Dr. P.Asokan

 

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Field(s) of Specialization

  • Operation Management, Optimization in Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management

    Employment Profile

Job Title Employer From To
Teaching Assistant Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli 1988 1991
Lecturer Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli 1991 1999
Asst. /Assoc. Professor National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 1999 2007
Professor National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 2007 2019
Professor (HAG) National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli 2019 Till date

Academic Qualifications (From Highest Degree to High School):

Examination Board / University Year Division / Grade Subjects
Ph.D. Degree Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 1998 Production Engineering
Master‟s Degree Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli 1990 75% (Honours) Manufacturing Technology
Bachelor‟s Degree Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli 1987 75% (Honours) Mechanical Engineering

Academic/Administrative Responsibilities within the University

Position Faculty / Department/ Centre / Institution From To
Member-Estate welfare committee Institution 1997 1999
Hostel Warden Institution 2002 2004
NIT-T Quarters Committee member Institution 2003 2011
QIP Co-ordinator Institution 2008 2009
Chairman Transport In-charge Institution 2006 2008
Member/Special Invitee, BOG,NITT Institution 2009 2011
Head of the Department Department 2009 2012
HAC, Additional Chief Warden Institution 2012 2012
DAC Member Institution Since Jan 2012
Member Faculty Apportionment Committee Institution May 2012
Dean Academic Institution 2012 2014
Advisory Committee on Faculty Recruitment (ACoFaR) Institution April 2013
Chairperson, Institute Accreditation Committee Institution Jan 2014
Member, Senate subcommittee - PG courses reforms (Apr 2016) Institution Apr 2016 Oct 2016
Chairman – Quarters committee Institution Nov 2016 Oct 2022
Member, Committee on Academic Reforms Institution Mar 2017 Oct 2017
Convocation 2017 – Programme Committee Chairman Institution Aug 2017 Jan 2018
Overall Co-ordinator – 14th Convocation 2018 Institution June 2018 --
Member - Committee of faculty workload Institution May 2018
Co-ordinator - NITT-BHEL MoU Institution May 2018

Awards, Associateships etc.

Year of Award Name of the Award Awarding Organization
2007 Best Teacher Award NITT
2014 Distinguished Alumni Award NITT

Details of Academic Work

  • Courses taught at Postgraduate and Undergraduate levels
    • Integrated Materials Management
    • CNC Laboratory
    • Engineering Practice
    • Analysis and Control of Manufacturing Systems
    • Analysis of Production Systems and IE lab
    • Multi-Criteria Decision Making
  • Projects guided at Postgraduate level : 113

Details of Major R&D Projects

Title of Project Funding Agency From To Ongoing/ Completed
A knowledge based simulation of Advanced Manufacturing System UGC 1994 1995 Completed
Concurrent Engineering Pilot Project (Sarvatra) AICTE 1994 1995 Completed
Machining work GKN sons, Trichy 1994 1995 Completed
17.5m Bridge Development for Sarvatra Project BHEL 1995 1996 Completed
Modeling and Machining of Bottle dies Prime Engg. Service, Trichy 1998 1999 Completed
Reverse Engg. For cold Isostatic Press& Intensifier Unit and Manufactured Production Drawings HAPP-Trichy 2002 2003 Completed
Establishment of Reverse Engineering Laboratory MHRD/TAT 2004 2007 Completed
Fund for Improvement of S & T Infrastructure in Universities and higher Educational Institutions (FIST) DST 2009 2014 Completed
Improvement of surface characteristics of Bio- Degradable magnesium alloys through cryogenic machining SERB DST 2013 2016 Completed
Exploration of Lean tools/techniques enabling sustainability in automotive organizations DST 2014 2017 Completed

Number of PhDs guided

Name of the PhD Scholar Title of PhD Thesis Role (Supervisor/ Co-Supervisor) Year of Award
N. Baskar Optimization of machining variables using Non-Traditional techniques. Supervisor 2006
J. Jerald Scheduling of flexible manufacturing systems using Non- Traditional optimization techniques. Supervisor 2006
R. Christu Paul Optimization of facility layout problem using Metaheuristics. Supervisor 2006
S. Satishkumar Optimal subdivision of depth of cut in CNC machining using evolutionary heuristics. Supervisor 2006
R. Siva Sankar Optimization of machining parameters for rotation components and its implementation in CAPP. Supervisor 2007
M. Chandrasekaran Solving Job Shop scheduling problems and Integration with material requirements planning. Supervisor 2007
R. Ravikumar Modeling and optimization of machining parameters for Electro Chemical Machining process. Supervisor 2008
R.M. Satheesh Kumar Some evolutionary algorithms for facility layout design in flexible manufacturing systems. Supervisor 2008
J. S. Senthilkumaar Machining assessment and optimization of machining parameters for Inconel 718. Supervisor 2009
V. Srinivasa Raman Gearbox design optimization using evolutionary computation. Supervisor 2009
A. Riaz Ahmed Fabrication of hybrid (Al-Sic-B4C & Al-SiC-Glass) metal matrix composites and investigation on drilling operations. Supervisor 2010
M. Rajkumar Solving multi-criteria flexible job shop scheduling problems. Supervisor 2011
A. Thillaivannan EDM Machining Optimization Supervisor 2011
S. Karthikeyan Solving Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problems using Nature Inspired Metaheuristic Optimization Approach Supervisor 2015
S. Dinesh Experimental studies on cryogenic machining of biodegradable ZK60 magnesium alloy. Co-Supervisor 2018
R. Ben Ruben Modeling and development of lean six sigma framework with Environmental considerations for automotive component manufacturing organization Co-Supervisor 2018
J. Cyril Pilligrin Experimental Investigation and analysis of Micro-Electrical Discharge Drilling of 316L Stainless Steel Supervisor 2018
S. Umar Sherif Development of mathematical programming models and Solution approaches for the optimization of green Supply chain network with societal constraints. Supervisor 2022

Participation in Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences/ Colloquia /Seminars/ Schools etc. (mentioning the role)

Date (s) Title of Activity Level of Event (International/ National/ Local) Role (Participant/ Speaker/ Chairperson, Paper presenter, Any other) Event Organized by Venue
Jun 1989 Non Destructive testing National REC, Trichy
Jun 1990 Recent Developments in factory Automation Technology National PSG, Coimbatore
1992 Computer Integrated Manufacturing National PSG, Coimbatore
2003 Dimensional Engineering and Tolerance Analysis National REC, Trichy
2003 Safety and Environment Management Emerging Trends National REC, Trichy
2004 Emerging Trends in Energy Management and Non-Conventional Energy National NITT
2004 Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technology (CAMMT) National IIT, Madras
2008 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People National Munnar/NITT

Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences/ Colloquia/Seminars Organized (as Chairman/ Organizing Secretary/ Convenor / Co-Convenor)

Title of Activity Level of Event (International/ National / Local) Date (s) Role Venue
CNC Programming and its Operations National Mar 9-20, 1998 REC Trichy
Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing Systems National Dec 1999 REC Trichy
Recent Trends in Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems National Dec 16-27, 2002 REC Trichy
National Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Production Systems National Jan 22 -23, 2004 NIT Trichy
Emerging Trends in CAD/CAM- Theory and Practice National Dec 20-31, 2004 NIT Trichy
Computer Aided Manufacturing National Dec 2-3, 2005 NIT Trichy
Optimization Algorithms for Manufacturing Applications National Jun 9 – 10, 2006 NIT Trichy
Sixth International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems International Dec 8 – 10, 2008 NIT Trichy
Innovative Product Design and Rapid Manufacturing Strategies National Apr 12-13, 2012 NIT Trichy
Micro Manufacturing National Mar 14-15, 2014 NIT Trichy
Agile Manufacturing National Mar 28-29, 2014 NIT Trichy
Optimization and its Applications National Oct 27-28, 2014 NIT Trichy
International Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing International Dec 5-7, 2014 NIT Trichy
International Conference on Advances in Production and Industrial Engineering International Jan 23-24, 2015 NIT Trichy
Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology National Sep 26- Oct 1, 2016 NIT Trichy

Membership of Learned Societies

Type of Membership (Ordinary Member/ Honorary Member / Life Member ) Organization Membership No. with date
Life Member ISTE LM 31313 / 2001
Life Member IIPE SLF3016 / 2006
Life Member Institution of Engineers IE1141216

Academic Foreign Visits

Country Duration of Visit Programme
NUS, Singapore 1 month (2007) Micromachining Training

Publications

  • Refereed Research Journals:
Author(s) Title of Paper Journal Volume (No.) Year Page numbers
P.Asokan, P.Subramaniam Flexible Manufacturing The Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Indian Institute of Production Engineers, Bangalore 1(2) 1997 9-13.
P.Asokan, M. Sitaram Prasad, M.Sachithanandam Optimization of FMS layout using Genetic Algorithm Industrial Engineering Journal, Mumbai XXVII(1) 1998 12-19.
R.Saravanan, P. Asokan, M.Sachithanandam Comparative analysis of Conventional and Non- Conventional optimization techniques for CNC turning processes International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 17 2001 471-476.
P. Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, G.Satheesh Kumar Machine Cell grouping in cellular manufacturing systems using non traditional optimization techniques- A comparative study International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 18 2001 140-147.
R.Saravanan, P. Asokan, M.Sachithanandam A multi Objective Genetic Algorithm (GA) approach for optimization of surface grinding operations International Journal of Machine tools and Manufacture 42 2002 1327- 1334.
R.Saravanan, P. Asokan, K.Vijayakumar Machining Parameters Optimization for turning cylindrical stock into continuous finished profile using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Simulated Annealing (SA) International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 21 2003 1-9.
K.Vijayakumar, G.Prabhaharan, P. Asokan, R.Saravanan Optimization of Multi- pass turning operations using ant colony system International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture 43 2003 1633- 1639.
N.Babu, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, R.Saravanan Selection of optimum machining parameters for surface grinding operations using simulated annealing algorithm Journal of Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI 3 (2) 2004 12-18.
N.Baskar, P.Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, R.Saravanan, Optimization of machining parameters for multi-tool milling operations using Memetic Algorithm Journal of Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 3 (4) 2004 6-11.
J.Jerald, P.Asokan, R.Saravanan, A.DelphinCarolinaRani Simultaneous Scheduling of Parts and AGVs in an FMS Using Genetic Algorithm Journal of Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 3 (12) 2004 8-11.
S.Balan, P.Asokan, Pradeep Kumar Vehicle routing in Supply Chain Management Productivity 44 (4) 2004 606 - 612.
N.Baskar, R.Saravanan, P. Asokan, G.Prabhaharan Ants Colony algorithm approach for multi- objective optimization of surface grinding operations International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 23 2004 311-317.
G. Prabhaharan, P. Asokan, P. Ramesh, S. Rajendran Genetic-algorithm- based optimal tolerance allocation using a least- cost model The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 24 2004 647-660.
R.Siva Sankar, P.Asokan, S.Kumanan, T.Selvaraj, Adaptive Genetic Algorithm approach for optimization of Multipass turning operations Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 4 (5) 2005 12-16.
T.Pannerselvam, G.Karthikeyan, N.Baskar, R.SivaSankar, P.Asokan, Economical machining parameters for milling operations by Ants Colony Algorithm Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 4 (9) 2005 8-12.
J.Jerald, P. Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, R.Saravanan Scheduling Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing Systems using Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 25 2005 964-971.
Muruganandam, G.Prabhaharan, P. Asokan, V. Baskaran A Memetic algorithm approach to the cell formation problem International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 25 2005 988-997.
N.Baskar, P. Asokan, R.Saravanan, G.Prabhaharan Optimization of machining parameters for milling operations using Non-conventional methods International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 25 2005 1078- 1088.
P. Asokan, N.Baskar, K.Babu, G.Prabhaharan, R.Saravanan Optimization of Surface Grinding operations using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 127 2005 885-892.
R.Saravanan, R.Siva Sankar, P. Asokan, K.Vijayakumar, G.Prabhaharan Optimization of Cutting conditions during continuous finished profile machining using non-traditional techniques International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 26 2005 30-40.
G. Prabhaharan, P. Asokan, B.S. Girish, A. Muruganandam Machine cell formation for cellular manufacturing systems using an ant colony system approach The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 25 2005 1013- 1019.
G. Prabhaharan, P.Asokan, S. Rajendran Sensitivity-based conceptual design and tolerance allocation using the continuous ants colony algorithm (CACO) The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 25 2005 516-526.
J.Jerald, P. Asokan, R.Saravanan, A.Delphin Carolina Rani Simultaneous Scheduling of Parts and AGVs in an FMS using Nontraditional Optimization Techniques International Journal of Applied Management Technology 3 2005 1
G. Prabhaharan, B. Shahul Hamid Khan, P. Asokan, M. Thiyagu A Particle swarm optimization algorithm for permutation flowshop scheduling with regular and non- regular measures International Journal of Applied Management and Technology 3(1) 2005 171-182
S.Sathish Kumar, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan Optimization of depth of cut in multi-pass turning using nontraditional optimization techniques International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, UK 29 2006 230-238.
P.Asokan, S.Kumanan, S.SatishKumar, Selection of Optimal conditions for CNC Multi- Pass Face Milling System Using Evolutionary Computation Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 5 (7) 2006 26-30.
V. Srinivasa Raman, K.Bharathi Raja, P.Asokan and S.Kumanan, Metaheuristic Approach for Multi-Objective Gear Box Design Optimization Journal of Manufacturing Engineering 1 (1) 2006 29-40.
R.Christu Paul, P. Asokan, V.I.Prabhakar A solution to the facility layout problem having passages and inner structure walls using Particle Swarm Optimization International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 29 2006 766-771.
J.Jerald, P. Asokan, R.Saravanan, A.Delphin Carolina Rani Simultaneous Scheduling of Parts and AGVs in an FMS environment using Adaptive Genetic Algorithm International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 29 2006 584-589.
M.Chandrasekaran, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan, T.Balamurugan, S.Nickolas Solving Job Shop Scheduling problems using Artificial Immune System International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 31 2006 580-593.
N.Baskar, P. Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, R.Saravanan Selection of Optimal Machining Parameters for Multi Tool Milling Operations Using a Memetic Algorithm Journal of Materials Processing Technology 174 2006 239-249.
M. Chandrasekaran , P. Asokan , S.Kumanan, T.Balamurugan Sheep Flocks Heredity Model Algorithm for Solving Job Shop Scheduling Problems International Journal of Applied Management and technology 4(1) 2006 79-100
J.Jerald, P. Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, R.Saravanan Scheduling of Parts and AS/RS in an FMS Using Genetic Algorithm International Journal of Applied Management and technology 4(1) 2006 25-34
R.Siva Sankar, P. Asokan, R.Saravanan, S.Kumanan, G.Prabhaharan Selection of machining parameters for constrained machining problem using evolutionary computation International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 32 2007 892-901
Shahul Hamid Khan G. Prabhaharan, and P. Asokan A grasp algorithm for m-machine flowshop scheduling problem with bicriteria of makespan and maximum tardiness International Journal of Computer Mathematics 84 2007 1731- 1741
G. Prabhaharan, R. Ramesh, and P. Asokan Concurrent optimization of assembly tolerances for quality with position control using scatter search approach International journal of production research 45(21) 2007 4959- 4988
C.P. Jesuthanam, S. Kumanan, and P. Asokan Surface roughness prediction using hybrid neural networks Machining science and technology 11(2) 2007 271-286
M.Chandrasekaran, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan Application of Selective Breeding Algorithm for Job Shop Scheduling Problems International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 9(1) 2007 103-118
M.Chandrasekaran, P. Asokan, S.Umamaheswari, C.S.P.Rao Multi Objective Optimization for Job shop scheduling Using Sheep Flocks Heredity Model Algorithm International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 9(2) 2007 47-54
S.Sathish Kumar and P. Asokan Optimal Subdivision of depth of cut in CNC Multi Pass face milling System International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 9(2) 2007 75-88
R.Siva Sankar, P. Asokan, G.Prabaharan, Venkata Phani A CAPP Framework with Optimized Process Parameters for Rotational Components International Journal of Production Research 46(20) 2008 5561- 5587
R.M.Satheesh Kumar, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan Design of Loop layout in Flexible Manufacturing Systems using Non-traditional Optimization technique International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 38(5-6) 2008 594-599
P. Asokan, R. Ravi Kumar, R. Jeyapaul, M.Santhi Development of Multi objective optimization models for Electro Chemical Machining Process International Journal of Advanced manufacturing Technology 39 (1-2) 2008 55-63.
M.Chandrasekaran, P. Asokan Optimization of total holding cost with no tardy jobs in job shop scheduling International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 10(1) 2008 5-19
S.Sathish Kumar, P. Asokan Selection of optimal conditions for CNC multi-tool drilling system using non- traditional techniques International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 3(1-2) 2008 190 - 207
P. Asokan, J. Jerald, S. Arunachalam, T. PageApplication of Adaptive Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimisation in scheduling of jobs and AS/RS in FMS International Journal of Manufacturing Research 3(4) 2008 393 – 405
R.M. Satheesh Kumar, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan, B.Varma Scatter Search algorithm for Single row Layout Problem in FMS Advances in Production Engineering and Management 3(4) 2008 193-204
J.S.Senthilkumaar, P. Asokan, R.M.Arunachalam Machinability assessment of Inconel 718 by design of experiment coupled with Genetic Algorithm optimization International Journal of Manufacturing Technology 2 2008 71-84
R.M.SatheeshKumar, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan Artificial Immune System based algorithm to solve Unidirectional Loop Layout Problem in Flexible Manufacturing System International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 40 (5-6) 2009 553-565.
J.S. Senthil kumaar, R.Saravanan, P.Asokan, Multiple optimizations for selection of machining parameters of Inconel-718 material turning process Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 7 (2) 2009 3-7.
R. Ravi Kumar, P. Asokan , J.Jerald , M. Shanthi. Optimization of Parameters in Electro Chemical Machining using Non- Traditional Techniques Manufacturing Technology Today, CMTI, Bangalore 7 (2) 2009 7-11.
R. Ahamed, P. Asokan, S. Aravindan EDM of hybrid Al– SiCp–B4Cp and Al– SiCp-Glassp MMCs The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 44(5-6) 2009 520-528.
A. Gnanavelbabu, J. Jerald, A. Noorul Haq, and P. Asokan Multi objective scheduling of jobs, AGVs and AS/RS in FMS using artificial immune system Advances in Production Engineering & Management 4(3) 2009 139-150
P. Asokan, J.S.Senthilkumaar, R.M.Arunachalam Simultaneous optimization of machining parameters in turning of Inconel 718 Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technology 1 (1) 2009 59-70
M.Rajkumar, P. Asokan, V.Vamsikrishna, S.Satishkumar A GRASP algorithm for multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problems International Journal Industrial Engineering Practices 1(2) 2009 129-139
R. Ahamed, P. Asokan, S. Aravindan, M. K. Prakash Drilling of hybrid Al- 5% SiCp-5% B4Cp metal matrix composites The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 49(9-12) 2010 871-877.
M.Rajkumar, P. Asokan, V.Vamsikrishna A GRASP algorithm for flexible job shop scheduling with maintenance constraints International Journal Production Research 48(22) 2010 6821- 6836
P. Asokan, J.S.Senthilkumaar Intelligent selection of machining parameters in turning of Inconel 718 using multi objective optimization coupled with MADM International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 8(1/2) 2010 209 – 225
M.Rajkumar, P. Asokan, T.Page, S.Arunachalam A GRASP algorithm for Integration of process planning and scheduling in a flexible job shop International Journal of Manufacturing Research 5(2) 2010 230-251
R.M. Satheesh Kumar, P. Asokan, S.Kumanan Artificial Immune System based algorithm to solve Linear and Loop layout Problems in Flexible Manufacturing System International Journal of Product Development 10(1-3) 2010 165-179
A. Thillaivanan, P. Asokan, K. N. Srinivasan, and R. Saravanan Optimization of operating parameters for EDM process based on the Taguchi method and artificial neural network International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology 2(12) 2010 6880- 6888
Rajkumar, M., P. Asokan, N. Anilkumar, and T. Page A GRASP algorithm for flexible job-shop scheduling problem with limited resource constraints International Journal of Production Research 49(8) 2011 2409- 2423.
Padmanabhan, S., V. Srinivasa Raman, P. Asokan, Subramaniam Arunachalam, and Tom Page Design optimisation of bevel gear pair International Journal of Design Engineering 4(4) 2011 364-393.
Panneerselvam, K., K. Pradeep, and P. Asokan Optimization of end milling parameters for glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) using grey relational analysis Procedia Engineering 38 2012 3962- 3968.
Padmanabhan, S., M. Chandrasekaran, P. Asokan, and V. Srinivasa Raman A Performance Study of Real Coded Genetic Algorithm on Gear Design Optimization In Advanced Materials Research 6(22) 2012 64-68
Karthikeyan, S., P. Asokan, S. Nickolas, and Tom Page Solving flexible job- shop scheduling problem using hybrid particle swarm optimisation algorithm and data mining International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 26(1-4) 2012 81-103.
Karthikeyan, S., P. Asokan, and S. Nickolas A hybrid discrete firefly algorithm for multi- objective flexible job shop scheduling problem with limited resource constraints The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 72(9-12) 72(9-12) 2014 1567- 1579.
Karthikeyan, S., P. Asokan, and M. Chandrasekaran A hybrid discrete firefly algorithm for multi- objective flexible job shop scheduling problems with maintenance activity In Applied Mechanics and Materials 575 2014 922-925
Karthikeyan, S., P. Asokan, S. Nickolas, and Tom Page A hybrid discrete firefly algorithm for solving multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problems International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation 7(6) 2015 386-401.
Dinesh, S., V. Senthilkumar, P. Asokan, and D. Arulkirubakaran Effect of cryogenic cooling on machinability and surface quality of bio- degradable ZK60 Mg alloy Materials & Design 87 2015 1030- 1036.
Vinodh, S., R. Ben Ruben, and P. Asokan Life cycle assessment integrated value stream mapping framework to ensure sustainable manufacturing: a case study Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 1 2015 1-17.
J. Cyril Pilligrin, P. Asokan, J. Jerald, Sumit Kumar, G. Kanagaraj Experimental Investigation on Performance of Additive Mixed Dielectric during Micro-Electric Discharge Drilling on 316L Stainless Steel Materials and Manufacturing Processes Aug 2016
Dinesh, S., V. Senthilkumar, P. Asokan Experimental Studies on Cryogenic Machining of Bio- Degradable ZK60 Mg Alloy Using Micro- Textured Tools Materials and Manufacturing Processes Aug 2016
Kannan Govindan R. Balasundaram N. Baskar P. Asokan A hybrid approach for minimizing makespan in permutation flowshop scheduling Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering 26(1) 2016 50-76
R Ben Ruben S Vinodh P Asokan Implementation of Lean Six Sigma framework with environmental considerations in an Indian automotive component manufacturing firm: a case study Production Planning & Control 28(15) 2017 1193-1211
R. Ben Ruben P. Asokan S. Vinodh Performance evaluation of lean sustainable systems using adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system: a case study International Journal of Sustainable Engineering 10(3) 2017 158-175
Cyril Pilligrin J P. Asokan J. Jerald G. Kanagaraj J. Mukund Nilakantan I. Nielsen Tool Speed and Polarity Effects in Micro-EDM Drilling of 316L Stainless Steel Production & Manufacturing Research 5 2017 99–117
Cyril Pilligrin, J P. Asokan J. Jerald G. Kanagaraj Effects of Electrode Materials on Performance Measures of Electrical Discharge Micro-Machining Materials and Manufacturing Processes 33(6) 2018 606-615
T Venkatesan J. Jerald J. Cyril Pilligrin P. Asokan Experimental Investigation on Micro Drilling of Inconel 718 Super Alloy International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 20(1) 2018 48-63
R. Ben Ruben S Vinodh P Asokan Lean Six Sigma with environmental focus: review and framework The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 94 (9-12) 2018 4023-4037
R. Ben Ruben S Vinodh P Asokan ISM and Fuzzy MICMAC application for analysis of Lean Six Sigma barriers with environmental considerations International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 9(1) 2018 64-90
R. Ben Ruben S Vinodh P Asokan State of art perspectives of lean and sustainable manufacturing International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 10(1) 2019 234-256
R. Ben Ruben S Vinodh P Asokan Application of Multi Grade Fuzzy and ANFIS approaches for performance analysis of Lean Six Sigma system with sustainable considerations International Journal of Services and Operations Management 33(2) 2019 239-261
S. Umar Sherif P. Sasikumar P. Asokan J. Jerald Bi-objective optimization model with societal constraints for green closed loop supply chain network – a case of battery industry International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management 27(3) 2019 276-304
S. Umar Sherif P. Sasikumar P. Asokan J. Jerald An eco-friendly closed loop supply chain network with multi-facility allocated centralized depots for bidirectional flow in a battery manufacturing industry Journal of Advances in Management Research 17(1) 2019 131-159
T. Venkatesan J. Jerald P. Asokan Performance analysis of cryogenically assisted high speed micro drilling of Incoloy 800 super alloy Materials Research Express 6(8) 2019 086565
S. Dinesh V. Senthilkumar P. Asokan Effect of cryogenic cooling on texture and microstructural evolution of ZK60 magnesium alloy during machining Materials Research Express 6(9) 2019 096587
B.G. Aadithya P. Asokan S. Vinodh Application of Interpretive structural modeling for analysis of lean adoption barriers in heavy industry International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 12(2) 2021 2040-4166
S. Umar Sherif P. Asokan P. Sasikumar K. Mathiyazhagan J. Jerald Integrated optimization of transportation, inventory and vehicle routing with simultaneous pickup and delivery in two-echelon green supply chain network Journal of Cleaner Production 287 2021 125434
S. Umar Sherif P. Asokan P. Sasikumar K. Mathiyazhagan J. Jerald An integrated decision making approach for the selection of battery recycling plant location under sustainable environment Journal of Cleaner Production 330 2022 129784
B.G. Aadithya P. Asokan S. Vinodh Deployment of fuzzy TOPSIS-integrated value stream mapping for a fabrication industry: acase study The TQM Journal ahead-of-print ahead-of-print https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-01-2022-0023

Conferences/Workshops/Symposia Proceedings

  • R.Kandaswamy, P.Asokan, “CAD/CAM Application in Master Cam Profile Generation", AIMTDR Conference, PSG college of technology, Coimbatore, 1992, pp. 54-59.
  • Asokan, M.Sachithanandam, "Simulation of Manufacturing Systems", Second National Conference on CAD/CAM, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 19-20 August 1994, pp. M2.1-2.2.
  • Asokan, M.Sachithanandam, "An Interactive Computer modeling and simulation for the evaluation of manufacturing planning and control strategies", National Conference on Quality Engineering in Aerospace Technologies, 27-28 Oct 1995, DRDL Hyderabad, pp H1-H6.
  • Thanga Durai, P.Asokan, M.Sachithanandam, "A Knowledge based simulation of Flexible Manufacturing System", International Conference on intelligent Robotics System. Nov 1995, Bangalore, pp 524-528.
  • Asokan, M.Sachithanandam, K. Baskar, S. Sathish Kumar, "Development of an algorithm for controlling AGVs in Flexible Manufacturing System", International Conference on CAD CAM, Automation, Robotics and Factories of Future, Jan 1996, New Delhi, pp159-165.
  • Asokan, M.Sachithanandam, Sitaram Prasad, “Computer Simulation- An aid for class room instruction on FMS", Advanced simulation Technologies International Conference 1998, The society for Computer Simulation International, Boston, Massachusetts, April 1998, pp 135-138.
  • Sachithanandam, P.Asokan, J. Antony Grieg, "Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing system using ANOVA", National Conference on intelligent Manufacturing Systems, CIT Coimbatore, 6-7 Feb 1998, pp. I3.1-3.4
  • Asokan, P.Deivam, M.Sachithanandam, "A combined approach for layout optimization using Genetic Algorithm and Simulation", National Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, CIT Coimbatore, 6-7 Feb 1998, J 4.1-4.8
  • Asokan, M.Sachithanandam, "A Comparative study of facility layout in FMS using GA under varying genetic operators", AIMTDR Conference, IIT, Kharagpur, December 1998, pp.555-560.
  • Baskar, P.Asokan, R.Saravanan, G.Prabhaharan, "Selection of optimal conditions in multipass face milling using Non-Conventional methods", pg 61-69, 20th AIMTDR Conference, 2002.
  • Baskar, P.Asokan, R.Saravanan and G. Prabhaharan, "Optimization of Machining Parameters for Milling Operations using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm", National Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Manufacturing – Mar‟ 15-16 2003, pages E13 - E19.
  • Thirumalai, G.Prabhaharan, P.Asokan, "Design Optimization of Cellular Manufacturing Systems using Simulated Annealing algorithm and Genetic Algorithm. ", National Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Manufacturing – Mar‟15-16, 2003, pp. D73 - D84
  • Jerald, P.Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, R. Saravanan, "Scheduling of FMS Using Ant Colony Optimization", National Conference on Modelling and Simulation in Manufacturing – Mar‟ 15-16, 2003, pp.D55 - D61
  • Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, N.Baskar, R.Saravanan, “Optimization of machining parameters for milling operations using Ant colony algorithm and Genetic algorithm”, World class manufacturing, Amrita Institute of technology and science, Coimbatore, 2003, pp 39-46
  • Sundara vinayaga murthy, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, “Optimization of machining parameters for multi pass Face milling operation using Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO) Technique, National conference on Modeling and analysis of production systems (MAPS-2004), National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, January 22-23, 2004.
  • Jerald, P.Satheesh, P.Asokan and G. Prabhaharan, ‟Scheduling optimization of FMS using Memetic Algorithm (PSO & TS)‟, National conference on Modelling and Analysis of Production Systems”. (MAPS-2004), National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, January 22-23, 2004.
  • K. Srividhya, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, ‟Optimization of Multipass Milling Operation Via Particles Swarm Optimization”. National conference on Modelling and Analysis of Production Systems”. (MAPS-2004), National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, January 22-23, 2004.
  • K. Srividhya, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, „Optimization of Milling operations using Genetic Algorithms”, Conference on Advances Materials and Manufacturing technology, IIT, Chennai, April 2004, 27-28.
  • Sundara Vinayaga Murthy, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, “Optimization of Machining Parameters for Multipass Face Milling Operations using Memetic Algorithm”, Conference on Advances Materials and Manufacturing technology, IIT, Chennai, April 2004, 27-28.
  • Babu, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, R.Saravanan, “Optimizing the process parameters of surface grinding operations – A Memetic approach”, Conference on Advances Materials and Manufacturing Technology, IIT, Chennai, April 2004, 29-30.
  • Satish Kumar, P.Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, “Determination of Optimal Sub-division of depth of cut for CNC Multipass turning system with constraints using Simulated Annealing (SA)”, 21st AIMTDR, VIT, Vellore, 20-22 December 2004, pp 429-435.
  • Babu, N.Baskar, P.Asokan, R.Saravanan, ”Computerized optimization of process parameters for surface grinding operations using adaptive genetic algorithm (AGA)”, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC –2004), CIT, Coimbatore, Jan‟ 5- 6, 2004.
  • Jerald, P.Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, P.Satheesh, “Scheduling Optimization of FMS using Memetic Algorithm”, International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC –2004), CIT, Coimbatore, Jan‟ 5-6, 2004.
  • Satish Kumar, P.Asokan, G.Prabhaharan, “Determination of optimal sub-division of depth of cut for CNC Multipass turning system with constraints using Genetic Algorithm (GA), International Conference on Responsive Supply Chain and Organizational Competitiveness (RSC –2004), CIT, Coimbatore, Jan‟ 5-6, 2004.
  • Siva Sankar, P.Asokan, S.Kumanan, “Optimization of cutting parameters for Multipass Turning operation using Particle Swarm Optimization”, ICCES‟05, IIT Madras, December 2005. pp 3292-3297.
  • Siva Sankar, P.Asokan, S.Kumanan, “Optimization of parameters for Turning operations using ANN and Particle Swarm Technique”, International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future (CARS & FOF), 19-27 July 2006, VIT Vellore.
  • Chandrasekaran, P.Asokan, S.Kumanan, S.Umamaheswari, “A Hybrid approach for optimization of Multi objective Job shop scheduling problems”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 27-29 July 2006, pp. 43.
  • M. Satheesh Kumar, P.Asokan, S.Kumanan, “Design of Loop Layout in Flexible Manufacturing System Using Non-Traditional Optimization Technique”, First international, 22nd All India Manufacturing Technology Design & Research Conference, IIT Roorkee, 21-23 Dec 2006.
  • Aravindan, M. Thiruvalluvar, and P. Asokan. "APPLICATION OF ANT COLONY OPTIMIZATION FOR EFFECTIVE SCHEDULING OF CLH PROCESSES IN BHEL." In Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling and Simulation 2006 3–5 April 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, p. 6. 2006.
  • Asokan, S.Satish Kumar, S.Kumanan “Selection of optimal conditions for CNC multi-tool drilling system using Genetic Algorithm”, First international, 22nd All India Manufacturing Technology Design & Research Conference, IIT Roorkee, 21-23 Dec 2006.
  • Asokan and J. Jerald, “ Integrated Scheduling of Jobs, AGVs and AS/RS in an FMS using Particle Swarm Optimization” National Conference on Factory Automation, Robotics and Soft Computing, 18- 19, January, 2007, NIT, Warangal.
  • Rajkumar, P. Asokan, T.Page “An illustrative study of flexible job shop using GRASP, International conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University Chennai, Jan‟ 2010.
  • Rajkumar, P. Asokan, “Multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problems using GRASP, International conference of the Society of Operations Management, NITIE, Mumbai, Dec‟ 2010.
  • Karthikeyan, P. Asokan “A hybrid firefly algorithm for solving bi-criteria flexible job shop scheduling problem”, International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Nov 2013.
  • Karthikeyan, P. Asokan, S. Nickolas “A hybrid discrete firefly algorithm for flexible job shop scheduling problem with maintenance activities”, International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, Jan 2014.
  • Ben Ruben, S Vinodh, P. Asokan, “Application of ISM for analysis of barriers in an integrated lean sustainable manufacturing environment”, International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Nov 2015.
  • Prabhakaran, J. Jerald, J. Cyril Pilligrin, P. Asokan, “An experimental investigation of micro-turning process using coconut oil-water emulsion as a green cutting fluid” International conference on Smart design & Sustainable manufacturing, Alagappa Chettiar College Of Engineering And Technology, Karaikudi.
  • Udayanand, P. Asokan, “Design modification in mixing sphere of supercritical boiler by plugging the nozzles for hydraulic testing – A case study” International conference on Smart design & Sustainable manufacturing, Alagappa Chettiasaar College Of Engineering And Technology, Karaikudi

Contact Address

Dr. P Asokan
Professor HAG
Production Engineering Department
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Phone : +91-431-2503506