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Journal Publications

(accepted/published)
Note: My graduate student is the first author on all publications marked with '*'

  1. Damodaran, P., N.S. Hirani, M.C. Velez-Gallego. Scheduling identical parallel batch processing machines to minimize makespan using Genetic Algorithms. European Journal of Industrial Engineering (accepted).
  2. * Pradhan, S., P. Damodaran. Performance characterization of complex manufacturing systems With general distributions and job failures. European Journal of Operational Research (accepted).
  3. * P. Manjeshwar, Damodaran, P., K. Srihari. Minimizing makespan in a flow shop with two batch-processing machines using simulated annealing. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (accepted).
  4. Damodaran, P., S. Mestry, M. Krishnamurthi. Genetic algorithms to minimize makespan of a capacitated batch processing machine. Journal of Management and Engineering Integration (accepted).
  5. Damodaran, P., P.Y. Chang (2008). Heuristics to minimize makespan of parallel batch processing machines. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 37, 1005-1013.
  6. Damodaran, P., M. Krishnamurthi, K. Srihari (2008). Lower bounds for hierarchical Chinese postman problem. International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 15(1).
  7. * Iyer, S., S. Sajjala, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari (2008). Implementing 0201's on high density lead-free memory modules. IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, 31(1), 41-50.
  8. * Pradhan, S., P. Damodaran, K. Srihari (2008). Prediction of performance measures for Markovian type of manufacturing systems with product failures. European Journal of Operational Research, 184, 725-744.
  9. * Manjunath, D., S. Iyer, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari (2007). Developing a repeatable and reliable rework process for lead-free fine pitch BGAs. IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, 30(4), 270-278.
  10. Wilhelm, W.E., N.D. Choudhry, P. Damodaran (2007). A model to optimize placement operations on dual-head placement machines. Discrete Optimization, 4, 232-256.
  11. Damodaran, P., K. Srihari, S. Lam (2007). Scheduling a capacitated batch processing machine to minimize makespan. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 23(2), 208-216
  12. * Wable, G.S., Q. Chu, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari (2006). Wave soldering using Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder and water soluble VOC-free flux. IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing, 29(3), 202-210.
  13. * Manjunath, D, S. Iyer, S. Eckel, P. Damodaran , K. Srihari (2006). Minimizing flux spatter in a lead-free assembly. Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, 18(3), 19-23.
  14. Damodaran, P., P. Manjeshwar, K. Srihari (2006). Minimizing makespan on a batch processing machine with non-identical job sizes using genetic algorithms. International Journal of Production Economics, 103(2), 882-891.
  15. * Iyer, S, N. Nagarur, P. Damodaran (2006). Model based approaches for selecting reliable underfill-flux combinations for flip chip assemblies. Journal of Surface Mount Technology, 19(2), 19-25.
  16. Damodaran, P., W.E. Wilhelm (2005). Branch-and-Price approach for prescribing profitable feature upgrades. International Journal of Production Research, 43(21), 4539-4558.
  17. * Wable, G.S., Q. Chu, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari (2005). A systematic procedure for the selection of a lead-free solder paste at an electronics manufacturing environment. Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, 17(2), 32-39.
  18. Damodaran, P., M. Krishnamurthi (2005). A continuous simulation model for snow removal. International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 12(2), 188-197.
  19. Damodaran, P., K. Srihari (2004). Mixed integer formulation to minimize makespan in a flow shop with batch processing machines. Mathematical and Computer Modelling , 40(13), 1465-1472.
  20. Chang, P., P. Damodaran, S. Melouk (2004). Minimizing makespan on parallel batch processing machines. International Journal of Production Research, 42(19), 4211-4220.
  21. Damodaran, P., W.E. Wilhelm (2004). Branch-and-Price methods for prescribing profitable upgrades of high-technology products with stochastic demands. Decision Sciences, 35(1), 53-80.
  22. Melouk, S., P. Damodaran, P. Chang (2004). Minimizing makespan for a single machine batch processing with non-identical job sizes using simulated annealing. International Journal of Production Economics, 87(2), 141-147.
  23. Wilhelm, W.E., P. Damodaran, J. Li (2003). Prescribing the content and timing of product upgrades, IIE Transactions, 35(7), 647-663.
  24. Damodaran, P., S. Melouk (2002). Comparison of push and pull systems with transporters: a metamodelling approach. International Journal of Production Research, 40(12), 2923-2936.
  25. Panneerselvam R., M.T. Thiagarajan, D. Purushothaman (1996). Heuristic for partial covering problem. Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol XXV No. 10, 11-16.

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  26. * Velez-Gallego, M.C., P. Damodaran. A Simulated Annealing Algorithm to minimize makespan of parallel batch processing machines with unequal job ready times (submitted - October 2008).

  27. Damodaran, P., M.C. Velez-Gallego. Minimising makespan on parallel batch-processing machines with unequal job ready times (submitted - September 2008).
  28. * Koli, S., P. Damodaran, B. Kimler, K. Srihari. Product slotting in a warehouse with rectangular layout (submitted - August 2007).
  29. * P. Manjeshwar, P. Damodaran , K. Srihari. Minimizing makespan in a flow shop with two capacitated batch processing machines using Genetic Algorithms. (submitted - July 2008).
  30. Chen, C-S., S. Mestry, P. Damodaran, C. Wang. The capacity planning problem in make-to-order enterprises. (submitted - October 2007).

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Refereed Conference Proceedings

Note: My graduate student is the first author on all publications marked with '*'

  1. Damodaran, P., M.C. Velez-Gallego. Makespan minimization on parallel batch-processing machines with unequal job ready times. To appear in the Proceedings of the 15th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, May 17-21, 2008.
  2. * Perez, J., S. Mestry, P. Damodaran. Heuristics for minimizing makespan of batch-processing machines in a flowshop. To appear in the Proceedings of the 15th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, May 17-21, 2008 (submitted).
  3. Damodaran, P., S. Mestry, M. Krishnamurthi. Genetic algorithms to minimize makespan of a capacitated batch processing machine. Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Conference of Industry, Engineering and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL, March 12-14, 2008.
  4. * Thiagarajan, A., P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Optimizing the cycle time of a component placement machine. Proceedings of the InterPACK 2007 Conference, Vancouver, July 8-12, 2007 .
  5. Vishwanathan, K., N. Kulkarni, A. Pachamuthu, D. Santos, P. Damodaran. A comparative study of dispatching rules in hybrid flow shops with discrete and batch processors. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
  6. Green, C., P. Damodaran. Artificial neural networks for reflow profiles in electronics assembly. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
  7. Melouk, S.H., P. Damodaran. Analysis of the passenger security screening process using simulation optimization. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19 - 23, 2007.
  8. * Subbarayan, G., R. Kinyanjui, P.F. Tsai. K. Srihari, P. Damodaran. Effect of lead-free PCB surface finishes on the formation of microvoids and kirkendall voids. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
  9. * Ramakrishnan, S., P. Damodaran, M. Testani, K. Srihari. A systems approach to evaluate discrete event simulation softwares. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
  10. * Kulkarni, N., P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Wirebonding and plasma cleaner: Issues in Manufacturing. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
  11. * Mestry, S., P. Damodaran, M. Krishnamurthi. Scheduling a capacitated batch processing machine Using Genetic Algorithms. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Nashville, TN, May 19-23, 2007.
  12. * Mestry, S., P. Damodaran, C. Chen, C. Wang. A capacity planning model for make-to-order enterprise. Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of Industry, Engineering and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL, March 12-14, 2007.
  13. * Subbarayan, G., B. Warnock, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari, J. Arellano. An experimental study of lead-free wave soldering using SAC 305 and no-clean flux. Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Chicago, IL, November 5-10, 2006.
  14. * Bruno, F., P. Damodaran, K. Srihari, G. Subbarayan. An experimental study on voids in mixed alloy assemblies. Proceedings of 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Chicago, IL, November 5-10, 2006.
  15. Damodaran, P., P. Pallipat, K. Srihari. Heuristics to improve the performance of a dual head placement machine. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006.
  16. Damodaran, P., P. Manjeshwar, K. Srihari. Minimizing makespan on two batch processing machines in flow shop. Proceedings of the 15th Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Orlando, FL, May 20-24, 2006.
  17. * Manjunath, D., S. Iyer, S. Eckel, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. A repeatable and reliable rework process for lead-free fine pitch BGAs. Proceedings of 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Orlando, FL, November 5-11, 2005.
  18. * Pradhan, S., P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Performance analysis of manufacturing system with job failures using Jackson networks. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 14-18, 2005.
  19. Damodaran, P., , S. Koli, B. Kimler, K. Srihari. Optimal product Slotting. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 14-18, 2005.
  20. * Ramachandran, P., A. Agnihothri, S. Ono, P. Damodaran , K. Srihari, P.H. Madden. Optimal placement through Branch-and-Price. Proceedings of the 14th Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, Shanghai, China, January 18-21, pp 337-341, 2005.
  21. * Pradhan, S., J. Arbulich, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Testability of erbium doped fiber amplifiers - An approach towards yield improvement. Proceedings of 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Anaheim, CA, November 13-19, 2004.
  22. Krishnamurthi, M., P. Damodaran. A modified postman tour heuristic for efficient snow removal planning. Proceedings of the 7th Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 1998.

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Unrefereed Conference Proceedings

Note: My graduate student is the first author on all publications marked with '*'

  1. *Bruno, F., K. Srihari, P. Damodaran, M. Abtew. A systematic approach to qaulify lead free assembly for an electronics manufacturer. Proceedings of International Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, Limerick, Ireland, June 26-28, 2006.
  2. *Subbarayan, G., P. Damodaran, K. Srihari, R. Kinyanjui, D. Korf. Impact of lead-free PCB surface finishes on microvoiding. Proceedings of SMTA International, Chicago, IL, September 2006.
  3. *Sajjala, S., S. Iyer, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Stencil evaluation for lead-free 0201s. Proceedings of IPC/JEDEC 9th Annual International Conference on Lead Free Electronic Assemblies and Components, Santa Clara, CA, April 2006.
  4. Damodaran, P., G. George, K. Srihari. Improving Sales Force Efficiency at a Warehouse. Proceedings of 10th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications & Practice, Clearwater Beach, FL, December 4-7, 2005.
  5. Damodaran, P., A. Thiagarajan, K. Srihari. Improving the Performance of a Pick-and-Place Machine Proceedings of 10th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications & Practice, Clearwater Beach, FL, December 4-7, 2005.
  6. *Manjunath, D., S. Iyer, S. Eckel, D. Le, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Minimizing flux residue on component body. Proceedings of SMTA International, Chicago, IL, September 25-29, 2005.
  7. *Iyer, S., N. Nagarur, P. Damodaran . Model based approach for selecting reliable underfill-flux Combinations for flip chip packages. Proceedings of SMTA International, Chicago, IL, September 25-29, 2005.
  8. *Manjeshwar, P., M. Castro, P. Damodaran, J. Craig, K. Srihari. Stencil printing and reflow parameter 'optimization' during the assembly of 0201 components. Proceedings of SMTA International, Chicago, IL, September 25-29, 2005.
  9. *Subbarayan, G., M. Abtew, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Modeling printed circuit assembly cost in RoHS compliant manufacturing. Proceedings of IPC/JEDEC 9th International Conference on Lead Free Electronic Assemblies and Components, Singapore, September 12-16, 2005.
  10. *Manjunath, D., S. Iyer, S. Eckel, P. Damodaran, K. Srihari. Flux spatter evaluation using lead-free solder pastes. Proceedings of IPC/JDEC 8th Annual International Conference on Lead-free electronic assemblies and components, San Jose, CA, April 19-20, 2005.
  11. *Wable, G. Q. Chu, P. Damodaran , K. Srihari. and others. A Manufacturability Study on Tin-Lead to Lead Free Product Conversion. Proceedings of IPC/JDEC 5th Annual International Conference on Lead-free electronic assemblies and components, San Jose, CA, March 17-19, 2004.
  12. *Wable, G., Q. Chu, P. Damodaran, P. Verbeist, K. Srihari. A comparison of lead-free solder pastes with no-clean and water-soluble flux chemistries. Proceedings of IPC/JDEC 3rd Annual International Conference on Lead-free electronic assemblies and components, San Jose, CA, 2003.
  13. *Wable, G., Q. Chu, P. Damodaran, S.S. Phadnis, K. Srihari. A systematic procedure for selection of a lead-free solder paste at an electronics manufacturing environment. Proceedings of 13th Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, Tampa, FL, June 9-11, 2003.

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