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Dr. Bhallamudi Ravi Institute Chair Professor Phone +91 22 2576 7510 / 4399

Born May 11, 1964 Mechanical Engineering Department Mobile +91 981 981 7510

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay E‐mail [email protected]

Powai, Mumbai ‐ 400076 Home www.me.iitb.ac.in/~bravi

VISION AND FOCUS Vision: Golden spiral connecting education, research and application.

Mission: Translational research and smart manufacturing; sharing the experience with other

teachers to enhance the interest and employability of students in engineering industry.

Domains: ‐ Metal casting (design, simulation, rapid manufacturing)

‐ Medical devices (diagnostics, surgical instruments, implants).

WORK EXPERIENCE Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 1992‐Present: Mechanical Engineering Department.

Joined as a Visiting Lecturer in 1992; Assistant Professor in 1994, Associate Professor in 1998,

Professor in 2008; Institute Chair Professor since 2011.

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1990‐92: CSIR Research Associate in Mechanical

Engineering Department, concurrent with PhD work.

VISITING POSITIONS National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, June‐Nov 2016: Education Programme.

Purdue University, USA, May‐June 2006: Evolving R&D directions in intelligent design.

West Virginia University, USA, April‐June 1996: Foundry Benchmarking Project funded by the

American Metalcasting Consortium.

University of Sussex, UK, Nov‐Dec 1993: Training workshop on Management of Technology

for teachers and researchers, funded by the World Bank.

ACADEMIC Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1992.

Thesis: Manufacturability Analysis of Cast Components. Best Thesis Award.

Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1988.

Dissertation: Pattern and Die Design Using Computer Graphics.

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), National Institute of Technology Rourkela, 1986.

First class with Honors.

TEACHING Masters Level:

ME 659 Advanced Manufacturing Processes II (core course, up to 40 students)

ME 676 Collaborative Engineering (elective course, up to 70 students)

ME 792 Technical Communication (elective course, up to 50 students)

Bachelors Level:

ME 152 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (core course, 100+ students)

ME 333 Manufacturing Processes I (core / minor course, 120+ students)

ME 338 Manufacturing Processes II (core course, 120+ students)

ME 452 Concurrent Engineering (elective, 50+ students)

Laboratory Courses:

ME 211 Machine Drawing (Mech, Aero and Chem Engg, 250+ students)

ME 374 Manufacturing Process Lab (casting portion, 150+ students)

ME 417 Experimental Engineering Lab (casting portion, 100+ students)

ME 643 Manufacturing Lab (casting portion, 20+ students).

Coordination: B.Tech/M.Tech Seminar, Project, Works Visits and Practical Training.

Faculty Advisor for B.Tech., Dual Degree and M.Tech. students.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS Sponsored by Government Agencies, as principal investigator:

1. Biomedical Engineering and Technology Incubation Centre, Rajiv Gandhi S&T Commission,

Mumbai and Department of S&T, New Delhi, Rs. 393.9 million, 2014‐2019.

2. Network Enabled Online Casting Simulation (E‐Foundry), Ministry of Communication & IT,

New Delhi, Rs. 15.2 million, 2012‐2014.

3. OrthoCAD Network Centre for Skeletal Reconstruction Systems, Office of the Principal

Scientific Advisor, New Delhi, Rs. 48.75 million, 2006‐2009.

4. New Technology for One‐off Intricate Castings, Department of Science & Technology, New

Delhi, Rs. 1.7 million, 2002‐2004.

5. Automated Inspection of Underwater Welding Defects, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi, Rs. 0.47

million, 1995‐1997.

6. Mold Parting Design for Cast and Molded Parts, Department of Science & Technology, New

Delhi, Rs. 0.19 million, 1993‐1995.

As co‐investigator:

7. Rapid Foam Casting, Ucchatar Avishkar Yojana, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi, Rs. 47.6 million,

2016‐2018.

8. Multi‐Centric Clinical Trials of Indigenous Total Knee Prosthesis, Office of the Principal

Scientific Advisor, New Delhi, Rs. 150 million, 2016‐2018.

9. Pilot Implementation of Collaborative Digital Diagnosis System using Medical Imaging, Indian

Council of Medical Research, with Savita Dawar (NIC, Delhi) and other partners, Rs. 11.4

million, 2016‐2018.

10. Network Enabled Medical Diagnosis and Education in Skeletal Imaging using X‐Rays, Ministry

of Communication and IT, New Delhi, with Savita Dawar (NIC, Delhi) and other partners, Rs.

58.7 million, 2011‐2015.

11. Medical Device Development Trends in SE Asia, SATU (South Asia and Taiwan Universities)

Joint Research Scheme, with Fong‐Chin Su, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, NTD

20,000 plus other support.

12. National Centre for Aerospace Innovation and Research, Department of S&T, New Delhi and

Boing, USA, with Suhas Joshi and others, 2011‐2016.

13. Benchmarking of Rapid Prototyping Processes, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi, with M.M. Akarte

(SGGS College of Engineering, Nanded), Rs. 0.37 million, 2001‐2003.

14. Real‐Time Seam Tracking for Automated Fusing Welding, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi, with

Amitava De, Rs.1.5 million, 1999‐2001.

15. Computer‐Aided Engineering of Sheet Metal Forming, Ministry of HRD, New Delhi, with K.

Narasimhan, Rs.1.5 million, 1998‐2000.

16. Integrated Design and Competitive Manufacturing (Rapid Prototyping), Ministry of HRD, Delhi

and industry consortium, with V.P. Bapat and K.P. Karunakaran, Rs.11.0 million, 1994‐1998.

As Mentor (proposal writing to implementation):

17. SMART (Sustainable Metalcasting by Advanced Research and Technology) Foundry 2020,

Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi, Rs. 111 million, 2016‐2018.

18. Improving the Delivery of Lower Limb Leg Prosthesis in Remote Parts of India, Google, USA

and Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, Mumbai, Rs. 23.2 million (2016‐2018).

Sponsored by Industry (excluding consulting):

1. Web‐based framework for casting optimization, ARTech, Mumbai, 2007‐08.

2. Casting cost advisor software algorithms, Imaginestics, West Lafayette, USA, 2007‐08.

3. Center of excellence for foundry, K.I.T’s College of Engg., Kolhapur, 2006.

4. Prototype software for casting cost estimation, ARTech, Mumbai, 2005.

5. STL‐Based Automatic Feature Recognition; Error Detection and Fixing in STL Files; Plug‐In

Tools for CAD/CAM (3 projects), Geometric, Mumbai, 2000‐2001.

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6. Systematic Procedure and Case Studies for CAD/Simulation Services, Globe Consultants,

Mumbai, 2001‐2002.

7. Specifications of DFM‐Check Software, Geometric Software, Mumbai, 2000.

8. Prototype System for Web‐Based CAD/CAM Services, Jyoti, Vadodara, 2000.

9. Casting Simulation Software: Customizing; Material and Process Selection: Economic Analysis

(2 projects), Fiat Research Center, Turin, Italy, 1999.

10. Designing and Testing Software for Manufacturing, Globe Consultants, Mumbai, 1998‐1999.

11. Distributed Computing for Concurrent Engineering, ARTech, Mumbai, 1998.

12. Expert System for Gating Design, Oriental Software, Bangalore, 1993‐1994.

CONSULTANCY Casting troubleshooting and product/tooling/process optimization:

1. Casting design optimization of steam turbine components,

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Japan, 2015

2. Jewellery castings, Fine Jewellery Manuf. Ltd., SEEPZ, Mumbai, 2006

3. Ductile iron casting development and QA, Tulsi Foundries, Sangli, 2005

4. Pressure‐tight aluminium casting, Crompton Greaves Ltd., Mumbai, 2004

5. Steel press cylinder design optimization, Mukand Ltd., Mumbai, 2004

6. Medical equipment castings, General Electric Medical Systems, Bangalore, 2003

7. Wind mill components, S.B. Reshellers, Kolhapur, 2003

8. Al‐alloy gravity diecast compressor cover, Sundaram Clayton Ltd., Chennai, 2002

9. Al‐alloy gravity diecast flywheel housing, Sundaram Clayton Ltd., Chennai, 2001

10. Al‐alloy pressure diecast handle, English Tools Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, 2001

11. Ductile iron tractor fork casting, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Mumbai, 2001

12. Grey iron sand cast pump casing, Voltas Ltd., Thane, 2000

13. Grey iron sand cast crank casing, Kirloskar Copeland Ltd., Karad, 2000.

STUDENTS Ph.D. Thesis Supervision

1. K.H. Renukakanda, Fluid Flow in Multi‐Gate Systems in Casting: Metal, Water and Simulation

Studies, 2016.

2. Amit Sata, Prediction and Analysis of Defects and Mechanical Properties of Investment

Castings, 2015. At present, Professor in Gardi College of Engg., Rajkot.

3. Vikas Karade, 3D Bone Model Reconstruction from X‐Ray Images, 2015. At present, CEO,

AlgoSurg Pvt. Ltd., SINE incubation company, IIT Bombay.

4. Rupesh Ghyar, Systematic Approach for Functional and Surgical Suitability Evaluation of Mega

Endo‐prostheses, 2014. At present, Senior Research Scientist in OrthoCAD Lab.

5. Vasudev Shinde, Effect of Process Parameters on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

of Varying Thickness Ductile Iron Castings, 2013. At present, Professor, DKET IET, Ichalkaranji.

6. Mayur Sutaria, Casting Solidification Feed‐paths: Mathematical Modelling, Computation and

Application, 2013. At present, Associate Professor in Charotar Institute of Technology, Anand.

7. Durgesh Joshi (late), Geometry‐Driven Manufacturability Analysis of Cast Parts Reader, 2010.

Worked as Professor in SGSITS Indore.

8. K. Subburaj, Geometric Reasoning for Reconstructive Surgery Planning of Tumour Knee Joint,

2009. At present, Assistant Professor in Singapore University of Technology & Design.

9. Dinesh K. Pal, Rapid Prototyping‐based Tooling Routes for Sand and Investment Casting,

2007. At present, Senior Scientist in TBRL, Chandigarh.

10. Nagahanumaiah, Rapid Tooling Process Selection and Manufacturability Evaluation for

Injection Molding, 2006. At present, Senior Principal Scientist in CSIR‐CMERI, Durgapur.

11. R.G. Chougule, Casting Process Planning in a Collaborative Engineering Environment, 2005. At

present, Senior Manager, Caterpillar India, Bangalore.

12. Milind Akarte, Web‐based Collaborative Engineering of Castings, 2002. At present, Associate

Professor in NITIE, Mumbai.

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13. K.S. Murthy, Computer‐Aided Strip Shape Prediction in Cold Rolling (as co‐guide; main guide:

A.S. Deshpande), 1998. Last known position with Oracle, USA.

On‐going

14. Himanshu Khandewal, Investigating the Process Limits of Sand Casting, expected 2016

15. Guruprasad Rao, 3D Printed Medical Models for Congenital Heart Disease Surgeries

16. Birendra K. Barik, Smart and Sustainable Metal Casting Process

17. Lezlie Cross, Digital Dentistry and Tissue Engineering

18. Vivek Chourasia, Metal Casting Flow Front Modelling and Simulation

Masters Dissertation (M.Tech./Dual Degree)

1. Shubham Goyal, Intelligent Tabletop Metalcasting Unit, 2017

2. Vishveshwar Singh, Robotic Laparoscopic Training System, 2017

3. Bhavin Chhaya, Atraumatic Tooth Extraction Device (with Prof. A. Guha), 2016

4. Purav Shah, 3D Dental Scanning and Design, 2016

5. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Smart Cutter and Cauterizer for Laparoscopy, 2016

6. Visat Patel, Haptic Grasper for Laparoscopy (with Prof. Abhishek Gupta), 2016

7. Nawroz Minsaria, Visualization Camera for Laparoscopy, 2016

8. Manohar Reddy, Improved Design and Process for Leg Prosthesis, 2016

9. Ajinkya Patil, Upper Knee Prosthetic Leg, 2016

10. Sandeep Gunjal, Geometric Differences Between Designed and Cast Parts, 2015

11. Mysari Swapna, Development of Multi‐Jet 3D Printing Head for Ice Patterns, 2015

12. Pranjal Jain, Mechanism and Control for 3D Printing of Ice Patterns (with Prof. KPK), 2015

13. Shivam Mittal, Development of an Innovative Biopsy Device (with Prof. SK), 2015

14. A. Ahilan, Comprehensive Evaluation of TKA Prosthesis Designs (with Prof. Mira), 2015

15. Maxwel D’souza, Computational Techniques for Casting Simulation, 2014

16. Kiran Ghagde, Improved Knee Prosthesis for Indian Requirements, 2014

17. Manish Rao, Online 3D CAD (STL) Model Editor, 2014

18. Anurag S. Khaire, Computer‐aided Orthopedic Surgery Navigation, 2013

19. Mayank Lokwani, Casting Benchmarking Part and Studies, 2013

20. Udit Chheda, Online Simulation and Evaluation of Castings, 2013

21. Raghuveer Tapadia, Surgical Instrumentation for Lower Limb Prosthesis, 2012

22. Mitesh Shah, Automatic Interpretation of X‐Ray Images, 2012

23. Darshan Sunil Shah, Development of Lower Limb Mega Endo‐prosthesis, 2012

24. Maxwel P D'souza, Effect of Various Boundary Conditions on Solidification, 2012

25. Akash M Chavan, Casting Flow Experiments in Molds Made by Ice Patterns, 2012

26. Yogesh Shelke (MBBS), Indian Arthritic Knee Shape Analysis, 2011

27. Vinay Gupta, FEA and Validation of Bone Fracture Plates, 2011

28. Neelesh K Bhalavi, Computer‐aided Orthopaedic Surgery Navigation, 2011

29. Omprakash, Mathematical Modeling of Forces in Lower Limbs, 2011

30. Amit Sata, Automatic Customisation of Casting Simulation Software, 2010

31. BLN Lohit Kumar, Simulation Model for Prediction of Cracks in Castings, 2010

32. Vikas Karade, Surgical Armamentarium for Tumour Knee Surgery, 2010

33. Ravi Kumar, Computer‐aided Navigation for Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010

34. Himanshu Mangal, FEM Sensitivity Analysis of Orthopaedic Implants, 2010

35. Dolar Vaghasia, Gating Design Optimization by Filling Simulation, 2009

36. Anerao Prashant R., Feeder Design by Solidification Simulation, 2009

37. Ankur Sharma, Mold Layout Optimization, 2009

38. Shanta Kumar, Development of a Mega Shoulder Prosthesis, 2009

39. Siddharth Shekhsaria Development of a Mega Elbow Prosthesis, 2009

40. G. Pavan K. Reddy, Domain Knowledge Modelling for Defects Analysis, 2008

41. P. Suresh Kumar, Voxel‐based Modelling for Medical applications, 2008

42. Nirmal Panda, Expandable Module for Total Knee Prosthesis, 2008

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43. Anshul Pandey, Design and Analysis of Total Knee Prosthesis, 2008

44. S.K. Pawar, Cost models for Injection Moulds and PDC Dies, 2007

45. Abhishek Kumar, Decision Models for Casting Supply Chain, 2007

46. Ajay Kashyap, Total Knee Prosthesis for Bone Cancer Patients, 2006

47. Ankur Sarawagi, PLM Workflow Design and Analysis using Petri Nets, 2006

48. Ravi Kumar, Casting Design Guidelines for Junctions, 2006

49. Anip Sharma, Prosthesis Development using CAD/CAM, 2005

50. Sandeep Patil, Voxel‐based Modeling and Applications, 2005

51. Sarat Babu, Reconstruction of Broken Objects using CAD/CAM, 2004

52. Nitin Bhone, Prediction of Blow Holes in Castings, 2004

53. Manish K Jalan, Knowledge Management for DFX Systems, 2003

54. Amit Upadhyay, Features‐based DFM Analysis, 2003

55. Kamlesh Mandhani, Centrifugal Casting Process Modeling, 2003

56. P.N.V. Ajay Kumar, Casting Design Knowledge Management, 2003

57. Jayesh Gokhale, On‐line Exchange and Viewing of Casting Models, 2002

58. Borade Niket, Web‐Based Casting Process Selection, 2002

59. G. Brijulal, On‐line Cast Metal Database and Selection, 2002

60. Mahesh Nair, Web‐Enabled Cost Analysis of Castings, 2002

61. Prakash Babu, Web Based CAD/CAM Services, 2001

62. Ranjeet Kumar, Feature Recognition from STL Files, 2001

63. Avinash Bohra, Error Detection and Fixing in STL Files, 2001

64. Kumar Aditya, Plug‐In Tools for CAD/CAM Systems, 2001

65. Deepak Tanksale, Feeding System Design for Pressure Diecasting, 2000

66. N. Devshetwar, Defect Prediction by Casting Simulation, 2000

67. Amit Agashe, Web‐based Continuing Education for Casting, 2000

68. Nitin Dhane, Process Selection – Economic Analysis, 2000

69. R. Ravikanth, Part Orientation and Hollowing for RP, 1998

70. H. Surendra, Supply Chain Management of Cast Products, 1998

71. R. Hemant, Rapid Development of Tooling for Casting, 1997

72. U. Deshmukh, Lead Time and Cost Analysis of Castings, 1997

73. M.M. Akarte, Casting Information Management, 1996

74. C. Koshy, Expert System for Casting Defect Analysis, 1994

75. J.S. Datar, Features‐Based Design of Diecasting Parts, 1994

76. A.P. Reddy, Intelligent CAD of Diecasting Die Cavity, 1994.

Most of the above were assessed at the highest grade, and contributed to publications.

B.Tech.

1. Dhananjay Sethi, Suture Knot Testing, 2014

2. Nitish Kumar, Prototype Robotic Arm for Medical Application, 2009

3. Dhiresh Bansal, Haptic Interface in Medical Modelling Software, 2008

4. Chandan Nayak, An Application to Capture Sand Casting Domain Knowledge, 2006

5. Vaibhav Gaikawad, Design of Bionic Boat, 2006

6. Aditya Bhakta, Creating Sculptured Objects with Haptic Systems, 2005

7. Manish Shakdwipee, On‐line DFM Guidelines, 2002

8. Amit Gautam, Casting Information Management Using XML, 2000

9. Pradeep Kumar, Knowledge Warehousing for Metal Casting, 2000

10. Basanth Roy, Automated Inspection of Casting Defects, 1999

11. S. Reddy, Computer‐Aided Casting Process Planning, 1998

12. D. Mageshkar, Heuristics‐Based Casting Flow Simulation, 1998

13. R. Dommeti, Intelligent Agents for Concurrent Engineering, 1998

14. S.K. Sethi, Automatic Inspection of Cracks in Castings, 1996

15. B. Shukla, Castings Defects Analysis using ANN, 1996

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16. B.N. Madhu, Fused Deposition RP Process Optimization, 1996

17. A.M. Kashikar, Computer‐Aided DFM Guidelines for Casting, 1995

18. S. Srikanth, Computer‐Aided Gating Design for Casting, 1995

19. A. Sharma, Rapid Prototyping System, 1994

20. G.W. Deodhar, Rapid Prototyping Software, 1994.

OUTREACH Continuing Education Programmes

Medical Device Innovation:

1. VNIT Nagpur, Sep 2016

2. IIT Bombay, Sep 2015

SMART Foundry Workshop:

3. Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, July 2016

E‐Foundry Teacher Training:

4. RIT, Rajaramnagar, Sangli, June 2014

5. GITAM, Visakhapatnam, Feb 2014

6. SGGSIET, Nanded, Maharashtra, Jan 2014

7. VNIT, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Dec 2013

8. VJTI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Oct 2013

9. IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, Oct 2013

10. BHG COE, Rajkot, Gujarat, Sep 2013

11. DKTE's ITE, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Sep 2013

12. SVERI, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, Aug 2013

13. SGSITS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Aug 2013

14. CHARUSAT, Changa, Gujarat, July 2013

Casting Design and Simulation:



17. IIT Bombay, Oct 2010








25. Kirloskar Oil Engines, Solapur, June 2002

26. Mahindra (Tractors) Ltd., Mumbai, Dec 2001

27. Technobahn Infotech, Aurangabad, Sep 2001

28. Kirloskar Copeland Ltd., Karad, Feb 2001

29. Sriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Delhi, Jan 2001

30. KBP College of Engg., Satara, Jan 2001

31. Sundaram Clayton Ltd., Chennai, Dec 2000

32. GTRE, Bangalore, Dec 2000

33. Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara, Oct 2000

34. Arkey Conference, Pune, July 2000

35. PSG Tech, Coimbatore, June 2000

36. STPH, Hyderabad, May 2000

37. IIT Bombay, Sep 1995.

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Product Lifecycle Management:

38. IIT Bombay, April, 2005

39. IIT Bombay, April, 2004, in collaboration with Institution of Engineers.

40. IISc Bangalore, November 2004, as part of the International Conference on Total Engineering,

Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies.

41. Design to Cost, IIT Bombay, for Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Tractor Division), Feb 2002

Rapid Prototyping & Tooling (with IDC):

42. IIT Bombay, 1998



Lectures in CEP courses organized by other faculty at IIT Bombay (partial list):

Solidification and Welding, 2015; Rapid Product Development, 2008; Modeling of

Manufacturing Processes, 2006; Rapid Product Development, 2005 and 2003; Concurrent

Engineering, 2003; Design to Cost for Product Innovation, 2002; Design for Manufacturing,

1998; Concurrent Engineering, 1998; Die Design for Pressure Diecasting, 1995; Design for

Manufacture, 1993; Parametric Programming, 1993; 2D and 3D CAD, 1992.

CONFERENCES Coordinated / organized:

1. Indian Medical Device Expo, COE Pune, 8‐10 April 2016 (overall concept and mentoring).

2. 64th Indian Foundry Congress, Coimbatore, 28‐31 Jan 2016 (as Chair of Technical Papers

Committee: call for papers, submission, review, editing and printing of proceedings).

3. Dervan Medical Initiative (Medical Device Exhibition), BKL Walawalkar Rural Hospital and

Medical Institute, Dervan, Maharashtra, 4‐6 Dec 2015.

4. IITB Faculty Alumni Network Symposium – Biomedical Session, Santa Clara, 10 Oct 2015.

5. 3rd Indo‐German Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, with Anuradda Ganesh, Lonavala, 16‐

19 June 2011.

6. World Conference on Digital and Rapid Prototyping: Research and Applications, Rapid

Prototyping Society of India, Mysore, 25‐27 May 2009.

7. National Workshop on Biomaterials and Medical Implants, with R.C. Prasad, ASM and IIM, IIT

Bombay, 23‐24 May 2009.

8. Indo‐US Workshop on Solid Freeform Fabrication for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical

Applications, Bangalore, Feb 22‐24, 2007.

9. Brainstorming Session on Development of Biomaterials, Devices and Implants for Orthopedic

Applications, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor Dr. R. Chidambaram, 11 March 2006.

10. Workshops on (a) Reverse Engineering, (b) Rapid Manufacturing, and (c) Bio‐CAD, during

International TEAMTECH Conference, Bangalore, Feb 28‐Mar 1, 2006.

11. Workshops on (a) Product Lifecycle Management, and (b) Medical Modeling as part of

International TEAMTECH Conference, Bangalore, Nov 1‐4, 2004.

Technical Session Chairing (partial list):

1. Int. Conference on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Chennai, Feb 2015.

2. 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering, Taiwan, Oct 2014.

3. 60th Indian Foundry Congress, Bangalore, Mar 2012.

4. 57th Indian Foundry Congress, Kolkata, Jan 2009.

5. Int. Conference on Computer‐Aided Design and Computer Graphics, Hong Kong, Dec 2005.

6. Int. Conference on Total Engineering, Analysis and Mfg. Technologies, Bangalore, Nov 2004.

7. Int. Symposium on Product Lifecycle Management, Bangalore, 2003.

8. Int. Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engg., Bangalore, 1995.

9. National Workshop on Implementation of 6 Sigma Programme in Foundry & Forge Industries,

NIFFT, Ranchi, 2004.

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10. 52nd Indian Foundry Congress, Hyderabad, 2004.

11. National Conference on Investment Casting, Durgapur, 2003.

12. 49th Indian Foundry Congress, New Delhi, 2001.

INVITED TALKS In India:

1. “Golden Spiral: Connecting Education, Innovation and Application,” National Institute of

Advanced Science, Bangalore, 20 July 2016.

2. “Medical Device Innovation: Research to Reality,” Centre for Bio Systems Science and

Engineering, IISc Bangalore, 25 July 2016.

3. “Rapid Development and Testing of Medical Devices,” Short Course on Applications of

Tribology in Engineering and Health Sciences, Manipal University, 19 May 2016.

4. “Medical Device Innovation: Bringing Ideas to Reality,” Tech Forte, Fortis Hospital, Mulund,

13 May 2016.

5. “Innovations in Laparoscopic Instruments,” 13th Annual Congress of the Indian Association of

Gastrointestinal Endo‐Surgeons (IAGES), 22 Apr 2016.

6. “Technology Development and Skills Training for Foundry Industry – Panel Discussion,” CEO

Meet, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai, 12 Apr 2016.

7. “Make in India,” Samwad: Talk‐cum‐interaction session, IIT Bombay, 21 Mar 2016.

8. “The New IT Revolution: Innovation Translation for ‘Made in India’ Products,” National

Science Day Seminar, The Institute of Science, Mumbai, 24 Feb 2016.

9. “The New IT Revolution: Innovation Translation for ‘Made in India’ Products,” Make in India

Week – Hackathon, IIT Bombay, 12 Feb 2016.

10. “Medical Device Innovation: Research to Reality,” Inaugural keynote talk, TEQIP Int. Winter

School & Hands‐on Training Programme on Nano‐Bio Techniques, IIT Roorkee, 9 Feb 2016.

11. “Metal Casting: Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities,” Student Forum, 64th

Indian Foundry Congress, Coimbatore, 31 Jan 2016.

12. “The New IT Revolution: Innovation Translation for ‘Made in India’ Products,” inaugural

keynote lecture, 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing,

Hindusthan college of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 1 Feb 2016.

13. “Casting Design, Simulation and Rapid Manufacture,” Workshop on Metal Casting, MNIT

Jaipur, 19 Oct 2015.

14. “Need Identification for Medical Device Innovation,” MSME Conclave on New Product

Development, CII & DSIR, IIT Bombay, 11 Sep 2015.

15. “Made in India: From Idea to Reality,” SJM School of Management, IIT Bombay, 13 Aug 2015.

16. “Golden Spiral: Connecting Education, Innovation and Application,” S.G. Balekundri Institute

of Technology, Belagavi, 13 July 2015.

17. “Made in India: Idea to Reality,” Kolhapur Engineering Association, Kolhapur, 14 July 2015.

18. “Made in India: Past, Present and Future,” Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, 29

June 2015.

19. “Made in India,” Brainstorming meeting on Manufacturing Technology, TIFAC, New Delhi, 17

Apr 2015.

20. “3D Printing Technology (Metal Casting and Medical Applications),” Technical Talk, American

Society for Materials and Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai, 25 Mar 2015.

21. “Rapid Design, Prototyping and Manufacture of Medical Devices,” Symbiosys Institute of

Technology, Pune, 17 Feb 2015.

22. “Rapid Design, Prototyping and Manufacture of Medical Devices,” Int. Conf. on Additive

Manufacturing and 3D Printing, The Hilton, Chennai, 5‐7 Feb 2015.

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23. “Bringing Clinicians, Scientists and Engineers Together for Medical Device Innovation,” Indo‐

Australian Conf. on Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery System & Regenerative

Medicine, Anna University, Chennai, 5‐7 Feb 2015.

24. “Made in India: From an Idea to Reality,” Workshop on Modeling, Simulation and

Computational Techniques, LMNIIT Jaipur, 15 Jan 2015.

25. “Casting Design, Simulation and Rapid Prototyping,” Faculty Development Programme on

Foundry Technology, VJTI, Mumbai, 23 Dec 2014.

26. “OrthoCAD Lab and Medical Device Innovation,” TEQIP Programme on Mechanical

Engineering, IIT Bombay, 22 Dec 2014.

27. “Low Cost 3D Printing Enabled Metal Prototyping: An Entrepreneur’s Dream,” International

Conference on Emerging Materials and Processes, ASM India, Gandhinagar, 6 Dec 2014.

28. “Multi‐scale Simulation of Casting Solidification Process,” (with Dr. Savithri), Casting &

Solidification Symposium, 52nd National Metallurgist’s Day and 68th Annual Technical

Meeting, Pune, 13 Nov 2014.

29. “The Golden Spiral: Connecting Teaching, Research and Industry for Product Innovation,” IIT

Jodhpur, 4 Nov 2014.

30. “Bringing Doctors and Engineering Together for Medical Device Innovation,” Government

College of Engineering, Pune, 30 Sep 2014.

31. “Made In India: Software and Hardware Products,” DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering,

Mumbai, 23 Sep 2014.

32. “Concurrent Engineering: Principles and Practice,” Workshop on Concurrent Engineering,

Society of Defense Technologies, Bangalore, 6 June 2014.

33. “IIT Bombay: R&D and Industry Interactions,” Academia‐Industry Seminar, BHEL, Hyderabad,

11 June 2014 (nominated by Director, IIT‐B).

34. “Manufacturing Future: Some Thoughts,” UK‐India Manufacturing Policy Workshop, UK

Science and Innovation Network, New Delhi, 9 April 2014.

35. “Medical Device Innovation in India: The Journey from Idea to Reality,” CONTINUUM, School

of Management, IIT Bombay, 22 March 2014.

36. “The Golden Spiral,” Research Scholars Forum, IIT Bombay, 12 March 2014.

37. “Enhancing Research Expertise and Impact,” DST Program Advisory Committee Meeting, NIT

Rourkela, 22 Feb 2014.

38. “Casting Design and Simulation,” Selected Topics in Met. & Materials Engineering, NIT

Surathkal, 24 Jan 2014.

39. “Idea to Reality: Concept to Detailed Design and Prototyping,” Western India Regional

Orthopedic Conference, Mumbai, 28 Dec 2013.

40. “Medical Device Innovation and Training: OrthoCAD Lab Experience,” VNIT Nagpur, 12 Dec

2013.

41. “Next Generation Manpower for Metal Casting Industry,” Inauguration Ceremony of Dhatu

Tantra Prabodhini, Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur, 14 Nov 2013.

42. “Teaching, Research and Innovation in Metal Casting Software and Medical Devices,” LNM

Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur, 5 Nov 2013.

43. “E‐Foundry: Online Learning Resources in Casting Design and Simulation,” 2nd Annual

National Knowledge Network Workshop, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 17 Oct 2013.

44. “Indian Foundry Industry: How Do We Make it Globally Competitive?” Institute of Indian

Foundrymen, Kolhapur, 7 Sep 2013.

45. “National Knowledge Network E‐Foundry: Next Generation Technology and Training,”

Foundry Day, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Hyderabad , 17 Aug 2013.

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46. “Enhancing Employability in Manufacturing Sector through E‐Foundry Centre of Excellence,”

Governing Council Meeting, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, 3 July 2013.

47. “Liquid Metal Engineering,” VJTI, Mumbai, 26 May 2013.

48. “Joint Certificate Training Courses in Casting Design and Simulation,” National Council

Meeting, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai, 25 May 2013.

49. “OrthoCAD Story: Innovating High‐Quality Low‐Cost Medical Devices,” TED MED India,

Mumbai, 21 April 2013.

50. “Casting Quality Assurance using Computer Simulation & Experimental Validation,” Workshop

on Special Casting Processes, Society of Defense Technologies, Bangalore, 9 Mar 2013.

51. “IT Applications and Job Opportunities in Metal Casting Sector,” Student Forum, 61st Indian

Foundry Congress, Kolkata, 27 Jan 2013.

52. “Casting Design and Simulation: Innovative Solutions for Industrial Application,” DST‐JSPS

Asian Academic Seminar on Manufacturing, Design and Innovation, IIT Bombay, 5 Dec, 2012.

53. “Tumour Knee Prosthesis: High‐Quality Low‐Cost Solution,” DST‐JSPS Asian Academic Seminar

on Manufacturing, Design and Innovation, IIT Bombay, 5 Dec, 2012.

54. “E‐Foundry: Network Enabled Online Casting Simulation,” First Annual Workshop of National

Knowledge Network, IIT Bombay, 31 Oct 2012.

55. “Casting Design and Simulation,” Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput, 12 Oct 2012.

56. “Perfect Castings by Design Optimization,” 7 Epsilon Seminar, Institute of Indian Foundrymen,

Pune, 16 April 2012.

57. “Casting Simulation Software,” Lockheed‐Martin India Innovation Growth Programme, FICCI,

New Delhi, 29 March 2012.

58. “Research Themes in Advanced Manufacturing in India,” UK‐India Workshop on Advanced

Manufacturing, New Delhi, 30‐31 Jan 2012.

59. “Bio‐Medical Engineering,” GMR College of Engineering, Razam, AP, 28 Dec 2011.

60. “Bio‐Medical Engineering: Doctors as Engineers and Engineers as Doctors,” Kendriya

Vidyalaya, IIT Bombay, 17 Dec 2011.

61. “NKN E‐Foundry: Cloud‐based Simulation and E‐learning,” Anna University, Chennai, 14 Dec

2011.

62. “Idea to Reality – Making it Possible,” with Dr. Manish Agarwal, India Orthopedic Innovations

Conclave, New Delhi, 6 Dec 2011.

63. “Role of Information Technology in Manufacturing” 2nd National Workshop on Recent Trends

in Manufacturing – Foundry Technology, Walchandnagar College of Engineering, Sangli, 4‐5

Feb 2011.

64. “Introducing CAD/Simulation in Academic Institutes,” CollabCAD workshop, IIT Bombay, 14

March 2011.

65. “Science & Technology Perspectives for Changing India: Manufacturing”, Brainstorming

Session on India Vision 2035, TIFAC, New Delhi, 25 Jan 2011.

66. “Computer‐Aided Methoding and Simulation of Castings, Workshop on Zero Defect Castings

by Process Simulation & Optimization, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Kolkata, 10 Dec 2010.

67. “Casting Design and Simulation,” Casting Simulation Clinic, Belgaum Foundry Cluster,

Belgaum, 25 Sep 2010.

68. “CAD and Simulation of Castings,” Workshop on Zero Defect Castings, NCTS, Institute of

Indian Foundrymen, 8 May 2010.

69. “Design to Cost, Design for Quality, Endurance Ltd., Pune, 10 April, 2010.

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70. “Rapid Casting Development,” Indus Institute of Technology & Engineering, Rancharda,

Ahmedabad, 4 April 2010.

71. “Computer‐aided Design, Testing and Surgery Planning of Medical Implants,” National

Workshop on Aerospace and Biomaterials: Innovation and Research,” Indian Institute of

Metals, IIT Bombay, 10 March 2010.

72. “Low‐cost Mega Implants for Orthopaedic Reconstructive Surgery,” Indo‐Dutch Workshop on

Medical Devices for Affordable Health, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Science &

Technology, Trivandrum, 21‐23 Jan 2010.

73. “Collaborative Development of Mega Endo‐Prosthesis Systems,” IIT Delhi, 30 Dec 2009.

74. “OrthoCAD Project: An Example of Orthopaedic Device Development,” 3rd International

Annual Conference Drug Discovery and Development: Challenges in Partnership, South Asian

Chapter of Americal College of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Mumbai, 2‐4 Oct 2009

(with Dr. Manish Agarwal, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai).

75. “Computer‐aided Casting Design and Simulation,” STTP, Visveswaraya National Institute of

Technology, Nagpur, 21 July 2009.

76. “CAD/CAM for Metal Casting and Medical Implants,” STTP, K.J. Somayya College of

Engineering, Vidyavihar, Mumbai, 6 July 2009.

77. “Intelligent CAD, Simulation and Web Technologies for Casting Optimisation,” Sreenidhi

Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, 15 June 2009.

78. “Casting Design and Manufacture,” Faculty Development Programme on Integration of

Computer based Methodologies in Mechanical Engineering Systems, MVGR College of

Engineering, Vizianagaram, 27 May 2009.

79. “Implants in Reconstruction of Tumor Related Defects: Current State of Art and Future,” with

Dr. Manish Agarwal, TMH, Mumbai, National Workshop on Biomaterials and Medical

Implants, IIT Bombay, 23‐24 May 2009.

80. “Computer‐aided Prosthesis Development and Surgery Planning,” Workshop on Bio‐

CAD/CAM, SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded, 5 April 2009.

81. “Casting Methoding, Simulation and Optimization” India Pistons Ltd., Chennai, 7 March 2009.

82. “Intelligent Design and Simulation of Metal Casting,” VJTI, Mumbai, 17 Feb 2009.

83. “Computer‐aided Prosthesis Development and Surgery Planning,” Vignan’s Institute of

Information Technology, Visakhapatnam, 31 Jan 2009.

84. “Tumour Knee Prosthesis for Osteosarcoma Patients,” Collaborative Research Forum Seminar

on Engineering of Medical and Therapeutic Devices for Physically Challenged and Other

Patients, IIT Bombay, 18 Jan 2009.

85. “Collaborative Innovation: Technologies, Methods and Examples (Metal Casting and Medical

Implant, Seminar on New Product Development Tools: CAD‐CAM‐RP‐CAE, Confederation of

Indian Industry, Mumbai, 16‐17 Dec 2008.

86. “Made in My India: Collaborative Innovation in Manufacturing and Medical Industry,” Eureka,

Goa, 16 Nov 2008.

87. “Systems Approach to Rapid Casting Development,” National Seminar on Aluminium

Diecasting, Aluminium Association of India, Chennai, 17 Oct 2008.

88. “e‐Foundry: Online Casting Simulation and Design for Manufacturability,” Keynote lecture,

Conference on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Indian Institute

of Science, Bangalore, 22‐24 Sep 2008.

89. “Casting Simulation Clinic,” Belgaum Foundry Cluster, Belgaum, 30 Aug 2008.

90. “Casting Simulation Clinic” National Level Case Study Programme, Atmiya Institute of

Technology & Science, Rajkot, 2 Aug 2008.

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91. “CAD/CAM in Metal Casting and Medicine,” Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, 27

March 2008.

92. “Casting Method Design and Simulation”, Engineering Exports Promotion Council, Kolkata, 20

March 2008.

93. “Computer‐aided Development of Orthopaedic Implants,” National Workshop on Application

of Advanced Engineering Techniques in Medical Science, Visvesvaraya National Institute of

Technology, Nagpur, 9 March 2008.

94. “Bio‐CAD/CAM,” MVGR College of Engineering, Vizianagaram, 27 Dec 2007.

95. “Orthopaedic Implants: Computer‐aided Design, Manufacture and Surgery Planning,”

Symposium on Nano Bio Technology, International TEAMTECH Conference, BMS College,

Bangalore, Inaugural Keynote Lecture, 5 Oct 2007.

96. “Intelligent CAD/CAM for Metalcasting and Medical Applications,” Indian Institute of

Technology, Roorkee, 3 Sep 2007.

97. “Development of Orthopaedic Implants and Prostheses,” Short Term Training Program on

New Trends in Rapid Product Development, Reva Institute of Technology and Management,

Bangalore, 26 March, 2007.

98. “Product Lifecycle Engineering,” Short Term Training Program on Product Lifecycle

Management, SGGS College of Engineering, Nanded, 12 March 2006.

99. “Advances in CAD/CAM”, M.G.M. College of Engineering, Nanded, 13 March 2006.

100. “Product Innovation and Lifecycle Management,” Seminar on A Modern Approach to Product

Design and Development, Fr.C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, 8 March 2006.

101. “Computer‐aided Surgery Planning and Prosthesis Development,” National Conference of

Indian Orthopedics Association, Mumbai, 30 Dec 2005.

102. “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Case Studies,” Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Kolhapur, 13

Nov 2005.

103. “Virtual Foundry: A Collaborative Initiative,” Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Kolkata, 1 Oct

2005.

104. “Medical Modeling and Prosthesis Development,” Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences,

Bangalore, 3 June 2005.

105. “Information Technology in Manufacturing Industry,” G.V.P. College of Engineering,

Visakhapatnam, 6 May 2005.

106. “Medical Modelling and Prosthesis Development,” National Institute of Technology, Srinagar,

22 March 2005.

107. “Computer‐aided Design and Analysis of Castings,” Indo‐Danish Tool Room, Jamshedpur, 5

March 2005.

108. “Computer‐aided Design and Analysis of Castings,” Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur,

4 March 2005.

109. “Computer‐aided Methoding and Optimisation of Castings,” Institute of Indian Foundrymen,

Belgaum, 16 Feb 2005.

110. “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management: Towards Design for Excellence,” 2nd Annual

Conference on Collaborative Product Development, Mumbai, 17‐18 Feb, 2005.

111. “Computer‐aided Surgery Planning,” Medical Modelling Workshop, as part of Int. TEAMTECH

Conf., Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1 Nov 2004.

112. “Leveraging Information and Communication Technologies for Export Castings,” National

Seminar on Export Quality Castings, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Pune, 10‐11 Oct 2004.

113. “Software Development for Foundry Industry,” Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Pune, 17 July

2004.

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114. “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management,” PLM Summit, Mumbai, 22 June 2004.

115. “Design for Excellence by Product Lifecycle Engineering,” Sushrut Surgicals, Devrukh,

Ratnagiri, 3 June 2004.

116. “Six Sigma Quality Castings through Collaborative Product Lifecycle Engineering,” National

Workshop on Implementation of Six Sigma Programme in Foundry & Forge Industries, NIFFT,

Ranchi, 10‐11 April 2004.

117. “Reverse Engineering: Technology Update, Controller of Quality Assurance,” Ministry of

Defense, Pune, 18 March 2004.

118. “Computer‐aided Casting Design and Analysis,” Ordnance Factory, Medak, 9 Feb 2004.

119. “Rapid Prototyping and its Medical Applications,” 15th National Conference on Biomaterials

and Artificial Organs, IIT Bombay, 1‐3 Dec 2003.

120. “Past, Present and Future of Indian Manufacturing,” IIT Alumini Association, Institution of

Engineers Building, Mumbai, 29 Nov 2003.

121. “Casting Troubleshooting by Computer Simulation,” Indian Pistons Ltd., Chennai, 17 Aug 2003

122. “CAD/CAM for Casting,” Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 22 Aug 2003

123. “Rapid Casting Development,” 2nd Symposium of Rapid Prototyping Society of India,

Bangalore, 7 June 2003.

124. “Casting Simulation,” GE Medical Systems, Bangalore, 6 June 2003.

125. “Casting Design and Analysis,” Ordnance Factory, Medak, Feb 2003.

126. “Intelligent Collaborative Engineering,” Workshop on Recent Trends of Research on Advanced

Manufacturing and Robotics, CMERI, Durgapur, 2002.

127. “Manufacturing Technology Drivers and Enablers: Academic‐Industry Interface,” CII

Manufacturing Summit, Mumbai, 2002.

128. “Virtual Foundry – Real Benefits,” National Foundry Day, Mumbai 2002.

129. “DFM – Principle and Practice,” Mahindra & Mahindra, Nashik, 2002.

130. “Casting Design and Analysis,” Wartsila (India) Ltd., Khopoli, 2002.

131. “Collaborative Engineering,” Goa Engineering College, Panaji, 2002.

132. “Web‐based Engineering,” Yantriki festival, IIT Bombay 2001.

133. “Rapid Prototyping,” Siemens Ltd., Thane, 1996.

134. “Solid Modeling for Casting,” IIT Bombay, 1996.

135. “Design for Manufacture,” Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Bombay, 1995.

136. “Computer Graphics and Applications,” VJTI, Bombay, 1994.

137. “Casting Process Simulation,” Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Bombay, 1994.

138. “Concurrent Engineering,” Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Bombay, 1994.

Overseas:

139. “Medical Device Innovation at BETiC,” Center for Biomedical Innovation and Design, Johns

Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, 12 Oct 2015.

140. “Medical Device Innovation at BETiC,” Stanford Biodesign Center, USA, 9 Oct 2015.

141. “IT Enabled Innovation in Manufacturing Supply Chains,” International Manufacturing

Symposium, Cambridge, UK, 24 Sep 2015.

142. “The Golden Spiral, Connecting Teaching, Research and Industry for Medical Device

Innovation,” 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering, NCKU, Tainan,

Taiwan, 9‐12 Oct 2014.

143. “Medical Device Innovation and Training: OrthoCAD Lab Experience,” Taiwan‐India

Symposium on Medical Device Innovation, Tainan, Taiwan, 9 Dec 2013.

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144. “Tumor Prosthesis Development and Surgery Planning,” Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,

USA, 3 June 2008.

145. “Computer‐aided Tumor Prosthesis Development and Surgery Planning,” University of Illinois,

Urbana‐Champaign, USA, 17 June 2008.

146. “Orthopaedic Implant Development and Surgery Planning,” Drexel University, Philadelphia,

USA, 2 July 2008.

147. “Geometric Reasoning for Metal Casting and Medical Applications,” Drexel University,

Philadelphia, USA, 6 July 2006.

148. “Framework for Collaborative Engineering of Castings” National Institute of Standards &

Technology, Gaithersburg, USA, 30 June 2006.

149. “Geometric Reasoning for Metal Casting and Medical Applications,” University of Buffalo

(SUNY), Buffalo, USA, 27 June 2006.

150. “Intelligent CAD of Castings,” Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA, 19 May 2006.

151. “Design for Casting,” Ford Research Center, Dearborn, USA, 1999

152. “Computer‐Aided Casting Design,” West Virginia University, USA, 1999

153. “CAD/CAM for Casting,” Soft Center, Ronneby, Sweden, 1998

154. “Concurrent Engineering,” Am. Asso. Cost Engrs., Morgantown, USA, 1999

155. “Feature Recognition & Geometric Reasoning,” SDRC, Cincinnati, USA, 1996

156. “Intelligent Software for Casting,” UES Inc., Annapolis, USA, 1996.

PUBLICATIONS Books, Chapters, Monographs

1. B. Ravi, Metal Casting: Computer‐aided Design and Analysis, PHI India, ISBN: 81‐203‐2726‐8, 2005‐2015, 8th Print.

2. Nagahanumaiah and B. Ravi, Indirect Rapid Tooling, chapter in the book, Comprehensive Materials Processing, Editor S. Masood, Elsevier Ltd., Vol. 10, 2014, 345‐373.

3. B. Ravi, Casting Simulation: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, IIT Bombay, 2014.

4. B. Ravi, Casting Simulation Case Studies, Centre for Education and Training, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Kolkata, 2012.

5. E. Abhilash and B. Ravi, Aerospace Casting Technology, National Centre for Aerospace Innovation and Research, IIT Bombay, 2011.

6. B. Ravi, Indian Castings: Looking Back, Looking Ahead, chapter in the book, 60 Years History of IIF, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 2010.

7. B. Ravi, Manish Agarwal and K. Balasubramanian, Mega‐Prosthesis for Tumor Knee Reconstruction, chapter in the book, Rapid Technologies/ Additive Manufacturing for Medical Applications, Ed. Tushar Mahale, SME, 2010.

8. B. Ravi and Manish Agarwal, Computer‐aided Development of Mega Endo‐Prostheses, chapter in the book, Bio‐Materials and Prototyping Applications in Medicine, Eds. Bopaya Bidanda and Paolo Bartolo, Springer, USA, ISBN: 978‐0‐387‐47682‐7, 2007.

9. B. Ravi, Manish Agarwal, and K. Balasubramanian, Orthopaedic Implants and Prostheses, Position and Policy Document, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, New Delhi, 2006.

10. B. Ravi and Pushpa Trivedi, The Past, Present and Future of Indian Manufacturing Sector, We Think for India Foundation, New Delhi, 2002.

11. B. Ravi, Too Young for Casting, Too Old for Computers, IIT Bombay, 2001 (one copy acquired by US Library of Congress).

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Journal Papers Refereed International Journals

1. J.S. Srai, M. Kumar, G. Graham, W. Phillips, J. Tooze, A. Tiwari, S. Ford, P. Beecher, B. Raj, M. Gregory, M.K. Tiwari, B. Ravi, A. Neely, and Ravi Shankar, “Distributed Manufacturing: Scope, Challenges and Opportunities,” Int. J. of Production Research, DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2016.1192302.

2. Amit Sata and B. Ravi, “Novel Bayesian Inference Based Approach to Identify Critical Parameters Affecting Mechanical Properties of Investment Castings”, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, (in review).

3. Ahilan Krishnan, Rupesh Ghyar, and B. Ravi, “Fatigue Performance of Modular Tibial Trays in Total Knee Arthroplasty Prosthesis: A Finite Element Study” Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants, (in press).

4. Ahilan Krishnan, Rupesh Ghyar, and B. Ravi, “Comparison of Stresses in Four Modular Total Knee Arthroplasty Prosthesis Designs” Int. J. Biomedical and Clinical Engineering, (in press).

5. Himanshu Khandelwal and B. Ravi, “Effect of Molding Parameters on Chemically Bonded Sand Mold Properties,” Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2016 (in press).

6. Vikas Karade and B. Ravi, “Investigations on Application of Laplacian Surface Deformation for Template Reconfiguration in 3D Model Reconstruction from X‐ray Images,” International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2015 (in press).

7. K.H. Renukananda and B. Ravi, “Multi‐Gate Systems in Casting Process: Comparative Study of Liquid Metal and Water Flow,” Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 31(8), 2016, 1091‐1101.

8. Himanshu Khandelwal and B. Ravi, “Effect of Binder Composition on the Shrinkage of Chemically Bonded Sand Cores,” Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 30:12, 2015, 1465‐1470.

9. V. Karade and B. Ravi, "3D Femur Model Reconstruction from Biplane X‐ray Images: A novel method based on Laplacian Surface Deformation for Template Reconfiguration," Int. Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 10(4), 2015, 473‐485.

10. M. Sutaria and B. Ravi, “Computation of Casting Solidification Feed‐paths using Gradient Vector Method with Various Boundary Conditions,” Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 75(1), 2014, 209‐223.

11. Amit Sata and B. Ravi, “Comparison of some Multi‐Layer Neural Network and Multivariate Regression for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Investment Casting,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 23(8), 2014, 2953‐2964.

12. Darshan S. Shah, Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, Chintan Hegde, and Vijay Shetty, “Morphological Measurements of Knee Joints in Indian Population: Comparison to Current Knee Prostheses,” Open Journal of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases, 4, 2014, 75‐85.

13. Vikas Karade and B. Ravi, “Analysis of Anatomical References to Assess the Coronal Alignment of Tibial and Femoral Cut in Knee Replacement,” Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 15(2), 2013, 87‐93.

14. Vasudev Shinde, Durgesh Joshi, B. Ravi and K. Narasimhan, “Optimization of Mould Yield in Multi‐Cavity Sand Castings,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 22(6), 2013, 1558‐1564.

15. Vasudev Shinde, B. Ravi and K. Narasimhan, “Effect of Orientation, Thickness and Composition on Properties of Ductile Iron Castings,” Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28(5), 2013, 1‐6.

16. R. Ghyar, K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Adaptive Probabilistic Approach for Selecting Tumour Knee Prosthesis Components,” Computer Science & Information Systems, 10(3), 2013, 1407‐1428.

17. Vasudev Shinde, B. Ravi and K. Narasimhan, “Solidification Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Ductile Iron Castings with Varying Thickness,” Int. Journal of Cast Metals Research, 25 (6), 2012, 364‐373.

18. Vikas Karade, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Extramedullary versus Intramedullary Tibial Cutting Guides in Megaprosthetic Total Knee Replacement,” Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2012, 33(7).

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19. M. Sutaria, V.H. Gada, A. Sharma, and B. Ravi, “Computation of Feed‐paths for Casting Solidification using Level‐Set‐Method,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 212, 2012, 1236‐1249.

20. M. Sutaria, D. Joshi, M. Jagdishwar, and B. Ravi, “Feeding System Design and Evaluation using Temperature Gradient (Feed Path) Maps,” Transactions of American Foundry Society, 119, 2011.

21. Durgesh Joshi and B. Ravi, “Minimizing Porosity in Cast Junctions”, Metal Casting Design and Purchasing, Jan‐Feb 2010, 34‐38.

22. Manish G Agarwal, Ashish Gulia, B. Ravi, Rupesh Ghyar, and Ajay Puri, “Revision of Broken Mega‐prosthesis: New Solution to Old Problems,” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 468(11), 2010, 2904‐13.

23. Joshi D and Ravi B “Quantifying Shape Complexity of Cast Parts,” Int. Journal of Computer Aided Design and Application, 7 (5), 2010, 685‐700.

24. Durgesh Joshi and B. Ravi, “Early Castability Evaluation using Analytical Hierarchy Process,” Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 50, 2010, 21‐26.

25. K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Computer‐Aided Methods for Assessing Lower Limb Deformities in 3D Preoperative Planning,” Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 34(4), 2010, 277‐288.

26. K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Automated Identification of Anatomical Landmarks on 3D Bone Models Reconstructed from CT Scan Images,” Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 33 (5), 2009, 359‐368.

27. Durgesh Joshi and B. Ravi, “Classification and Simulation based Design of 3D Junctions in Castings”, Transactions of American Foundry Society, 117, 2009, 7‐22.

28. Durgesh Joshi, Vivek Bajpai, A V Subrahmanyam, and B. Ravi, “Evaluating Application of Transient Thermal Analysis for the Assessment of Cooling Potential of Moulding Sands during Casting Solidification” Int. Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 4(10), 2009, 1955‐1966.

29. Nagahanumaiah, and B. Ravi, “Effect of Injection Molding Parameters on Shrinkage and Weight of Plastic Part Produced by DMLS Mold,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, 15 (3), 2009, 179‐186.

30. K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and M.G. Agarwal, "3D Shape Reasoning for Identifying Anatomical Landmarks," Computer Aided Design and Applications, 5 (1‐4), 2008, 153‐160.

31. Nagahanumaiah, K. Subburaj, and B. Ravi, “Computer aided Rapid Tooling Process Selection and Manufacturability Evaluation for Injection Mold Development,” Computers in Industry, 59, 2008, 262‐276.

32. D.K. Pal, and B. Ravi, “Rapid Tooling Route Selection and Evaluation for Sand and Investment Casting,” Virtual and Physical Prototyping Journal, 2(4), 2007, 197‐207.

33. K. Subburaj, Chandana Nair, S. Rajesh, S.M. Sethuraman, and B. Ravi, “Rapid Development of Auricular Prosthesis using CAD and Rapid Prototyping Technology,” Int. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 36, 2007, 938‐943.

34. Mona Sharma, Ajay Kashyap, Dinesh K. Pal, B. Ravi, “Comparison of Solid Modeling Programs using AHP with Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches,” Special Issue on Product Lifecycle Management, Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 10(1), 2007, 21‐32.

35. Nagahanumaiah, and B. Ravi, “Rapid Tooling Form Accuracy Estimation using Region Elimination Adoptive Search Based Sampling Technique,” Rapid Prototyping Journal, 13(2), 2007, 182‐190.

36. Milind M. Akarte and B. Ravi, “Casting Product‐Process‐Producer Compatibility Evaluation and Improvement,” Int. Journal of Production Research, 45(21), 2007, 4917‐4936.

37. D.K. Pal, B. Ravi, L.S. Bhargava, “Rapid Tooling Route Selection for Metal Casting using QFD‐ANP Methodology,” Int. Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 20(4), 2007, 338‐354.

38. Nagahanumaiah, B. Ravi and N.P. Mukherjee, “Rapid Tooling Manufacturability Evaluation using Fuzzy‐AHP Methodology,” Int. Journal of Production Research, 45(5), 2007, 1161‐1181.

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39. K. Subburaj, Sandeep Patil and B. Ravi, “Voxel‐based Thickness Analysis of Intricate Objects,” Int. Journal of CAD/CAM, 6(1), 2006, 101‐111.

40. R.G. Chougule and B. Ravi, “Casting Cost Estimation in an Integrated Product and Process Design Environment,” Int. Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 19(7), 2006, 676‐688.

41. Nagahanumaiah, B. Ravi and N.P. Mukherjee, “Rapid Hard Tooling Process Selection using QFD‐AHP Methodology,” Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 17(3), 2006, 332‐350.

42. Nagahanumaiah, B. Ravi and N.P. Mukherjee, “An Integrated Framework for Die/Mold Cost Estimation Using Design Features and Tooling Parameters,” Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 26(9‐10), 2005, 1138‐1149.

43. R.G. Chougule and B. Ravi, “Variant Process Planning of Castings Using AHP‐based Nearest Neighbor Algorithm for Case Retrieval,” Int. Journal of Production Research, 43(6), 2005, 1255‐1273.

44. R.G. Chougule, M.K. Jalan and B. Ravi, “Casting Knowledge Management for Concurrent Casting Product Process Design,” Transactions of the AFS, 112, 2004, 105‐114.

45. R.G. Chougule and B. Ravi, “Casting Process Planning Using Case Base Reasoning,” Transactions of the AFS, 111, 2003, 1321‐1330.

46. M.M. Akarte and B. Ravi, “Casting Data Markup Language for Web‐based Collaborative Engineering,” Transactions of the AFS, 110, 2002, 93‐108.

47. M.M. Akarte, N.V. Surendra, B. Ravi and N. Rangaraj, “Web‐Based Casting Supplier Evaluation using AHP”, Journal of Operations Research Society, 52, 2001, 511‐522.

48. B. Ravi, R.C. Creese and D. Ramesh, “Design for Casting – A New Paradigm to Prevent Potential Problems,” Transactions of the AFS, 107, 1999.

49. B. Ravi, “Intelligent Design of Gating Channels for Casting,” Materials Science and Technology, 13(9), 1997, 785‐790.

50. M. Nainy‐Nejad, R.C. Creese and B. Ravi, “Research Issues in Computer‐Aided Parting Design,” Transactions of the AFS, 105, 1997.

51. S.K. Sethi, B. Ravi and B.K. Mohan, “Automated Visual Inspection of Cracks in Cast and Welded Components,” Transactions of the AFS, 105, 1997.

52. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Computer‐Aided Parting Surface Generation,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 16, 1997, 1‐12.

53. B. Ravi and M.M. Akarte, “Casting Information Management,” Transactions of the AFS, 104, 1996, 217‐223.

54. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Casting Solidification Analysis by Modulus Vector Method,” Int. Cast Metals Journal, 9(1), 1996, 1‐7.

55. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Features‐Based Castability Evaluation,” Int. Journal of Production Research, 33(12), 1995, 3367‐3380.

56. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Hotspots in Castings ‐ Computer‐Aided Location and Experimental Validation,” Transactions of the AFS, 98, 1990, 353‐357.

57. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Decision Criteria for Computer‐Aided Parting Surface Design,”

Computer‐Aided Design Journal, 22(1), 1990, 11‐18.

Refereed National Journals

58. Himanshu Khandelwal, Sandeep Gunjal, and B. Ravi, “3D Printing Enabled Rapid Manufacture

of Metal Parts at Low Cost,” Indian Foundry Journal, 62(1), 2016, 47‐51.

59. Amit Sata and Mayur Sutaria, “Scope of Investment Castings Supported by Survey of

Foundries in Rajkot Cluster,” Indian Foundry Journal, 60(6), 2014, 42‐46 (student’s paper).

60. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi and Dipankar, “Tabletop Foundry for Training, Research and

Small Enterprises,” Indian Foundry Journal, 60(2), 2014, 23‐29.

61. B. Ravi, “Casting Solidification Feed‐path Computation and Industrial Application,” Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer, 65(6), 2012, 521‐525.

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62. K.H. Renukananda, Akash Chavan, and B. Ravi, “Flow Rates in Multi‐Gate Systems: Experimental and Simulation Studies,” Indian Foundry Journal, 58(4), 2012, 23‐27.

63. Joshi D, and Ravi B, “Feedability Analysis and Improvement by Integrated Product and Method Design,” Journal of Modeling and Simulation in Design and Manufacturing, 1(2), 2010, 44‐50.

64. B. Ravi and Durgesh Joshi, “10‐Year Survey of Computer Applications in Indian Foundry Industry,” Indian Foundry Journal, 56(1), 2010, 23‐30.

65. B. Ravi and Durgesh Joshi, “Comparison of Finite Element and Vector Element Method for Solidification Simulation,” Indian Foundry Journal, 54(9), 2008, 21‐27.

66. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation and Optimisation: Benefits, Bottlenecks, and Best Practices,” Indian Foundry Journal, 54(1), 2008, 47‐52.

67. B. Ravi and Durgesh Joshi, “Feedability Analysis and Optimisation Driven by Casting Simulation,” Indian Foundry Journal, 53(6), 2007, 71‐78.

68. Durgesh Joshi, B. Ravi, Janardana Rao, and N.K. Nagar, “Environment Impact of Ferrous Castings Quantified Using Lifecycle Analysis,” Indian Foundry Journal, 52(1), 2006, 33‐42.

69. D.K. Pal, B. Ravi, L.S. Bhargava and U. Chandrasekhar, “Computer‐Aided Reverse Engineering for Rapid Replacement Parts: A Case Study,” Defense Science Journal, 56(2), 2006, 225‐235.

70. D.K. Pal, B. Ravi, L.S. Bhargava and U. Chandrasekhar, “Rapid Casting Development using Reverse Engineering, Rapid Prototyping and Process Simulation,” Indian Foundry Journal, 51(4), 2005, 23‐34.

71. Nagahanumaiah, N.P. Mukherjee and B. Ravi, “Integrated Approach for One‐Off Intricate Parts Using Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping,” Indian Foundry Journal, 49(9), 2003, 31‐37.

72. B. Ravi, “Computer‐Aided Casting‐ Past, Present and Future,” Indian Foundry Journal, 45(1), 1999, 65‐74.

73. C. Soman, N. Rangaraj and B. Ravi, “A Supply Chain Perspective on Initiatives in the Casting Industry,” Indian Foundry Journal, 44(2), 1998, 15‐22.

74. B. Ravi, “Knowledge‐Based Casting Design,” Indian Foundry Journal, 42(10), 1996, 7‐17.

75. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Hotspot Detection and Modulus Computation,” Indian Foundry Journal, 35(10), 1989, 17‐23.

Conference Papers Refereed International Conference Proceedings

76. Amit Sata and B. Ravi, “Foundry Data Analytics to Identify Critical Parameters Affecting Mechanical Properties of Investment Castings,” Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 11‐17 Nov 2016.

77. Amit Sata and B. Ravi, “Novel Bayesian Inference Based Approach to Identify Critical Parameters Affecting Mechanical Properties of Investment Castings,” Proceedings of the 72nd World Foundry Congress, Nagoya, Japan, 21‐25 May 2016.

78. Himanshu Khandelwal and B. Ravi, “Studying metal flow in thin wall castings using multi‐spiral benchmark supported by computer simulation,” Proceedings of the 72nd World Foundry Congress, Nagoya, Japan, 21‐25 May 2016.

79. B. Ravi, S. Sivaraman, R. Sasikumar and A.M. Marwah, “Indigenous Development and Industrial Application of Metal Casting Simulation Software,” 6th Int. Conf. on Solidification Science and Processing, DMRL, Hyderabad, 24‐27 Nov 2015.

80. Vikas Karade and B. Ravi, “XrayTo3D: Conversion of 2D X‐ray Images into 3D Bone Models

using Novel Algorithm,” Proceedings of the 3rd Int. Conf. on Creativity & Innovation at

Grassroots, Ahmedabad‐India, ICCIG ‐2015

81. B. Ravi, “E‐Foundry: Free Online Learning Resources in Casting Design and Simulation,” Proceedings of the 71st World Foundry Congress, Bilbao, Spain, May 2014.

82. Vikas Karade and B. Ravi, "Automatic method to determine anatomical coordinate systems for 3D bone models of isolated arthritic knee," Proceedings of 6th European Conf. of Int. Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2014.

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83. Vikas Karade and B. Ravi, “Application of Laplacian Surface Deformation and Self‐Organizing Maps to Calculate Shape Correspondence for Statistical Shape Modeling,” Proceedings of 11th IEEE Int. Conf. Biomedical Imaging, Beijing, 28 Apr ‐ 2 May, 2014, 369‐372.

84. B. Ravi, “Casting Solidification Feed‐path Computation and Industrial Application,” 5th Int. Conf. on Solidification Science and Processing, Bhubaneswar, 19‐22 Nov 2012.

85. M. Sutaria and B. Ravi, “Gradient Vector Method for Computing Feed‐paths and Hot‐spots during Casting Solidification,” 37th MATADOR Conf., Manchester, UK, 25‐ 27 July 2012.

86. V. Shinde, D. Joshi, B. Ravi, and K. Narasimhan, “Effect of Casting Orientation, Thickness and Composition on Solidification Structure and Properties of Ductile Iron Castings,” 37th MATADOR Conf., Manchester, UK, 25‐ 27 July 2012.

87. D. S. Shah, R. Ghyar, B. Ravi, and V. Shetty, “3D Anatomical Studies of Indian Arthritic Knees: Comparison with other Ethnic Groups and Conformity of Current TKA Implants,” 6th Int. Conf. on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai, 17‐20 May 2012.

88. M. Sutaria, D. Joshi, M. Jagdishwar, and B. Ravi, “Automatic Optimization of Casting Feeders using Feed‐paths Generated using VEM,” Proceedings of ASME Int. Mechanical Engineering Congress, Denver, USA, 11‐17 Nov 2011.

89. M. Sutaria, D. Joshi, M. Jagdishwar, and B. Ravi, “Feeding System Design and Evaluation using Temperature Gradient (Feed Path) Maps,” 115th Metalcasting Congress, American Foundry Society, Schaumburg, IL, 5‐8 April 2011.

90. D. Joshi, Y. Modi, and B. Ravi, “Evaluating Environmental Impacts of Sand Cast Products Using Life Cycle Assessment,” Int. Conf. on Research into Design (ICoRD’11), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 8‐10 Jan. 2011, 551‐558.

91. D. Joshi and B. Ravi “Quantifying Shape Complexity of Cast Parts,” Int. CAD Conf., Dubai, 21‐23 June 2010.

92. K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Automated 3D Geometric Reasoning in Computer Assisted Joint Reconstructive Surgery,” IEEE Conf. on Automation, Bangalore, Aug 22‐25, 2009, 367‐372.

93. K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Tumour Knee Replacement Planning in a 3D Graphics System,” 13th Int. Conf. on Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, 3‐6 Dec 2008.

94. K. Subburaj, B. Ravi, and Manish Agarwal, “Computerized Assessment of Excessive Femoral and Tibial Torsional Deformation by 3D Anatomical Landmarks Referencing,” 13th Int. Conf. on Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, 3‐6 Dec 2008.

95. K. Subburaj, P. Suresh Kumar, Sandip S. Anasane, B. Ravi, Manish Agarwal, “Geometry driven decision support system for knee tumour mega endo‐prosthesis componenets selection, ASME Frontiers of Biomedical Devices Conf., June 18‐20, 2008, Irvine, California, USA.

96. K. Subburaj and B. Ravi, “3D Shape Reasoning for Identifying Anatomical Landmarks,” Int. CAD Conf., Orlando, Florida, June 23‐27, 2008.

97. B. Ravi, Durgesh Joshi, and Kamalesh Singh, “Part, Tooling and Method Optimisation Driven by Castability Analysis and Cost Model,” 68th World Foundry Congress and 56th Indian Foundry Congress, Chennai, 7‐10 Feb 2008.

98. Kamalesh Singh, Pavan K. Reddy, Durgesh Joshi, K. Subburaj, and B. Ravi, “3D Junctions in Castings: Simulation‐based DFM Analysis and Guidelines,” INAE Int. Conf. on Advances in Manufacturing Technology, Feb 6‐8, 2008, Chennai.

99. Pavan Kumar Reddy, Kamalesh Singh, Shrinkhla Sagar, Shweta Gupta and B.Ravi, “Domain Knowledge Modelling for DFM of Castings”, Int. Conf. on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, Oct 4‐6, 2007.

100. Sandip Anasane, Anshul Pandey, Kapil Kumar Rathi, Nirmal Panda and B.Ravi, “Total Knee Prosthesis: Design, Manufacture, and Testing”, Int. Conf. on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, Oct 4‐6, 2007.

101. K. Subburaj, P. Suresh Kumar, D. Bansal and B.Ravi, “Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery System”, Int. Conf. on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, Oct 4‐6, 2007.

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102. Manish Agarwal, B. Ravi and Sandeep Anasane, “Total Knee Prosthesis Design Improvements driven by CAD and FEM,” 13th Annual Meeting of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, Nov 1‐3, 2007, Seattle, USA.

103. K. Subburaj and B. Ravi, “High Resolution Medical Models and Geometric Reasoning starting from CT/ MR Images,” Int. Conf. on CAD/Graphics, Beijing, China, Oct 15‐18, 2007.

104. D.K. Pal, B. Ravi, K. Subburaj, and T.K. Raychaudhuri, “Rapid Tooling Route Selection and Evaluation for Sand and Investment Casting,” 3rd Int. Conf. on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, Leiria, Portugal, 24‐29 Sep 2007.

105. Sandeep Patil and B. Ravi, “Voxel‐based Representation, Display and Thickness Analysis of Intricate Shapes,” Int. Conf. on CAD and CG, IEEE Computer Society, Hong Kong, Dec 7‐10, 2005.

106. B. Ravi, Anip Sharma and Manish Agarwal, “Haptic Solid Modeling for Pelvic Bone Tumor Resection Planning and Prosthesis Development,” Int. CAD Conf., Bangkok, June 20‐24, 2005.

107. R.G. Chougule and B. Ravi, “Collaborative Design for Manufacture – Metal Casting Applications,” 8th IEEE Int. Conf. on Intelligent Engineering Systems, Cluj Napoca, Romania, 19‐21 September 2004.

108. R.G. Chougule, M.K.Jalan and B. Ravi, “Casting Knowledge Management in a Virtual Foundry Environment,” 19th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Kuala Lumpur, July 2003.

109. Nagahanumaiah, B. Ravi and N.P. Mukherjee, “A Generic Framework for Rapid Development of Injection Molds and Pressure Diecasting Dies,” 19th Int. Conf. on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Kuala Lumpur, July 22‐24, 2003.

110. M.K. Jalan, R.G. Chougule and B. Ravi, “Knowledge Management for Collaborative Engineering,” Int. Symposium on Product Lifecycle Management, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, July 2003.

111. D.K. Pal, B. Ravi, L.S. Bhargava, U. Chandrasekhar, “One‐off Intricate Castings using Laser Scanning and Rapid Prototyping Technology: A Close Look,” Int. Symposium on Rapid Prototyping and Tooling, RPSI, Bangalore, June 2003.

112. Nagahanumaiah, B. Ravi and N.P. Mukherjee, “Towards Modelling Rapid Tooling Issues for Functional Prototype Production,” Int. Symposium on Rapid Prototyping and Tooling, RPSI, Bangalore, June 6‐7, 2003.

113. R.G. Chougule and B. Ravi, “Casting Process Planning Using Case Base Reasoning,” 107th AFS Casting Congress, Milwaukee, USA, April 2003.

114. R.G. Chougule and Ravi, “Web‐based Preliminary Process Planning of Cast Components,” Int. Conf. on e‐manufacturing, Institution of Engineers (India), Bhopal, November 2002.

115. Dinesh Pal, B. Ravi and L.S. Bhargava, “e‐manufacturing One‐off Intricate Castings using Rapid Prototyping Technology,” Int. Conf. on e‐manufacturing, Institutions of Engineers (India), Bhopal, November 2002.

116. B. Ravi and M.M. Akarte, "Web‐Based Collaborative Engineering of Cast Products," 30th Int. Conf. on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Tinos Island, Greece, June 2002.

117. M.M. Akarte and B. Ravi, “Web‐Based Process and Producer Evaluation for Collaborative Engineering of Cast Products,” 4th Int. Conf. on Integrated Design and Manufacturing in Mech. Engg., IFMA, Clermont‐Ferrand, France, May 2002.

118. B. Ravi, "Computer‐Aided Design and Analysis for Zero Defects," Alucast: Int. Conf. on Aluminum, Pune, December 2000.

119. M.M. Akarte and B. Ravi, “Casting Process Selection Using AHP and Fuzzy Logic,” Int. Seminar on Manufacturing Technology Beyond 2000, Bangalore, November 1999.

120. B. Ravi, R.C. Creese and D. Ramesh, "Design for Casting ‐ A New Paradigm to Prevent Potential Problems," 103rd AFS Casting Congress, St. Louis, USA, March 1999.

121. B. Ravi, “Solidification Analysis: Practical Applications of Modulus Vector Method” Int. Workshop on Solidification, Trivandrum, November 1996.

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122. B. Ravi, “Rapid Tooling: Intelligent Design and Rapid Prototyping Technology”, Int. Seminar on Precision Forming Technologies, Mumbai, Nov 1996.

123. B. Ravi, “Knowledge‐Based Casting Design,” Official Exchange Paper from India, 62nd World Foundry Congress, Philadelphia, USA, April 1996.

124. B. Ravi and M.M. Akarte, “Casting Information Management,” 100th AFS Casting Congress, Philadelphia, USA, April 1996.

125. B. Ravi, “Product Information Management to Support Concurrent Engineering for Cast Products,” Int. Conf. on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore, December 1995.

126. B. Ravi, “Design for Manufacture of Castings in a Concurrent Engineering Framework,” 2nd Int. Conf. on CIM, Singapore, September 1993.

127. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Feature Recognition and Analysis for Molded Components,” Int. Conf. on Design Automation, Coimbatore, India, January 1991.

128. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Computer‐Aided Parting Surface Generation,” ASME Manufacturing Int. Conf., Atlanta, March 1990.

129. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Hotspot Detection and Modulus Computation by Computer Graphics,” Official Exchange Paper from India, 56th World Foundry Congress, Dusseldorf, Germany, May 1989.

Refereed National Conference Proceedings

130. Himanshu Khandelwal, Sandeep Gunjal, and B. Ravi, “3D Printing Enabled Rapid

Manufacture of Metal Parts at Low Cost,” Proceedings of the 63rd Indian Foundry Congress,

Noida, 27 Feb‐1 Mar, 2015.

131. Amit Sata and B. Ravi, “Mechanical Property Prediction of Investment Castings using

Artificial Neural Network and Multivariate Regression Analysis,” Proceedings of the 63rd

Indian Foundry Congress, Noida, 27 Feb‐1 Mar, 2015.

132. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi and Dipankar, “Tabletop Foundry for Training, Research and

Small Enterprises,” Proceedings of the 62nd Indian Foundry Congress, Ahmedabad, 7‐9 Feb

2014.

133. B. Ravi, “Casting Design and Simulation Software: 25‐Year Perspective and Future,” 61st Indian Foundry Congress, Kolkata, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 28‐30 Jan 2013.

134. B. Ravi, “Technical Manpower Training for Foundries: NKN E‐Foundry Mission,” 60th Indian Foundry Congress, Bangalore, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 2‐4 Mar 2012.

135. M. Sutaria, M. Jagdishwar, M. D’souza, and B. Ravi, “Multi‐parameter Optimization of Casting Feeding System using Simulation Meta‐model,” 60th Indian Foundry Congress, Bangalore, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 2‐4 Mar 2012, 305‐317.

136. K.H. Renukananda, Akash Chavan, and B. Ravi, “Flow Rates in Multi‐Gate Systems: Experimental and Simulation Studies,” 60th Indian Foundry Congress, Bangalore, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 2‐4 Mar 2012, 474‐481.

137. B. Ravi, “A Holistic Approach to Zero Defect Castings,” 59th Indian Foundry Congress, Chandigarh, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 11‐13 Feb 2011.

138. B. Ravi, “Design for Manufacturability – Forward or Reverse?” 3rd Int. and 24th All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conf., Visakhapatnam, 13‐15 Dec 2010.

139. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation Best Practices,” Lead paper, 58th Indian Foundry Congress, Ahmedabad, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 5‐7 Feb 2010.

140. B. Ravi, “Bridging the Digital Divide in Casting Simulation Technology,” Lead paper, 57th Indian Foundry Congress, Kolkata, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 13‐14 Feb 2009.

141. D. Joshi and B. Ravi, “Evaluating Alternative Feeder Design Layouts for an Industrial Steel Casting Using Vector Element Method,” 57th Indian Foundry Congress, Kolkata, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 13‐14 Feb 2009.

142. V. D. Shinde, B. Ravi, and K. Narasimhan, “Rapid Manufacture of Custom Medical Implants using CAD, Simulation, RP and Investment Casting,” 57th Indian Foundry Congress, Kolkata, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 13‐14 Feb 2009.

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143. Ajay Kashyap, B. Ravi and Manish Agarwal, “Failure Risk Analysis during Lifecycle of Knee Prosthesis using Stochastic Modeling,” National Conf. on Design for Product Lifecycle Engineering, Pilani, Feb 17‐18, 2006.

144. B. Ravi and G.L. Datta, “Co‐operative Virtual Foundry for Cost Effective Casting Simulation,” 54th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Pune, 21‐23 January 2006.

145. B. Ravi, Durgesh Joshi, Rahul Chougule, “Survey of Computer Applications in Indian Foundry Industry: Benefits and Concerns,” 53rd Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Kolkata, Jan 2005.

146. B. Ravi, “Metal Casting – Back to Future,” 52nd Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Hyderabad, Feb 2004.

147. Nagahanumaiah, Ravi, B., Mukherjee, N.P., “Shrinkage Prediction in Rapid Prototyping and Tooling Process Chain, National Conf. on Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, January 10‐11, 2004, CMERI, Durgapur.

148. B. Ravi, “Troubleshooting and Optimization of Aluminum Alloy Castings: Myths and Bottlenecks,” National Conf. on Aluminum Castings, Arkey, Pune, Dec 2003.

149. D.K. Pal, B. Ravi, L.S. Bhargava, U. Chandrasekhar, “Investment Casting of One‐Off Intricate Parts using Rapid Prototyping Technology,” National Conf. on Investment Casting, CMERI, Durgapur, Sept 2003.

150. Nagahanumaiah, B. Ravi and N.P. Mukherjee, “Tool Path Planning for Investment Casting of Functional Prototypes/Production Molds,” National Conf. on Investment Casting, CMERI, Durgapur, Sept 2003.

151. B. Ravi, “Casting Design Knowledge Management,” 51st Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Jaipur, January 2003.

152. R. Chougule, M.M. Akarte and B. Ravi, “Virtual Foundry Modeling and its Applications,” 20th AIMTDR Conf., Ranchi, December 2002.

153. B. Ravi, "On‐line Casting Doctors: On Call for Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere," 50th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Goa, February 2002.

154. B. Ravi, "Intelligent DFX and Web‐Based Collaborative Systems for Globally Competitive Manufacturing," Keynote paper, All‐India Seminar on Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems in Manufacturing, Institution of Engineers (India), Rourkela, November 2001.

155. B. Ravi, "Digital Methoding: Child's Play? Yes and No," Steel & Alloy Steel Conf., Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai, April 2001.

156. B. Ravi, “Internet: Millenium Mantra for Metalcasters,” 49th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, New Delhi, February 2001.

157. M.M. Akarte and B. Ravi, “RP/RT Route Selection for Pattern‐Making”, AIMTDR Conf., Chennai, December 2000.

158. B. Ravi, “CAD/CAM Revolution for Small and Medium Foundries,” 48th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Coimbatore, February 2000.

159. B. Ravi, “Computer‐Aided Design of Tooling for Casting Process,” National Conf. on Pattern and Die Manufacturing Technology, Arkey, Pune, October 1999.

160. B. Ravi, “Design for Casting,” IIF Southern Regional Conf., Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Hyderabad, May 1999.

161. B. Ravi, "Computer‐Aided Casting ‐ Past, Present and Future," 47th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Calcutta, January 1999.

162. B. Ravi, “Collaborative Design and Manufacture of Cast Products,” 45th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai, January 1997.

163. J.S. Datar, B. Ravi and S.S. Pande, “Feature Based Modeler for the Design of Diecast Components,” 42nd Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Ahmedabad, January 1994.

164. A.P. Reddy, S.S. Pande and B. Ravi, “Computer Aided Design of Die Casting Dies,” 42nd Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Ahmedabad, Jan 1994.

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165. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Computer Aided Gating and Metal Rising Simulation,” 40th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Madras, February 1992.

166. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “3D Casting Solidification Analysis and Feeder Design,” 40th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Madras, Feb 1992.

167. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Geometric Property Computation for Boundary Represented Solids,” National Conf. of Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers, New Delhi, February 1990.

168. B. Ravi and M.N. Srinivasan, “Computer‐Aided Form Design for Molded Components,” Conf. on Automation in Design and Manufacture, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Bangalore, October 1989.

Other Papers Invited/Keynote Papers (Published in Proceedings)

169. B. Ravi, S. Savithri, S. Roschen, A.M. Marwah, “Indigenous Development and Industrial Application of Metal Casting Simulation Software,” 6th Int. Conf. on Solidification Science and Processing, Hyderabad, 24‐27 Nov 2015.

170. S. Savithri, Roschen Sasikumar, and B. Ravi, “Multi‐Scale Modelling of Casting Solidification Process: Existing Strategies and Future Directions,” Symposium on Casting and Solidification, 52nd National Metallurgists’ Day Annual Technical Meeting, Pune, 12‐15 Nov 2014.

171. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation Systems: Application, Selection and Utilization – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers,” GDCTech Conf., Mumbai, 19 Nov 2013.

172. B. Ravi, “Internal Defect Analysis and Quality Improvement of Aerospace Castings through Computer Simulation,” National Seminar on Failure Analysis of Castings and Forgings, Society for Failure Analysis, CEMILAC, Bangalore, 29 Sep 2012.

173. B. Ravi, “Perfect Castings by Design Optimization,” 7 Epsilon Seminar, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Pune, 16 April 2012.

174. E. Abhilash, B. Ravi and S.S. Joshi, “Opportunities in Aerospace Casting Manufacture,” 26th Indian Engineering Congress, Bangalore, 15‐18 Dec 2011.

175. B. Ravi, “Casting Design for Quality and Design to Cost,” Seminar on Reduction of Cost Through Resource Management, Foundry & Forge Training Centre, Pune, 8‐9 Apr 2010.

176. B. Ravi, “Steel Casting Methoding: Science, Engineering, and Technology,” Workshop on Steel & Alloy Steel Castings, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai, 28 May 2010.

177. B. Ravi, “Accessing Casting Simulation Technology through Novel Information and Communication Channels,” Seminar on Die Casting‐ Technology and Markets, ILZDA, Mumbai, 22 Jan 2009.

178. B. Ravi, “Best Practices for Computer‐aided Methoding of Aluminium Castings,” Seminar on Aluminium Based Alloy Castings, Vadodara, 10‐11 Jan 2009.

179. B. Ravi, “Rapid Development of Automobile Castings,” 3rd INAE National Conf. on Frontiers in Engineering, October 24‐25, 2008, Chennai.

180. B. Ravi, “e‐Foundry: Online Casting Simulation and Design for Manufacturability,” Keynote, Int. Conf. on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, 22‐24 Sep 2008.

181. B. Ravi, “Computer‐aided Casting Method Design, Simulation and Optimization,” Silver Jubilee Seminar, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, 13 Mar 2008, Indore.

182. B. Ravi, “Computer‐aided Method Design and Optimization for Aluminium Castings,” Seminar on Aluminium Casting Technology: Current Trend and Future Prospects, Institute of Indian Foundrymen (Mumbai), and ASM International (India), Mumbai, 24 Jan 2008.

183. B. Ravi, “Steel Casting Simulation: Live,” Steel Cast Tech Conf., Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Vadodara, 24‐25 Aug 2007.

184. B. Ravi, “Product Lifecycle Engineering and Management,” National Conf. on Product Lifecycle Engineering and Management, SGS Institute of Science and Technology, Indore, 12‐13 Sep 2007.

185. B. Ravi, “Computer‐aided Methoding and Simulation for Light Metals,” National Seminar on Light Metals Casting Technology, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Bombay, 27‐28 April 2007.

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186. B. Ravi and Manish Agarwal, “Development of Orthopaedic Implants and Prostheses,” Indo‐US Workshop on Free Form Fabrication for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Applications, Bangalore, 22‐24 Feb 2007.

187. B. Ravi, “Scientific Methoding by Casting Simulation: Case Studies,” 55th Indian Foundry Congress, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Agra, 3‐5 Feb 2007.

188. B. Ravi, “Rapid Casting Development,” Int. Conf. on Advances in Manufacturing And Technology Management, Parshvanath College of Engineering, Thane, 18‐20 Jan 2007.

189. B. Ravi, “Reverse Engineering Case Studies in Industrial and Medical Applications,” National Seminar on Recent Trends in Reverse Engineering, PESIT Bangalore, 3‐4 Nov 2006.

190. B. Ravi, Jayant Kesave, and Manish Agarwal, “Computer‐aided Orthopaedic Surgery Planning and Prosthesis Development,” Indo‐US Workshop on Rapid Manufacturing, Bangalore, 17‐19 April 2006.

191. B. Ravi, “Intelligent Design and Rapid Manufacture for Industrial, Medical and Art Applications,” Int. Conf. on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, Feb 28‐Mar 2, 2006.

192. B. Ravi, Dinesh Pal and Nagahanumaiah, “Rapid Casting Development,” Int. Conf. on Total Engineering, Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, Feb 28‐Mar 2, 2006.

193. B. Ravi, “Design for Excellence through Product Lifecycle Engineering and Management,” National Conf. on Design for Product Lifecycle Engineering, Pilani, Feb 17‐18, 2006.

194. B. Ravi, “Intelligent CAD/CAM,” National Conf. on Recent Trends in Manufacturing, Kolhapur Institute of Technology, Kolhapur, Jan 7‐8, 2006.

195. B. Ravi, “Collaborative Design of Castings using a Web‐based Virtual Foundry,” Indo‐US Workshop on Design Engineering, Bangalore, 5‐7 Jan 2006.

196. B. Ravi, “Design for Manufacturability through Process Simulation”, Int. Seminar on PLM, JSSATE, Noida, 19 March 2005.

197. B. Ravi, “Indian Manufacturing Industry: Fast Forward using Information Technology,” QUEST 2005, KBP College of Engineering, Satara, 11 March 2005.

198. B. Ravi, “Collaborative Lifecycle Management: Towards Design for Excellence,” 2nd Conf. on Collaborative Product Development, Mumbai, 17‐18 Feb 2005.

199. B. Ravi, “Concepts on Cost Modelling and Cost Reduction in Foundry Industry,” National Convention on Cost Cutting and Advancements in Forging, Sheet Metal Forming & Fastners and Modern Foundry Techniques, 14‐15 Feb 2005, Mumbai.

200. B. Ravi, Collaborative Product Lifecycle Engineering and Management, National Conf. on Emerging Trends in Concurrent Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 15‐16 Jan 2005.

201. B. Ravi, “Leveraging Information and Communication Technologies for Export Castings,” National Seminar on Export Quality Castings, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Pune, 10‐11 Oct 2004.

202. B. Ravi, “Software Development for Foundry Industry,” IIF Regional Seminar, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Pune, 17 July 2004.

203. B. Ravi, “Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management,” PLM Summit, Mumbai, June 22, 2004.

204. B. Ravi, “Product Lifecycle Management,” Computer Graphics and Animation Expo, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, May 2004.

205. B. Ravi, “Six Sigma Quality Castings through Collaborative Product Lifecycle Engineering,” National Workshop on Implementation of Six Sigma Programme in Foundry & Forge Industries, NIFFT, Ranchi, 10‐11 April 2004.

206. B. Ravi, “Rapid Prototyping and its Medical Applications,” 15th National Conf. on Biomaterials and Artificial Organs, IIT Bombay, 1‐3 Dec 2003.

207. B. Ravi, “Past, Present and Future of Indian Manufacturing,” IIT Alumini Association Monthly Meet, Institution of Engineers Building, Mumbai, 29 Nov 2003.

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208. B. Ravi, “Investment Casting Development: Ancient and Modern Approaches,” National Conf. on Investment Casting, CMERI, Durgapur, Sept 2003.

209. B. Ravi, “Rapid Casting Development,” 2nd Symposium of Rapid Prototyping Society of India, Bangalore, 7 June 2003.

210. B. Ravi, “Intelligent Collaborative Engineering,” Workshop on Recent Trends of Research on Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, CMERI, Durgapur, 2002.

211. B. Ravi, “Manufacturing Technology Drivers and Enablers: Academic‐Industry Interface,” CII Manufacturing Summit, Mumbai, 2002.

212. B. Ravi, “Virtual Foundry – Real Benefits,” National Foundry Day Seminar, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Mumbai 2002.

213. B. Ravi, “Introduction to AI and Expert Systems in Manufacturing,” All‐India seminar on Artificial Intelligence and Experts Systems in Manufacturing, Rourkela, 17‐18 Nov 2001.

Short Papers and Articles

214. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Answers– Part III,” Indian Foundry Journal, 62(5), 55‐57.

215. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Answers– Part II,” Indian Foundry Journal, 62(4), 51‐53.

216. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Answers– Part I,” Indian Foundry Journal, 62(3), 71‐73.

217. B. Ravi, “Sustainable Metalcasting by Advanced Research and Technology (SMART),” IEEE Potentials, 2016 (in print).

218. B. Ravi, “SMART Foundry 2020,” Foundry, Mar/Apr 2016 (in print).

219. B. Ravi, “Indian Foundry Industry: The Way Ahead,” Discussion note for CEO Meet, Indian Foundry Congress, Noida, 28 Feb 2015.

220. B. Ravi, “Cloud‐Based Simulation and Education Paves the Way to Future,” Metal Casting Technologies, Sep 2014, 30‐32.

221. B. Ravi, “Casting Innovation: Indian Institute Offers Cloud‐Based Simulation Lab,” Modern Casting, 104(8), Aug 2014, 60‐61.

222. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Answers, Part 3,” Foundry, Nov/Dec 2014.

223. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Answers, Part 2,” Foundry, Sep/Oct 2014.

224. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: FAQ and Answers, Part 1,” Foundry, July/Aug 2014.

225. B. Ravi, “Technical Manpower Training for Foundries: NKN E‐Foundry Mission,” Foundry, July‐August 2012.

226. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation: Frequently Asked Questions,” Minerals and Metals Review, Aug 2012.

227. B. Ravi, “Metal Casting Simulation on the Cloud,” Minerals and Metals Review, May 2012.

228. B. Ravi, “National Knowledge Network: E‐Foundry,” Foundry, Jan‐Feb 2012.

229. B. Ravi, “Foundry HRD Challenge – Methoding and Simulation Engineers,” Foundry, May‐June, 2011.

230. B. Ravi, “Confronting HRD Challenges in Indian Foundry Sector,” Minerals and Metals Review, May 2011, 39‐41.

231. Ravi B and Joshi D, “IT Applications in Indian Foundries – A Survey,” Foundry, Jan‐Feb 2011, 133, 97‐98.

232. B. Ravi, “Casting Right the First Time, Every Time,” Industry 2.0, 2009.

233. B. Ravi, “Casting Science, Engineering and Technology,” Metals and Minerals Review, 2009.

234. B. Ravi, “Casting Simulation Clinics Bring Technology to Foundries’ Doorstep,” Metals and Minerals Review, Vol.35, No. 1, pp. 41‐43, Jan 2009.

235. B. Ravi, “Casting Method Optimization driven by Simulation,” Foundry, Nov‐Dec 2008.

236. B. Ravi, “Casting Method Optimization driven by Simulation,” Metals and Minerals Review, Vol.34, No. 3, pp. 39‐43, 2008.

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237. B. Ravi, “AutoCAST: Casting Design Assistant,” Metal Casting Technologies, September 2006.

238. B. Ravi, “Collaborative Engineering” Update, IIT Bombay, April 2004

239. B. Ravi and Pushpa Trivedi, “Made in My India: Past, Present and Future of Indian Manufacturing Industry,” AnalytiQue, Vol.4, No.1&2, April‐Sept 2003.

240. B. Ravi, “Online Casting Doctors” Automotive, January‐February 2002

241. B. Ravi, “Cooperative CAD/CAM Centers,” Foundry, May‐June 2001.

242. B. Ravi, “Too Young for Casting, Too Old for Computers,” Foundry, March‐April 2001.

243. B. Ravi, “The Real Competition”, Foundry, January‐February 2001.

244. B. Ravi, “The Casting Genome”, Foundry, November‐December 2000.

245. B. Ravi, “A Balancing Act”, Foundry, September‐October 2000.

246. B. Ravi, “Does Your Co. Have a K.O.?”, Foundry, July‐August 2000.

247. B. Ravi, “Patterns and Computers”, Foundry, May‐June 2000.

248. B. Ravi, “Online CAD/CAM/CAE Solutions”, Engineering Chronicle, Sept 2000.

249. B. Ravi, “Rapid Tool Manufacturing for Casting,” Foundry, 8(6), 1996.

TECHNOLOGY Product Patents (Filed in India):

1. B. Ravi, Rupesh Ghyar, K. Adarsha, Vaibhav Shah, Dipak Bhavna, Devanshi Saksena, N.S. Sooraj, Lezly Cross, Sanjay Chhajed, “Pulse based diagnostic device," 2016.

2. B. Ravi, Trimbak Kawdikar, Soham Harshe, Chavan Pritesh, Gajanan Pallavi, Abhilash Arvindbhai Patel, Ugavekar Shefali Rajendra, Rupesh Ghyar "Tracheostomy Blockage Detection," 2016.

3. B. Ravi, Kulkarni Hrishikesh Sunil, Rupesh Ghyar, Hemant Bhansali, “Integrated Sesquipolar Electrocautery Device," 2016.

4. B. Ravi, Anirban Guha, Rupesh E. Ghyar, Chhaya Bhavin Pravin, Neeraj Rohida, “A tooth extraction device for extraction along a trajectory of less resistance resulting in minimal tissue trauma,” 2016.

5. B. Ravi, Sanat Shah, Rupesh Ghyar, Mayank Shah, "Integrated Bite Block," 2016.

6. Sritam P Rout, Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, Suresh Deshpande, “A surgical instrument with multiple degrees of freedom,” 1463/MUM/2015. Transferred to Eclipse Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd., Thane, 7 March 2016.

7. Nawroz Minsaria, Visat Patel, Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Hemant Bhansali, B. Ravi, Rupesh Ghyar, “A laparoscopic instrument with an automated grasper,” 3020/MUM/2015.

8. Baisampayan Saha, Sritam P. Rout, Rupesh E. Ghyar, Dr. Hemant Bhansali, V.P. Bapat, G.G. Ray and B. Ravi, “A laparoscopic surgical instrument with an ergonomically functional handle," 1828/MUM/2015.

9. Shivam Mittal, Sritam Rout, Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, Manish Agarwal, “Multi use biopsy device,” 1503/MUM/2015.

10. Vijayalakshmi Krishnaswamy, A Ahilan, Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, Deepak Bhatia, “A suture anchor for shoulder repair surgery,” 1502/MUM/2015.

11. Amit Maurya, Rajani Mullerpatan, Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, “Device for measuring properties of body part,” 1431/MUM/2015.

12. Lata Chawla, Sritam Rout, Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, Rasik Shah, “A laparoscopic device for retracting organ/tissue during surgery,” 1392/MUM/2015.

13. Rupesh Ghyar, B. Ravi, Hemant Bhansali, “An automated needle holder and suturing device,” 1051/MUM/2015.

14. Darshan Shah, V. Karade, Rupesh Ghyar, Vijay Shetty and B. Ravi, “Modular Knee Joint Implant for Anthropometric Anatomical Variation,” 2575/MUM/2012, 05 Sep 2012.

15. V. Karade, Raghuveer Tapadia, Vijay Shetty and B. Ravi, “Modular Femoral Patient Specific Jig for Total Knee Arthroplasty,” 2574/MUM/2012, 05 Sep 2012.

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16. V. Karade and B. Ravi, “An Unerring Alignment and Resection Guide Assembly,” 85/MUM/2012, 10 Jan 2012.

17. R. Ghyar, M.G. Agarwal, B. Ravi, “Apparatus and Method for Orthopedic Surgery,” 2883/MUM/ 2010, 15 Oct 2010.

Software Copyrights:

18. E‐Foundry, Cloud‐based online casting solidification simulation, developed as a model project in National Knowledge Network mission, 2012‐2014.

19. AX‐Tooling, Design of casting tooling within CAD framework, developed in collaboration with 3D Foundry Tech Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 2013‐2014.

20. FLOW+, Coupled flow and solidification analysis of casting for internal defect prediction, developed in collaboration with CSIR‐NIIST, Trivandrum, 2012‐2013.

21. AutoCAST, Casting methods (mold, feeding, gating) design, developed in collaboration with Advanced Reasoning Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, 1999‐2012.

22. CollabDDS, Collaborative digital diagnosis system using x‐rays, developed by collaborative team involving NIC, New Delhi; CSIR‐CSIO, Chandigarh and IIT Bombay, 2013‐2014.

23. OrthoSYS, Orthopedic surgery planning, developed as part of OrthoCAD project, 2008‐2010.

MEDIA COVERAGE (partial list)

1. “Low‐Cost High‐Quality Medical Devices Create at IIT‐B Lab,” Hindustan Times, 24 April 2015.

2. “IITan Develops Software to Convert 2D X‐Ray into 3D, The Times of India, 26 Feb 2015.

3. “Affordable Prosthetic Knee for Children Affected by Bone Cancer,” Hindustan Times, 4 April 2009.

4. “IIT Research Holds Out Hope for Kids with Bone Cancer,” Daily News & Analysis, 3 Jan 2009.

5. “OrthoCAD Story: Innovating High‐Quality Low‐Cost Med Devices,” TED MED, 21 April 2013.

REVIEW WORK International Journals (partial list)

1. ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering

2. Biofabrication

3. Computer‐Aided Design

4. Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

5. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics

6. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology

7. Defense Science Journal

8. IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation

9. Indian Institute of Metals Journal (Springer)

10. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Science

11. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

12. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing

13. International Journal of Manufacturing Engineering

14. International Journal for Production Research

15. Journal of Engineering Manufacture

16. SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes

17. Rapid Prototyping Journal

International Conferences (partial list)

1. International Conference on Solidification Science and Processing, Hyderabad, 2015

2. International Conference on Research into Design, Bangalore, 2013

3. International Conference on Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference,

Visakhapatnam, 2012

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4. International Conference on Trends in Product Lifecycle, Modeling, Simulation and Synthesis,

Bangalore, 2011

5. International Conference on Research into Design, Bangalore, 2011

6. Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference, Chennai, 2010

7. International Conference on CAD and CG, Dubai, 2010

8. International Conference on CAD and CG, Beijing, 2007

9. International Conference on CAE, IIT Madras, 2007

10. International Conference on Trends in Product Lifecycle Modeling, Bangalore, 2006

11. International Conference on CAD and CG, Hong Kong, 2005

12. International Symposium on Product Lifecycle Mgt., Bangalore, 2003.

National Conferences (partial list)

‐ Indian Foundry Congress, 2000‐2015.

Books:

- Principles of Foundry Technology, P.L. Jain, 4th Ed, Tata McGraw‐Hill, New Delhi, 2000.

PhD Theses as External Examiner:

1. “Solidification Analyses and Heat Treatment of Modified and Refined Al‐Si Alloys,” V. Vijeesh,

NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, 2016.

2. “Estimation of Precise Characteristics of Human Skeletal Muscle,” Chetan D Kuthe, VNIT

Nagpur, 2016.

3. “Development of Direct and Indirect Tooling for Investment Casting Using FDM Method of

Rapid Prototyping,” A. Sambasiva Rao, VJTI, Mumbai, 2015.

4. “Data Mining Approach for Developing Decision Support System to Process Control and

Quality Improvement,” E. Venkata Ramana, JNTU, Hyderabad, 2015.

5. “Numerical Simulation of Solidification in Metal Casting for Defects Minimization with

Experimental Validation,” C.M. Choudhari, VJTI, Mumbai, 2014.

6. “Finite Element Analysis and Design Optimization of Biological System” Vishal V Shukla, VNIT

Nagpur, 2014.

7. “Critical Analysis of Rapid Manufacturing in Context to Automobile Industries” Kishor M

Ashtankar, VNIT Nagpur, 2014.

8. “Study of Solidification of Alloy Steel Sand Castings through Simulation Modeling with

Experimental Validation,” P. Prabhakara Rao, JNTU, Hyderabad, 2012.

9. “Integrating Product Model with Assembly Process Model using Liaisons,” Abinash Kumar

Swain, IISc Bangalore, 2012.

10. “Design and Development of Anatomical Hip Joint Endoprosthesis Based On Elderly Indian

Anatomy,” Beni Ram Rawal, IIT Delhi, 2012.

11. “Study on Solidification Behaviour, Forgeability and Machinability of Aluminium SIC Metal

Matrix Composites,” Rabindra Behera, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 2012.

12. “Modelling, Simulation and Bio‐Mechanical Performance Evaluation of a Human Juvenile

Spine Using FEA,” Davidson Jebaseelan, Anna University, Chennai, 2011.

13. “A Custom Bone Implantation Using Rapid Prototyping,” Tushar Ramkrishna Deshmukh, VNIT

Nagpur, 2011.

14. “Supporting Novelty in Conceptual Phase of Engineering Design,” Srinivasan V, IISc Bangalore,

2011.

15. “Study of factors responsible for successful growth of technopreneurs in SSI in Iran,” Kia

Parsa, Pune University, 2010.

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16. “Studies on dendritic microstructure formation during solidification in A356 alloys,” E.

Abhilash, NIT Cochin, 2010.

17. “Experimental Investigations and Shape Realizability Studies in Selective Laser Sintering,” K.

Senthilkumaran, IIT Delhi, 2009.

18. “Understanding Knowledge Needs and Processes in Design,” Gokula Vijayakumar A V, IISc,

Bangalore, 2009.

19. “Study of Measurement System Analysis and Statistical Process Control in Manufacturing

Industries” K.N. Vijaya Kumar, University of Mumbai, 2009.

20. “Design of a Knee Simulator for the Testing of Total Knee Prosthesis”, N. Campbell, Cape

Town University, S. Africa (MS Thesis), 2008.

21. “Development of High Speed Cutting Tool Using Powder Metallurgy Technique”, Dibyendu

Chatterjee, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 2008.

22. “Photoelasticity Investigations of Aeroengine Components Through Rapid Prototyping”,

Udayagiri Chandrasekhar, Visveshvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, 2008.

23. “Some studies on the effect of information asymmetry phenomenon on product quality

engineering and its management” Lalit N Wankhade, Marathawada University, Nanded,

2008.

24. “Modelling of Moulding Sand Systems Using Conventional Regression Tools and Neural

Network‐Based Approaches,” Mahesh B Parappagoudar, I.I.T. Kharagpur, 2008.

25. “Studies on status of global foundry industry and development of a framework for a holonic

casting manufacturing system”, Muralidhar Manapuram, I.I.T. Kharagpur, 2007.

26. “A Study of Linking QFD to Robust Design and Six Sigma for Product Design and Process

Development”, S. S. Sarada, Marathawada University, Nanded, 2005.

27. “Applications of ANN, Regression Analysis and Genetic Algorithms in Metal Casting,” D. Benny

Karunakar, Mech. Engg., I.I.T. Kharagpur, 2004.

28. “Integrated Analysis and Parametric Design of Ceramic Shell Moulding Process from Coal‐

Flyash,” A.C. Reddy, Mech. Engg., Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2000.

29. “Planning and Scheduling Systems for Steel Casting Production – A New Paradigm,” G.L.

Shekar, Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1994.

PhD Research Progress Committee member at IIT Bombay:

30. “Measuring Product Aesthetics,” Guruprasad Rao, IDC, 2015.

31. “Role of CAD in Creativity during Conceptual Design,” Purba Joshi, IDC, 2016.

32. “Study on Indian Caregivers of Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries and Design Interventions to

Improve their Quality of Life,” Priyanka Rawal, IDC, 2015.

33. “Development and Characterization of Functionally Graded Materials Using Hybrid Layered

Manufacturing,” Sajan Kapil, Mechanical Engineering, 2015.

34. “Hybrid Rapid Prototyping,” Ranjeet Kumar, Mechanical Engineering, 2015.

35. “Hybrid Layered Manufacturing of Conformal Tooling Elements,” Fisseha Legesse, 2014.

36. “Finite Element Modeling of Microcrack Formation in the Shear Zone during Orthogonal

Cutting,” Dattatreya Parle, Mechanical Engineering, 2013.

37. “Investigations into Hybrid Layered Manufacturing for Metallic Objects,” Suryakumar,

Mechanical Engineering, 2010.

38. “Offline Adaptive Control Using Virtual Machining,” Rohitashwa Shringi, Mechanical

Engineering, 2009.

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39. “Hybrid Layered Manufacturing of Metallic Dies and Molds,” S.B. Akula, Mechanical

Engineering, 2007.

40. “Geometric Algorithms in Feature Recognition and Feature Suppression in Solid Models,” S.

Venkataraman, Computer Science, 2003.

41. “Design and Analysis of Sheet Metal Forming Using Hybrid Intelligent System,” R. Palani,

Metallurgy, 1998.

Technical Proposals:

- DST Fast Track Young Scientist Proposals (since 2012): more than 50

- DST SERB Research Proposals (since 2012): more than 50

- Rajiv Gandhi S&T Commission, Govt. of Maharashtra (since 2010): 5

LAB DEVELOPMENT At IIT Bombay:

BETiC Lab (2014‐2016): For medical device innovators, surgeons and industry; equipped with

3D Scanner, Medical Modelling, CAD, Multi Material Rapid Prototyping System, Laser Cutter,

Basic Electronics Prototyping, Endo (Laparoscopy) Trainer. Funded by RGSTC, Mumbai.

E‐Foundry Lab (2012): Model lab with indigenous courseware, software and labware for

metal casting; equipped with 3D CAD, Simulation, Rapid Prototyping, Mold fabrication, Sand

testing, Induction and Resistance Melting, Direct Pouring, Temperature data acquisition,

Transparent molds for water flow studies through gating channels and mold cavity, casting

defects museum, mini library, and video conference cabin. Funded by NKN, Delhi.

OrthoCAD Lab (2010): CAD, CAE, CAM, medical modelling and surgery planning systems, X‐

Ray scanner, navigation camera, tumour knee implants museum, photo stress testing system,

universal testing machine, knee motion simulator machine. Funded by Office of PSA, Delhi

Rapid Prototyping Cell (1998): India’s first RP lab set up along with V.P. Bapat and K.P.

Karunakaran, with Stratasys Fused Deposition Modelling system and Pro‐E CAD software.

Funded by MHRD, Delhi.

Other Institutes (guidance and technical support):

BETiC Labs (2014‐2015): VNIT Nagpur (focus: Tissue Engineering) and COE Pune (Focus:

Medical Electronics).

Human Movement (Gait) Lab (2015): MGM Hospital, Vashi with 12 cameras, force plates and

analysis software. Jointly funded by International Biomechanics Society and RGSTC, Mumbai.

E‐Foundry Cells (2013): BHGCET, Rajkot; COE, Pune; CIT, Anand; DKTE IET, Ichalkaranji; IIT

Jodhpur; MSME, Coimbatore; SGGS IET, Nanded; SGSITS Indore; VNIT Nagpur.

Casting Simulation / E‐Foundry Labs (2000‐2015): guided establishment of casting simulation

and rapid manufacturing labs at Govt. College of Engineering, Pune; Central Manufacturing

Technology Institute, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and Roorkee;

SGGS Institute of Technology and Science, Nanded; Kolhapur Institute of Technology;

Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur; PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore; Defense

Research and Development Lab, Hyderabad; Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Belgaum,

Hyderabad and Pune; Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara; Ordnance Factory, Medak.

ADMINISTRATION Institute Level:

Convener, PK Patwardhan Awards Committee, IIT Bombay (2015)

IRCC Awards Committee Member, IIT Bombay (2014‐2015)

Member, Committee to Review Research Infrastructure Guidelines, IIT Bombay (2015)

Member, Research Infrastructure Funding Committee, IIT Bombay (from 2013‐2015)

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Member, Institute Committee to identify posts suitable for disabled persons (2011, 2015)

Member, Committee to Evolve 1‐year Masters Programme, IIT Bombay (2015)

Member, Executive Council, Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (from 2014)

SJM School of Management: involved in its inception and assisted in formulating the

curriculum structure (1994‐1996); member of PG Committee (2000‐2003)

Admissions: Chief Examiner of Production Engineering stream for GATE (2001), question

paper typesetting & paper correction (since 1993); JEE Centre Representative and Counselor.

Department Level:

In‐Charge, E‐Foundry, OrthoCAD, and BETiC labs

Acting Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering (occasionally, in 2015‐2016)

Member, Department Policy Committee, Mechanical Engineering (2002‐2004; 2014‐2016)

Member, Committee for Annual Performance Appraisal, Mechanical Engineering (2016)

In‐Charge, IRCC Research Internship Interviews, Mechanical Engineering (2015)

Convener, PhD Admission Policy Committee, Mechanical Engineering (2014‐2015)

Convener, M.Tech. Admissions Committee, Mechanical Engineering (2007, 2013)

UG and PG Committees, Mechanical Engineering department, Under Graduate (1999‐2001;

2011‐2013), Post Graduate (1993‐1995; 2005‐2007)

Coordinator, Manufacturing Group, Mechanical Engineering: formulated and implemented

the new 2‐year M.Tech programme in Manufacturing (2002‐2004)

Treasurer, Mechanical Engineering Association, assisted in initiating Yantriki, the annual

robotics competition, exhibition and workshops (1999‐2002)

Program Review/Restructuring Committees: Dual Degree‐ Computer Integrated Mfg. (1996,

2004), M.Tech‐ Manufacturing (1995‐96, 2001) and B.Tech. Mechanical Engg. (1995‐96)

Other Admin Work: Department brochure committee (2007), Secretary, Department Faculty

Meeting (1999‐2002); Coordinator for department timetable and seminars; Faculty Advisor

for B.Tech, Dual Degree and M.Tech students; etc.

START‐UPS Incubated and ‘graduated’ 3D Foundry Tech Pvt. Ltd. in the Society for Innovation and

Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay (2010‐2013) along with BabaPrasad Lanka, alumni of

IITB, and other team members from IITB and NIFFT Ranchi. Products include AutoCAST‐X1

and AX‐Tooling software developed with IIT‐B; FLOW+ developed with CSIR‐NIIST Trivandrum

and another IITB start‐up Zeus Numerix Pvt. Ltd. Over 100 customers include SME foundries

who benefit from improved quality and reduced energy costs, as well as several academic

institutes who use the software for lab courses and projects.

Mentor for Algosurg Pvt. Ltd., started by students Vikas Karade and Amit Maurya, in SINE,

IITB (2015‐2016) to provide orthopedic surgery planning software to doctors and hospitals.

Also supported another start‐up Atomberg Pvt. Ltd., started by IITB student Manoj Meena in

2012‐2013, which provides data acquisition solutions.

NATIONAL COMMITTEES

1. Expert / Review Committees:

- Indo‐US Programme on Low cost Medical Devices, Department of Biotechnology (DBT),

New Delhi, 2016.

- Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientist Projects, Engineering Sciences, Department of

Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, 2012‐2015.

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- Program Advisory Committee, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering & Robotics,

Sciences & Engineering Research Board, Department of S&T, New Delhi, 2012‐2015.

- All India Board of Undergraduate Studies in Engineering & Technology, All India Council

for Technical Education, New Delhi, member from 2013.

- Sectional Committee on orthopedic instruments, implants and accessories, Bureau of

Indian Standards, New Delhi, member from 2012.

2. Mentoring / Steering Committees:

- Innovation Lab on Advanced Manufacturing, TIFAC, Department of S&T, Delhi, 2016

- Center of Excellence on Orthopedic and Dental Biomaterials, IISc, Bangalore, from 2016

- Maharashtra Network of Technology and Innovation Hubs for Rural Area (MAHANETRA),

Rajiv Gandhi S&T Commission, Mumbai, from 2013.

3. Scientific Advisory Committees:

- B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital and Medical Institute, Dervan, Maharashtra, from 2015

- Dhatu Tantra Prabodhini, Government Polytechnic, Kolhapur, from 2013.

4. Institute Councils/Boards:

- Vice President, Board of Governors, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute,

Bangalore, 2012‐2015

- Governing Council, LN Mittal Institute of Info. Technology, Jaipur, from 2015

- Academic Council, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai, from 2012

- Board of Studies, Production Engineering, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, from 2012

5. Faculty Selection Committees:

- Academic Institutes: IIT Gandhinagar; IIT Jodhpur; IIT Mandi; National Institute of

Foundry and Forge Technology, Ranchi; Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai; LMNIIT

Jaipur; VJTI Mumbai.

- Research Institutes: Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur;

Defense Research and Development Organization, New Delhi; Non Ferrous Materials

Technology Development Centre, Hyderabad; Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced

Technology, Indore.

6. Journal Review Boards:

- Associate Editor:

o Indian Foundry Journal (Institute of Indian Foundrymen), since 2012

o Sadhana (Indian Academy of Sciences), from 2014

- Member, Editorial Board:

o Indian Journal of Biomechanics, from 2014

o Computer‐Aided and Digital Manufacturing Technologies, from 2014

o Journal of Biofabrication

o Rapid Prototyping Journal

AWARDS (Innovation and Excellence)

1. Gold Medal, DST‐Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme, Delhi:

- 2015: X‐Ray to 3D model reconstruction technology, given to Vikas Karade and B. Ravi

- 2012: fast and accurate casting solidification simulation software, given to B. Ravi

2. Google Impact Award (US$350,000), for 3D scanning and 3D printing technology for faster

development of leg prosthesis, given to Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust and IITB, Dec 2015.

3. National Innovation Award (Gandhian Young Technological Innovation) for XRayTo3D online

open‐source software tool, by the Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable

Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI), given to Vikas Karade and B. Ravi, 2014.

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4. Soli Commissariat Award for Best Paper presented at 63rd Indian Foundry Congress, Noida,

for “3D Printing Enabled Rapid Manufacture of Metal Parts at Low Cost” by Himanshu

Khandelwal and B. Ravi, 27‐28 Feb 2015.

5. Best Technical Paper Award in academic research category at 60th Indian Foundry Congress,

Bangalore, for “Flow Rates in Multi‐Gate Systems: Experimental and Simulation Studies” by

K.H. Renukananda, Akash Chavan, and B. Ravi, 2‐4 March 2012.

6. Innovation 2012 Award, Pune, given by IIT alumni, Jan 2012.

7. Dr. P.K. Patwardhan Technology Development Award, IIT Bombay, for high‐quality low‐cost

modular tumour knee prosthesis system, Sep 2011.

8. Best Faculty Award, Mechanical Engineering Association, Indian Institute of Technology,

Bombay, March 2007.

9. Award of Excellence, conferred during the International Conference on Total Engineering,

Analysis and Manufacturing Technologies, Bangalore, Feb 2006.

10. Award from former Prime Minister Shri A.B. Vajpayee, for a draft manufacturing sector

policy document, adjudged among top 4 out of 167 entries, We Think for India Foundation,

May 2003.

11. Award and Gold Medal for the Best Ph.D. Thesis in Engineering considering industry

application, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1993.

HONOURS AND RECOGNITION

1. Institute Chair Professor, IIT Bombay, appointed in 2011, reappointed in 2014.

2. Honorary Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, June‐Nov 2016

3. Invited Presentation to Chief Minister of Maharashtra, about translational research in

medical devices, 24 Feb 2016.

4. Chairman, Technical Papers Committee, 64th Indian Foundry Congress, Coimbatore, 2016.

5. Invited by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK for a roundtable and other events in

Distributed and Virtual Manufacturing, London, June 2014.

6. Represented IIT Bombay at BHEL‐IITs/IISc Directors meeting on collaborative R&D projects,

2014 and 2015.

7. Represented India (Official Exchange Paper) three times at World Foundry Congresses:

- 71st WFC, Bilbao, Spain, May 2014

- 62nd WFC, Philadelphia, USA, 1996

- 56th WFC, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1989.

8. International Member, ASME Bio Manufacturing Technical Committee, from 2006.

9. Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), from 2004.

10. Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, included from 8th edition, from 2005.

11. Recognition from World Foundry Organisation, Paris for research contributions, 1996.

12. Research adjudged Outstanding in SERC Young Scientist project funded by the Department

of Science & Technology, New Delhi, 1995.

13. Top 20 all‐time landmark research articles in Computer Science: technical paper on parting

surface design [Computer‐Aided Design, 22(1), 1990], Science Direct.

OVERSEA TRAVEL 2015 Oct 8‐13, USA: (i) Visited Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, University of

(RECENT) California, Berkeley (Prof. Ikhlaq Sidhu); (ii) Visited Biodesign Center and Medical Center, Stanford

University (Prof. Rajiv Doshi, Dr. Anurag Mairal, Dr. Shakti Srivastava); (iii) Organized Biomedical

manufacturing session at IITB Faculty Alumni Network Symposium, Santa Clara; (iv), Visited

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Center for Biomedical Innovation and Design, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore (Dr. Soumya

Acharya, Director); (v) Met Dr. Rajesh Mehta, NSF, Washington.

2015 Sep 22‐27, UK: Visited the Institute for Manufacturing, Cambridge University, UK to attend

(i) Workshop on Manufacturing & Economic Growth; (ii) Workshop on Distributed Manufacturing;

(iii) Invited talk ‘IT‐Enabled Innovation in Manufacturing Supply Chains’ at the Annual Cambridge

International Manufacturing Symposium; (iv) Discussions with Sir Prof. Mike Gregory, Dr. Mukesh

Kumar, Dr. Baldev Raj and Prof. M.K. Tiwari about Distributed Manufacturing for India.

2014 Oct 9‐12, Taiwan: Invited talk “The Golden Spiral: Connecting Teaching, Research, and

Industry for Medical Device Innovation” at the 1st Global Conference on Biomedical Engineering

(GCBME 2014) held in conjunction with the 9th Asian‐Pacific Conference on Medical and

Biological Engineering (APCMBE 2014), National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. Also

attended the Digital Dentistry session, visited Dr. Chen’s Clinic, Taichung and the Medical Device

Innovation Center (Dr. Fong‐Chin Su, Director and Dr. Rong‐Fu Kuo, Director), NCKU.

2014 May 18‐22, Spain: Officially represented India at the 71st World Foundry Congress, Bilbao,

Spain: (i) Attended Pre‐Congress Session of Energy Commission; (ii) Presented the paper “E‐

Foundry: Free online learning resources in casting design and simulation”; (iii) Attended the

General Assembly of the World Foundry Association; (iv) Visited three universities: Technical

University of the Basque Country, Deusto University, and Mondragon University.

2014 June 16‐19, UK: Invited by Royal Academy of Engineers, UK to participate in: (i) Distributed

Manufacturing Workshop, London; (ii) Roundtable Meeting about Manufacturing at the Academy;

(iii) Visits to Jaguar Land Rover R&D Center, Warwick, Manufacturing Technology (Catapult)

Center, Coventry, and the Institute for Manufacturing, Cambridge University.

2013 Dec 9‐13, Taiwan: (i) Invited talk on “Medical Device Innovation and Training – OrthoCAD

Lab Experience” at the Taiwan‐India Symposium on Medical Device Innovation, National Cheng

Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; (ii) Visit to Medical Device Innovation Center, NCKU, and (iii) Visit

to Medical Device Industry Cluster in South Taiwan Science Park, Tainan: United Orthopedic Corp

(orthopedic implants), TCT (Cone Beam CT), and Codent (dental equipment).

OTHER Hobbies / Leisure

Trekked extensively, in Karnataka and Tamilnadu (during 1987‐1992), and twice in Himalayas:

Manali (1989) and Kailash‐Manasarovar (2013).

Amateur photographer, mainly nature and lab experiments.

Reading related to product innovation, team‐building, and future technologies.

Mentoring school and college teachers, young engineers and entrepreneurs.

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