DEPARTMENT OF Mechanical Engineering

Educational Qualification :

• PhD in Production and Industrial Engineering, Delhi University

• M.Tech in Production Engineering and System technology, The National Institute of Engineering, Visveswaraiah Technology University, Karnataka, India

• B.E in Mechanical Engineering, K.V.G College of Engineering, Mangalore University, Karnataka, India

Specializations :

• Production Systems

Administrative Responsibilities :

• Discipline Committee Convenor

Current Research Interest :

• Manufacturing Flexibility and Lean Manufacturing

Publications :

• Mathew Samuel, Dr. Pramod Kumar and Aravind S, 2014. Modeling Simulation and Optimization of A Pharmaceutical Production Line International Journal of Design and Manufacturing Technology (IJDMT). Volume:5, Issue:3, Pages: 98-106.
• Pramod Kumar, Aravind S, Mathew Samuel (2014) Simulation and Optimization of a Pharmaceutical Production Line International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology Volume 2, Issue 6, September 2014, PP 64-71 ISSN 2349-4395 (Print) & ISSN 2349-4409 (Online)
• Sruthy Menon, Dr. Pramoid Kumar , Aravind S (2014) Optimization of outpatient department using arena proceedings National Conference on Emerging Vistas of Engineering and management (NCEVEM’ 14) organized by the Centre of Research and Development, Viswajyothi College of Engineering and technology Vazhakulam, Kerala Pages : 350-357
• Rishi Govind TS Dr. Pramod Kumar , Aravind S (2014) Value Stream Mapping Approach for Process Improvement Proceedings National Conference on Emerging Vistas of Engineering and management (NCEVEM’ 14) organized by the Centre of Research and Development, Viswajyothi College of Engineering and technology Vazhakulam, Kerala
• T Akhil , K shunmugesh, S Aravind, M Pramod Kumar,” Optimization of Drilling Characteristics using grey relation analysis (GRA) in Glass fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)”, Materials Today : Proceedings  (Accepted : in press). 5^th International Conference of Material Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2016) at GRIET Hyderabad on 12^th-13^th
• S Aravind K.T Akhil, K shunmukesh, K. Pramod Kumar. M”, Process Capability Analysis and Optimization in turning 11sMn30Alloy”, Materials Today : proceeding ( accepted in Press). March 2016. 5^th International conference of materials processing and characterizations (ICMPC 2016) at GRIET Hyderabad on 12^th-13^th
• T Akhil, K shunmukesh, K. S Aravind, Pramod Kumar. M” Optimization of drilling characteristics using grey- fuzzy logic in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)”, Materials Today; Proceedings (accepted : in press). Advancement in Aeromechanical Materials for Manufacturing 7^th – 9^th 2016 (ICAAMM-2016)

Employment History :

• Associate Professor, Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (MITS), Varikoli (01/07/2019 – Present)

• Associate Professor, Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology, Vazhakkulam (01/05/2011  – 28/06/2019 )

• Assistant Professor, SCMS School of Rngineering and Technology, Karukutty (01/07/2008 – 30/04/2011)

• Sr. Lecturer, Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology, Vazhakkulam (07/09/2007 – 30/06/2008 )