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Supply Chain Management

• Distribution-allocation problem
• Location-routing problem
• Modeling carbon footprints across the supply chain
• Sustainable supply chain

Ergonomics

• Problems related to Physical Ergonomics
• Problems related to Cognitive Ergonomics

Journal Publications (30) published: SCIE Journals (18) + Scopus Indexed Journals (12)

• Emmatty, F.J., Panicker V.V., and Baradwaj K.C., 2021. Ergonomic evaluation of work table for waste sorting tasks using digital human modelling, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol.84.
• Anoop, K.P., Panicker, V. V., and Pathari, V., 2021. Food grain rake allocation planning considering inventory and warehouse parameters–A model and application for India, Research in Transportation Business & Management, In Press
• Pradeepmon, T.G., Panicker, V.V., and Sridharan, R., 2021. A variable neighbourhood search enhanced estimation of distribution algorithm for quadratic assignment problems. OPSEARCH, Vol. 58, pp. 203-233.
• Sawant, N.V., Panicker, V.V., and Anoop K. P., 2020. Predictive models for rail-wagon detention in food grain logistics: a technological intervention, International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol.11 (3), pp.250-272.
• Ajyuk, J., Sridharan, R. and Panicker, V.V., 2020. Dynamic Tail Re-Assignment Model for Optimal Line-of Flight Breakages, Sadhana, Vol. 45 (1), 2020, pp.1-14.
• Ajyuk, J., Panicker, V.V., and Sridharan, R. 2020. Large-Scale Model and Solution for Integrated Maintenance Routing and Tail Assignment Problem in Airline Industry, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol 36 (3), pp.384-399.
• Anoop, K.P., Panicker, V.V., Das, A.S., Abhishek, T., Vadlamani, P.S., and Akhil, U.S., 2020., Simulation modelling and analysis of warehouse operations in a food grain supply chain., International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol.37 (4), pp. 465-487.
• Anoop, K.P., Panicker, V.V., 2020. Multimodal transportation planning with freight consolidation and volume discount on rail freight rate, Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research. 1-18.
• Jabir E., Panicker V.V. and Sridharan R., 2020. Environmental friendly route design for a milk collection problem: The case of an Indian dairy. International Journal of Production Research, Accepted for publication.
• Emmatty, F.J. and Panicker V.V., 2019. Ergonomic interventions among waste collection workers: A systematic review, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol.72, pp. 158-172.
• Arun, P.P. and Panicker V.V., 2019. Development of a Patient scheduling system for a Radio Diagnosis Department, Hospital Topics, Vol.97, Issue 3, pp. 87-98.
• Anoop, K.P., Panicker, V.V., Narayanan, M., Kumar C.T.S., 2018. A mathematical model and solution methods for rail freight transportation planning in an Indian food grain supply chain, Sādhanā, Vol. 43: 200, pp. 01-20.
• Hong, J., Diabat, A., Panicker, V.V., Rajagopalan, S., 2018. A two-stage supply chain problem with fixed costs: An ant colony optimization approach. International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 204, pp. 214-226.
• Pradeepmon, T.G., Sridharan, R., Panicker, V.V., 2018. Development of modified discrete particle swarm optimization algorithm for quadratic assignment problems. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 491-508.
• Pradeepmon, T.G., Panicker, V.V., Sridharan, R., 2018. A heuristic algorithm enhanced with probability-based incremental learning and local search for dynamic facility layout problems. International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 352-389.
• Pradeepmon, T.G., Panicker, V.V., Sridharan, R., 2018. Hybrid estimation of distribution algorithms for solving a keyboard layout problem, Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 352-367.
• Panicker V.V., Reddy M. V. and Sridharan, R., 2018. Development of an ant colony optimisation-based heuristic for a location-routing problem in a two-stage supply chain. International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 38-69.
• Jabir E., Panicker V.V. and Sridharan R., 2017. Design and Development of a Hybrid Ant Colony-Variable Neighbourhood Search Algorithm for a Multi-Depot Green Vehicle Routing Problem. Transportation Research Part D, Vol. 57, No. 9, pp. 422-457.
• Panicker V.V., Reddy M. V. and Sridharan, R., 2016. Ant colony optimisation algorithm for location routing decisions in a supply chain. International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol.7, No. 4, pp. 285-316.
• Panicker V.V., Vanga, R. and Sridharan R., 2013. Ant Colony Optimisation algorithm for distribution allocation problem in a two-stage supply chain with a fixed transportation charge, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 698-717.
• Panicker V.V. and Sridharan, R., 2013. Taguchi method for parameter design in ACO algorithm for distribution–allocation in a two-stage supply chain. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 64, No. 9-12, pp. 1333-1343.
• Diabat, A., Govindan, K. and Panicker V.V., 2012. Supply chain risk management and its mitigation in a food industry, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 50, No. 11, pp. 3039-3050.
• Diabat, A., Khreishah, A., Govindan, K., Panicker V.V. and Gunasekaran, A., 2013. Benchmarking the interactions among barriers in third-party logistics implementation – An ISM approach. Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol.20, No. 6, pp. 805-824.
• Reddy M. V., Panicker V.V. and Sridharan, R., 2013. Ant colony optimisation for location routing problem and its application to bill delivery services. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Vol.14, No. 1, pp. 1-37.
• Panicker V.V. and Sridharan, R., 2012. Development and analysis of heuristic algorithms for a two-stage supply chain allocation problem with a fixed transportation cost. International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Vol.12, No. 2, pp. 244-268.
• Panicker V.V., Sridharan R. and Ebenezer B., 2012. Three-stage supply chain allocation with fixed cost. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol.23, No. 7, pp. 853-868.
• Govindan, K., Sasikumar P. and Panicker V.V., 2008. Comments on “Nonlinear fixed charge transportation problem by spanning tree-based genetic algorithm”. Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 55, No. 2, pp. 533-534.
• Govindan, K., Panicker V.V., and Koh, S.C. L., 2009. A conceptual view on the scope and scale of growth of third party logistics provider services in India. International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, Vol.3, No. 1, pp. 43-55.
• Panicker V.V., Govindan, K., and Sasikumar, P., 2009. Conceptual study on 3PL/4PL/ New trends for service industry. International Journal on Services Technology and Management, Vol.12, No. 1, pp. 3-22.
• Govindan, K., Senthil, P., Sasikumar, P., and Panicker V.V., 2008. A Nelder and Mead methodology for solving small fixed-charge transportation problems. International Journal of Information Systems & Supply Chain Management, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 60-72.

Publications as Book Chapters (2):

• Sridharan, R. and Panicker V.V., 2014. Ant Colony Algorithm for Single Stage Supply Chain In Encyclopedia of Business Analytics and Optimization pp. 132-143. IGI Global USA.
   
• Sridharan, R. and Panicker V.V., 2014. Ant Colony Algorithm for Two-Stage Supply Chain In Encyclopedia of Business Analytics and Optimization pp. 143-155. IGI Global USA.

Paper Publications in Conferences (Renowned conferences) (36):

• Sai Rama Krishna Harish N., Vamshi M., Bhanu Prakash K., Ezra P., Emmatty F.J., Panicker V.V., (2021) Identification of Factors Influencing Mental Workload in Manual Sorting. In: Pant P., Mishra S.K., Mishra P.C. (eds) Advances in Mechanical Processing and Design. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7779-6_63.
• Raghavan, R., Panicker, V.V., and Emmatty, F.J., 2020. Posture based Assessment of Plogging Activity, In Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on System, Computation, Automation and Networking (ICSCAN), Pondicherry during 03-04, July 2020.
• Vamshi, M., Harish, N.S.R.K., Ezra, P., Prakash, K.B., Emmatty, F.J., Panicker, V.V., 2020. Biomechanical and Virtual Analysis for Hand Reach in a Manual Sorting Task, In Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on System, Computation, Automation and Networking (ICSCAN), Pondicherry during 03-04, July 2020.
• Giridhar M.P., Lasin, and Panicker V.V., 2020. Experimental analysis of cognitive issues impacting manual assembly task, In Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on System, Computation, Automation and Networking (ICSCAN), Pondicherry during 03-04, July 2020.
• Vishnu, A. A., Siddaveeraiah, K.S., Rahul, K.V., Nirmal S., Thalor, P., Sultana, S., Emmatty, F.J. and Panicker, V.V., 2019. Observation-based Postural Assessment of Waste Sorting Tasks, In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Systems, Computation, Automation and Networking (ICSCAN 2019), Pondicherry during 29-30, March 2019
• Karande, A., Krishna, A., Ragupathi, J., Gopan, G., Gopinath, M.V., Kumar, S., Anoop K P, Panicker, V.V., and Varaprasad, G., 2019. Performance Analysis of Storage Warehouses in a Food Grain Supply Chain using Data Envelopment Analysis, In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Systems, Computation, Automation and Networking (ICSCAN 2019), Pondicherry during 29-30, March 2019
• Emmatty, F.J. and Panicker, V.V., 2019. Posture assessment among waste loading workers in India. In International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation 2018, Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, In Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature, Singapore, pp. 229-237.
• Panicker, V.V., Aryadutt C.S., and Anoop K.P., 2019. Elitist Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-Based Heuristic for Optimizing Rail Freight Transportation. In International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation 2018, Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, In Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature, Singapore, pp. 623-630.
• Emmatty, F.J. and Panicker, V.V., 2018. Assessment of waste loading tasks and implications of waste container size. In International Conference on Humanizing Work and Work Environment 2018, College of Engineering Trivandrum (Paper accepted for presentation).
• Baradwaj K.C., Emmatty, F.J. and Panicker, V.V., 2018. Assessment of occupational health among waste sorting workers and ergonomic interventions: a systematic review. In International Conference on Humanizing Work and Work Environment 2018, College of Engineering Trivandrum (Paper accepted for presentation).
• Vishnu, A. A., Siddaveeraiah, K.S., Rahul, K.V., Nirmal S., Thalor, P., Sultana, S., Emmatty, F.J. and Panicker, V.V., 2018. Digital Human Modelling and Ergonomic assessment of handedness in street sweeping. In International Conference on Humanizing Work and Work Environment 2018, College of Engineering Trivandrum (Paper accepted for presentation).
• Panicker, V.V. and Arun P.P., 2018. Simulation model for the analysis of Patient Scheduling Process in Radio Diagnosis Department, In Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on System, Computation, Automation and Networking.
• Panicker, V.V. and Ihsan M. O., 2018. Solving a Heterogeneous Fleet Vehicle Routing Model - A practical approach, In Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on System, Computation, Automation and Networking.
• Jabir E., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan R., Multi-depot green vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pickup and deliveries. In Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence, IISc Bangalore,19-21 December 2016.
• Anoop K. P. and   Panicker, V.V., Heuristic based Transportation Planning for a Food Grain Supply Chain, In Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence, IISc Bangalore, 19-21 December 2016.
• Anoop K. P. and   Panicker, V.V., Rail-road transportation planning for a food grain supply chain, In Proceedings of International Conference on Analytics in Operational Research held in conjunction with the 49th  Annual Convention of the Operational Research Society of India (ORSI), Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, 12-14 December 2016.
• Anoop K.P., Narayanan, M., and Panicker, V.V., Optimization and Simulation of the Transportation Plan in a Food-grain Supply Chain, In Proceedings of National Conference on Industrial Engineering & Technology Management (NCIETM 2016), National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai, 17-19 November 2016.
• Anoop K. P. and   Panicker, V.V., Freight Transportation Planning in a Multimodal Transportation Network, In Proceedings of 58th National Convention & International Conference on Smart Strategies for Digital World – Industrial Engineering Perspective, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM), Nagpur, 21 – 22 October 2016
• Prathyash P., Jabir E., and Panicker, V.V., Ant Colony Optimization algorithm for green capacitated vehicle routing problem using Smartphone, In Proceedings of 58th National Convention & International Conference on Smart Strategies for Digital World – Industrial Engineering Perspective, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM), Nagpur, 21 – 22 October 2016
• Govind M. and Panicker, V.V., Optimization of a Single Finger Keyboard layout using Genetic Algorithm, In Proceedings of Third International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE 2015), SVNIT Surat Gujarat, 26-28 November, 2015
• Pradeepmon T.G., R. Sridharan and Panicker, V.V., Parameter Selection of Genetic Algorithm for the Quadratic Assignment Problems, In Proceedings of Third International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE 2015), SVNIT Surat, Gujarat, 26-28 November, 2015.
• Kalluri, Y.S. and Panicker, V.V., Clonal Selection Algorithm approach for Multi-objective Optimization of Production-Distribution System In Proceedings of XVIII Annual International  Conference of the Society of Operations Management, IIT Roorkee, 12-14, December 2014.
• Jabir E., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan R., Multi-objective Optimization Model for a Green Vehicle Routing Problem, In Proceedings of XVIII Annual International  Conference of the Society of Operations Management, IIT Roorkee, 12-14, December 2014.
• Ayjuk J. R., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan R., Tail Assignment with Multiple Maintenance Locations Using Network Model, In Proceedings of Twelfth AIMS International Conference on Management, IIM Kozhikode, 2-5 January 2015.
• Jabir E., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Modelling and Analysis of a Green Vehicle Routing Problem, In Proceedings of Twelfth AIMS International Conference on Management, IIM Kozhikode, 2-5 January 2015.
• Kalluri, Y.S. and Panicker, V.V., Decision Making in Multi-objective Production-Distribution Systems, In Proceedings of Second International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence, IISc Bangalore, 18-20, December 2014.
• Ayjuk J. R., Panicker, V.V., Sridharan R., and Pillai, V.M. Aircraft maintenance routing with onward flight breakage rule for single fleet airlines, In Proceedings of Second International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence, IISc Bangalore, 18-20, December 2014.
• Jabir E., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Environmental Analysis for a Multi-Depot Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem, In Proceedings of Second International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence, IISc Bangalore, 18-20, December 2014.
• Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Ant Colony Optimization based heuristic and its application for solving a Location Routing Problem for Parcel Delivery Services, In Proceedings of Second International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE 2013), SVNIT Surat Gujarat, 20-22 November, 2013
• Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Development and Analysis of Heuristics based on Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Distribution-Allocation problem in a Two-Stage Supply Chain, In Proceedings of 13th International Consortium of Students in Management Research (COSMAR 2013), IISc  Bangalore, 15-16 November, 2013.
• Vipin B., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Transformation process in engineering education: A holistic approach, In Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Education: Innovative Practices and Future trends (AICERA 2012), AmalJyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Kerala, 19-21 July, 2012.
• Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Developing a Hybrid Algorithm for Distribution-Allocation Problem in a Two-stage Supply Chain with a Fixed Cost, In Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technology, TocH Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam, Kerala, 05-06 September, 2012.
• Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Cuckoo improved ant colony hybrid heuristic for the distribution-allocation supply chain model, In Proceedings of Third Biennial Supply Chain Management Conference 2012,  Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, 14-15 December, 2012.
• Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Modelling and analysis of location-routing problem in a two-stage supply chain, In Proceedings of 4th International and 25th All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research (AIMTDR-2012) Conference, Jadavpur University Kolkata, 14-16 December, 2012
• Girish K., Sanjay, K, Jithin C.R., Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan R., Service Innovation for the User Interface of an ATM Catering to the Needs of the Student Community, In Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM2011), National University of Singapore, Singapore, 6-9 December, 2011
• Panicker, V.V. and Sridharan, R., Modeling a fixed charge Supply chain – a Review, In Proceedings of International Conference on Latest Trends in Simulation Modelling and Analysis (COSMA 2009), National Institute of Technology, Calicut & 17-19 December, 2009

• Editor, for the Proceedings on of the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Industrial Engineering and Management (ETRIM 2011), National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, India, July 11-12, 2011.

Courses Offered

• MEV 301 Principles of Management (Monsoon Semester 2010-11) - Mechanical Engineering
• MEG 301 Principles of Management (Winter Semester 2010-11) - Computer Science & Engineering
• MEV 443 Discrete Event System Simulation (Winter Semester 2010-11)
• MEU 301 Principles of Management (Monsoon Semester 2011-12) - Electronics and Commn. Engg.
• ME 2111 Essentials of Management (Winter Semester 2011-12) Mechanical Engineering
• MEV 443 Discrete Event System Simulation (Winter Semester 2011-12)
• MEU 301 Principles of Management (Monsoon Semester 2012-13) - Electronics and Commn. Engg.
• MEV 425 Supply chain Management (Global) (Monsoon Semester 2012-13)
• MEV 443 Discrete Event System Simulation (Winter Semester 2012-13) - for UG students
• ME 6121 Statistics for Management (Winter Semester 2012-13)- for PG and Ph.D scholars
• ME3105 Production Management (Monsoon Semester 2013-14) - UG Production Engg.
• MS 6602 Statistics for Management (Monsoon Semester 2013-14)- MBA
• ME 6121/MS6602 Statistics for Management (Monsoon Semester 2014-15)- for M.Tech, MBA and Ph.D scholars
• ME3101 Management of Production Systems (Monsoon Semester 2014-15) - for B.Tech Mechanical Engg.
• ME3126 Supply Chain Management - Global Elective (Winter Semester 2014-15) for B.Tech all branches
• ME 6121/MS6602 Statistics for Management (Monsoon Semester 2015-16)- for M.Tech, MBA and Ph.D scholars
• ME3101 Management of Production Systems (Monsoon Semester 2015-16) - for B.Tech Mechanical Engg.
• ME3126 Supply Chain Management - (Winter Semester 2015-16) Global Elective for B.Tech all branches
• ME4130 Human Factors in Engineering and Design (Winter Semester 2015-16) Global E

Projects procured-03

FRG Project (FRG10-11/0123) on “Development and Analysis of a Fixed Charge Transportation Model for a Multi-echelon Supply Chain” - Completed (Fund amount: INR 5.00 Lakhs)

Acting as a Project Director for project titled “Development of a Decision Support System for Multimodal Freight Transportation Planning with a special application for FCI Kerala Region” sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment. Principal Investigator is Mr.Anoop K.P, Research Scholar of Dr. Vinay V Panicker. (Fund amount: INR 3.00 Lakhs) - Awaiting for the amount from KSCSTE

Acting as a Project Director for project titled “Assessment of Occupational hazards for Worker well-being under Clean India Initiative” sponsored by Impress, Indian Council of Social Science Research New Delhi. Co-Director: Mr. Francis J. Emmatty, Research Scholar of Dr. Vinay V. Panicker (Fund amount: INR 7.35 Lakhs) - Ongoing

Ph. D. Guidance

Ph.D. Awarded -  04 

Ph.D. Ongoing -  04

Total Number of Research Scholars in my guidance as on July 01, 2022 - 04

Details of Ph.D. completed

As Co-guide: 03

1. Dr Pradeepmon T.G.(P100036ME) - Title of the Thesis: Evolutionary Algorithms for Quadratic Assignment Problems: Development and Analysis - Defended his research work on August 11, 2018 
2. Dr Jabir E. (P130067ME) - Title of the Thesis: Mathematical Models and Meta-heuristics for Green Vehicle Routing problems: Development and Analysis. - Defended his research work on September 02, 2019 
3. Dr Ajyuk J. Raj (P130086ME) - Title of the Thesis: Modelling and analysis of Integrated Airline Scheduling - Defended his research work on October 20, 2021 

As Guide

1. Anoop K. P. (P140091ME) - Title of the Thesis: Models and methods for freight transportation planning in a food grain supply chain - Defended his research work on June 03, 2020 
2. Francis J Emmatty (P170002ME) - Title of the Thesis: Ergonomic assessment based intervention design for waste collection and sorting tasks - Submitted thesis on May 19, 2022
3. Giridhar M.P. (P190060ME) - Area of Research: Cognitive Ergonomics 
4. Abi Varghese (P190099ME) - Area of Research: Ergonomics and Occupational Hazards
5. Arun Thomas (P200090ME) - Area of Research: Modelling of Supply chain disruption analytics 

My Expectations about Research Scholars

1. Research Scholars must maintain a regular presence in their Research Lab/Room.

 M.Tech Guidance: 33

Completed: 29 (Sole guidance : 20 & Co-guidance : 09)

1. Influence of signalling systems on Operations of Indian railways: A simulation based comparative study - K.V. Ajaygopal (M180453ME)
2. Assessment of mental workload in a sorting task: a game based approach- Lasin (M180531ME)
3. Physiological assessment and ergonomic Intervention of plogging activity - Rahul Raghavan (M180039ME)
4. Development of predictive models for the academic performance of engineering students - Arteep Kumar (M180064ME) - as Co-guide with Prof. R. Sridharan 
5. Design and Development of Work Environment for Waste Sorting Workers - Baradwaj K. C. (M170402ME)
6. Simulation Modelling of a Mixed Model Assembly Line (MMAL) to improve the workforce utilization -  Nitin Sharan (M170487ME)
7. Predictive Analytics in Food Grain Logistics: Supervised Learning Approach - Sawant Nitish Vinod (M170485ME)
8. A Heuristic Approach based on Clarke-Wright Algorithm for Vehicle Routing Problem with heterogeneous fleet, simultaneous pickup and delivery - Mohammed Ihsan (M160241ME)

9. Analysis of Patient Scheduling Process in Radio Diagnosis Department: Simulation Approach - Arun P.P. (M160461ME)

10. Multi-objective Optimization of Rail Freight Transportation in a Food Grain Supply Chain using elitist Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm - - Aryadutt C. S. (M160300ME)

11. Modelling of Occupational Health Disorders among Teachers - Ajith Aravind (M150534ME)

12. Assessment and Modelling of Distraction on Driving Performance - Vaighosh (M150369ME)
13. Optimization of Freight Transportation in a Food Grain Supply Chain using Multi Objective Simulated Annealing based Heuristic - Jerin Siby (M150342ME)
14. Modelling and analysis of fixed charge transportation problem - Sarin I.V.(M140580ME)
15. Optimization of the movement of Food Grains In Food Corporation of India  - Manu Narayanan (M140412ME)
16. Modelling and analysis of multi-objective integrated production and outbound distribution scheduling problem - Sreepathy R Naik (M140401ME)
17. Development of a Heuristic Approach for maintenance mitigation in Tail Assignment Problem - Georgey John (M140448ME)
18. Modelling and Analysis of a Multi-Objective Process Layout Problem - Govind M. (M130147ME)
19. Analysis of Closed loop Supply Chain Network with a fixed charge for transportation - Arun P. S. (M130381ME) - as Co-guide
20. Ant Colony Optimization algorithm for Green Navigation using Android Application - Prathyash P. (M130459ME)
21. Tail Assignment Problem with Fixed Maintenance Constraints - Jeffy Joseph (M130149ME)
22. Multi-objective analysis of production distribution systems - Y. Sreeram Kalluri (M120408ME)
23. Quantifying Supply Chain Disruption Risk using Discrete-Event Simulation-   V.S. Rama Krishna Mandali (M120481ME) - as Co-guide
24. Development of Heuristic Algorithms for solving Location-Routing Decisions in Supply Chain Management- Jabir E. (M110493ME) as Co-guide
25. Modelling and Analysis of Multi-Period Distribution Allocation Problem in a Supply Chain-  Nimmu Mary Ivan (M110488ME) - as Co-guide
26. Ant Colony Optimization for Location-Routing Decisions in Supply Chain Management - M.Vamshidhar Reddy (M100229ME) - as Co-guide
27. Ant Colony Algorithm for the two-stage supply chain distribution problem associated with a fixed charge - Ratnaji Vanga (M090461ME) - as Co-guide
28. Simulated Annealing approach to Fixed Charge Transportation problem in a Supply Chain - D. Jagan (M090303ME) - as Co-guide
29. Impact of Information Sharing in Supply Chain Performance - A Simulation Study - B Ebenezer (M090442ME) - as Co-guide

Ongoing: 04

1. Development of predictive models for the academic performance of engineering students - Deepak Samal (M190100ME)
2. Pandemic impact analysis for supply chain resilience modelling - Mohamed Shayeez (M190520ME)
3. Cost Minimization in Global Software Maintenance Outsourcing - Shino Samuel (M190284ME)
4. Multi objective optimization in assembly line balancing considering ergonomic factors - Jazeel Ahamed E A (M190507ME)

**Vehicle Routing Problem - Deepak Bisht (M130109ME) - Discontinued the M.Tech course to join as Sub Lieutenant at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kannur.

B.Tech Guidance: 09

Biographical note:

Vinay V. Panicker is an Assistant Professor at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), Kerala. He has done research in the area of supply chain management for his Doctoral degree at NITC. He received a M.Tech in Industrial Engineering, from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli. His research interests are in the areas of supply chain management, logistics management, and ergonomics. He has published technical papers in the referred international journals and proceedings of international and national conferences. He has offered courses on Supply Chain Management, Management of Production Systems, Statistics for Management, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Simulation Modelling and Analysis, Principles of Managements. He believes that every day is a learning experience.

• Received the GOLD MEDAL for securing Highest CGPA for the M.Tech Course (Industrial Engineering) in the year 2006-08 from Production Engineering Department at NIT Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
• Conferred the Outstanding Student in M.Tech (Industrial Engineering) for the year 2007-08 by RECAL The Alumni Association of NIT-Trichy
• Awarded the Academic Proficiency prize for securing FIRST rank in I& II and III & IV semester during the year 2006-07 and 2007-08 from Production Engineering Department in the M.Tech. Course at NIT Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
• Received the ISTE Calcutta Convention National Award 2008 by Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) New Delhi. ISTE Calcutta Convention National Award was instituted by the Organizers of the V Annual Convention of ISTE held at Calcutta for the BEST TECHNICAL PAPER presented by Engineering College Teachers