Dr. Ramachandran Radharamanan

Dr. Ramachandran Radharamanan joined Mercer University in 1998 and currently serves as Professor of Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management. He has teaching, research, and consulting experiences in the USA, Brazil, Belgium, and India. His previous administrative experiences include: President, International Society for Productivity Enhancement; Acting Director of Industrial Engineering/Director of Advanced Manufacturing Center, Marquette University; Research Director, CAM and Robotics Center, San Diego State University.

His primary research and teaching interests are manufacturing systems, rapid prototyping, robotics and automation, quality engineering, and innovation and entrepreneurship. He has organized/chaired five international conferences, co-chaired two, and organized/chaired three regional conferences. He has received two teaching awards, several research/service awards in the United States and in Brazil. His past/present professional affiliations: ASEE, IIE, ASQ, SME, ASME, and ISPE.

Education

• Ph.D., Production/Industrial Engineering, Catholic University of Leuven
• M.S. Production/Industrial Engineering, University of Madras (Anna University)
• B.S.E, Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras (Anna University)

Specialization

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Research/Professional Interests

Research

• 3D Modeling and Rapid Prototyping
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Robotics and Automation
• Modeling and Simulation
• Data Analytics
• Engineering Innovation
• Quality and Reliability Engineering
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Supply Chain Management

Professional Interests

• Present Technical Papers in Regional/National/International Conferences
• Publish Research Papers in Journals/Conference Proceedings
• Review Technical Papers for Journals/Conferences
• Faculty Advisor: MUSE Entrepreneurship Student Club

Other Interests

• Participate in Conferences
• Publish Articles in Journals/Conference Proceedings
• Review Technical Papers for Journals/Conference Proceedings
• Advisor of Engineering Entrepreneurship Club
• Advise Undergraduate/Graduate Students: Senior Design Projects/Theses/Independent Study
• Advise Graduate Students: Serve in Departmental/College Committees
• Provide Hands-on Training to Students: Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping/Robotics Labs
• Organize Business Plan/Robotics Competitions
• Reading/Writing
• Traveling
• Walking

Recent Publications

• Radharamanan, R. (2019). Effects of Design Parameters on Dimensional Accuracy of Parts Made on a Mini 3-Axis CNC Router. Journal of Management & Engineering Integration, pp. 1-10.
• Radharamanan, R., McKinney, M., Mumuney, S., and Patel, J. (2019). Internal Fixation of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Effects of Screw Insertion angle and Cortical Thickness on Pullout Strength of Cortical Screws. Journal of Management & Engineering Integration, pp. 1-9.
• Radharamanan, R. (2019). Development of Laboratory Learning Modules on CAD/CAM and Rapid Prototyping. Proc. ASEE Zone 1 Conference, Niagara Falls, New York, pp. 1-15.
• Juang, J. N., and Radharamanan, R. (2019). Design, Build, and Test a Solar Powered Phone Charger. Proc. IEEE Southeast Conference, pp. 1-8.
• Radharamanan, R. (2018). A Comparative Study on Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing. Proc. ASEE-SE Daytona Beach, Florida.
• Radharamanan, R. (2018). Measurement and Analysis of Carved Surfaces Made on a Self-Assembled and Tested Mini 3-Axis CNC Router. 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
• Choi, I. H., and Radharamanan, R. (2017). “Use of Monte Carlo Simulation for Analyzing Queues in a Financial Institution: A Case Study”, Int. J. on Future Revolution in Computer Science & Communication Engineering, September 2017, Vol. 3, Issue 9, pp. 10-19.
• Radharamanan, R., et al (2017). “Additive Manufacturing for the Production of a Knee Prototype”, The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, Vol. 10, Issue 1, Summer 2017, pp. 1-13.
• Radharamanan, R. (2017). “Additive Manufacturing in Manufacturing Education: A New Course Development and Implementation”, Proc. 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June, 25-28, 2017, Columbus, Ohio, AC 2016-20377, pp. 1-14.
• Radharamanan, R., et al (2016). “Improving Supply Chain of Vehicle Distribution and Inventory System of a Car Manufacturer in Brazil”, The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, Vol. 9, Issue 2, Winter 2016, pp.71-82.
• Souza, I. V., and Radharamanan, R. (2016). “Reliability Analysis on the Life of the Light Bulbs: A Case Study”, The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, Vol. 9, Issue 2, Winter 2016, pp. 83-90.
• Radharamanan, R., et al (2016). “Use of 3D Printers to Design, Build, test, and Fly a Quadcopter Drone”, The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, Vol. 9, Issue. 1, Summer 2016, pp. 24-33.
• Dupree, R., and Radharamanan, R. (2015). “Design and Fabrication of the Child Head and Neck Support Prototype for Child Car Seats”, The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration, Vol. 8, Issue. 2, Winter 2015, pp. 1-12.
• Juang, J., Radharamanan, R. (2014). “Design of a Solar Tracking System for Renewable Energy”, Proc. 2014 ASEE Zone 1 Annual Conference, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, April 4, 2014, pp. 1-8.
• Van Vo, H., Tuvel, B., Radharamanan, R. (2014). 3D Modeling and Simulation of Total Ankle Replacement: A Case Study. Proc. International Conference on Engineering and Computer Education (vol. 6).
• Juang, J.-N., Radharamanan, R. (2014). An Automatic Garage Door System: A Capstone Design Project. Proc. International Conference on Engineering and Computer Education (vol. 6).
• Juang, J.-N., Radharamanan, R. (2014). Design of a Solar Tracking System for Renewable Energy. Proc. ASEE Zone I Conference.
• Juang, J.-N., Radharamanan, R. (2014). Fault Detection in Phased Array Antenna System Using Computer Simulation. Proc. International Conference on Engineering and Computer Education (vol. 6).
• Radharamanan, R., Juang, J.-N. (2014). Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in Engineering. Proc. 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Technologies and Engineering Systems (ICITES2013), 293, 1281-1290.
• Ekong, D. U., Radharamanan, R. (2014). Introducing Entrepreneurship Concepts into a Freshman Computer Programming Class. Proc. IEEE SoutheastCon 2014. IEEE.http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/secon. 2014.6950683.
• Radharamanan, R., Ansuj, A. P., Juang, J.-N. (2014). Process Control Using Multivariate Analysis: Undergraduate Research Experience through Practical Cases. Proc. International Conference on Engineering and Computer Education (vol. 6).

Contact

478.301.2215
radharaman_r@mercer.edu
Office: Engineering Building 201-I