Name : K. Sunil Kumar Designation : Asst.Prof in Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram Office Address : Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram, 695016, Kerala, India Office Hours : 9.00 AM to 4.00PM Phone Number : +91-471-2515545(office) Email Address : ksk_sunil@yahoo.com ksksunil26@gmail.com Education: B Tech (Mechanical) M Tech (Industrial Engineering and Operational Research-IIT Bombay) PGDIM, PGDFM, MBA(Finance) Area of Expertise: 1. Operations Research 2. Optimization and Data Analysis 3. Simulation 4. Supply Chain Management Most recently taught courses at College of Engineering Thiruvanathapuram and elsewhere: 1. Advanced Operations Research 2. System Modeling and Simulation 3. System Dynamics 4. Advanced optimization techniques 5. Data analysis and decision making Research Interests 1. Optimization 2. Data analysis 3. Supply chain management 4. Simulation Most Recently Published Papers Papers in Archival Journals & in International Conferences / Symposia: - Sunil Kumar,K and Subash Babu,A (2010). ‘The Perspectives and Practices of Business Process Outsourcing in Indian Industries: A Survey and Analysis’, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business (Accepted). - Sunil Kumar,K and Subash Babu,A (2010). ‘An Integrated Method using AHP, DEA and GP for Evaluating Supply Sources’, International Journal Services and Operations Management (Accepted). - Sunil Kumar,K and Joby George (2009). ‘Application of Energy Integration Methodology in Production and Distribution Stages of Supply Chain’, International Conference of IIIE, Visakhapatnam, A.P. - Sunil Kumar,K and Joby George (2009). ‘Application of Pinch Technology and its validation for Aggregate Production Planning in Supply Chain considering Finite capacity’, International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, Kalasalingam University, Tamil nadu. - Sunil Kumar,K, Athira et.al (2010). ‘Application of Operations Research in Oncology’, International Conference on Materials,Mechanics and Management (IMMM), CET, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Papers in National Conferences / Symposia - Sunil Kumar,K and Joby George (2008). ‘An OR based validation for the Application of Pinch Analysis in Aggregate Production Planning’, National Conference on Technological Trends (NCTT), CET, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Conference/ Seminars Conducted XVIII National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2003). - National Conference on ‘Business Optimization Research Wave’ at NITIE, Mumbai,(2007). - 9th National Conference on Technological Trends at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2008). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘ Advanced Tools and Techniques for Project Management’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2010). - International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2010). Conference/ Seminars Attended - 3 Day workshop on ‘Managerial Effectiveness’ at Bharat Heavy Plate & Vessels Ltd., Visakhapatnam, A.P,(1997). - 3 Day workshop on ‘Design, Fabrication and Inspection of Boilers’ at Bharat Heavy Plate & Vessels Ltd., Visakhapatnam, A.P, (1998). - 1 Day National workshop on ‘Effect of Pollution on Environment’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum,Kerala, (2004). - Symposium on ‘Current Topics in Operations Research (in memory of George Dantzig and Leonid Khachiyan’ at IIT-Bombay, Mumbai, (2005). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness and Management’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2004). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘TQM in Engineering Education’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2004). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘Alternative Fuels and Eco-Friendly Emissions in Internal Combustion Engines’ at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, Kerala, (2002). - 49th National Convention of the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering at Trivandrum, Kerala, (2007). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘Non-Destructive Testing Methods for Engineers’ at Govt. Engineering College, Bartonhill, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2007). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘Engineering Design and Analysis with FEM and ANSYS’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2008). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘Space Technology – Status and Challenges’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2008). - Short Term Training Programme on ‘Application of Probability, Statistics & Optimisation in Engineering’ at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, (2009). Research and Development (Including CERD Project) Sl No; Type Of Project / Institution Starting Work Thesis Title / Funding Year and Agency Duration 1 Ph.D System for IIT, managing Bombay supply chain relevant to urban/ rural areas. Amount sactioned if any 2010 Status In Progress Membership in professional societies 1. Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education(ISTE) 2. Life member of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering(IIIE) Other details • 7 years of Industrial experience(M/s BHEL, Govt of India) • Have been a part of training programmes for Industries in the area Production Engg; Six sigma. Lean manufacturing etc at IIT Bombay • Organized training Programme on self development and communication skills at CGPU,CET