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    Articles, Papers, and Proceedings

    1. “Discovering Hidden Connections with Big Data”, Industrial and Systems Engineering Magazine, April 2016, with K. Patel, S. Sundararajan, and CA Marangos
    2. “The Design and Implementation of an Advanced Analytics Laboratory supporting Industry Partnerships”, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, February 2015, with CA Marangos
    3. “Sustainably Driven Supply Chains” Industrial Engineering Magazine, August 2011, with A. Bayat, S. Sundararajan, H.R. Gustafson
    4. “RFID Tag Detection on a Water Content Using Back-Propagation Learning Machine”, KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 19 -32, December 2007, with M. Jo, and C. Lim
    5. “Agile Supply Chain Transformation Matrix: A QFD-based Tool for Improving Enterprise Agility”, International Journal of Supply Chain Management, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 281 – 303, 2007, with M. Baramichai, and CA Marangos
    6. “The Comprehensive Framework for Supplier’s Agile Performance Evaluation”, Proceedings of ICAM 2006 – International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, July 20, 2006, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, with M. Baramichai
    7. “Intelligent Systems in Design & Manufacturing: A Collaborative, Technology-Driven Approach to New Product Development”, Proceedings of ICAM 2006 – International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, July 20, 2006, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, with CA Marangos
    8. “Agile Supply Network Transformation Matrix: A New QFD-Based Tool for Creating an Agile Enterprise”, International Conference on Information Systems, Logistics, and Supply Chain, May 15-17, 2006, Lyon, France, with M. Baramichai
    9. “Agile Supply Network Transformation Matrix: A New QFD-Based Tool for Creating an Agile Enterprise”, Proceedings of the 2005 QFD Institute, Seventeenth Symposium on Quality Function Deployment, September 17, 2005, Portland, Oregon, with M. Baramichai
    10. “Operations Management Education Utilizing eLearning Techniques with Industry-University Collaboration”, Proceedings of the Second World Conference on POM and Fifteenth Annual POM Conference, April 30 through May 30, 2004, Cancun, Mexico
    11. “Information and Systems Engineering Leadership Program (ISELP): A New Honors Program Concept at Lehigh University”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, June 20-23, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah
    12. “The Comprehensive Framework for Supplier’s Agile Performance Evaluation”, ICAM 2006 – International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, July 20, 2006, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, with M. Baramichai
    13. “Agile Supply Network Transformation Matrix: A New QFD-Based Tool for Creating an Agile Enterprise”, Proceedings of the 2005 QFD Institute, Seventeenth Symposium on Quality Function Deployment, September 17, 2005, Portland, Oregon, with M. Baramichai
    14. “Greenfield Coalition Course Modules in Measurements and Instrumentation”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, June 20-23, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah.
    15. “Analysis of Current Food Processing Operations and Design of a New Facility Using Simulation Techniques”, International Conference on Production Research Americas’ 2004, August 2004, Santiago, Chile, with M. Ramirez, J. Bustos, P. Christian, V. Govande
    16. “Greenfield Coalition Course Modules in Measurements and Instruments”, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1359, June 2004, Salt Lake City, UT, with G. L. Tonkay, L. R. Butler, J. Wang-Chavez
    17. “Innovative Application - How TOC Can Manage Human Resources and Eliminate Workforce Burdens”, APICS, March 2004 Issue,, with J. Pastore and S. Sundararajan
    18. “New Course Development in a Distanced Collaborative Environment”, 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session 1439, November 2003, Boulder, Colorado,, with D. Servas, L. R. Butler and G. L. Tonkay
    19. “Productivity and Scheduling Improvements of Packaging Operations through Short Interval Scheduling”, SME East Coast Region 3rd Annual Members Conference, October 2003, Bethlehem, PA,, with P. Christian
    20. “Development of a Software Tool to Improve Performance of Packaging Operations through Short Interval Scheduling”, Packaging Technology and Science, Published Online October 2003, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,, with P. Christian, M. Ramirez-Valdivia, P. Frederick and B. Aksoy
    21. “Careful With That Warehouse”, Industrial Engineer, September 2003 Issue,, with J. Klemperer and S. Sundararajan
    22. “eLearning Activities for Teaching Manufacturing System”, International Conference on Engineering Education, July 2003, Valencia, Spain,, with M. S. Ahmed, N. L. Baskin and G. L. Tonkay
    23. “Introducing Freshman to the Field of Industrial Engineering through the Use of Collaborative Project Experiences”, Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 3657, June 2003, Nashville, TN,, with G. L. Tonkay and E. O. Goll
    24. “Made in the USA or Sourced in China?” Manufacturing Insights, Fall 2003, Issue 10,, with S. Sundararajan and J. Feskanin
    25. “The Creation of eLearning Materials Based on Real World Content”, International Conference on Engineering Education, Paper #0106, Session 3, August 2002, Manchester, UK,, with M. S. Ahmed, N. L. Baskin, G. L. Tonkay and A. G. Wittchen
    26. “University and Manufacturing Industry Collaboration at Lehigh University’s Enterprise Systems Center”, International Conference on University and Manufacturing Industry Collaboration Proceedings, The Advanced Manufacturing Institute, August 2002, Kansas State University,, with A. Wittchen and G. L. Tonkay
    27. “Web-Based Learning Activities in Manufacturing Systems”, Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 3563, June 2002, Montreal, Canada,, with M. S. Ahmed, N. L. Baskin, G. L. Tonkay and A. G. Wittchen
    28. “Web-Based Learning Activities in Manufacturing Systems”, 2002 Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable Conference, Wayne State University,, with M.S. Ahmed, N. L. Baskin, G. L. Tonkay and A. G. Wittchen
    29. “Partnering for Excellence: Industry/University Programs at Lehigh University’s Enterprise Systems Center”, Proceedings of the 2002 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, Session 3433, February 2002, Sarasota, Florida,, with A. Wittchen
    30. “Development of a Software Tool to Improve Performance of Packaging Operations through Short Interval Scheduling”, Packaging Technology and Science Journal, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., March 2001,, with P. Christian, M. Ramirez-Valdivia, P. Frederick and B. Aksoy
    31. “Design and Implementation of a Cellular Manufacturing Process: A Simulation Modeling Approach”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering, ISSN 1072-4761, October 2000,, with M. T. Ramirez-Valdivia, P. Christian and V. Govande
    32. “Simulation Modeling for Design and Implementation of Cellular Printing-Finishing Process”, Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice, November 1999, San Antonio, TX, with M. Ramirez-Valdivia, P. Christian and V. Govande
    33. “Advantage through Agility”, IIE Solutions, November 1999, with P. Christian, V. Govande and W. Staehle
    34. “Age of Agile Manufacturing Puts Quality to the Test”, Quality Progress, May 1999, with P. Christian
    35. “An Integrated Approach to Process Design and Continuous Improvement of a Food Processing Facility”, Proceedings of the 12th Conference with Industry, Manufacturing Processes for the 21st Century, Bethlehem, PA, May 1998, with V. Govande, P. Christian, L. Schuek
    36. “Integrated Product & Process Development Utilizing FEM-based Modeling of Forging Operations”, Proceedings of the 12th Conference with Industry, Manufacturing Processes for the 21st Century, Bethlehem, PA, May 1998, with V. Govande, J. Jannone, J. Ko and R. Novotny
    37. “Algorithms to Minimize Completion Time Variance in a Two Machine Flowshop”, Proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Chicago, IL, March 1998, with CA Marangos, V. Govande and G. Srinivasan
    38. “Application of a Decision Support System for Operational Decisions”, Proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Chicago, IL, March 1998, with S. Sundararajan, G. Srinivasan and W. Staehle
    39. “Analysis and Development of Manufacturing Cell Design Algorithms – A Case Study Perspective”, Proceedings of the 2nd Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, November 12-15, 1997, San Diego, CA, ISGN 0-9654599-2-6,, with K. Cowan, V. Govande and G. Srinivasan
    40. “Application of FEM-based Modeling of Open-Die Forging to Product and Process Development”, Steel Forgings: Second Volume, ASTM STP 1259, E. G. Nisbett and A. S. Melilli, Eds. American Society of Testing and Materials, 1997, with W. Reese II, C. D. Ronemus, K. Huang, V. Govande and T. Veerabadran
    41. “Agile Maintenance Management”, Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Maintenance Conference, Institute of Industrial Engineers, International Industrial Engineering, August 3-7, 1997, Atlanta, GA, with S. Sundararajan, R. Sedlak and G. Srinivasan
    42. “Regional Growth through Agile Industry Clusters”, Proceedings of the 11th Annual Manufacturing Systems Engineering Conference with Industry, April 28-29, 1997, Bethlehem, PA, with J. Feeney, H. R. Gustafson, S. Sundararajan (Abstract Review Only)
    43. “Cellular Manufacturing – Current Implementation Practices and Future Directions”, Proceedings of the 11th Conference on Strategic Technologies for Global Manufacturing, Center for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, April 1997, with V. Govande, S. Sundararajan and G. Srinivasan
    44. “Application of FEM-based Modeling of Open-Die Forging to Product and Process Development”, Proceedings of the Second Symposium of Steel Forging, New Orleans, LA, November 1996, with W. Reese II, C. D. Romenus, K. Huang, V. Govande and T. Veerabadran
    45. “Models for Industry, Academia and Government Cooperation in an Agile Manufacturing Environment”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., June 1996, with V. Govande, J. Montemurro, R. Nagel, K. Laubach, and A. Swanger
    46. “Teaching New Manufacturing Technologies Using Distanced Delivery Methods.” Proceedings of International Conference on Education in Manufacturing, San Diego, CA March 1996
    47. “Reinventing Government: Applying the Agile Paradigm to the Public Sector”, Proceedings of Agile Manufacturing Enterprise Forum 4th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, 1995, with J. Montemurro
    48. “Distanced Delivery and Multiple Teaching Methods for Manufacturing Engineering Education”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, June 1995, with J. Montemurro and A. Swanger
    49. “Agile People: Realizing and Training Highly Mobile Workforce”, Proceedings of Agile Manufacturing Enterprise Forum 4th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, 1995, with P. Robson and G. Mehrotra
    50. “Development of Manufacturing Systems Curricula in the Greenfield Paradigm”, Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, Society of Manufacturing Engineering, Anaheim, California, November 1994, with A. Swanger and J. Montemurro
    51. “Agile Manufacturing Curriculum Development for Undergraduate Engineers”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Alberta, Canada, June 1994, with J. Leidner, Jr.
    52. “Symbolic Timer Window-based Dynamic Routing Control for Multiple Speed AGV’s”, Proceedings of the 3rd Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 1994, with M. Jo
    53. “Intelligent Error Detection in Robotic Assembly Work Cells”, Proceedings of the Second Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 1993, with M. Jo
    54. “Building a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) Simulation Model in a PC Environment”, Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference on Simulation and Modeling, Pittsburgh, PA, 1990, with C. Marathe
    55. “The Microcomputer Application of SIMAN and SLAM II in a Manufacturing Shop: A User’s Comparison”, Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Modeling and Simulation, Pittsburgh, PA, 1988, with C. Marathe
    56. “The Interrelationship of Parts Classification and Gripper Design for Automated Assembly”, Proceedings of the CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future Technical Conference, The International Society of Productivity Enhancement, Detroit, MI, 1988, with F. L. Bracken and G. E. Insolia
    57. “Simulation, Modeling for Manufacturing Production Scheduling”, Proceedings of the 19th Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, January 1988.
    58. “The Ben Franklin Partnership, Pennsylvania Universities and Industries: Case Study of a Cooperative Program”, UPCAEDM Proceedings, Ohio State University, June 1987, with M. Bolton, D. Hansen and A. Wittchen
    59. “Human Factor Aspects of Robotic Safety”, Proceedings of the Robotic Industries Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, April 1986.
    60. “Using Simulation for Process Planning”, Computers in Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 1, No. S46, New York, Auerbach Publishers, Inc., 1986.
    61. “University/Industry Cooperation in the Implementation of New Technologies”, Proceedings of the Tenth IBM University Study Conference, San Jose, CA, November 1985.
    62. “CAD/CAM and Robotics”, Proceedings of the Ninth Annual IBM Academic Information Systems Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 1984.
    63. “Building a CAD/CAM Partnership with Industry”, Proceedings of the National Conference on University Program in Computer Aided Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing, Brigham Young University, August 1984, with M. Bolton
    64. “A CIM Laboratory for Education and Research”, Proceedings of the 1983 Robotech Conference, Tampa, FL, October 1983.
    65. “Design Considerations and Utilization of the Computer-Aided Manufacturing Laboratory Facility at Lehigh University”, National Conference on University Programs in Computer-Aided Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, Brigham Young University, April 1983, pp. 157-160 (Printed in Proceedings
    66. “CAM Laboratory for Education and Research”, Computer and Automated Systems Association of SME, CAD/CAM Technology, December 1982, pp. 15-17.
    67. “Automated Factories in the Year 2000”, Industrial Engineering, Volume 12, No. 11, pp. 34-40, November 1980, with Mikell P. Groover
    68. “The Selection of Microcomputers for Industrial Data Acquisition”, Journal Computers Industrial Engineering, 4(1): pp. 1-10, 1980, with L. Brown
    69. “The Application of Computer Simulation Techniques to Industrial Packaging Lines”, Proceedings of the Annual Winter Simulation Conference, pp. 721-26, 1978, with T. Brinker
    70. “Use of Small Computers for Manufacturing Control”, Proceedings of American Society of Mechanical Engineers 32nd Annual Management Executive’ Conference, October 15-18, 1978.
    71. “Group Technology – Overview and Critique of Coding Techniques”, Proceedings of the Spring Annual Conference AIIE, May 1978, pp. 266-275, with S. Sharma and A. F. Gould
    72. “The Selection of Microcomputers for Industrial Data Acquisition”, Proceedings of the AIIE Systems Engineering Conference, Norcross, GA, 1977, with L. Brown
    73. “Some Considerations in the Prior Planning and Design of Machining Data Bases for Interfacing with a Process Planning System”, The Proceedings of the Computer-Aided Process Planning Conference, Computer-Aided Manufacturing-International, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 1977.
    74. “Economic Analysis of Metal Cutting Data Base Designs”, AIIE Systems Engineering Conference Proceedings, December 1976.
    75. “Analysis and Design of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, Michigan, Paper No. MS76-197, May 1976.
    76. “An Economic Model to Evaluate Multilevel Metal Cutting Data Base Designs”, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Production Research, Amherst, MA, August 1975.
    77. “Application of Computer Analysis in a Job Shop”, Proceedings of Conference on Productivity Enhancement in Cutting and Forming Operation, Society of Carbide Engineers, Dearborn, MI, 1975.
    78. “The Development of a System for Quantitative Cutting Tool Analysis Using Interactive Computer Graphics”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Paper No. MS75-197, Dearborn, MI, 1975.
    79. “Some Considerations in Model Development, Design and Implementation of Systems to Improve Metal Cutting Efficiency”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Paper MR74-204, Dearborn, MI, 1974.
    80. “Practical Applications of Computer Augmented Systems for Determination of Metal Removal Parameters and Production Rate Standards in a Job Shop”, SME Paper No. MS71-136, Dearborn, MI, 1971.
    81. “Establishment of Machining Conditions for N/C Machine Tools”, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (formerly ASTME) Paper No. 70-539, Dearborn, MI, 1970.
    82. “Analysis and Comparison of Several Methods for Establishing Machining Conditions”, ASTME, Paper No. MR69-2652, Dearborn, MI, 1969.
    83. “Communication in the Manufacturing Organization”, ASTME, Paper 69-403, Dearborn, MI, 1969.
    84. “The Influence of Preparation of Cutting Tools Upon Their Performance”, American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers, Paper No. MR68-71, Dearborn, MI, 1968.