Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation

Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation publishes papers of high quality through critical reviews and is intended to become a quality international journal in the field of mechanical engineering and automation. The journal features a mix of experimental, numerical, and theoretical articles dealing with all aspects of the field.


Kalpesh Maniya

Assistant Professor, C. K. Pithawalla College of Engineering & Technology, Surat. Affiliated toVeer Narmad South Gujarat University, India

Research Areas

Optimization methods and its application in Mechanical design and Manufacturing, Multi criteria decision making methods and its application.

Education

2011Ph.D.Mechanical Engineering, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University-Surat
2003M.E.Mechanical Engineering, S.V. National Institute of Technology-Surat
2001B.E.Mechanical Engineering, L.E. College -Morbi(Saurashtra University – Rajkot)
1997H.S.C.Science, R.P.T.P. Higher Secondary School, CVM, Vallabh Vidhyanagar (GSEB)

Experience

2005-PresentAsst. Professor, C.K.Pithawalla college of Engg.& Tech., Surat
2004-2005Lecturer, C.K.Pithawalla college of Engg.& Tech., Surat
2003-2004Lecturer, C.K.Pithawalla college of Engg.& Tech., Surat

Publications: Journals

[1]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "A selection of material using a novel type decision-making method: Preference selection index method" Material & Design, (ISSN: 0261-3069), Vol.31, Issue 4, Page no.1785-1789, 2010.(Elsevier publication)
[2]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "An alternative multiple attribute decision making methodology for solving optimal facility layout design selection problems" Computers & Industrial Engineering, (ISSN:0360-8352). Vol. 61, Issue 3 , Page no. 542-549, 2011, Elsevier publication.
[3]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "A multi attribute selection of Automated Guided Vehicle using the AHP/M-GRA technique", International Journal of Production Research (ISSN 0020–7543 print/ISSN 1366–588X online). Vol. 49, Issue 20, Page no. 6107-6124, 2011, (Taylor & Francis).
[4]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "A selection of Flexible manufacturing system using Preference selection index method", International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, (ISSN: 1748-5045(Online) and ISSN: 1748-5037 (Print)), Vol. 9, Issue 3 , Page no. 330-349, 2011 (Inderscience publication).
[5]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "A multi attribute evaluation of water Jet Weaving Machine using Analytical Hierarchy Process", Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology Management, Vol.6, Issue 4, Page no. 1-10, 2010.
[6]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "A Reference Framework For Selection Of Automated Guided Vehicle System Using Fuzzy MADM Techniques", International Journal Of Emerging Technologies And Applications In Engineering, Technology And Sciences (IJ-ETA-ETS) (ISSN: 0974-3588) Vol.2, Issue 2, Page no.82 -87, 2009.
[7]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "An application of Integrated Multi criteria decision making (AHP/COPRAS) model for ranking and selection of Flexible manufacturing system" Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, (ISSN: 0973-6867), Vol.6, Issue 1, Page no.30-35.
[8]  Maniya, K. D. and Bhatt M. G. "An Integrated Multi Attribute Decision Making Methodology for Selection of Industrial Robot" Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, (ISSN: 0973-6867), Vol.6, Issue 2, Page no.86-92.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  A selection of ECM machine using Analytical hierarchy process method, ICDAME-2011, 16-17, DEC-2011, Department of Mechanical Engineering S K P Engineering College, Thiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India -606 611
[2]  A multi criteria selection of gear material using analytical hierarchy process method, International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technology (AMMT 2011), July 15-16, 2011, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chitkara University, Punjab
[3]  Selection of Bearing material using Analytical hierarchy process method, 5th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, June 6-8, 2011, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India
[4]  A selection of Automated Guided Vehicles using Grey relational analysis model for material handling, International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications, ICAIEA2010, 6-8 Jan. 2010. Department of Industrial Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-600 025
[5]  A selection of Flexible Manufacturing System using Grey Relational Analysis with Integrated Weight 3rd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, January 4-6, 2010, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India
[6]  Numerical exploration of Ratcheting phenomenon in Monotonic cyclic loading condition, International conference on recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2008), DEC- 15-17, 2008, SVNIT- Surat, India
[7]  Experimental analysis of mixed mode fracture: The strain energy density concept
[8]  Experimental analysis of mixed mode crack extension for Ductile material, Advance in material product design & manufacturing system 12-14 Dec-2005, Sathymanglam, Tamilnadu
[9]  Optimization Of Worm Gear For Minimum Center Distance With Constant Gear Ratio and Different Torque Transmitting Capacity, Recent Advances in Mechanical & Materials Engineering (ICRAMME2005), 30 to 31 May 2005 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[10]  A selection of Automated Guided Vehicle using COPRAS method, Proc. of the 1st International Conference on Industrial Engineering, Nov 17-19, 2011 S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat, India
[11]  Formulation of an optimal design problem for worm gear R-time-2004 July-23, 24-04 , SRES College of Engg.& Tech., Kopargaon (MS)
[12]  Experimentally selection of the optimum clearance in punching operation, NCPM-04 11-12 Dec-04, SHSL-CIET Longowal, Punjab
[13]  Maximization of shear stress for locating an origin of the crack in the case of pure rolling contact using non linear programming, AMTEG-2005 January 21, 22 Pune Institute of Engg. & Tech. Pune (MS)
[14]  Theoretically analysis of effects on young’s modulus of elasticity of composite filled with randomly oriented fibers Cadam’05 23-24 March, Algappa chettiar College of Engg. & Tech., Karaikudi, Tamilnadu
[15]  Optimization of the helical gear for minimum center distance AED-2005 29, 30 April-05, Bannari Amman Institute of Tech., Sathyamngalam-638401, Eroda, Tamilnadu
[16]  Recent advance in utilization of ultrasonic energy in various mechanical engineering applications, Recent development in Mechanical Engineering, 10-11 Nov-2006 T.I.E.P. Patiala, Punjab
[17]  A selection of Flexible Manufacturing System using integrated AHP/COPRAS model
[18]  Application of Grey relational analysis method for selection of Bearing material, National conference on Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2011), Sep-2011, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India.