Sam Anand

Sam Anand

Professor (F2)

Professor, Director - Siemens PLM Simulation Technology Center

Rhodes Hall

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CEAS - Mechanical Eng - 0072

Professional Summary

Research and Teaching Interests: Intelligent Design, Manufacturing Systems Optimization, Modelling and Optimization of Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Augmented Reality

Education

Bachelor of Science: University of Madras Madras, India, 1982 (Mechanical Engineering)

Master of Engineering: Indian Institute of Science 1984 (Mechanical Engineering)

Master of Science: The Pennsylvania State University College Park, Penn., 1987 (Industrial Engineering)

PhD : The Pennsylvania State University College Park, Penn., 1990 (Industrial Engineering)

Research and Practice Interests

  • Additive Manufacturing (AM)/ Layered Manufacturing (LM)
  • Optimization of Manufacturing Processes & Systems
  • Precision Engineering
  • Tolerancing & Computational Metrology
  • Design & Product Life Cycle Management

Research Support

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 05-18-2021 -12-23-2021 Raytheon Company CAD Based Computational Tools for Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing - Phase II Role:PI 172404.00 Hold Level:Industry

Grant: #Raytheon 1256773 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 06-15-2020 -12-11-2020 Raytheon Company CAD Based Computational Tools for Metal Additive Manufacturing Role:PI $86,245.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Grant: #221-01 / W15QKN-19-3-0003 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 01-29-2020 -01-31-2022 Department of the Army Real-Time Sealant Deposition Monitoring for Automated Process Quality Control using Computer Vision, Image Processing methods and Deep Learning Role:PI 150654.52 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #SOCHE RX13-UC-19-2 sub ODHE Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Vemaganti, Kumar 08-25-2019 -08-25-2020 Ohio Department of Higher Education Bayesian Topology Optimization Techniques for Additive Manufacturing Role:Collaborator $52,260.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #EAA16-02-06 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 03-24-2017 -03-24-2018 Department of the Army Non-Invasive Computer Vision Toolkit for Legacy Machines using MTConnect (UI Labs / DMDII) Role:PI $376,902.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #N000215962 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 11-01-2016 -09-01-2017 Department of Energy Design for Additive Manufacturability Role:PI $123,520.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #15-07-05 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 10-01-2016 -05-31-2018 Department of the Army Multidisciplinary Toolset to Virtually Qualify Part Design and Process for Metal Powder-Bed Additive Role:PI $35,000.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #UDRI RSC16103 sub WSARC WSARC-1077-400 sub ODHE Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 09-19-2016 -08-18-2018 Ohio Department of Higher Education Tailorable Thermal Expansion Structures through Innovative Lattice Structures Role:PI $50,008.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #Membership Agreement / W31P4Q-14-2-0001 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Huang, Hongdao Samuel; Kim, J.; Lee, Jay; Meenakshi, Sundaram Murali; Vemaganti, Kumar 01-01-2015 -12-31-2019 Department of Defense Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation (DMDI) - Intelligent Machining Role:Collaborator $.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #DUE-1141120 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Huang, Hongdao Samuel; Kumar, Manish 05-01-2012 -04-30-2014 National Science Foundation Seamless Transition Form Academia to Real-World (STAR): A Collaborative Partnership to Producing Industry Ready Graduates Role:Collaborator $199,999.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #P&G Master Alliance Agreement Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 03-05-2012 -06-30-2014 Procter & Gamble Company Assembly Innovation-Assembly Analysis and Optimization of the P&G Baby Care Converter Line Role:PI $408,825.00 Active Level:Industry

Grant: #SRS 007934 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 02-07-2012 -09-30-2013 Procter & Gamble Company Design and Development of Machine Design Documentation Standards (MDDS) System Role:PI $59,014.00 Active Level:Industry

Grant: #SRS 007681 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 07-24-2011 -10-24-2011 Reliance Medical Products Inc. Optimal Design of Medical Device using Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) Approach Role:PI $15,049.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #SRS 007354 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 02-04-2011 -08-05-2011 Procter & Gamble Company Optimal Frame Design Using Design for Low Cost Approach Role:PI $56,856.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #G4P-45U1781217 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 10-04-2010 -07-10-2011 Procter & Gamble Company Design and Development of Machine Design and Documentation Standards System Role:PI $61,781.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #SRS 006673 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 01-01-2010 -07-10-2011 Procter & Gamble Company Design and Analysis of a Diaper Folding Mechanism Role:PI $198,718.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #SRS 006277 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 07-01-2009 -06-30-2011 Procter & Gamble Company Design for Low Cost (DFLC) Approach for Unit Ops and Feature Frames at P&G Role:PI $274,576.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #4501391052 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 04-20-2009 -06-30-2009 Procter & Gamble Company Investigation of Transitioning of P&G's Design Operations to Siemens PLM NX Role:PI $20,090.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #P&G DFM Study Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 06-16-2008 -06-30-2009 Procter & Gamble Company Feasibility Study of Applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Approaches to Low Cost Equipment Sourcing at Procter & Gamble Role:PI $162,219.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #Alltech, Inc. Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 02-01-2008 -09-15-2008 Alltech, Inc. Concept Testing and Validation of Automation Solutions for a Solid State Fermentation Plant Role:PI $132,908.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #TAA Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 04-01-2006 -01-31-2007 Alltech, Inc. Automation of Manufacturing Processes of a Solid State Fermentation Plant Role:PI $99,175.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #Letter Agreement Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 10-01-2005 -01-31-2006 Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc. Analysis and Redesign of a Cutting Press for Medical Blankets Role:PI $22,637.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #Letter Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 09-15-2005 -01-15-2006 General Tool Company Optimization of Manufacturing Methods and Processes at a Job Shop Using Computer Simulation Role:PI $19,158.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #DMI-0231790 NCE Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 09-01-2002 -08-31-2004 National Science Foundation An Integrated Approach to Prediction, Assessment and Inspection of Form Errors in Machined Parts Role:PI $75,134.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #738452 NCE Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 01-01-2001 -06-30-2004 Ohio Board of Regents World Class Manufacturing Education Role:PI $250,000.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #OSP01105 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 07-01-2000 -06-30-2001 Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati Benchmarking and Productivity Improvement Role:PI $56,240.00 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #PO 0020001174 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 02-01-2000 -07-31-2000 Ford Motor Company Analysis and Design of a Machine Tool Pallet Register System Role:PI $35,814.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #95X1850 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 09-01-1999 -06-30-2001 Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Program Role:PI $810,620.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #OSP99143 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 12-14-1998 -07-15-1999 Select Tool and Die Corporation Plant Layout and Simulation-Based Improvement of Manufacturing Functions at a Metal Stamping Facility Role:PI $40,653.00 Closed Level:Industry

Grant: #PO 5189149-000 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman 04-01-1998 -06-30-2000 Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati Benchmarking and Productivity Improvement Role:PI $92,240.00 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Grant: #RAPIDS 5 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Cahay, Marc; Ellis, Jennifer; Ma, Ou; Riley, Susan; Rybicki, Frank 10-01-2021 -09-30-2023 Ohio Department of Higher Education Post-Secondary Workforce Development for Increased Use of Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and Augmented/Virtual Reality in the Healthcare and Manufacturing Industries Role:Collaborator 308752.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Grant: #W912HZ-21-BAA-01 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Khare, Prashant 05-01-2022 -04-30-2023 Department of the Army Phase 1 Lightweight Machine Learning Based Intelligent Design of Heat Exchangers for Additive Manufacturing Role:PI 0.00 Hold Level:Federal

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 07-20-2022 -07-19-2027 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME INDUSTRY 4.0/5.0 INSTITUTE Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:UC's Internal Funds

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 07-15-2022 -07-14-2023 Innovative Numerics MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT INNOVATIVE NUMERICS /Membership Fees Role:Collaborator 12000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 06-13-2022 -06-12-2023 Deere & Company MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT JOHN DEERE Role:Collaborator 40000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 07-27-2022 -07-26-2023 Stress Engineering Services, Inc. MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT STRESS ENGINEERING SERVICES/Membership Fees Role:Collaborator 12000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 09-05-2022 -09-04-2023 Ethicon Endo Surgery, Incorporated MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC Role:Collaborator 12000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 10-01-2022 -09-30-2023 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT SIEMENS Role:Collaborator 40000.00 Hold Level:UC's Internal Funds

Grant: #ODHE RAPIDS 6 Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Cahay, Marc; Emmert, John; Fuchs, Zachariah; Riley, Susan; Roman, Tiffany; Rybicki, Frank -12-31-2024 Ohio Department of Higher Education Post-Secondary Workforce Development for the Smart Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Cybersecurity Industries in Southwest Ohio Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Grant: #Parent MME award Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 07-01-2022 -06-30-2027 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME INDUSTRY 4.0/5.0 INSTITUTE Role:Collaborator 0.00 Active Level:UC's Internal Funds

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 06-01-2023 -09-30-2023 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT P&G Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sundararaman; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Worthington Industries MME Institute: Worthington Industries Membership Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 SAEC / Kinetic Vision MME Membership: SAEC KINETIC VISION Year 2 Role:Collaborator 15000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Siemens Corporation MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT SIEMENS Year 2 Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Innovative Numerics MME Institute: Innovative Numerics Affiliate Membership Year 2 Role:Collaborator 15000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Standard Power MME Institute: Standard Power Membership Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Awarded

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Siemens Corporation MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT SIEMENS Year 2 Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 02-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. MME Institute: Joseph T. Myerson Membership FR24 Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Bhattacharya, Amit; Kumar, Manish 02-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute Human Digital Twin From Estimation to Human Motion Prediction, Ergonomics, and LLM Integrated Automated Component Recognition Role:PI 80000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Cohen, Kelly; Kumar, Manish; Lorenz, Tamara 02-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute Trustworthy AI for Real-Time Tasking and Planning of Autonomous and Manual Vehicles in Industrial Environments Modeled using a Digital Twin Role:Collaborator 100000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Tang, Ming 02-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME I45I: IIOT for legacy and smart factory machines with AR and LLM feedback with a Digital Twin demonstration of real-time IOT for architecture/building applications using Omniverse Role:PI 40000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc Membership Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc. Tear 2 Affiliate Role:Collaborator 15000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam 04-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute Factory Digital Twin Simulation Model for Optimizing Plant Operations Role:PI 64018.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam 05-01-2024 -04-30-2029 Siemens Corporation Siemens Master Agreement Role:PI 0.00 Hold Level:Industry

Grant: #WSIC25-240315-024 Investigators:Anand, Sam; Bhattacharya, Amit; Cohen, Kelly; Kumar, Manish 07-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Development of Real-Time Camera-based Human Digital Twin for Improving Worker Safety in Manufacturing Role:Collaborator 1322714.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Valvoline VGP Holdings LLC Membership Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Norouzi, Mehdi 05-01-2024 -12-31-2024 Siemens Corporation Optimal Routing of Wiring Harnesses using Siemens NX Open Role:PI 25000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Grant: #16921 Investigators:Anand, Sam; Forbes, Jonathan; McGuire, Jennifer; Nauman, Eric 07-01-2024 -06-30-2028 Center for Innovative NeuroTech Advancement C1-2 Prosthesis Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:Non Profit

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2024 -12-31-2024 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT P&G Year 2 Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 02-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Cincinnati Incorporated Membership 2025 Role:Collaborator 15000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 02-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Innovative Numerics Membership 2025 Role:Collaborator 15000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 02-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Kinetic Vision Membership 2025 Role:Collaborator 15000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Zeng, Yingyan 04-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute Tacit Domain Knowledge and AI-Driven Reinforcement Learning Framework for Factory Operations and Process Optimization Role:Collaborator 40000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam 04-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute LLM-Assisted Automated Virtual Reality for Human-Machine Interaction & Manufacturing Tasks Training Role:PI 40000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Tang, Ming 04-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute Scalable Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning and Collaborative AI for Digital Twin Platform of Infrastructure and Facility Operations Role:PI 40000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Khare, Prashant 04-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute Discipline-Agnostic Design Optimization enabled by LLM Role:PI 40000.00 Awarded Level:Industry

Grant: #WSIC26-250207-025 Investigators:Anand, Sam; Bhattacharya, Amit; Cohen, Kelly; Kumar, Manish; Ouwerkerk, Justin; Rao, Marepalli; Wang, Lei 07-01-2025 -06-30-2027 Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Development of Real-Time Camera-based Human Digital Twin for Improving Worker Safety in Manufacturing and Logistics Role:Collaborator 2000000.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 02-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Valvoline Membership 2025 Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MME Institute: Worthington Industries Membership Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Investigators:Anand, Sam; Kumar, Manish 01-01-2025 -12-31-2025 MME Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT SIEMENS Year 3 Role:Collaborator 50000.00 Hold Level:Industry

Publications

Peer Reviewed Publications

Anand S.;Ghalsasi O.;Zhang B.;Goel A.;Reddy S.;Joshi S.;Morris G.  (01-29-2019). Additive manufacturing simulation tools in education. 2018 World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council, WEEF-GEDC 2018More Information

Zhang B.;Goel A.;Ghalsasi O.;Anand S.  (01-01-2019). CAD-based design and pre-processing tools for additive manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing SystemsMore Information

Samant R.;Ranjan R.;Mhapsekar K.;Anand S.  (08-01-2018). Octree data structure for support accessibility and removal analysis in additive manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing, 22, 618-633More Information

Mhapsekar K.;McConaha M.;Anand S.  (05-01-2018). Additive Manufacturing Constraints in Topology Optimization for Improved Manufacturability. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 140 (5) More Information

Chowdhury S.;Mhapsekar K.;Anand S.  (03-01-2018). Part Build Orientation Optimization and Neural Network-Based Geometry Compensation for Additive Manu. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 140 (3) More Information

Anand S.  (01-01-2018). Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in additive manufacturing. Proceedings - 2018 ASPE and euspen Summer Topical Meeting: Advancing Precision in Additive Manufacturing, 24-28

McConaha M.;Zhang B.;Venugopal V.;Anand S.  (01-01-2018). Multi objective DFAM constrained topology optimization for additive manufacturing. Proceedings - 2018 ASPE and euspen Summer Topical Meeting: Advancing Precision in Additive Manufacturing, 35-39

Das P.;Mhapsekar K.;Chowdhury S.;Samant R.;Anand S.  (11-10-2017). Selection of build orientation for optimal support structures and minimum part errors in additive ma. Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 14, 1-13More Information

Ranjan R.;Samant R.;Anand S.  (06-01-2017). Integration of Design for Manufacturing Methods with Topology Optimization in Additive Manufacturing. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 139 (6) More Information

Joshi A.;Anand S.  (01-01-2017). Geometric Complexity Based Process Selection for Hybrid Manufacturing. Procedia Manufacturing, 10, 578-589More Information

Zhang B.;Mhapsekar K.;Anand S.  (01-01-2017). Design of variable-density structures for additive manufacturing using gyroid lattices. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 4More Information

Vaidya R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2016). Optimum Support Structure Generation for Additive Manufacturing Using Unit Cell Structures and Suppo. Procedia Manufacturing, 5, 1043-1059More Information

Vaidya R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2016). Image Processing Assisted Tools for Pre- and Post-processing Operations in Additive Manufacturing. Procedia Manufacturing, 5, 958-973More Information

Chowdhury S.;Anand S.  (01-01-2016). Artificial neural network based geometric compensation for thermal deformation in additive manufactu. ASME 2016 11th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2016, 3More Information

Zha W.;Anand S.  (10-01-2015). Geometric approaches to input file modification for part quality improvement in additive manufacturi. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 20, 465-477More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2015). Optimization of layered manufacturing process for reducing form errors with minimal support structur. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 36, 231-243More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2015). A combined energy and error optimization method for metal powder based additive manufacturing proces. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 21 (3) , 301-312More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2015). A new Steiner patch based file format for Additive Manufacturing processes. CAD Computer Aided Design, 63, 86-100More Information

Siraskar N.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2015). Adaptive slicing in additive manufacturing process using a modified boundary octree data structure. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 137 (1) More Information

Ranjan R.;Samant R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2015). Design for manufacturability in additive manufacturing using a graph based approach. ASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2015, 1More Information

Das P.;Chandran R.;Samant R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2015). Optimum Part Build Orientation in Additive Manufacturing for Minimizing Part Errors and Support Stru. Procedia Manufacturing, 1, 343-354More Information

Huang S.;Anand S.;Kumar M.;Castaneda-Emenaker I.  (01-01-2015). A virtual company-based integrated learning methodology to produce industry ready graduate. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Panhalkar N.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (12-01-2014). Increasing Part Accuracy in Additive Manufacturing Processes Using a k-d Tree Based Clustered Adapti. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 136 (6) More Information

Panhalkar N.;Anand S.  (01-01-2014). Component shape library and toolpath optimization in printed electronics. Technical Paper - Society of Manufacturing Engineers, TP14PUB72

Turek S.;Anand S.  (01-01-2014). A graph-based method for the application and quantification of design for assembly (DFA) knowledge i. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 42 (January) , 114-123

Panhalkar N.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2014). Optimization of Automobile Assembly Process to Reduce Assembly Time. Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 11, 54-60More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.;Gerner F.  (01-01-2014). Effect of thermal deformation on part errors in metal powder based additive manufacturing processes. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 136 (3) More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (12-01-2013). Material shrinkage modeling and form error prediction in additive manufacturing processes. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 41, 515-525

Allavarapu S.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (12-01-2013). A new additive manufacturing file format using bezier patches. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 41, 580-590

Panhalkar N.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (12-01-2013). Adaptive layering in additive manufacturing using a k-d tree approach. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 41, 591-599

Huang S.;Anand S.;Sundaram M.;Kumar M.  (12-01-2013). EXPLORES: An integrated learning environment to produce industry ready graduates. Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE, 1513-1515More Information

Navangul G.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (06-01-2013). Error minimization in layered manufacturing parts by stereolithography file modification using a ver. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 135 (3) More Information

Panhalkar N.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (01-01-2013). A novel additive manufacturing file format for printed electronics. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), 2 AMore Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (11-28-2012). Process energy analysis and optimization in selective laser sintering. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 40, 728-737

Paul R.;Anand S.  (10-01-2012). Process energy analysis and optimization in selective laser sintering. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 31 (4) , 429-437More Information

Anand S.; Kumar K.; Sydulu M.  (01-01-2012). Comparison of multi agent based PSO approach for optimal power flows with security constraints. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 110-116, 5206-5210More Information

Navangul G.;Paul R.;Anand S.  (12-05-2011). A Vertex Translation Algorithm for adaptive modification of STL file in Layered Manufacturing. ASME 2011 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2011, 1, 435-441More Information

Anand S.; Kumar R.; Sydulu M.  (11-16-2011). A new multi agent based PSO approaches for optimal power flows with security constraints using diffe. IAMA 2011 - 2011 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Agent and Multi-Agent Systems, 67-72More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (11-09-2011). Optimal part orientation in rapid manufacturing process for achieving geometric tolerances. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 39, 135-144

Paul R.;Anand S.  (10-01-2011). Optimal part orientation in Rapid Manufacturing process for achieving geometric tolerances. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 30 (4) , 214-222More Information

Ramaswami H.;Turek S.;Rajmohan S.;Anand S.  (09-01-2011). A comprehensive methodology for runout tolerance evaluation using discrete data. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 56 (5-8) , 663-676More Information

Ramaswami H.;Shaw R.;Anand S.  (04-01-2011). Selection of optimal set of cutting tools for machining of polygonal pockets with islands. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 53 (9-12) , 963-977More Information

Turek S.;Anand S.  (02-21-2011). A hull normal based approach for cylindrical size assessment. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 133 (1) More Information

Paul R.;Anand S.  (12-01-2010). A translator for converting cad models to second life. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 3 (PARTS A AND B) , 1317-1325More Information

Ramaswami H.;Anand S.  (08-01-2010). Accurate size evaluation of cylindrical components. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 49 (9-12) , 1079-1092More Information

Soman K.;Ramaswami H.;Anand S.  (12-01-2009). Selective zone search method for evaluation of minimum zone sphericity. Proceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009, 2, 517-524More Information

Turek S.;Anand S.  (11-23-2009). A comparison of virtual condition cylinder evaluation methods in coordinate metrology. 2008 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008, 1 (PART B) , 701-710

Ramaswami H.;Kanagaraj S.;Anand S.  (01-01-2009). An inspection advisor for form error in cylindrical features. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 40 (1-2) , 128-143More Information

Turek S.;Anand S.  (12-01-2008). A comparison of virtual condition cylinder evaluation methods in coordinate metrology. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 1 (PARTS A AND B) , 701-710More Information

Turek S.;Ramaswami H.;Rajmohan S.;Anand S.  (09-29-2008). Runout evaluation of cylindrical features using discrete surface profile data. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 36, 129-136

Kovvur Y.;Ramaswami H.;Anand R.B.;Anand S.  (01-01-2008). Minimum-zone form tolerance evaluation using particle swarm optimisation. International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, 4 (1-2) , 79-96More Information

Turek S.;Anand S.  (12-28-2007). A hull normal approach for determining the size of cylindrical features. Proceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2007, MSEC2007, 615-622More Information

Kumaravel P.;Anand S.;Ullas U.;Mohanram P.V.  (10-01-2007). Cost optimization of process tolerance allocation-a tree based approach. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 34 (7-8) , 703-713More Information

Ramaswami H.;Modi A.;Anand S.  (01-01-2007). A design advisor for the optimal inspection of circularity tolerance. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 31 (9-10) , 857-870More Information

Ramaswami H.;Acharya S.;Kovvur Y.;Anand S.  (12-01-2006). A multivariate statistical analysis of sampling uncertainties in geometric and dimensional errors fo. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 25 (2) , 77-94More Information

Ramaswami H.;Kovvur Y.;Anand S.  (09-21-2006). Accurate size evaluation of cylindrical components using particle swarm optimization. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute of SME, 34, 229-236

Ramaswami H.;Kovvur Y.;Anand S.  (12-01-2005). Minimum-zone circularity evaluation using particle swarm optimization. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED, 16-1, 417-424More Information

Kovvur Y.;Ramaswami H.;Anand S.  (12-01-2005). Predictive surface generation and characterization for cylindrical turning processes. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED, 16-2, 933-942More Information

Kovvur Y.;Ramaswami H.;Anand S.  (12-01-2005). Analysis of sampling effects on form, position and size errors for cylindrical features using multiv. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute of SME, 33, 509-516

Srinivasan S.;Acharya S.;Anand S.  (12-17-2004). A factor analysis approach for robust inspection of circular features with lobing errors. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute of SME, 32, 135-142

Kovvur Y.;Anand S.;McCord C.  (12-17-2004). Design centering under conventional and sequential tolerance controls. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institute of SME, 32, 613-620

Ramaswami H.;Anand S.  (12-01-2004). Multiple parting surfaces for sand casting. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED, 15, 329-337More Information

Srinivasan S.;Kovvur Y.;Anand S.  (12-01-2004). Probe radius compensation for On-Machine Measurement of sculptured surfaces. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED, 15, 913-920More Information

Anand S.;Maheshwari N.;McCord C.  (12-01-2003). On the selection of cmm based inspection methodology for circularity tolerance. Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, 31, 265-272

Sun A.;Anand S.;Tang J.  (01-01-2002). Comprehensive design of experiments-based framework for optimal CMM inspection and uncertainty analy. International Journal of Production Research, 40 (9) , 2097-2123More Information

Anand S.;Pallapati R.;Uttam S.;McCord C.  (01-01-2002). An integrated approach to tolerance allocation, process planning and scheduling. Technical Paper - Society of Manufacturing Engineers. MS (MS02-177) , 1-8

Sharma R.;Rajagopal K.;Anand S.  (01-01-2000). A genetic algorithm based approach for robust evaluation of form tolerances. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 19 (1) , 46-57

Damodarasamy S.;Anand S.  (01-01-1999). Evaluation of minimum zone for flatness by normal plane method and simplex search. IIE Transactions (Institute of Industrial Engineers), 31 (7) , 617-626More Information

Rajagopal K.;Anand S.  (01-01-1999). Assessment of circularity error using a selective data partition approach. International Journal of Production Research, 37 (17) , 3959-3979More Information

Damodarasamy S.;Anand S.  (01-01-1999). Evaluation of minimum zone for flatness by normal plane method and simplex search. IIE Transactions (Institute of Industrial Engineers), 31 (7) , 617-626More Information

Parasnis S.;Velidandla S.;Hall E.;Anand S.  (12-01-1998). Comparison of optical modeling and neural networks for robot guidance. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 3522, 74-82

Damodarasamy S.;Anand S.  (12-01-1997). Accurate assessment of flatness tolerance using direct search optimization. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering Division, MED, 6, 217-224

Anand S.;Rajagopal K.  (12-01-1997). Accurate evaluation of circularity using selective data partition. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 251-256

Mital A.;Kulkarni M.;Huston R.;Anand S.  (01-01-1997). Robot cleaning of underground liquid storage tanks: Feasibility and design considerations. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 20 (1) , 49-60More Information

Gasparraj E.;Anand S.  (12-01-1996). New three dimensional convex hull algorithm and it's applications in flatness evaluation. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 239-244

Damodaran P.;Fernando S.;Anand S.  (12-01-1996). Comparative evaluation of algorithms used for the determination of roundness tolerance. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 339-344

Srinivasa L.;Hall E.;Anand S.  (12-01-1996). A neural network based classification of Bongard patterns. Intelligent Engineering Systems Through Artificial Neural Networks, 6, 473-477

Subbaraman M.;Paramaguru R.;Anand S.;Quo P.  (12-01-1996). CAD directed on line cost estimation using activity based costing. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 781-786

Alladat V.;Anand S.  (01-01-1996). Machine understanding of manufacturing features. International Journal of Production Research, 34 (7) , 1791-1819More Information

Allada V.;Anand S.  (01-01-1996). Efficient vertex detection algorithms using the hough transform. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 11 (6) , 394-405More Information

Allada V.;Anand S.  (12-01-1995). Interacting features recognition for prismatic parts. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 174-182

Allada V.;Anand S.  (12-01-1995). Multi-attribute decision model using analytic hierarchy process for vendor selection. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 64-73

Anand S.;Guha B.  (12-01-1995). Tool path generation for Bezier-based sculptured surfaces. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 251-259

Damodarasamy S.;Anand S.  (12-01-1995). Evaluation of minimum zone for straightness using region elimination method. Industrial Engineering Research - Conference Proceedings, 367-372

Kopardekar P.;Anand S.  (07-01-1995). Tolerance allocation using neural networks. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 10 (4) , 269-276More Information

Anand S.;Sabri M.  (12-01-1994). Optimal robotic assembly planning using Dijkstra's algorithm. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division (Publication) DE, 73, 117-124

Allada V.;Anand S.;Chu Y.  (12-01-1994). Intelligent CNC cutting of sheet metal parts using machine vision. International Journal of Industrial Engineering : Theory Applications and Practice, 1 (4) , 305-314

Anand S.;Egbelu P.  (03-01-1994). On-line robotic spray painting using machine vision. International Journal of Industrial Engineering : Theory Applications and Practice, 1 (1) , 87-95

Anand S.;Huffer N.  (12-01-1993). Transformation algorithms for objects represented by quadtrees. Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, 684-688

Kopardekar P.;Anand S.;Mital A.  (12-01-1993). Neural networks approach for tolerance allocation problem. Intelligent Engineering Systems Through Artificial Neural Networks, 3, 701-706

Allada V.;Huffer N.;Anand S.  (12-01-1993). Quad and octree structures for tolerance representation in solid models. Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, 461-465

Kopardekar P.;Mital A.;Allada V.;Anand S.  (12-01-1993). Human strategies in cutting stock problem. Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, 183-186

Mital A.;Anand S.;Nalgirkar M.  (01-01-1993). Point representation versus solid representation of limb mass and its effect on the moment at a join. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 11 (1) , 67-71More Information

Kopardekar P.;Mital A.;Anand S.  (01-01-1993). Manual, Hybrid and Automated Inspection Literature and Current Research. Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 4 (1) , 18-29More Information

Allada V.;Kopardekar P.;Anand S.;Mital A.  (12-01-1992). Implications of ergonomic and user considerations on manufacturing consumer products. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineering Division (Publication) DE, 48, 25-33

Allada V.;Anand S.  (01-01-1992). Manufacturing applications of octrees. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 23 (1-4) , 37-40More Information

Mital A.;Anand S.;Parsael H.  (12-01-1991). Assignment of functions to machines and humans in an FMS environment. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper), 1-7

Anand S.;Knott K.  (01-01-1991). An algorithm for converting the boundary representation of a CAD model to its octree representation. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 21 (1-4) , 343-347More Information

Anand S.;Raman S.;Wysk R.  (01-01-1988). Vision assisted NC milling path generation. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 7 (3) , 233-240More Information

Anand S.;Raman S.;Wysk R.  (01-01-1988). An algorithm for vertex detection. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 14 (2) , 77-83More Information

Anand S.;Knott K.  (01-01-1986). Computer assisted models used in the solution of warehouse location-allocation problems. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 11 (1-4) , 100-104More Information

Student Advising

Vinay Jakkali (Doctoral ) Status:In Progress

Lun Li (Doctoral ) Status:In Progress

Srijana Shah (Doctoral ) Status:In Progress

Kunal Mhapsekar (Master ) Status:In Progress

Botao Zhang (Master ) Status:In Progress

Ranjan Melpal (Master ) Status:In Progress

Anay Joshi (Master ) Status:In Progress

Matthew McConaha (Master ) Status:In Progress

Archak Goel (Master ) Status:In Progress

Omkar Ghalsasi (Master ) Status:In Progress

Rebecca Creed (Master ) Status:In Progress

Anil Kumar Telikicherla (Master ) Status:In Progress

Shriyanka Joshi (Master ) Status:In Progress

Yonas Y Haile (Master )

Srikanth Reddy Pydala (Master ) Status:In Progress

Jaya Kashyap Ketharaju (Master ) Status:In Progress

Vysakh Venugopal (Master ) Status:In Progress

Courses Taught

CAD For Manufacturing

Precision Engineering and Computational Metrology

Manufacturing Processes