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About me & Publications


ORCID ID         :  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5345-9999
e-mail               :  manikandaprasath.k.mec@kct.ac.in
                         :  kmanikandaprasath@gmail.com


Mr. Manikanda Prasath K. is a distinguished professional with a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) title from ASCM (APICS) USA, achieving an impressive score of 324/350. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology and an M.E. in Industrial Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology. As a lifetime member of the Coimbatore Productivity Council and International Association of Engineers, he is deeply engaged in the industry 
Implemented continuous process improvements projects and change management in several manufacturing and processing industries and Mr. Prasath is an active member of the Association for Supply Chain Management and has a remarkable academic track record, with 14 papers published in esteemed International Journals and 13 in international conferences focusing on supply chain management. His extensive 8-year teaching and research experience in Supply Chain Management contributes to his current role as an Assistant Professor at Kumaraguru College of Technology, where he imparts knowledge to M.E. students in the Industrial Engineering department.


International Journal 

1. Manikanda Prasath. K, Prabhu. S, & Narendra Kumaran. M, “Optimization of Green Sand Casting Process Parameter Using Response Surface Methodology”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, Special Issue 7, Oct 2018, 982-987 (SCOPUS INDEXED)
2. Manikanda Prasath. K, Nithyanandam. P & Ramya Devi, “Prediction of Surface Roughness for End Milling Process Using Response Surface Methodology”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, Special Issue 7, Oct 2018, 55-62 (SCOPUS INDEXED)
3.S. Suresh, K. Manikanda Prasath , S. Sivakumar , S. Rajesh, S. Sivakumar “An Experimental Investigation on Performance Characteristics in Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Using Cardanol Oil in Different Blending Ratios”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development Vol. 8, Special Issue 7, Oct 2018, 1245-1250 (SCOPUS INDEXED)
4.K. Manikanda Prasath, T. Pradheep, S. Suresh, Application of Taguchi and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in Steel Turning Process to Improve Surface Roughness and Material Removal Rate, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 5, Issue 11, Part 3, 2018, Pages 24622-24631, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.10.260. (SCOPUS INDEXED)
5. Manikanda Prasath K. Vignesh S., “A review of Advanced Casting Techniques”, Research Journal Engineering and technology, Volume 8(4), Oct-Dec 2017, pp. 440-446 (ICI INDEX)
6.Vignesh S., Manikanda Prasath K., “Implementation Of Value Stream Mapping Technique for Operation Enhancement in Industry: A Review” International Journal For Research & Development in Technology, Volume-8,Issue-5,(Nov 2017) Issn (O) :- 2349-3585  Pp. 104-109
7.Balaji M., Manikanda Prasath K., A.P. Arun, S. Venkatesh, “An Application of Interpretive Structural Modeling to Assess Agility Index” International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2017, pp. 219–228. (SCOPUS INDEXED)
8.Manikanda Prasath K., Balaji M., “A Green Supply Chain Agility Index For E- Commerce Business An Indian Perspective Using Interpretive Structural Modeling”, Journal Of Advanced Research In Dynamical And Control Systems, Vol. 9. Sp– 6 / 2017, Pp. 1913-1925. (SCOPUS INDEX)
9.Manikanda Prasath K., Boopathy S., “Structure–Property Correlation of Al–SiC–Al2O3 Composites: Influence of Processing Temperatures”, Trans Indian Inst Met, SPRINGER PUBLICATIONs, November 2017, Volume 70, Issue 9, pp 2441–2447., DOI: 10.1007/s12666-017-1105-y. (SCOPUS INDEX)
10.Published a Paper in International Journal titled “Barriers in green supply chain management: An Indian foundry perspective” in International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology. (eISSN: 2319-1163 | pISSN: 2321-7308), Volume: 03 Special Issue: 07, May-2014 pp 423-429.
11.Published a Paper in International Journal titled “Optimal Riser Design in Sand Casting Process Using Genetic Algorithm” in International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, ISSN 2229-5518 Volume 5, Issue 5, May-2014 pp. 371-374.

International Conferences

1. Manikanda Prasath K., Nithyanandam P., Ramya Devi, Prediction of Surface Roughness for End Milling Process using Response Surface Methodology, iSTEM2018, June 2018
2.Manikanda Prasath K., Prabhu S., Narendra Kumaran M. Optimization of Green Sand Casting Process Parameter using Response Surface Methodology, iSTEM2018, June 2018
3.S.B.Nithyananth , K.Manikandaprasath , S.Rajesh, S.Suresh , S.Gopalakrishnan, An Experimental Analysis of Hybrid - Pyramid type Solar Desalination with Concentric Parabolic Collector (CPC), iSTEM2018, June 2018
4.S.Suresh, K.Manikanda Prasath, S.Sivakumar, S.Rajesh, S.Sivakumar, An experimental investigation on performance characteristics in single cylinder diesel engine using Cardanol oil in different blending ratios, iSTEM18.
5.Manikanda Prasath K., Vignesh.S. “Productivity improvement by lead time reduction in foundry through value stream mapping technique”, Proceedings of Third International Conference in Industrial Engineering and Applications (ICAIEA2018) Anna University, January 3-5, 2018, pp 71-79.
6.Manikanda Prasath K. Vignesh S., “A review of Advanced Casting Techniques”, International conference on Science Technology and Engineering Promotion, iSTEP2017, Organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 18-19th August 2017. (Paper Code: I-STEP-ICI-007)
7.Balaji M., Manikanda Prasath K., “An Application of Interpretive Structural Modeling to Assess Agility Index” International conference on Science Technology and Engineering Promotion, iSTEP2017, Organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 18-19th August 2017. (Paper Code: IJCIET_08_09_024)
8.Manikanda Prasath K., Balaji M., “A Green Supply Chain Agility Index For E- Commerce Business An Indian Perspective Using Interpretive Structural Modeling”, International conference on Science Technology and Engineering Promotion, iSTEP2017, Organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 18-19th August 2017.(Paper Code: IJCIET_08_09_024)
9. Manikanda Prasath K.*, “Application of Taguchi and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in Steel Turning Process to Improve Surface Roughness and Material Removal Rate”, IConAMMA 2017, Mechanical Engineering Department, Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru Campus, 17-19th August, Pp 164-165 (Paper Code-349)
10. Presented a Paper in International Conference titled “A Green Supply Chain Agility Index for E-Commerce Business: An Indian Perspective using Interpretive Structural Modeling” proceedings of International Conference on Technological Advancement in materials and manufacturing for Industrial Environment., TAMMIE – 2016, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore during 04-05 March 2016 (Paper Code: 106)
11.Presented a Paper in International Conference titled “Effective Yield Improvement of Casting using Taguchi Technique and Computer Aided Casting Simulation Technique” proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications (ICAIEA2014), Anna University, Chennai during January 6-8, 2014, pp.75-81 (Paper Code: QE043)
12.Presented a Paper in International Conference titled “Modeling an Agile Supply chain: A green perspective” proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications (ICAIEA2014), Anna University, Chennai during January 6-8, 2014, pp.15-22 (Paper Code: SC020)
13.Presented a Paper in International Conference titled “Optimal Riser Design in Sand Casting Process Using Genetic Algorithm” proceedings of the International Conference TITCON-14, AVS Engineering College, April 8&9th 2014.
14.Presented a Paper in International Conference titled “Barriers in green supply chain management: An Indian foundry perspective” proceedings of the International Conference TITCON-14, AVS Engineering College, April 8&9th 2014.
15.Presented a Paper in International Conference titled “Analysis of Shrinkage Defect and Effective Yield Improvement of Casting”, proceedings of the International Conference on “Sustainable Manufacturing” (ICSM-2013), Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India, jointly with Business Innovation Research Center, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA during July 29th to 31st 2013 pp. 34-42.