Name : Dr.S.Gajendran
Designation : Associate Professor
Qualification : Ph.D (Manufacturing Management)
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Area of Interest : Optimisation Techniques, Manufacturing Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Tool Design, Metal Forming.
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Education Qualification
Degree
Specialisation
Institute
University
Year
Ph.D
Lean Manufacturing/Quality Management/Quality Systems
Madras Institute of Technology (MIT)
Anna University, Chennai, India.
2012
Diploma
Management
ICFAI University, India.
2006
M.E.
Production Engineering
MIT
Anna University, Chennai, India.
1987
B.Tech
Production Technology
MIT
Anna University, Chennai, India.
1982
B.Sc
Mathematics
A.M. Jain College
Madras University, India.
1978
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Professional Experience
Designation
From
To
Name of the Institute/Organisation
Associate Professor/Production Engineering
01/01/2006
Till Date
MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India.
Lecturer (Selection Grade)/Production Engineering
26/03/2002
31/12/2005
MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India.
Senior Grade Lecturer/Production Engineering
23/10/2001
25/03/2002
MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India.
Assistant Professor/Manufacturing Technology
23/10/1999
22/10/2001
Defence University College, Debrezeit, Ethiopia.
Senior Grade Lecturer/Production Engineering
14/03/1996
22/10/1999
MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India.
Lecturer/Production Engineering
14/03/1990
13/03/1996
MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India.
Lecturer/Mechanical Engineering
07/09/1988
13/03/1990
Bharath Engineering College, Madras University, Chennai, India.
Lecturer/Mechanical Engineering
01/07/1987
06/09/1988
S.K. Cresent Engineering, College, Madras University, Chennai, India.
Teaching/Research Fellow
22/10/1984
26/06/1987
MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India
Associate Lecturer/Mechanical Engineering
22/08/1983
16/10/1984
NBKR Institute of Science Technology, SV University, Tirupathi, India.
Engineer-in-Charge
07/06/1982
31/05/1983
M. Krishnasamy & Co., Chennai, India.
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Publications
12. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar,” Integration of Lean Manufacturing and Quality Management System”, International Journal on Manufacturing Science and Technology” Vol-1,No.2,Serials Publication,New Delhi,(December 2009)
11. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar, “Computer Aided Failure Mode and Effects Analysis(CFMEA),” International Journal of Computer Science Engineering, Vol.1,No.2,pp 47-50, International Science Press ,New Delhi,(December 2009)
10. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar,”Implementation of Lean Manufacturing for Engine Valves”, International Journal on Industrial Engineering Practice, Vol-1,No.2, International Science Press ,New Delhi (December 2009)
9. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar,”Improvement of overall equipment effectiveness OEE and productivity through Total Productive Maintenance(TPM) in an Engineering Industry”, International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology(ICOMAST 2006), Multimedia University, Malaysia
8. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar, “Fusion of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis(FMEA)”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol.2,No.2, Serials Publication,New Delhi,(July-December 2009)
7. Advances in Robotics, Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Techniques, 14 & 15th March 2008
6. Recent trends in Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials, 24th & 25th March 2008
5. Recent Advances in unmanned Air Vehicles 2008, 22nd to 25th September 2008
4. C.Elanchezhian, R.Kesavan, S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar, “Application of JIT Concept for Cellular Manufacturing”, Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol-XXXVI, No.1,pp-6-13,(2008)
3. C.Elanchezhian, R.Kesavan, S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar, “Scrap Reduction in Coiler Machine”, Journal of Industrial Engineering,Vol-XXXVI, No.7,pp.36-39,(2007)
2. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar,”Product Data Management – Impact at Industries”, Journal of Industrial Engineering, pp.26-27, (June 2006)
1. S.Gajendran and S.Sampathkumar,”Total Quality Management(TQM) and its Effects in Industries”,ICFA Journal of Operations Management, pp.54-58, (August 2005)
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Seminar/FDP
List of short term courses attended:
1. ISTE summer school on “Welding Fabrication and Inspection Techniques”/June 1986/NIT, Trichy, India.
2. ISTE summer school on “Computer Aided Design and Drafting”/May 1990/GCE, Trichur, India.
3. ISTE summer school on “Robots in Manufacturing”/May 1991/IIT, Madras, India.
4. ISTE summer school on “CNC Machines, Systems and Maintenance”/June 1992/MIT, Chennai, India.
5. ISTE summer school on “Competitive Manufacturing Strategies and Techniques”/June 1995/PEC,
Pondicherry, India.
6. ISTE summer school on “Computer Integrated Industrial Systems”/March 1998/CIT, Coimbatore, India.
7. ISTE summer school on “Advances in Plastics and Rubber Processing/”/October 1998/MIT, Chennai,
India.
8. ISTE summer school on “CAD in Engineering”/AMA college of Engineering, Kanchipuram, India.
Training Programmes conducted
1. Co-ordinator for the eight week orientation training programme conducted at MIT for the graduate trainee
engineers of the following industries:
(i) Engine Valves Ltd., Chennai, India.
(ii) Rane Motors Ltd., Chennai, India.
2. Co-ordinator for many number of short term courses on CNC Programming conducted at MIT, India.
3. Conducted AUTOCAD training course at MIT for the benefit of practicing engineers at Industries at
Chennai, India.
Workshops conducted
1. Co-ordinator for the Two days workshop on “Recent Trends in Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials (RETNEM 2008) during March 2008 at MIT, Chennai, India.
2. Co-ordinator for the Two days workshop on “Advances in Lean Manufacturing and its Applications
(ALMA 2009) during March 2009 at MIT, Chennai, India.
3. Co-ordinator for Technical Education QIP workshop on “Environmental and Technical Awareness Program
for school children”
Interaction with Industries:
1. Interacted with industries like India Pistons, Lucas TVS, Engine Valves, Rane Motors, Rane TRW, through the undergraduate and postgraduate student projects.
2. Took part in organising and delivering lectures in the areas of Fluid Power Automation, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes to train the Engineers and employees of the following industries.
(a) India Pistons, Chennai, India.
(b) Lucas TVS, Chennai, India
(c) Engine Valves Ltd. Chennai, India
(d) Rane Group of Industries, Chennai, India.
(e) Autolec Industries, Gummidipoondi, India.
National seminars/National Conferences organised
Co-ordinated in organising the following National Level Seminars/Conferences at MIT, Chennai, India.
a. Metal Cutting and Metal Forming (METCUTFORM) /1990
b. Robots and Sensors for Production Applications (ROSEPRO 95)/1995
c. Computer aided inspection and metrology (CIME 96)/1996
d. Surface Engineering (SURE 96)/1996
e. Mechatronics – Challenges and opportunities (MECHATRONICS 98)/1998
f.Recent advances in Product Design Materials Technology and Manufacturing Systems
(RAPMAT) 2006
g.Advances in Manufacturing Technology (ADMAT 2007)
h. Advances in Robotics, Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Techniques (AIRPAM) 2008
i. Recent Innovations in Production Engineering (RIPE) 2010
Faculty Development Programmes conducted:
Conducted and coordinated the following Faculty Development Programmes based on the curriculum of Anna University to train and improve the quality and methodology of teaching of the Faculty members of various Engineering colleges which are affiliated to Anna University.
(i) Faculty Development Training programme on “Operations Research”
(ii) Faculty Development Training programme on “Hydraulics and Pneumatics”
(ii) Faculty Development Training programme on “Design of Jigs, Fixtures and Press Tools
Co-curricular activities:
1. NSS Programme officer at MIT
2. Co-ordinated a MHRD Project for about 10 Lakhs during the year 1991
3. Staff advisor for “Personality Development Association” (PDA) at MIT to develop the communication skills, soft skills and other talents of the students.
4. Staff advisor for the “Entrepreneurship Development Forum” (EDF) at MIT to cultivate entrepreneurship
among students and motivate them to become successful entrepreneurs.
5. Staff advisor for TECH FORUM of students during diamond jubilee of MIT.
6. Staff advisor for ASYMPTOTE 2009, a Techno Management Festival of the students during Diamond
Jubilee of MIT.
7. Staff coordinator for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of MIT in the year 2009.
8. President for the TAPE, a students’ forum for production engineering. .
9. Additional Chief Superintendent for Post graduate Examinations at MIT from 2012
10. Camp officer for the central valuation of end semester examination at MIT.