Apt # 102, 4305 Duval street
Austin, Texas, USA 78751.
Contact: 512-466-8660
UMA MAHESHWARAA NAMASIVAYAM
Date of Birth
January 30th, 1984
E Mail
umamaheshwaraa@mail.utexas.edu
Education
[ Aug 01 – Apr 05 ] College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University,
Chennai
B.E (Manufacturing Engineering)
 CGPA: 8.938/10
University Gold Medalist
[ Apr 01 ] SBOA Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Higher Secondary (12th)
 Percentage: 93.75%
Software Skills
[1] Programming knowledge: C, C++, Visual Basic, Java
[2] Design software: Pro/E, Catia, ANSYS, 3d Studio Max 6.0, IDEAS
Publications
[1] N. Uma Maheshwaraa, G. Arumaikkannu and S. Gowri, ‘A Genetic
Algorithm with Design of Experiments approach to predict the optimal
process parameters for FDM’, Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium,
Aug 1-3, 2005, University of Texas at Austin, TX.
[2] N. Uma Maheshwaraa, Kaarthic Madhavan, Sergio Carlos, Gaurav
Gupta, Darren Keesee and Carolyn Conner Seepersad, “Development
and Application of a Flexibility-based Design Method for Multi-Scale
Design”, 11th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization
Conference, 6-8 September 2006
[3] N. Uma Maheshwaraa, G. Arumaikkannu and S. Gowri, ‘Threedimensional reconstruction and rapid prototyping of femur bone using
multiple digital X-rays’, Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
(accepted for publication)
[4] N. Uma Maheshwaraa, L. Karunamoorthy, N. Arunkumar, “Combinatorial
approach for vendor selection with quantity discounts using Real Coded
Genetic Algorithm and Simulated Annealing”, International Journal of
Operation Research (Communicated).
[5] N. Uma Maheshwaraa, L. Karunamoorthy, G. Arumaikkannu, Elango,
“Quantification of Surface Roughness Using image processing
Technique” , EISCO 2005, Jan 5-7, Coimbatore.
[6] N. Uma Maheshwaraa, S.Gowri and G.Arumaikkannu, “Multi Response
Optimization of Dimensional accuracy of Rapid prototype components”
International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Intelligent System
and Control, EISCO 2005, Jan 5-7, Coimbatore.
[7] N. Uma Maheshwaraa and Elango, “Measurement of Surface roughness
using neural network” 4th International Conference, AMKET 2004,
Bombay.
[8] N. Uma Maheshwaraa and S. Prasanna, “Design of Inter Planar Robots”
National level Technical Symposium at Coimbatore Institute of Technology,
Coimbatore.
[9] N. Uma Maheshwaraa and S. Prasanna, “Multi Surface Walker-a Design
perspective” KIT 2004, a National Level Technical Symposium at Karunya
Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
Projects Done
[1] Final year project : 3D Reconstruction and Rapid Prototyping of bone
using multiple digital X-Rays
[2] Software Development Project: Developed software for Measuring the
Surface Roughness using CCD Image Capturing and Image Processing.
[3] Automation of Oil Setting In Transfer Line Press at Hyundai Motors India
Limited, Chennai.
[4] Minimization of Die Change Time at Hyundai Motors India Limited.
[5] Developed software in Visual Basic 6.0 for Vendor Selection and Order
Quantity determination for Multi Component, Multi Vendor Model in Supply
Chain Management Using Genetic Algorithm and Simulated Annealing.
[6] Design and Fabrication of Lift and Cross Slide mechanism to aid the
physically challenged to board the train.
Honors
[1] Awarded “1951 Alumni Golden Jubilee Endowment Prize” for
Maximum CGPA in Manufacturing Engineering.
[2] Awarded “Sundarraja Memorial Award” for securing Highest Total Marks
from I to V Semester.
[3] Won “Best Innovative Designer Award” in Pro-E Design Contest at
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
Hobbies
[1] Playing Cricket, Chess, Tennis
[2] Reading books on Self Development
[3] 3D Modeling and Artwork
Extracurricular
activities
[1 As Class Representative of V, VI, VII semester, arranged technical visits
to various industries.
[2] As a Secretary of Association of Manufacturing Engineers, Co-organized the
Quiz Program in Manusys 2002 and Manusys 2003, a National level Technical
Symposium for college students.
[3] Attended a 1 year NCC NAVY camp in my Freshman year.
Special Interests
[1] Mathematics
[2] Rapid Prototyping
[3] Mechatronics
[4] Robotics
[5] Optimization