Macroeconomic Variables Using Co-Integration and Error Correction Models," Book of Abstracts, Eleventh International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing, p. 146, .March 31- April 3,1997, Washington, DC, USA.
R. Radharamanan, L. P. Godoy, A. P. Ansuj and V. M. Tronco, "Improving the Quality of a Process Industry using Taguchi Methods," Book of Abstracts, Eleventh International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modelling and Scientific Computing, p. 146, March 31 - April 3, 1997, Washington, DC, USA.
R. Radharamanan, J. R. Brink, J. Ashcom, and M. F. Hitchcock, "Theoretical and Technological Underpinnings for Virtual Manufacturing Systems," International Conference on Agile Manufacturing - ICAM’97, Lafayette, LA 1997.
L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Quality Function Deployment for a Service Organization under Agile Environment," International Conference on Agile Manufacturing - ICAM’97, Lafayette, LA 1997.
R. Radharamanan, S. N. Dwivedi, A. P. Ansuj, S. Ansuj and A. A. B. Siqueira, "Quality and Productivity Improvements in Process Industries using Taguchi Experimental Methods," International Conference on Agile Manufacturing - ICAM’97, Lafayette, LA 1997.
A. P. Ansuj, R. Radharamanan, A. A. B. Siqueira, S. Ansuj, and R. Dandu, "Development of an Expert System for the Selection of Attribute Sampling Plans and Lot Sentencing," International Conference on Agile Manufacturing - ICAM’97, Lafayette, LA 1997.
L. C. Rosa, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Análise e Solução de Problemas com o Uso de CEP - Um Caso Prático," II Jornada de Pesquisa, Extensão e Ensino, UFSM, Brazil, 1995, p. 1003.
K. I. Watanabe, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Aumento de Qualidade e Produtividade Utilizando a Técnica de Kaizen nas Indústrias de Pequeno e Médio Porte," II Jornada de Pesquisa, Extensão e Ensino, UFSM, Brazil, 1995, p. 1029.
K. I. Watanabe, L. P. Godoy and R. Radharamanan, "Implementação de um Sistema de Qualidade em uma Fábrica de Móveis sob Encomenda," II Jornada de Pesquisa, Extensão e Ensino, UFSM, Brazil, 1995, p. 1030.
R. Radharamanan and W. Zhang, "A Fuzzy Logic Control Strategy for Robotic Manipulators," Presented at the 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey, August 18-20, 1993.
R. Radharamanan and A. K. Koripelly, "An Expert System Development for Selecting Attribute Sampling Plans in a Manufacturing Environment," Presented at the 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey, August 18-20, 1993.
R. Radharamanan, F. Lima, H. Friedrich and J. Bolzan, "Life Testing and Reliability Analysis of Components using Statistical Distributions," Presented at the 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey, August 18-20, 1993.
R. Radharamanan, V. M. Barchet, E. F. Saibt and C. T. Marques, "Multivariate Analysis for Controlling the Concrete Production Process," Presented at the 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey, August 18-20, 1993.
E. Andreatta and R. Radharamanan, "EXSCHE - A Job Shop Scheduling Expert System," Presented at the 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey, August 18-20, 1993.
C. C. Pinheiro and R. Radharamanan, "A Fuzzy Computational System to Analyze Production Scheduling," Presented at the 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, New Jersey, August 18-20, 1993.
R. Radharamanan, "Design for Manufacturability," Presented at American Contract Manufacturers Show, Milwaukee, May 1992.
R. Radharamanan and H. Shen, "Biomechanical Modeling of the Lower Limb while Cycling," VII Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Chicago, Book of abstracts, p. 177, Aug. 1989.
R. Radharamanan, "Dynamic cutting force Model for an Orthogonal Turning Process," VII Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Chicago, Book of abstracts, p. 283, Aug. 1989.
R. Radharamanan and S. V. Balakrishnan, "Manufacture of Spur Gears on a Vertical Milling Machine through FEA/CAD/CAM Integration," VII Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Chicago, Book of abstracts, p. 285, Aug. 1989.
L. I. Choi and R. Radharamanan, "Optimal Strategy for Search among Goods Differing in Price and Quality," VII Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Chicago, Book of abstracts, p. 286, Aug. 1989.
R. K. Sullhan and R. Radharamanan, "Computer Modeling of Gray-Scale Morphological Filters," VII Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computer Modeling, Chicago, Book of abstracts, p. 357, Aug. 1989.
D. Tran and R. Radharamanan, "Comparative Study on Kinematic Analysis of Robots," Second International Conference on Robotics and Factories of the Future, San Diego, Book of Abstracts, p. 25, 1987.
R. Radharamanan and G. L. Chang, "Group Scheduling for Crew Assignment in Urban Transit Systems," ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, p. 155, October 1986.
G. L. Chang and R. Radharamanan, "Development of a Critical Function for the Project Management," ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, p. 155, October 1986.
R. Radharamanan, "Robots in Manufacturing Industries," Seminar, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, Sept. 1986.
R. Radharamanan, "Robot Control and Intelligence," ASME Seminar, San Diego State University, July 1986.
R. Radharamanan, "Bar Code Reader for Automated Part Recognition in the Industrial Environment," Second International Conference on Robotics and Factories of the Future, San Diego, Book of Abstracts, p. 80, 1987.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Effects of Brazilian Inflation on Savings Deposits," Book of Abstracts, 5th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling, Berkeley, July 1985.
R. Radharamanan and L. C. Rosa, "Bicharacteristic Quality Control for the Manufacturing Process," Book of Abstracts, 5th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling, Berkeley, July 1985.
A. Azimi-Zonooz and R. Radharamanan, "An Interactive Production Systems Software Design," Presented at 6th IASTED International Symposium on Robotics and Automation ’85, Santa Barbara, May 1985.
R. Radharamanan, "Identification and Analysis of Brazilian Inflation through Box-Jenkins Models," Nucleo Regional da Pesquisa Operacional no RGS, Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, Brazil, April 1984.
R. Radharamanan, "Economic Planning of Control Charts for Variables and Attributes," I Seminario de Pesquisa, UFSM, Brazil, May 1984.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Analysis of Intervention in Time Series: Application in Macroeconomic Variables," Reuniao Regional da SBMAC, UFRGS, Brazil, May 1984.
D. T. Almeida and R. Radharamanan, "Minimization of Retractive Time of the Parameters in a Productive Process," VII CNMAC, Campinas, Brazil, September 1984.
R. Radharamanan, D. T. Almeida, A. B. Moraes, and M. E. Camargo, "Selection of Past Periods of a Time Series for Optimizing the Forecast through an Algorithm," VII CNMAC, Campinas, Brazil, September 1984.
M. E. Camargo and R. Radharamanan, "Time Series Models for Analyzing the Feedback Effects of Macroeconomic Variables," VII CNMAC, Campinas, Brazil, September 1984.
R. Radharamanan, M. E. Camargo and G. B. Sortica, "Parameter Optimization for Minimizing the Quality Costs through X and R Charts," VII CNMAC, Campinas, Brazil, September 1984.
R. Radharamanan, "Statistical Quality Control in Manufacturing Processes," I Seminario Academico de Engenharia, UFSM, Brazil, May 1983.
R. Radharamanan, M. E. Camargo and R. S. Rochefort, "Factor Analysis for Multivariate Observations in Sports," Book of Abstracts, IV Int. Conf. on Mathematical Modeling, Zurich, p. 26, 1983.
M. E. Camargo, R. Radharamanan, "Time Series Models for the Identification and Analysis of Brazilian Inflation," VI CNMAC, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, 1983.
R. Radharamanan, M. E. Camargo and G. B. Sortica, "Identification of a Linear Model for Studying National Consumption, VI CNMAC, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, 1983.
R. Radharamanan, "A Branch and Bound Model for the Transportation Routing Problem," Nucleo Regional de Pesquisa Operacional, UFRGS, Brazil, Nov. 1983.
R. Radharamanan, "Linear Programming Methods," Seminario sobre Aplicacoes de Tecnicas de Pesquisa Operacional, UNIFOR, Fortaleza, Brazil, Dec. 1982.
R. Radharamanan, "Transportation and Assignment Problems," Seminario sobre Aplicacoes de Tecnicas de Pesquisa Operacional, UNIFOR, Fortaleza, Brazil, Dec. 1982.
R. Radharamanan, "Traveling Salesman and Transportation Routing Problems with Practical Applications," Seminario sobre Aplicacoes de Tecnicas de Pesquisa Operacional, UNIFOR, Fortaleza, Brazil, Dec. 1982.
R. Radharamanan, "Application of Box-Jenkins Methodology for Analyzing the Effects of Monetary Correction on Brazilian Inflation," Seminario sobre Aplicacoes de Tecnicas de Pesquisa Operacional, UNIFOR, Fortaleza, Brazil, Dec. 1982.
R. Radharamanan, "Parameter Optimization for Minimizing Quality Costs for a Single Sampling Acceptance Plan," Seminario sobre Aplicacoes de Tecnicas de Pesquisa Operacional, UNIFOR, Fortaleza, Brazil, Dec. 1982.
R. Radharamanan, "Measurement of Dynamic Cutting Coefficients," Departmental Seminar, K. U. Leuven, Belgium, 1975.
E. Short Courses/Technical Reports:
R. Radharamanan, "A Study on Virtual Manufacturing," Report to AFSOR, p.1-19, 1994.
R. Radharamanan, "Applied Statistics," Curso Para CEEE, Porto Alegre, Brazil, pp. 1-207, Aug. - Oct. 1980.
R. Radharamanan and P. Vanherck, "Effect of Flank Wear on the Magnitude and Phase of Various Components of Dynamic Cutting Coefficients : Investigation of Experimental Stability Limit by Chatter Susceptibility Tests," Report to CIRP, STC Ma Group, K. U. Leuven, Belgium, 76 P 7, pp. 1-8, 1976.
R. Radharamanan, "Measurement of Dynamic Cutting Coefficients as a Function of Excitation Frequency and Cutting Speed," Pre-Doctoral Report, K. U. Leuven, Belgium, 75 R 24, pp. 1-107, 1975.
R. Radharamanan, " Effect of Cutting Speed and Excitation Frequency on Dynamic Cutting Coefficients," Departmental Report, K. U. Leuven, Belgium, 75 R 3, pp. 1-22, 1975.
F. Theses/Project Work:
R. Radharamanan, "The Measurement of the Dynamic Cutting Coefficients and the Analysis of Chatter Behavior in Turning," Ph. D. Thesis, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, pp. 1-308, 1977.
R. Radharamanan, "Vibration Analysis on a Horizontal Milling Machine," M. Sc., Thesis, University of Madras, India, pp. 1-142, 1973.
R. Radharamanan, "Statistical Quality Control in a Manufacturing Industry," B.E. Project Work, CEG, Madras, India, pp. 1-80, 1970.








4. SERVICE
1. Service to Professional Societies
Society of Manufacturing Engineers:
? 3rd Vice Chairman, Executive Board, Milwaukee Chapter No. 4, 1995
? Executive Board Member, Milwaukee Chapter No. 4, 1990-95
? Charter Member of Machining Technology Association, 1991-95
? Affiliate Member, 1992-95
? Founder of Student Chapter (S 213) at Marquette University, 1991
? Faculty Advisor to Student Chapter, 1991-94
International Society of Agile Manufacturing (ISAM):
? Associate Editor, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 1998
? Co-chair, Int. Conf. on Agile Manufacturing, ICAM’97, Lafayette, LA, Feb. 1997
? Organized and Chaired a Technical Session, ICAM’97
International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE):
? President, 1998 &1999
? General Chairman, 15th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, Campinas, Brazil, 1999
? Chairperson of a Plenary Session, and an Industrial Session, 15th Int. Conf. On CARS & FOF, Campinas, Brazil, 1999
? General Chairman, 14th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, Coimbatore, India, 1998
? Keynote Speaker, 14th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, Coimbatore, India, 1998
? Chairman, Panel Discussion on "Manufacturing Strategies for the 21st Century," 14th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, Coimbatore, India, 1998
? Editor, Proc. 14th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi,
1999
? Plenary Session Speaker, 13th Int. Conf. on CARS & FOF, Colombia, 1997
? President Elect, 1996 & 1997
? Program Committee Vice-Chair, 9th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future (CARS & FOF), New Jersey, 1993
? Organizer and Chairman, Second Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, San Diego, 1987
? Technical Workshop Organizer/Coordinator: 2nd Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, San Diego, 1987
? Organized and/or Chaired Technical Sessions in the following Conferences:
15th (Brazil, 1999); 14th (India, 1998); 13th (Colombia, 1997); 12th (London, 1996);
9th (New Jersey, 1993); 3rd (Detroit, 1988); and 2nd (San Diego, 1987)
? Editor, Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. on Robotics and Factories of the Future, 1988





International Association for Mathematical and Computer Modeling and Scientific Computing:
? Organizing Committee and/or Chaired Technical Sessions in the following International Conferences on Mathematical and Computer Modeling & Scientific Computing: 12th (Chicago, 1999); 11th (Washington, D.C., 1997);
8th (Maryland,1991); 7th (Chicago, 1989); 6th (St. Louis, 1987)
Brazilian Society for Operations Research:
? Invited Speaker, Brazilian National Conference on Operations Research, Vitória, ES, 1995
? Organizer and Chairman of the 2nd Regional Seminar on Operations Research, Santa
Maria, Brazil, 1984. Chaired Technical Sessions.
? Editor, Proc. 2nd Regional Seminar on Operations Research, 1984.
Brazilian Society of Production Engineering:
? Keynote Speaker, 13th Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering,
Florianopolis, 1993
? Organizing Committee, Seminar Presenter and/or Panelist in the following Conferences:
Int. Symp. on Quality and Reliability, Porto Alegre, 1992
9th Brazilian National Conference on Production Engineering, 1989.
Institution of Industrial Engineers:
? ABET Engineering Program Evaluator Training, May 2001
? Reviewed TwoTechnical Papers, IIE Annual Conference Research/Solution 2001
American Society for Engineering Education:
? Reviewed Two Technical Papers, 2003 ASEE-SE Annual Conference
? Reviewed a Technical Papers, 2002 ASEE Annual Conference
? Reviewed Two Technical Papers, 2001 ASEE Annual Conference

American Society for Quality Control:
? Moderator, Annual Quality Seminar, Milwaukee, 1990
? Education Committee Member of Milwaukee First in Quality (1990-94)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers:
? Reviewed a Technical Paper, ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and
Control, 1988.
? Invited Speaker, ASME Seminar on Manufacturing and Robotics, San Diego, 1986
Founding Member:
? Phi Beta Delta honor Society of International Scholars, San Diego State University
? Brazilian Society for Numerical Control


Previous Membership:
? ORSA/TIMS: Management Science and Marketing Science
? Precision Metal Forming Association: Affiliate Member
? Milwaukee First in Quality: Education Committee Board Member
? International Association for Science and Technology Development
? Brazilian Association for Mechanical Sciences
? Brazilian Society for Numerical Control
? Brazilian Association for Quality Control
? Brazilian Society for Applied Mathematics and Computation
? Brazilian Association for Computational Methods
? Engineering and Architecture Society of Santa Maria
Other Activities:
? International AMSE Conferences:
Scientific Committee Member and/or Technical Session Chairperson in the following
Conferences: Information Processing - IP ’94, New Orleans, 1994
Signals, Data, & Systems Conference, New Delhi, India, 1991
? International Conference on Systems Engineering, Las Vegas, 1990, 1996 and 1999:
Organized and Chaired Technical Sessions
1. Service to University/School/Department
Mercer University (1998-2003)
? Promotion and Tenure Committee Member, 2002-04
? Associate to Full Sub-Committee of the Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2002-04
? Curriculum Committee Member, 2002-04
? Chair of ISE Faculty Search Committee, 2002-03
? Doctoral Theses Committee, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, India, 2001
? University Judicial System: School of Engineering Faculty Representative
(1999-2003). Honor Award from Judicial System during 1999-03
? Member, Faculty Outcome Assessment Team # 3 (2000-02)
? Chairman of the Equipment Committee (2001-02)
? Member of Junior Exhibit Sub-Committee of the Assessment Committee (2001-02)
? Member of the Equipment Committee (2000-01)
? Member of Junior Exhibit Sub-Committee of the Assessment Committee (2000-01)
? Member of Safety Committee (1999-00)
? Graduate Fellow, Mercer School of Engineering, since 1999
Federal University of Santa Maria (1995-98)
? Chairman of Doctoral Students Selection Committee, Graduate Program in Production Engineering (1996-98)
? Chairman of Doctoral Defense Committee: Qualifying/Theses (1996-98)



Marquette University (1989-95)
? Exchange Program Coordinator to Brazilian Universities (1991-95)
? WCTC Advisory Committee Member, Industrial and Manufacturing Technology Program (1992-95)
? Seminar Committee Member, Dept. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (1992-93)
? Computing Committee, Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (1991-92)
? Milwaukee First-in-Quality Education Committee Member (1990-95)
? External Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion of a Mechanical Engineering Faculty at
Cleveland State University, Ohio (1990)
? Ad Hoc Committee on Industry Needs for the Industrial Engineering Program – Faculty Representative (1989-90)
? Member of Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (1989-90)
San Diego State University (1986-89)
? Member of Doctoral Degree Study Committee (1987-89)
? Member of Technology Study Committee" for the Development of Manufacturing
? Engineering Technology Degree Program (1987)
? Director of Research, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Center (1986-89)
? Undergraduate Committee Member, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (1986-87)
University of Utah (1984-86)
? Lab Development Committee, Dept. of Mech. & Industrial Engineering (1984-86)
Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil (1977-1984)
? Chairman of the Research Commission, Industrial Engineering Department, 1982-84
? Member of Promotion Commission of the Faculty Members, Department of Industrial Engineering, 1982-84.
? Examiner for Selection and Award of Fellowships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Department of Industrial Engineering, 1979-84.
? Member of the Selection Committee for the Graduate Course in Production Engineering, 1978-84.
? Member of Research Commission, Center of Technology, 1982-83.
? Member of Collegiate Studies for the Graduate Course in Production Engineering, 1979-84.
? Member of Collegiate Studies, Dept. Electrical Engineering, 1977-78.
4. 3 Extra Curricular Activities while Studying (1964-77)
? Indian National Delegate to International Students Organization, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (1975-77)
? Member of the International Students Organization, Catholic University of Leuven,
Belgium (1974-77)
? Student Member of the Society of Mechanical Engineers, India at College of
Engineering, Guindy, Madras (1967-70)
? Served in National Cadet Corps (NCC) (1964-67)