Dr.Subramaniam Arunachalam PhD, PGC, BEng (Hons), BSc, Dip(Tech), MIEE  is a senior lecturer in the Product Design Group. Before joining University of East London, Dr.Arunachalam was employed in Coventry University (UK)   and University of Hertfordshire, UK. He  holds  a Doctorate in Manufacturing Engineering and a Honours degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Dr.Arunachalam  is a Visiting Professor and Visiting Scholar at several universities abroad. He has many years of experience in teaching and developing course materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in  Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control,  Manufacturing Systems Engineering,  Strategy and Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Simulation, Production Planning and Control, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Logistic Management and Quantitative Methods. Currently, he is also   teaching in the Product Design and Product Development disciplines.

Dr.Arunachalam has extensive experience in delivering lectures and workshops in Production Management, Manufacturing Strategy and Manufacturing Management to senior managers of Ford Motor Company in UK and Germany as part University of East London's academic programmes. His expertise includes applying simulation techniques to optimize production and assembly systems through increased productivity and low-cost manufacturing techniques. Dr.Arunachalam has participated and contributed to the University of Oxford’s Operation Management and Manufacturing Strategy Faculty Programmes on teaching Operation Management to undergraduate, postgraduate students and post experience senior managers. He regularly participates in debates  on topical issues in manufacturing industry organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge. Dr.Arunachalam  has been listed in the Marquis’s Who’s Who, Premier Edition 2009.

Dr.Arunachalam is a very  active researcher. He has published more than 200 articles in high profile journals and peer-viewed conferences. He has presented many invited papers in international conferences. He has developed and delivered many short courses in Six Sigma, Productivity Improvement, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management to many  British, Indian and Malaysian SMEs. Dr.Arunachalam has made significant contribution in organizing international conferences. He serves   on   the   board   of scientific/international programme committee of  many  international  conferences  hosted  in  Australia,  Finland, Helsinki, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, UK, USA, Malaysia and China. 

He is a referee and reviewer for many leading international scientific journals and is a full member of Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK. Dr.Arunachalam has given keynote speeches and invited lectures in many universities and institutions abroad. He has participated and contributed  in many international panel discussions on the "Changing Trend of Manufacturing." He has received grants/awards/sponsorships from Royal Academy of Engineering (UK), British Council (UK) and International Scientific Committee of the European Commission. Dr.Arunachalam has supervised more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate projects. He is also Director of Studies to  a number of  PhD students and examined more than 70 PhD theses.

Dr.Arunachalam  has  been  a  consultant  for  many small  and  medium sized companies  (SMEs), large-scale manufacturing and service enterprises in the UK and abroad in Information and Production Systems Operations, Management  and  Implementation.  He is  keen  on  knowledge  transfer  and  examples  of  the  projects  include productivity improvement using simulation techniques, designing quality management systems, implementation of lean systems, process reengineering, introduction of inventory control system and MRP systems. His  industrial   and   research experiences   also   include   market penetration analysis for manufacturing companies, product development,, optimizing outsourcing operations  through supplier development and  improving productivity through application of lean and lean sigma techniques.

Education

• PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, University of Hertfordshire, UK, (Research funded by International Scientific Co-operation of the European Committee, £280,000)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE), Coventry University, UK
• BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing System Engineering, University of East London, UK
• University Diploma in Technological Sciences, University of East London, UK
• B.Sc in Chemistry, Madras University, India.

Appointments

• Senior Lecturer, School of Computing, IT and Engineering, University of East London, UK (present)
• Senior Lecturer, Department of Manufacturing Engineering & Management, Coventry University, UK (1998-2000)
• Research- Assistant & Part-time lecturer, University of Hertfordshire, UK (1995-2000)

• Member of Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK
• Member of the Balkan Logistics Observatory, Greece (Headed by Sheffield University, UK)
• Coordinator and Link Personnel for University of East London and Ford Motor Company's Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence ( CEME), UK
• Course Director for MSc Logistics (previous responsibility)
• Programme Leader for BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (previous responsibility)
• Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Management (previous responsibility)
• Admission tutor for Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design Subject Groups
• Module Leader for Production Management & Control , Statistical Quality Control, Total Quality Management, Manufacturing Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing System Simulation, Product Engineering Science, Innovative Materials and Design For Manufacture (previous responsibility)
• Member of School Academic Board (previous responsibility)
• Member of School Admission Tutors Forum
• Member of School International Development Group
• Member of School Research Committee
• Member of Industrial Advisory Committee
• Member of Simulation Team (SIMLAB), Knowledge Dock
• Reviewer for many leading international journals
• PhD external examiner for Anna University (India) , Bharatidasan University (India), University (India), Bharatiar University (India), Madurai Kamaraj University (India), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (India), National Institute of Technology (NITT) (India), Annamalai University (India)
• Member of Advisory Committee, International Society of Agile Manufacturing (ISAM)

Fields of research interest include flexible manufacturing cell design, quality control techniques, automation systems material requirement planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma quality issues, business process outsourcing, total quality management, business process reengineering, inventory management, manufacturing systems simulation, manufacturing strategy, worker training, material flow, value stream mapping, just-in-time, MRP, ERP, supply chain management, team value management , mass customization and product development.

Industrial Project Consultation and Practice

• Manufacturing Consultation, UK company, Design of assembly system to manufacture automotive batteries.
• Manufacturing Consultation, UK company, improving process and productivity using evaluation, analysis and simulation techniques.
• Manufacturing Consultation, UK company, Improving inventory control through just-in-time/kanban system.
• Manufacturing Consultation, UK company, Productivity improvement in printing operation through process reengineering.
• Manufacturing Consultation, UK company, Investigation into energy efficiency system through restructure of the ventilation systems in the printing sections.
• Other overseas consultancy experience includes, process analysis, packaging and labeling process improvements, manufacturing and packaging equipment assistance, productivity improvement through simulation techniques, information and production systems, designing quality management systems, implementation of lean systems, process reengineering, introduction of inventory control system and MRP systems.

• BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (previous responsibility)
• BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (previous responsibility)
• BEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering (previous responsibility)
• BSc (Hons) Product Design
• BA (Hons) Product Design Features

• Production Management (previous responsibility)
• Operations Management (previous responsibility)
• Quality Management, Statistical Process Control (previous responsibility)
• Manufacturing Strategy, Manufacturing Management and Case Studies
• Manufacturing Simulation and Process Mapping (previous responsibility)
• Total Quality Management and Project Management (previous responsibility)
• Supply chain Management (previous responsibility)
• Product Engineering Science
• Design for Manufacture and Design Management
• Design Projects
• Innovative Materials

Publications

Journal

1. S.Arunachalam, "Innovative Model  (WOTMLM) To Train Assembly Workers In Lean Companies – An Empirical Study”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology” Park College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India In association with School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering, UEL, August 2010 (Keynote Paper)
2. Arzu Baloglu and S.Arunachalam, "Reengineering the Supply chain in the Internet Age: ABB Turkey Inc.", International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization (IJLEG), (Special Issue) vol.2, No.3, pp.233-249, ISSN 1741-5373, 2010
3. Balamurugan G M , Muthukannan Duraiselvam, And S. Arunachalam, “Sliding Wear Behaviour Of AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel At Elevated Temperature”, Journal Of Manufacturing Engineering, , Vol. 5, Issue 2, Pp 137-142, June 2010
4. Rajkumar, M, Asokan, P., Page, T. and Arunachalam, S. “A GRASP Algorithm for the Integration of Process Planning and Scheduling in a Flexible Job-Shop”, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 5(2), pp.230-251, January 2010, ISBN 1750-0591.
5. Budan, D. A., Vijarangan, S., Arunachalam, S. and Page, T. “An Analysis of Machining Forces on Graphite/Epoxy, Glass/Epoxy & Kevlar/Epoxy Composites Using a Neural Network Approach”, Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technology,  1(2), December 2009, pp. 129-140, ISBN 0794-8415
6. Krishnamurthy, L., Sridhara. B. K., Abdul Budan, D., Page, T. and Arunachalam, S. “Tool Wear Studies on Aluminum Matrix Hybrid Composites”, International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Technology, 11(1), December 2009, pp.5-10, ISBN 1524-1548.
7. Palanichamy, R., Nagaraj, P., Page, T. and Arunachalam, S. “Effect of Fin Geometry on Heat Transfer Performance in Aluminium Circular Tube with Internal Fin and Engine Oil Used as Coolant”, International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Technology, 11(1), December 2009, pp.11-14, ISBN 1524-1548.
8. Budan, D. A., Vijarangan, S., Arunachalam, S. and Page T. “Effect of Fibre Position and Proportion on the machinability of GFRP composites – An FEA & Merchant’s Model”, Journal of Future Engineering and Technology. Oct 2009. Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 33-43, ISSN: 0973-2632.
9. 12. Krishnamurthy, L, Sridhara, B. K., Abdul Budan, D., Arunachalam, S. and Page T. “A Series of Tool-Life Studies on Aluminium Matrix Hybrid Composites”, Journal of Future Engineering and Technology. Oct 2009. Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 26-32, ISSN: 0973-2632.
10. Budan, D. A., Vijarangan, S., Arunachalam, S. and Page, T. “An Analysis of Machining Forces on Graphite/Epoxy, Glass/Epoxy & Kevlar/Epoxy Composites Using a Neural Network Approach”, Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technology, 1(2), December 2009, pp. 129-140, ISBN 0794-8415
11. Ramesh, R., Jerald, J., Page, T. and Arunachalam, S., ''Concurrent Tolerance Allocation using an Artificial Neural Network and continuous Ant Colony Optimization'', International Journal of Design Engineering, 2(1), September 2009, 1-25, ISBN 1751-5874.
12. Dhanalakshmi, V., Arunachalam, S., Sankaranarayanaswamy, K., and Page, T. ''A fuzzy Analysis Approach to Part Family Formation in Cellular Manufacturing Systems”, Journal of Studies in Informatics and Control, 17(4), December 2008, pp 433-440, ISBN 1220.
13. Page, T. and Arunachalam, S, “Circuit Design Techniques for Electromagnetic Compliance”, Journal of Electrical Engineering, March 2008, 1(3), pp.1-6, ISSN: 0973-8835
14. P.Partiban, M.Punniyamoorthy, K.Ganesh, N.L.Parthasarathi and S.Arunachalam,  “Logical Approach for Evaluation of Supply Chain Alternatives”,  International Journal of Management and Decision Making, 2008, Vol.9, No.2, pp.204-223
    
15. G.Kannan, A.Noorul Haq, P.Sasikumar and S.Arunachalam “Analysis and selection of green suppliers using interpretative structural modeling and analytic hierarchy process”,  International Journal of Management and Decision Making, 2008, Vol.9, No.2, pp.163-182
16. T. Rangaswamy, S. Arunachalam, T Page, “Design optimization and stress analysis of
    composite propeller shafts”, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2008
17. P. Sivakumar, K. Ganesh and S.Arunachalam , “Mathematical model and genetic algorithm for distribution logistics problem with maximum route length”, International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization, 2008, vol. 1, issue 3, pages 307-329
18. P. Asokan, P Jerald, S.Arunachalam, T Page, “Scheduling of Jobs and AS/RS in FMS using Adaptive Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization”, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology,2008
19. Federica, Cucchiella, Massimo Gastaldi, S.Arunachalam and T.Page, “A real options perspective for manage sources of uncertainty inside supply chain”,International Journal of Business and Systems Research (IJBSR), 2008
20. M. Ichimura, S. Arunachalam and T. Page, “A New Training Framework for Successful Lean Manufacturing – An Empirical study”, International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management , 2008
21. Jayaram, K., Sankaranarayanasamy, J. K., Arunachalam, S and Page, T. “A Neural Network Approach To Tolerance Synthesis And Cost Optimization In Assembly”, Journal of Future Engineering and Technology, July 2008, 3(4) ISSN: 0973-xxxx.
22. Ichimura, M., Arunachalam, S. and Page, T. “An Emerging Training Model for Successful Lean Manufacturing –An Empirical Study”, Journal of Management (Special Issue on Finance): Part 2, May 2008, 2(4), pp.29-39, ISSN: 0973-5054.
23. Budan, D.A., Vijarangan, S., Arunachalam, S. and Page, T., ''An Analysis of Machining Forces on Graphite/Epoxy, Glass/Epoxy & Kevlar/Epoxy Composites Using a Neural Network Approach'', Journal of Future Engineering and Technology, 4(1), October 2008, pp 28-35, ISBN 0973-2632
24. P. Asokan and J. Jerald, S. Arunachalam and T. Page,“Application of Adaptive Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization in scheduling of jobs and AS/RS in FMS”, Int. J. Manufacturing Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2008
25. Murugan, M., Ghudharan, P. K., Arunachalam, S. and Page T. “Effect Of Pulsed GTA Welding Process Parameters On Delta Ferrite Content Of ALSI 3041 Stainless Steel Welds” International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Technology, 10(1), December 2008, pp.71-90, ISBN 1524-1548
26. Cucchiella, F., Gastaldi, M., Arunachalam, S. and Page, T., ''Translating the Supply Chain Uncertainty into a Firm New Value'', International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 3(3/4), December 2008, pp 192-215, ISBN: 1741-9182.
27. Arunachalam, S., ”Emotional and aesthetic Factors of Virtual Mobile Learning Environments”, International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organization, 1(2), March 2007, pp 140-158, ISBN: 1746-725X
28. Gunasekaran, N., Rathesh, S., Arunachalam.S and Koh, S.C.L., , “Application of fuzzy approach in supply chain management, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 17, 6, pp..737-749, 2006
29. Tom Page, Marian Hepburn, Miika Lehtonen, Gisli Thorsteinsson, S. Arunachalam, " Emotional and aesthetic factors of virtual mobile learning environments", International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organization (IJMLO), Vol. 1, No. 2, 2007
30. Wickramatillake, C.D., Koh, S.C.L., Gunasekaran, A. and Arunachalam, S., " Measuring performance within supply chain," Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 12, 2007
31. Koh, S.C.L., Saad, S.M. and Arunachalam, S., "Competing in the 21st Century Supply Chain through supply chain management and enterprise resource planning integration", International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 36, 6, pp. 455-465, .2006
32. Dhanalakshmi, V., Sankaranarayanasamy, K., Arunachalam, S. and Koh, S.C.L., "Extraction of simple and concatenated features from wire frame model using IGES data", International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 9, 3/4, pp. 350-371, 2006,
33. Koh, S.C.L., Gunasekaran, A., Saad, S.M. and Arunachalam, S., "Uncertainty in ERP controlled manufacturing systems", International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 1, 3, pp. 17-34, 2005.
34. Koh, S.C.L., Gunasekaran, A., Thomas, A. and Arunachalam, S., "The application of knowledge management in call centres", Journal of Knowledge Management, 9, 4, pp. 56- 69, 2004.
35. Koh, S.C.L., Jones, M.H., Saad, S.M., Arunachalam, S. and Gunasekaran, A., "Measuring uncertainties in MRP environments", Logistics Information Management: An International Journal, vol 13, No 3, pp.177-183, 2000
36. V. Dhanalakshmi, K. Sankaranarayanasamy, S.Arunachalam, S.C. L. Koh, “Creating Agility By Simplifying Product Flow in a Multi product Assembly Line”, International Journal of  Enterprise Network Management, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2006
37. S.Arunachalam, “Applying Artificial Intelligence to Improve Bore Finishing”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Quarterlies, First Quarter 2006, Vol.17, No.1 pp.1-4, 2/7/2006
38. S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekaran,  I.McAndrew, J.M.O’Sullivan, “Implications ofQS-9000 for New Technologies - A Case Study”, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 4 No. 3/4, pp.322-332, 2002
39. R.Anitha, S.Arunchalam and P.Radhakrishnan, "Critical Parameters Influencing the Quality of Prototypes in Fused Deposition Modeling", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol. 113, issues 1-3, pp. 385-388, 3 December 2001
40. B.Susila, S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekaran and P.Radhakrishnan,  “Interfacing Geometric Model Data with Rapid Prototyping Systems", Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2002
41. G.Thorburn, S.Arunachalam and A.Gunasekaran, “Tracing of  Information Links Empirically  (TILE) in SMES”, Logistics Information Management,  vol. 13, no.4, pp.248-255,  2000, MCB University Press, ISSN 0957-6053
42. S.C.Koh, M.H.Jones, S.M.Saad. S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekaran, “Measuring  uncertainties in MRP Environments” Logistics Information Management,  vol. 13, no.3,  pp.177-183, 2000, MCB University Press, ISSN 0957-6053
43. G.Thorburn, S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekaran, “Difficulties Arising form Dysfunctional Information Systems In Manufacturing SMESs – Case Studies” International Journal of Agile Manufacturing  Systems,  vol. 1, no.2, 1999
44. S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekaran, J.M.O’Sullivan, “Analyzing the Process Behaviour of Abrasive Reaming Using an Experimental Approach”, International Journal of Machine Tool and Manufacture, Vol. pp 1311-1325, 1999
45. S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekeran, S.M.Ngum, K.F.Gill, J.M.O’Sullivan, “Taguchi Controlled Knowledge-Based Assistant for Improving Quality of Hollow Cylindrical Sections”, International Journal of  Machine Tools and Manufacture, 39 (1999), 1311-1325, 1999
46. G.Subramanyam, S.Arunachalam, A.Gunasekeran, P.Radhakrishnan, “Development of  Tool Database Management System - A Case Study” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,  vol. 15 pp.562-565, 1999
47. S.Arunachalam,  J.M.O’Sullivan, “Superabrasive Reaming - An  Innovative Technique for Bore Finishing”,  Industrial Diamond Review, Vol. 57, No.574, pp.76-82, October 1997

International Conferences (Refereed)

1. L. Iguma,  S.Dodd and S.Arunachalam, “ New Approach To Risk Management In The Construction Industry - Wembly Stadium And Heathrow T5 Projects: A UK Case Study”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
2. Q. Abessalam, H.Saidpour and S. Arunachalam, “Effect Of Coupling Agents On Tensile Properties Of Crushed Fruit Pits Composites”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
3. Q.Abessalam, H.Saidpour and S. Arunachalam, “Influence Of Natural Plant Fibres On Epoxy Polymers Subjected To Impact Loading “,First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
4. M.Shamou, S.Arunachalam and Quotaiba Abessalam, “Achieving Manufacturing Excellence By  Applying LSSF Model – A  Lean Six Sigma Framework”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
5. M.Shamou, S.Arunachalam and Quotaiba Abessalam, “Application Of Mathematical Modeling In Lean Six Sigma”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
6. Arzu Baloğlu and  S.Arunachalam, “Developing Interactive Online Submission Platform”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
7. S.Arunachalam and M.Ichimura, “Application Of  Simulated Annealing Procedure In WOTMLM Model To Train Workers In Lean Environment”, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology”, Coimbatore, India, August 2010
8. M. Shamou, S.Arunachalam, “Lean Six Sigma Empirical Study: Data Analysis and Results”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications (ICAIEA 2010), Jan.6-8, 2010, Anna University, Chennai,India.
9. M.Razmara, S.H.Saidpour and S.Arunachalam, “DMA Investigation On Polyurethane (PUR),  Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13,  2008, India, pp. 217-220
10.  M.Razmara, S.H.Saidpour and S.Arunachalam, “A General Application to Prepare Flexural Test Specimen for Cured-In-Place Pipe”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13,  2008, India, pp. 220-224
11. M.Shamou and S.Arunachalam, “State of Art of Process Improvement – A Review”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13,  2008, India, pp. 225-236.
12. M.Shamou and S.Arunachalam, “Challenges Facing Modern Manufacturing Industry”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13,  2008, India, pp. 237-250
13. M.Shamou and S.Arunachalam, “Critical Analysis of Lean and Six Sigma Philosophies”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13,  2008, India, pp. 251-273.
14. T.Page and S.Arunachalam, “ Design of Structural Framework Through Topological Optimization”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13, 2008, India, pp 273-280.
15. T.Page and S.Arunachalam, “ Design of  A Fixture Assembly for Vibrational Analysis of Fluid-Filled Automotive Components”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13, 2008, India, pp 281-287.
16. V.P.Eswaramoorthy, B.A.Tamilarasi and S.Arunachalam, “Dynamic Short Term Memory in Tabu Research”, Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13, 2008, India, pp 299-306.
17. K.Ganesh, S.Arunchalam and S.P.Anubudayasankar, “Vendor Managed Inventory – Review and Future Research Prospects”,Proceedings of the International Conference On Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13, 2008, India, pp 123-128.
18. Ichimura, M., Arunachalam, S. and Jahankhani, H., “New Training Framework for Lean Manufacturing – Am Empirical Study,” Proceedings of the Advances in Computing and Technology, The School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering, 2nd Annual Conference, 23 January, 2007, University of East London, ISBN 0-9550008-3-1, pp174-183
19. Adnan, A., Arunachalam, S., Cazan, A. (2007b), ‘The Importance of Secured Internet in World Class Outsourcing’, International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, University of East London. London.UK.pp.123-124
20. N. Siva Shanmugam, G. Buvanashekaran and K. Sankaranarayanasamy, S.Arunachalam,  “Modeling Of Temperature Distribution For High Density Heat Source Used In Material Joining Process”,  International Conference on 24th International Manufacturing Conference IMC 24, 20-31 August 2007, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland.
21. P.Asokan , M.Chandrasekaran  and S.Arunachalam, “A New Heuristic for Solving Multi Objective Job Shop Scheduling Problems”, International Conference on 24th International Manufacturing Conference IMC 24, 20-31 August 2007, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland.
22. Adnan, A., Arunachalam, S., Cazan, A. (2007c), ‘Improving Outsourcing of Manufacturing Operations By Integrating With Theory of Constraints’, 5th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, DeMontfort University.Leicester.UK.pp.191-195.
23. A. Adnan, G. Williams, S. Arunachalam, A. Cazan and J. Arreymbi (2007d), ‘Analysing Communication System For Successful Outsourcing - Game Theory Perspective’, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Engineering, Novotel.London.UK.pp.4-10.
24. Adnan, A., Arunachalam, S., Cazan, A. (2007e), ‘Improving Outsourcing Operations by Integrating Outsourcing Determinant Index & Outsourcing Cycle Effectiveness’, The International conference on Information Society, October 7-11, 2007, Merrillville, Indiana, USA.pp.207-211.
25. Adnan, A., Arunachalam, S., Cazan, A. (2007f), ‘Taxonomy And Frameworks for Improving Outsourcing Operations’, The International conference on Information Society, October 7-11, 2007, Merrillville, Indiana, USA.pp.212.
26. Ichimura, M., Jahankhani, H. and Arunachalam, S., “Training for Successful Lean Manufacturing Implementation,” Advances in Computing and Technology, The School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering, 1st Annual Conference, 24 January 2006, University of East London, ISBN 0-9550008-1-5, pp167-172
27. T.Page, S.Arunachalam, P. Baguley, “ Achieving Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in PCB Manufacture Through High-Speed Design Techniques”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation (GMI 2006), July 2006, Coimbatore, India
28. S.Arunachalam, T.Page, “Application of Knowledge Based CAPP Systems in Electronics Manufacturing”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation (GMI 2006), July 2006, Coimbatore, India
29. C.D.Wickramatilleke, S.C.L.Koh, S.Arunachalam, “ Issues in Multiplan Management Method – A Case Study in London Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5) Baggage Handling System”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation (GMI 2006), July 2006, Coimbatore, India
30. M.Ichimura, S.Arunachalam, “ A New Training Framework For Assembly Workers in Lean Companies – An Empirical Study”, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation (GMI 2006), July 2006, Coimbatore, India
31. Ichimura, M. and Arunachalam, S., “Workforce Training Model for Successful Lean Manufacturing,” 4th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 5-7 July 2006, Taichung, Taiwan.
32. N.Gunasekaran, S.Rathesh, S.Arunachalam, “Application of Fuzzy QFD In Supply Chain Management”, 4th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 5-7 July 2006, Taichung, Taiwan, ISSBN:960-87869-2-4,  pp226-236
33. Wickramatillake, C.D, Benders, J, Koh, S.C.L, Arunachalam, S, “ Measuring Performance Within Supply Chain”, 4th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 5-7 July 2006, Taichung, Taiwan, ISSBN:960-87869-2-4,  pp657-663
34. S.Arunachalam  and M.Ichimura, “New Approach to train assembly workers” 4th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 5-7 July 2006, Taichung, Taiwan, ISSBN:960-87869-2-4,  pp76-80
35. Ichimura, M. and Arunachalam, S. “Development of a Training Framework for Lean Manufacturing – An Empirical Study” 2nd European Conference on Management of Technology, 10-12 September 2006, Aston University, Birmingham, UK, ISBN 1-85449-421X, pp113-120
36. Ichimura, M., Arunachalam, S., Koh, S.C.L. and Saad, S.M., 2005, Application of intelligent systems in worker training, 3rd International Conference on Responsive Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology, China, 12-14 September.
37. Wickramatillake, C.D., Bemders, J., Koh, S.C.L. and Arunachalam, S, 2005, Performance Measurement in  supply chain, Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS2005), Thessaloniki, Greece, 6-8 July, 656-662.
38. Koh, S.C.L., Saad, S.M. and Arunachalam, S., 2005, Competing in the 21st Century Supply Chain through SCM and ERP Integration, Proceedings of the International Conference on Agility, Helsinki University of Technology, 27–28 July 2006. (Invited for Special Issue of International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management).
39. M.Ichimura and S.Arunachalam, “Application of Quantitative Analysis in Developing Worker Training Model for Assembly Workers in Lean Environment,” Proceedings of 3rd International Qualitative Research Convention, 21st-23rd August, 2005, Universiti Teknologi, Johor, Malaysia.
40. S Arunachalam, S.C.L. Koh,  “Improving Manufacturing Operations Using DBR Approach -A Case Study”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control, December 2004, Alexandria, Egypt.
41. V.Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, S, .Koh, S.C .L,.Xiao, D “Cad/Cam: New Approaches To Part Family Formation And Feature Recognition” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control, December 2004, Alexandria, Egypt
42. Koh, S.C.L., Saad, S.M., Arunachalam, S, ”Learning From Uncertainty - A Knowledge-Enriched Manufacturing System” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control, December 2004, Alexandria, Egypt
43. V. Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, A. J P Kumar, S. K. Ayyaswamy, “Optimal part family format ion using a realistic fuzzy set theoretic approach in cellular manufacturing ” Proceedings of the International conference in manufacturing Research”, Sheffield, UK, Sept.2004
44. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh “Lean Sigma – An Integrated Approach To Achieve World Class Performance” Proceedings of the International conference in manufacturing Research”, Sheffield, UK Sept.2004
45. V. Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, K. Senthilkumaran, K. Sankaranarayanaswamy, “ STEP-based automatic evaluation of alternate Tool Access Directions (TAD) for minim al Set-up changes” Proceedings of the International conference in manufacturing Research”, Sheffield, UK, Sept.2004
46. S.C.L. Koh, S.M. Saad ,S. Arunachalam, “Managing Uncertainties Using a Knowledge Management Approach”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
47. Maki Ichimura, S. Arunachalam, H.Jahankhani “Need For An Improved Worker Training System To Offer Production Flexibility In Manufacturing Companies”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
48. Arunachalam, S., Thoburn, J.G. and Koh, S.C.L., 2004, The fusion of lean and six sigma –a powerful engine for sustained value creation, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering, Design and Control, 27-29 December, Alexandria, Egypt.
49. M.Bofakou, S.Arunachalam, J. G Thoburn, Total Quality Management System For Greek Public Sectors, Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
50. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh, “Product Life Cycle Management – an Emerging Manufacturing Technique” Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
51. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh, “Lean Sigma – a Road Map to Global Success in High Performance Manufacturing ” Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), 8-10 December, 2004, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore India, ISBN 81-7319-677
52. S.C.L.Koh, A.Thomas, S.Arunachalam, “The Application of Knowledge Management in Call Centres”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
53. S. C. L. Koh, Y.Lin, S. Arunachalam, “The Role of Contingency Plan in Dealing with Uncertainty in ERP-Controlled Manufacturing Environments”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
54. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh, “Developing the Right Model for Business Process Outsourcing”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
55. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh, “Application of Total Quality Management Concepts in Call Centres”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
56. S.Arunachalam, B.Dong, S.C.L.Koh, “ Integrating SCM and ERP Systems in a Paper Manufacturing Company in China”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
57. Ichimura, M. and Saadat, M. S.Arunachalam, “On intelligent shop floor workforce training,” Proceedings of the second International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology, 7-9 September 2004, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, ISBN 1-84387-088-6, pp471-476
58. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh, “ABCs of Product Life Cycle Management”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004,Coimbatore, India
59. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh,.G.Thoburn, “Call Centre for Back-office Operations Support: Issues and Challenges”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong,  7-9 July 2004.
60. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh,.G.Thoburn “ Improving Quality of Delivery in Outsourced Call Centres Through TQM Based Training”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong, 7-9 July 2004.
61. S. C. L. Koh, Y. Lin , S. Arunachalam, “Responsiveness Of Contingency Plans To Uncertainty In ERP-Controlled Manufacturing Environments,” Proceedings of the International Conference on “Environmentally Conscious Design & Manufacturing - Issues and Challenges” July 2004, Coimbatore, India
62. Ichimura, M. and Arunchalam, S., “Developing a Flexible Workforce to meet the Future Challenge –Learning From Japanese Examples,” Proceedings of the 22nd International Manufacturing Conference, Institute of Technology Tallaght, 31 August – 2 September, 2005, Ireland, ISBN 0-9551218-0-9, pp355-362
63. Arunchalam, S and Ichimura, M., “New Approach to Line Operator Training,” Proceedings of the third International Workshop on Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, 6-8 July 2005, Thessaloniki, Greece, ISBN 9060-87869-0-8, pp 76-80
64. T.Page, S.Arunachalam, G.Williams, “ Knowledge-Based-Approach in PCB Design,” Proceedings of International Conference On Advances in Information and Communication Engineering (AICE), Ghana, July 2005, pp.72-77
65. S.C.L.Koh, S.Arunachalam, G.Williams, “Focus On Sustainable Development to Maintain Competitive Advantage,” Proceedings of International Conference On Advances in Information and Communication Engineering (AICE), Ghana, July 2005, pp.82-85
66. S Arunachalam, S.C.L. Koh,  “Improving Manufacturing Operations Using DBR Approach -A Case Study”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control, December 2004, Alexandria, Egypt.
67. V.Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, S, .Koh, S.C .L,.Xiao, D “Cad/Cam: New Approaches To Part Family Formation And Feature Recognition” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control, December 2004, Alexandria, Egypt
68. Koh, S.C.L., Saad, S.M., Arunachalam, S, ”Learning From Uncertainty - A Knowledge-Enriched Manufacturing System” Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Production Engineering Design and Control, December 2004, Alexandria, Egypt
69. V. Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, A. J P Kumar, S. K. Ayyaswamy, “Optimal part family format ion using a realistic fuzzy set theoretic approach in cellular manufacturing ” Proceedings of the International conference in manufacturing Research”, Sheffield, UK, Sept.2004
70. S.C.L. Koh, S. Arunachalam , “A Review of the Role of Sustainable Development in the Global Market” Proceedings of the International Conference in Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing – Issues and Challenges (ECDM 2004), July 2004, India
71. S. C. L. Koh, Y.Lin, S. Arunachalam, “Responsiveness of Contingency Plans to Uncertainty in ERP-Controlled Manufacturing Environments,“ Proceedings of the International Conference in Emerging Technologies in Intelligent System and Control (EISCO-2005)”, January 2005, India, pp.787-792,  ISBN 81-7764-729-6 (vol II)
72. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh “Lean Sigma – An Integrated Approach To Achieve World Class Performance” Proceedings of the International conference in manufacturing Research”, Sheffield, UK Sept.2004
73. V. Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, K. Senthilkumaran, K. Sankaranarayanaswamy, “ STEP-based automatic evaluation of alternate Tool Access Directions (TAD) for minim al Set-up changes” Proceedings of the International conference in manufacturing Research”, Sheffield, UK, Sept.2004
74. S.C.L. Koh, S.M. Saad ,S. Arunachalam, “Managing Uncertainties Using a Knowledge Management Approach”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
75. Maki Ichimura, S. Arunachalam, H.Jahankhani “Need For An Improved Worker Training System To Offer Production Flexibility In Manufacturing Companies”, International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
76. M.Bofakou, S.Arunachalam, J. G Thoburn, Total Quality Management System For Greek Public Sectors, Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
77. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh, “Product Life Cycle Management – an Emerging Manufacturing Technique”  Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
78. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh, “Lean Sigma – a Road Map to Global Success in High Performance Manufacturing,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Manufacturing Management (GCMM-2004), December, 2004, India, ISBN 81-7319-677
79. S.C.L.Koh, A.Thomas, S.Arunachalam, “The Application of Knowledge Management in Call Centres”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
80. S. C. L. Koh, Y.Lin, S. Arunachalam, “The Role of Contingency Plan in Dealing with Uncertainty in ERP-Controlled Manufacturing Environments”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
81. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh, “Developing the Right Model for Business Process Outsourcing”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
82. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh, “Application of Total Quality Management Concepts in Call Centres”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
83. S.Arunachalam, B.Dong, S.C.L.Koh, “ Integrating SCM and ERP Systems in a Paper Manufacturing Company in China”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
84. Ichimura, M. and Saadat, M. S.Arunachalam, “On intelligent shop floor workforce training,” Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology, 7-9 September 2004, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, ISBN 1-84387-088-6, pp471-476
85. S.Arunachalam, S.C.L.Koh, “ABCs of Product Life Cycle Management”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
86. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh,.G.Thoburn, “Call Centre for Back-office Operations Support: Issues and Challenges”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong,  7-9 July 2004.
87. S.Arunachalam and S.C.L.Koh,.G.Thoburn “ Improving Quality of Delivery in Outsourced Call Centres Through TQM Based Training”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong, 7-9 July 2004.
88. S. C. L. Koh, Y. Lin , S. Arunachalam, “Responsiveness Of Contingency Plans To Uncertainty In ERP-Controlled Manufacturing Environments,” Proceedings of the International Conference on “Environmentally Conscious Design & Manufacturing - Issues and Challenges” July 2004, Coimbatore, India
89. Arunachalam, S., Thoburn, J.G. and Koh, S.C.L., 2004, Establishing the need for a rational training system in outsourced call centres, Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 7-9 July, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, pp. 143-150.
90. S.Arunachalam,  J.G.Thouburn  "Analysis of Material Sequencing Procedures to Improve the Logistic Strategy- A Case Study" International conference on Supply chain& Logistic Management, 6-8 August 2001, India
91. J.G.Thouburn, S.Arunachalam "Analysis of Problems Arising from the Unstructured Growth of a Manufacturing Company - A Case Study", International conference on Supply chain& Logistic Management, 6-8 August 2001, Coimbatore, India
92. R.Sivasubramaniam, V.Selladurai, S.Arunachalam, “ Application of Principles and Methodologies of Synchronous Manufacturing in Marketing and Production – A Case Study”, Third SMESME International Conference, 17-19 April 2000, Coventry University, UK
93. M.Saddaiah, O.Gurumoorthy, S.Arunachalam, “Machine Monitoring Systems for Shop floor Control”, Third SMESME International Conference, 17-19 April 2000, Coventry University, UK
94. B.Ganesan, M.Vijayalalitha, S.Arunachalam, “Tool Management System”, Third SMESME International Conference, 17-19 April 2000, Coventry University, UK
95. J.G.Thoburn, S.Arunachalam, “Achieving Flexibility and Responsiveness in Manufacturing SMEs Through a Holistic Approach to Information Design” International Conference on Intelligent Flexible Autonomous Manufacturing Systems, January 10-12, 2000, Coimbatore, India.
96. S.Arunachalam, J.G.Thoburn, “Barriers to Super abrasive Reaming to Fit Within QS-9000 Framework” International Conference on Intelligent Flexible Autonomous Manufacturing Systems, January 10-12, 2000, Coimbatore, India
97. J.G.Thoburn, S.Arunachalam, “Information Systems in Practice – Case studies in three manufacturing SMEs” Proceedings of the International Conference Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies AMPT’99 and the 16th Annual Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, IMC-16, 3-6 August 1999, Dublin, Ireland
98. R.Anitha, S.Arunachalam, P.Radhakrishnan, “Critical parameters Influencing the Quality of Prototypes in Fused Deposition modeling”, International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, AMPT’99 and 16th Annual Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, IMC16, 3-6 August 1999, Dublin, Ireland
99. S.Arunachalam, J.M.O’Sullivan, “Investigation of Parameters Influence and Relationships in Bore Finishing Using Statistical Design of Experiment”, 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby, pp. 9-15
100. S.Loke, S.Arunachalam, T.Page, “The Integration of a Knowledge-Based System and a Gannt-Chart Scheduling Application for Solving the Machine Shop Scheduling Problem”, 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby, pp.727-732
101. S.Arunachalam, S.Loke, J.M.O’Sullvan, “ Optimizing Bore Quality with Expert Rules”, 6th European Congress on Intelligent Techniques and Soft Computing,  September 7-10, 1998, Aachen, Germany
102. S.Arunachalam, S.M.Ngum, J.M.O’Sullivan, K.F.Gill, “A Knowledge-Based System to Improve Bore Geometry”, 13th International Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering,, 7-9 July 1998, Galway, Ireland, pp.177-180, 1SBN:1853125962
103. S.Subramanyam, S.Arunachalam, K.P.Sivakumar, K.M.Mohanasundaram, P.V.Mohanram, P.Radhakrishnan, “Design and Development of Tool Management System for Valve Production Unit of BHEL, Trichy, India - A Case Study”, 6th European Congress on Intelligent Techniques and Soft Computing”,  September 7-10, 1998, Aachen, Germany
104. R.Anitha, S.Arunachalam, S.Vijayakumar, P.V.Mohanaram, P.Radhakrishnan, “Taguchi Approach to Improve Surface Topography of Low Carbon Steel, Finished by Surface Grinding”, “6th European Congress on Intelligent Techniques and Soft Computing”,  September 7-10, 1998, Aachen, Germany
105. S.Arunachalam, J.M.O’Sullivan, “Role of Design of Experiments in Business and Manufacturing Management - An Application Example”, International Conference on  Business and Management, January 4-7, 1998, Ahmadabad, India
106. S.Arunachalam, S.M.Ngum, J.M.O’Sullivan, K.F.Gill, “A Prototype Knowledge-Based System for Bore Quality”, 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby, pp.709-713
107. B.Susila, S.Arunachalam, S.Loke, P.Radhakrishnan, J.M.O’Sullivan, “Formulation of Geometric Model  for Rapid Prototyping”, 15th Annual Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, 2-4 September 1998, Ireland, pp.525-529
108. K.M.Mohanasundaram, S.Loke, S.Arunachalam, P.Radhakrishnan, “Comparative Evaluation of Priority Dispatching Rules in a Dynamic Multi-level Assembly Job shop” 15th Annual Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, 2-4 September 1998, Ireland, pp.595-600
109. P.Radhakrishnan, S.Arunachalam, A.I.Edinbarough “CAD Based Recognition - a Neural Network Approach”, 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby, pp. 355-360
110. S.Arunachalam, J.M.O’Sullivan, S.Rajesham, K.Jeyakumaran, K.Ullah, “Design of Equipment for Experimental Investigation of Super abrasive Reaming Process”, 13th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1997,Glasgow,pp1-5
111. S.Arunachalam, J.M.O’Sullivan, S.Rajesham, K.Jeyakumaran, K.Ullah, “Process Capability Analysis of Super abrasive Reaming, Compared with the Existing Hole-Finishing Processes”, International Conference on Quality Engineering and  Management, August 3-5, 1997, Coimbatore, India, pp.531-535
112. S.Rajesham, S.Arunachalam, J.M.O’Sullivan, K.Jeyakumaran, K.Ullah, “Process Capability Analysis for Producing High-Precision Cylindrical Bores Using Ballising and Super abrasive Reaming as a Joint Technique - Taguchi Method”, International Conference on Quality Engineering and  Management, August 3-5, 1997, Coimbatore, India, pp.501-506
113. J.Miller, S.Arunachalam, S.Rajesham, J.M.O’Sullivan, K.Jeyakumaran, K.Ullah, “Unique Technique for Producing High-Precision Cylindrical Bores - Research Programme”, Proceedings of the Australasia Pacific Forum on Intelligent Processing and Manufacturing of  Materials, July 14-17, 1997, Australia, Vol.2, pp.1092-1098

Others

1. S.Arunachalam, "Applying Artificial Intelligence to Improve Bore Finishing, Machining Technology, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, First Quarter, vol. 17, no.16, 2006
2. Arunachalam, “Study of Surface Integrity in Grinding Using L9 Orthogonal Arrays,” Oct 31, 2005, pp 1-7, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB202
3. B.Susila,  S.Arunachalam, “Evaluating the Strength of Prototype Components Produced by FDM Using Mathematical Model, “Aug 17, 2005, pp 1-7, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB181.
4. S.Arunachalam, I Rajendran, J.C. Aurich, Oliver Braun “Bore Finishing Processes - A Comparative Study” , Aug 17, 2005, pp 1-9, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB182
5. S.Arunachalam, I Rajendran, “ Bore Finishing Processes - A Comparative Study ,”August 17, 2005, pp1-9, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB182
6. V.Dhanalakshmi, S. Arunachalam, “Design for Assembly - A Focus on Multiple Products” , July 28 2005, pp 1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB106
7. I.Rajendran, D.A Budan, S. Vijayarangan, S.Arunachalam, “Evaluation of Cutting Forces on Graphite/Epoxy, Glass/Epoxy & Kevlar/Epoxy Composites'' , July 28, 2005, pp 1-20, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB105
8. S.C.L.Koh, S.Arunachalam, “Sustainable Development Through Holistic Approach ,” June 08, 2005, pp1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB83
9. S.C.L.Koh, S.Arunachalam, “Knowledge Management Approach Solve Uncertainties,” June 08, 2005, pp1-11, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB82
10. Abdul Budan, S Vijayarangan,  S.Arunachalam, I Rajendran, “Composites,” July 28, 2005, pp1-20, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB105
11. S.C.L.Koh, S.Arunachalam, “Contingency Plans in ERP-Controlled Manufacturing,” June 08, 2005, pp1-9, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB81
12. M.Ichimura, S.Arunachalam, “Application of Intelligent Systems to Improve Worker Training in Manufacturing Environment,” June 05, 2005, pp1-12, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB61
13. V.Dhanalakshmi, K.Sankaranarayanaswamy, S.Arunachalam, T.Page, , “A Novel Approach to Part Family Formation in Cellular Manufacturing Using Fuzzy Analysis in CAD/CAM”, June 05, 2005, pp1-12, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB67
14. M Jazebizadeh, V Malhotra, S.Arunachalam, “Use of Specific Composite Membranes to Remove Carcinogenic Lubricating Oil Components in Cutting Operations,” March 01, 2005, pp1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB22
15. K.Mohanasundaram, S. Arunachalam, T.Page, “An Application of Performance Measurement in an Assembly Job Shop Environment - A Case Study,”  Feb. 10, 2005, pp1-12, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB33
16. S.C.L.KOH, S.Arunachalam,” Achieving Competitive Advantage by Combining SCM and ERP”  Feb. 10, 2005, pp1-7, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB62
17. G.Sundaraj, S.Arunachalam,T.Page, ”A Review of Experimental Techniques Applied in Cryogenic Treatment of Cutting Tools and Metals,” Feb. 10, 2005, pp1-35, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB11
18. P. Sentil, S.Arunachalam, T. Page, “A Novel Algorithm for Parallel Machine Scheduling,” Feb. 10, 2005, pp1-10, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB12
19. S.Arunachalam, “Manufacturing Problems Due to Poor Understanding of  Supply Chain and Supplier Development – a Case Study” , May 24, 2005, pp1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB42
20. S.Arunachalam, “Operational Excellence Through Six Sigma”. ”, Mar 01, 2005, pp1-10, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB21
21. S.Arunachalam, T.Page, “Criteria for Successful Implementation of  Decision Support Systems”, Feb. 10, 2005, pp1-10, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB19
22. S.Arunachalam, “Engineering Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms”, Feb 10, 2005, pp.1-12, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB18
23. P. Senthil, S.Arunachalam, T.Page,  “A Novel Algorithm for Parallel Machine Scheduling” Feb 10, 2005, pp 1-17, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB12
24. V Malhotra, S.Arunachalam, P Dewson, “Novel Cooling Technique in High-Speed Machining--Experimental Study”, Feb 10, 2005, pp.1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB1
25. G. Sundararaj, S.Arunachalam, T.Page,  “A Review of Experimental Techniques Applied in Cryogenic Treatment of Cutting Tools and Metals”, Feb 10, 2005, pp1-35 , Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB11
26. Arunachalam, S. and Page, T., ''Engineering Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms'', February 2005, pp 1-12, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB18.
27. Budan,  S. Arunachalam, T.Page, ''The Use of a Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Design Optimization of Steel and Composite Leaf Springs'' , November 2004, pp 1-28, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP04PUB313
28. V.Dhanalakshmi,  S. Arunachalam, S.K.Ayyaswamy, “Using a Realistic Fuzzy Set Theoretic Approach in Cellular Manufacturing'' , November 2004, pp 1-7, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP03PUB314 .
29. V.Dhanalakshmi, K.Sankaranarayanaswamy, S. Arunachalam, T.Page, ''Automatic Evaluation of alternate Tool Access Directions (TADs) using STEP for Minimal Set-up Changes'' , November 2004, pp 1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP04PUB315
30. Arunachalam S, and  Koh SCL, “Understanding the Six Sigma Breakthrough Strategy for Business Improvement Strategy for Business Improvement, GCMM 2004: 1st International Conference on Manufacturing and Management,  India, December 2004, ISBN: 9788173196775
31. S.Arunachalam, S. Loke, T.Page, “Solving the Machine Shop Scheduling Problem Through the Integration of a Knowledge-Based System and a Gantt Chart Scheduling Application”, Feb 10, 2005, pp.1-6, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP05PUB10
32. S.A Budan, S.Arunachalam, ''The Use of a Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Design Optimization of Steel and Composite Leaf Springs'' , November 2004, pp 1-28, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP04PUB313
33. V. Dhanalakshmi,  S.Arunachalam, S.K. Ayyaswamy, , ''Optimal Part Family Formation Using a Realistic Fuzzy Set Theoretic Approach in Cellular Manufacturing'' , November 2004, pp 1-7, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP03PUB314 .
34. K.Sankaranarayanaswamy, S.Arunachalam and V.Dhanalakshmi, ''Automatic Evaluation of alternate Tool Access Directions (TADs) using STEP for Minimal Set-up Changes'' , November 2004, pp 1-8, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, MI, USA, Technical Paper: TP04PUB315

Other Research Contributions

• Developed Framework  using Taguchi DOE technique to optimize reaming process
• Developed Audit tool that may be used in any area of   a company's organization to aid in the evaluation, planning and design of holistic information systems in SMEs.
• Developed Framework to evaluate uncertainties in the aggregate, intermediate and operational levels that affect customer delivery performance in MRP environments, business process model for outsourcing
• Developed Design of an  intelligent system to train assembly workforce in lean companies
• Developed Guidelines to use  Total Quality Management in call centres.
• Developed Database Tool Management System for heavy electrical company.

Current PhD Supervision

• Optimizing Assembly Operations Using Expert Systems and Simulation Techniques - (This project is sponsored by Ford Motor Company Ltd (UK)
• Achieving World Class Performance Through Integration of Lean And Sigma Systems - A Strategic Approach
• Holonic Intelligent Training System For Assembly Workers In Lean Companies- An Empirical Study
• Developing a Model for the Transfer of Process Knowledge from the Shop Floor into Product Design
• Developing a Framework To Support Outsourcing Operations - A Focus On Quality Issues.

PhD Examination

1. Study of Martensitic, Ferritic and Ferritic [Mod.] Steels for Hard facing of Valve Seat Rings Using Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process, Bharathiar University,2010
2. “Coplanar Wave guide Discontinuities, Periodic Structures – Analysis, Typical Application”, National Institute Of Technology, Trichirappalli, India, 2009
3. “Development and Performance Evaluation Studies on Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems” Bharathiar University, India, 2009
4. “Using Eco-friendly Hydrocarbon Refrigerants”, Bharathiar University, India, 2009
5. “Block Based Multiple Ant Colony Algorithm for Optimal Order Retrieval in a Warehouse”, Bharathiar University, India, 2009
6. “Investigations of Total Quality Function Deployment for Continuous Improvement in Batch Manufacturing System”, Bharathiar University, India, 2008
7. “Design and Development of a Modified Solar Water Heating System”, National Institute Of Technology, Truchirappalli, India, 2008
8. "Development of an Optimum Pipe Line Renovation Using Cured-in-place (CIPP) Techniques", University of East London, UK, 2008
9. "An Approach to Quantify the Tool Wear Measurement Using Fractal Geometry", Bharathiar University, India, 2008
10. "An Investigation into the Use of Hybrid Search Techniques for Job Shop Scheduling Problem to Minimize Make span", Bharathiar University, India, 2008
11. "Speed Box Design Optimization on Machine Tools Using Generic Algorithm", Bharathidasan University, 2008
12. "Some Studies on the Forming of Sheets and Tubes Using Liquid Media", Bharathiar University, India, 2008
13. "Studies in Productivity Enhancement in Cast Iron Foundries Based on Energy Conservation and Rejection Analysis", Bharathiar University, India, 2008
14. "Studies on High Speed Milling of Aluminium Alloy", Anna University, India, 2008
15. "Some Experimental Investigations on Flank Wear, Surface Roughness of Work piece and Power Consumption in Turning of Nodular Cast Iron Using Cryogenic Treated Tungsten Carbide Inserts", Bharatiar University, 2008, India
16. “Certain Studies on Energy Optimization In Air-Conditioning Systems”, Bharathiar University, India, 2008
17. "Optimization of Facility Layout Problems Using Meta heuristics", Anna University, India, 2007
18. "Workability of Some Powder Metallurgy Composites during Cold Upsetting ", Bharathidasan University, India, 2007
19. "Friction welding of similar stainless steels of evaluation of processed joints ", Bharathidasan University, India, 2007
20. " Formability Analysis and Its Evaluation of Sheet metals of Various Indian   Steel Grades", Bharathidasan University, India, 2007
21. " Share Price Behavior and Market Efficiency in NSE, India- A Spectral Analysis of Random Walk Hypothesis", Madurai Kamaraj University, India, 2007
22. "Workability studies on powder metallurgy pure iron and iron-titanium carbide composite steels", National Institute Of Technology, Truchirappalli, India, 2007
23. "Investigation into the effect of squeeze pressure, mould preheating temperature and the mould materials on the interfacial thermal resistance and mechanical properties of LM6 Aluminum alloy castings", National Institute Of Technology, Truchirappalli, India, 2007
24. “Some Studies On Forming Behavior of Elliptical Shaped Billets During Cold Upsetting”, National Institute Of Technology, Truchirappalli, India, 2007
25. “Certain Studies on Energy Optimization In Air-Conditioning Systems”, Bharathiar University, India, 2007
26. "Experimental Studies on Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in Bubble Finned Plate Heat Exchangers", Manomaniam Sundaranar University, India, 2007
27. “Studies On Cutting Force, Stability And Tool Wear In End-Milling Process”, Bharathiar University, India, 2007
28. “Studies On Plasma Transferred Arc Hard facing of Valve Seat Rings, Bharathiar University, India, 2007
29. “Studies On Design Parameters of Logistics Using Concurrent Engineering Modeling Analysis”, Bharathiar University,  India, 2007
30. “Friction Welding Of Similar Stainless Steels of Evaluation of Processed Joints”, Bharathidasan University, India, 15th February 2006
31. “Workability Of Some Powder Metallurgy Composites During Cold Upsetting,” Bharathidasan University, India,  2006
32. “Friction Welding Of Similar Stainless Steels of Evaluation of Processed Joints”, Bharathidasan University,  India, 2006
33. “Studies On Process And Design Optimization of Typical Products Using Design of Experiments Approach, Bharathiar University, India, 2006
34. “Studies On Critical Success Factors And Sustainability of Total Quality Management In Manufacturing Industries”, Bharathiar University, India, 2006
35. “Studies On Satellite-6 Hard Facing of Valve Seat Rings By Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process”,  Bharathiar University, India,  2006
36. “Studies On Stainless Steel Sheets By Pulsed Current Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process”, Bharathiar University, India,  2006
37. “Hybrid Dispatching Rule Based Parallel Machines Scheduling   Towards Performance Optimization”,  Bharathiar University, India, 2005
38. “Design And Development of Stereo lithography Rapid Prototyping Machining With Optimization of Process Parameters”,  Bharathiar University, India, 2005
39. “Studies On Quality Gaps, Impact Of Software And Information Technologies In Total Quality Management”, Bharathiar University, India,  2005
40. “Heuristic Search Algorithms For Scheduling In-Flow shops With Lot Streaming”,  Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,India,  2005
41. “Closed Form Solution For Acceptance Sampling Using Artificial Neural Network”, Bharatiar University, India, 2005
42. “Studies On Stainless Steel Cladding Deposited By Flux Cored Arc Welding,” Bharathidar University, India, 2005
43. “Investigation On Cell Formation And Scheduling Of Cellular Manufacturing Systems Through Non-Traditional Optimization Heuristic”,  Bharathiar University, 2005
44. “Theoretical Study And Computer Aided Design On Metal Flow Analysis Through Various Extrusion Dies”, Bharathiar University, India, 2004
45. “Studies On Quality Gaps, Impact, of Software And Information Technologies In Total Quality Management”, Bharathiar University, India, 2004
46. “Closed Form Solution For Acceptance Sampling Using Artificial Neural Networks”, Bharathiar University, India, 2004
47. “Studies And Analysis On Cryogenic Treatment of Cutting Tools And Metals”, Bharathiar University, India, 2004
48.  “Performance Analysis Of Small & Medium Enterprises Through Re-Engineering”, Bharathiar University, India, 2003
49. “A Study On The Machining of GFRP Composites”, Bharathiar University, India, 2003
50. “Design And Development of Stereo Lithography Rapid Prototyping Machine With Optimization Of Process Parameters”, Bharathiar University, India, 2003
51. “Reclamation And Reusability’s On CO2 – Sodium Silicate Bonded Sands For Ferrous Foundries”, Bharathiar University, India, 2002
52. “Investigations On Loss Producing Events In Manufacturing Enterprises And Control Though Rough Risk Management Strategy” , Bharathiar University, India, 2002

Editing and Reviewing Activities

Reviewer for the following Journals

• International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT).
• International Journal of Materials And Product Technology
• International Journal of Business and Systems Research (IJBSR)
• Journal of Composite Materials
• International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making
• Journal of Logistics Information Management.
• Journal of Resources, Conversation and Recycling.
• International Journal of Agile Management Systems.
• International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
• Journal of Materials Processing Technology.
• International Journal of Advance  Manufacturing Technology
• International Journal of Manufacturing Research (IJMR)
• International Journal of Agile Manufacturing
• International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
• International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
• Journal of Materials Processing Technology
• Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
• Journal of Manufacturing Technology
• Logistics Information Management: An International Journal
• International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems
• International Journal of  Enterprise Network Management
• International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management
• Journal of Knowledge Management
• International Journal of Machine Tool and Manufacture
• Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing

Book Chapters

• P. Sivakumar,  K. Ganesh , S. P. Nachiappan, and S. Arunachalam, Title: "A Heuristic for Heterogeneous Capacitated Pick-up and Delivery Logistics Problems with Time Windows in Agile Manufacturing and the Distribution Supply Chain", Book: "Enterprise Networks and Logistics for Agile Manufacturing", ISBN 978-1-84996-243-8;  e-ISBN 978-1-84996-244-5; DOI 10.1007/978-1-84996-244-5, 2010,  Springer London Dordrecht, Heidelberg New York

Guest Editing

• Special Issue on: “Challenging research issues in Logistics Management” in the International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalization (IJLEG), Inderscience, vol.2, No.3, ISSN 1741-5373, 2010

• Special Issue on: “Planning, Scheduling and Optimization in Manufacturing and Services Enterprise" in the International Journal of Value Chain Management (IJVCM), Inderscience, 2010 (forthcoming)

Editorial Responsibilities

• International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain and Logistics (IJDMSCL), Serial Publication
• International Journal of Electronic Transport (IJET), Inderscience Publishers
• International Journal of Logistic Economics and Globalization (IJLEG), Inderscience Publishers
• International Journal of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (IJLSCM), ISSN:0974-7206

Grants And Awards

• 2001-British Council  travel grant to visit Indian educational establishments to promote UK-India academic collaboration (£1500).
• 2001-The Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)  International Study grant to visit an educational establishment in India  to promote  entrepreneurial skills in manufacturing industry  (£1200).
• 2000-British Council  travel grant to visit Indian educational establishments to promote UK-India academic collaboration  (£1500).
• 1999 -The Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)  International Study grant to visit an educational establishment in India  to promote  entrepreneurial skills in manufacturing industry (£1200).
• 1995 -Research grant from International Scientific Committee, European Commission, Brussels,  to carryout  doctorate research in “Super  Abrasive Reaming Process to achieve high precision bore geometry  (£280,000).

Professional Invitations

• 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2000, 1998: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Anna University, Chennai
• 2010: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Veltec University, Chennai, India
• 2010: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Park College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India
• 2010, 2009,2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, , 2001,2000, 1998: Visiting Professor National Institute of Technology(NITT/REC), Trichirapalli, India
• 2008 (Aug): Visiting Professor, MEPCO Engineering College, Sivakasi, India,
• 2008, 2007, 22005,2004.2003,2002,2001,2000,1997 1998: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
• 2008, 2004, 2003, 2000: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, P.S.N.A. College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, India  
• 2008,2007, 2006, 2005,2004.2003,2002,2001,2000,1998: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India
• 2006, 2000, 1995: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, University Technology, Malaysia, Johor Bahru
• 2006(July): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, University Technology Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
• 2006 (July): Invited Speaker, International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, Coimbatore, India
• 2006 (July): International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Taichung, Taiwan
• 2005 (Aug):, Invited Speaker,  3rd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, Thessaloniki, Greece
• 2004 (July): Invited Speaker,  Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong
• 2004 (Aug): Invited Speaker, Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management , Coimbatore, India
• 2004 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Oxford Engineering College,  Tiruchirapalli, India
• 2003 (Dec): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Presidency College of Management, Hydrabad,  India.
• 2003 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar,  Jain  Engineering College, Chennai,  India
• 2003 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, R.M.K. Engineering College, Chennai,  Tiruchirapalli
• 2004 (July): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Raja College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, India
• 2004, 2000, 1995: Visiting Research Scholar,   National University Singapore
• 2003, 2002 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Janson Business School, Coimbatore, India
• 2003,2001, 2000: Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Guindy Engineering College, Anna University. Chennai, India
• 2003 (July): Invited Visiting Research Scholar,  Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 2003 (July): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore India
• 2003 (Jan): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Tamilnadu College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India India
• 2003 (Aug): Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India
• 2003 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
• 2002 (July): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
• 2002 (Jan): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, V L B Jankiammal College of Eng. and Tech., Coimbatore,
• 2002 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, R S V College of Engg of Technology, Dindigul,   India
• 2004, 20032002 (Jan): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Dr MGR University, Chennai,   India
• 2002 (Jan): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, S K Crescent Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 2002 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar J J College of Engineering & Technology, Tiruchirapalli, India
• 2001 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar,  Sathyabama Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 2001, (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India
• 2001 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 2001 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Vel Tech Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 2001 (Aug): Invited Speaker, International conference on Supply chain & Logistic Management, Coimbatore, India
• 2001 (Jan): Invited Speaker, International Conference on Intelligent Flexible Autonomous Manufacturing Systems, ,Coimbatore, India.
• 2000 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Bharath Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 2000 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Raja lakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 2000 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, Raja Rajeswari Engineering College, India
• 2000 (Aug): Invited Visiting Research Scholar, RMK Engineering College, Chennai, India
• 1998 (August) Invited Speaker, 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Coimbatore, India,
• 1997 (Aug): Invited Speaker, 13th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management, Coimbatore, India

Conferences & Seminars Participated

• International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications (ICAIEA 2010), Jan. 6-8, 2010, Anna University, Chennai,India.
• International Conference on Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering (FAME2008), Dec.11-13,  2008, Sivakasi, India,
• International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation (GMI 2006), July 2006, Coimbatore, India
• International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 5-7 July 2006, Taichung, Taiwan
• 3rd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS2005), Thessaloniki, Greece, 6-8 July,2005
• International Conference on Agility, Helsinki University of Technology, 27–28 July, 2005
• Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong, 7-9 July 2004.
• Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
• Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004,Coimbatore, India
• ‘Innovation, technology & manufacturing policy’, German ministry of economics and  labour, organised by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, July 2004
• ‘Innovation, technology & manufacturing policy’- Minister, Swedish embassy, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, June 2004
• ‘Innovation, technology & manufacturing policy’- Commercial minister, Japanese Embassy, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK,  May 2004
• ‘Innovation, technology & manufacturing policy’- Minister counsellor for economic affairs, American Embassy, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, May 2004
• Conference in PhD supervision, University of East London, May, 2004
• ‘Managing and Working Across Cultures’  one day Seminar , University of East London, April 2004
• ‘Business-university collaboration’ –Director General, CBI, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, April 2004
• ‘Business-university collaboration’- CEO, EPSRC, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, March 2004
• ‘Business-university collaboration’ – CEO, HEFCE, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, February 2004
• Conference on academic publishing, University of East London, March 2004
• ‘Business-university collaboration’ organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, February 2004
• ‘Consulting – supporting companies and countries manufacturing evolution,’, director, production systems design centre, McKinsey and co, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, September 2003
• ‘Utilities – service provision on-demand’, sales and marketing manager, BOC Group, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, October 2003
• ‘Electronic manufacturing services – providing global production services’, chairman, Electronic innovation and growth team, DTI, vice president, Electronics, Intellect, organized by Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, UK, November 2003
•  ‘Capital equipment – providing the function rather than the ‘machine’, director or finance, airlines, Rolls-Royce plc  organized by Institute for Manufacturing   & University of Cambridge, UK, December 2003
• 'Innovation for sustainable competitive advantage' organized by Institute for Manufacturing   & University of Cambridge, UK, October 2001
• 'Making Manufacturing work in the UK' organized by Institute for Manufacturing & University of Cambridge, UK. November 2001
• 'Manufacturing and Service -new opportunities' organized by Institute for Manufacturing  & University of Cambridge, UK, December 2001
• Operations Management Faculty Programme, organized by, Templeton College, University of Oxford, December 2001
• International conference on Supply chain & Logistic Management, 6-8 August 2001, Coimbatore, India
• International Conference on Intelligent Flexible Autonomous Manufacturing Systems, January 10-12, January 2001,Coimbatore, India.
• Third SMESME International Conference, 17-19 April 2000, Coventry University, UK
• Operations Management Faculty Programme, organized by, Templeton College, University of Oxford, December 2000   
• 'Productivity in the UK', organized by Institute for Manufacturing & University Cambridge, UK, August 2000
• Manufacturing simulation course using WITNESS organized by Lanners Group Ltd, UK, July 2000
• International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies AMPT’99 and the 16th Annual Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, IMC-16, 3-6 August 1999, Dublin, Ireland
• 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby
• 6th European Congress on Intelligent Techniques and Soft Computing, September 7-10, 1998, Aachen, Germany
• 13th International Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering,, 7-9 July 1998, Galway, Ireland
• 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby
• 15th Annual Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, 2-4 September 1998, Ireland
• 14th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1998, Derby
• International Conference on Business and Management, January 4-7, 1998, , India
• 13th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 7-9, 1997,Glasgow
• International Conference on Quality Engineering and  Management, August 3-5, 1997, India
• Australasia Pacific Forum on Intelligent Processing and Manufacturing of Materials, July 14-17, 1997, Australia

Program Committee Membership and Session Chairing (International Conferences)

• International conference on Agile manufacturing (ICAM2008), Michigan, USA, J uly 2008
• International Conference on Logistic and Supply Chain Management, (ILSCM2008), PSG Tech Coimbatore, August, 2008
• International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, 5-7 July 2006, Taichung, Taiwan
• International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, (ICAM2005). Helsinki
• 3rd International Workshop on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS2005), Thessaloniki, Greece, 6-8 July,2005
• International Conference on Agility, Helsinki University of Technology, 27–28 July, 2005
• International Conference On Advances in Information and Communication Engineering (AICE), Ghana, July 2005
• Second International Conference in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS-2004), Hong Kong, 7-9 July 2004.
• Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004, India
• Second International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM 2004), August 3-5, 2004,Coimbatore, India
• National conference on Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing –Issues and Challenges, India 2004 The 21st All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, 2004, India.
• International Conference on Manufacturing and Management, 2004, India
• International conference on Supply chain & Logistic Management, Coimbatore, India, 2004
• International conference on Supply chain & Logistic Management, Coimbatore, India, 2001
• 14th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, 1998 
• 13th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management,  PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, 1997

Conferences Organized

• Co-chairman, First International Conference on “Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology (iCIERT 2010) Park College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India In association with School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering, UEL, August 2010
• Co-chairman, Sixth International Conference in Supply chain and Information Systems (SCMIS2008), jointly with School of Computing , IT and Engineering,, University of East London (UK) and National Institute of Technology (NITT), India and University of Sheffield, 7-10 December 2008, Trichirapally, India.
• Co-chairman, First International Conference in Fascinating Advances in Mechanical Engineering, (FAME2008), jointly with School of Computing, IT and Engineering, University of East London (UK) and MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, India, 11-13 December, 2008, India.

Other  Academic Achievements

• Research and knowledge transfer to developing countries.
• Visited many academic institutions worldwide establishing research links.
• Academic advisor to many institutions in India for promoting research, scholarly and professional  activities.
• Integrated research activities with major automotive manufacturers such as Ford and Toyota and other blue chip companies.
• Actively involved in bid preparation for UK-India research collaboration projects.
• Undertaken extensive mapping up exercises  to promote joint degree programmes.
• Link person for academic collaboration between University of East London and Indian institutions and accomplished memorandum of understanding with many educational establishments.
• Promoting UK-India academic collaboration with support from British Council.