International Conferences/Congresses/Symposiums

1. Pradip K Ray and S Sahu, "An Assessment of Productivity and its Criticality with respect to Other Measures of Organizational Performance", Proceedings of IX ICPR, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, August, 1987, 139-150.
2. Pradip K Ray and S Sahu, "Measurement and Evaluation of Service Productivity", Proceedings of 6th World Productivity Congress, Montreal, Canada, September, 1988.
3. Pradip K Ray and S Sahu, "Productivity Measurement through Multi-Criteria Decision Making", Proceedings of Int. Conference on MCDM, Bangkok, Thailand, December, 1989, 223-242 (presented at the conference).
4. Pradip K Ray, "Office Performance Measurement and Human Productivity: A Case Study in an Educational Institute", Proceedings of 9th World Productivity Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, June, 1995.
5. Pradip K Ray, "Manpower Assessment and Planning Strategies in a Process Industry: An Important Step toward TQM", Proceedings of XIII ICPR, Jerusalem, Israel, August, 1995 (presented at the conference).
6. Dabade B M and Pradip K Ray, "Multistage Multivariate Quality Engineering Problem in Production Plants and its Modeling", Int. Symposium on Statistical Methods for Quality and Reliability - Recent Trends in Theory and Practice, Calcutta, India, May/June, 1997 (presented at the symposium).
7. Dabade B M and Pradip K Ray, "Model Building for Multistage Multivariate Quality Engineering Problem", 9th Int. Conference on Management of Technology, Miami, USA, February, 2000 (presented at the conference)
8. Mohapatra, S S and Pradip K Ray, "Selection of JIT-based Tools and Techniques in Manufacturing Organizations: A Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision Making Approach", 4th Int. Conference on Multiobjective Programming and Goal Programming, Ustron, Poland, May/June, 2000.
9. Agarwal D, Pradip K Ray and S Sahu, “Improving the Flexibility of Cellular Manufacturing Systems”, 2nd Global Conference on Flexible Systems Management, IIITM, Gwalior, India, March, 2002.
10. Dabade B M and Pradip K Ray, “Design of an Off-line Quality Engineering System for a Production Plant: Response Surface Building Approach”, 2nd International Conference on Manufacturing, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August, 2002.
11. Ohdar R K and Pradip K Ray, “Performance Measurement in Supply Chain: An Overview”, 2nd Int. Conference on Manufacturing, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August, 2002.
12. Pradip K Ray, “Implementation of a TQM Programme in Research and Development of a Manufacturing Unit”, 2nd Int. Conference on Manufacturing, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August, 2002.
13. Pradip K Ray, “A Comprehensive Quality Engineering Systems Approach for Optimal Parameter Design: A Case Study”, Proceedings of 9th Asia-Pacific Conference of Engineering Management Educators (ACEME’ 2002), Brisbane, Australia, October, 2002, 154-160.
14. Agarwal D. and P K Ray, “Use of AHP in the Evaluation of Various Cell Formation Techniques in Cellular Manufacturing”, Int. Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD-2002), Chennai, India, December, 2002.
15. Ohdar R. K. and P K Ray “A Neural-Fuzzy based Supplier Selection Framework for an Effective Supply Chain”, Int. Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD-2002), Chennai, India, December, 2002.
16. Ohdar R. K. and P K Ray, “A Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm based Supplier Performance Evaluation Methodology for an Effective Supply Chain”, 2nd Int. Conference on Electronic Business, Taipei, Taiwan, December, 2002.
17. Agarwal D. and P K Ray,“Status and Scope of Cellular Manufacturing: A Survey of Select Indian Manufacturing Companies”, 17th Int. Conference on Production Research, Virginia, USA, August, 2003.
18. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, A Simulated Annealing Approach to Determine Near Optimal Process Conditions for Grinding Processes, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Materials, Product Design and Manufacturing Systems (ICMPM 2005), Eroda, Tamil Nadu, December 2005, pp 806-811.
19. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, Empirical Modeling of Multiple Response Quality Characteristics of Honing Processes by Multivariate Regression Approach, Paper Presented and published in CD Conference Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Productivity and Quality Research (ICPQR 2005), IIT, Delhi, Dec 2005, Abstract pp 15.
20. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, A Framework for Managing Quality by Process Optimization Methods in Metal Cutting Processes, IX Annual International Conference of the Society of Operations Management, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry India, Published in the book of Abstract, Dec, 2005, p. 8.
21. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, An Integrated Approach To Determine Near Optimal Conditions for a Two-Stage CNC Grinding Processes, Paper Presented and in Conference Proceedings of 12th National Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (NaCoMM-2005), IIT, Guwahati, December, 2005, pp 255-260.
22. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, A Tabu Search-based Near Optimal Solution Strategy for a Two-Stage CNC Grinding Processes, Paper Presented in National Conference Proceedings of on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (AIME-2006), JMI, Delhi, Jan 2006, pp. 387-393.
23. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, Neural Network Modelling and Multiple Response Optimization of CNC Grinding Process: A Case Study, Paper Presented and in Proceedings of International workshop on Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm in Material Science and Engineering (NGMS-2006), BECS, Shibpur, West Bengal, Jan 2006, pp. 412-424.
24. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, Technology Management of Grinding Process using Quality Control Methods: A Multivariate Regression and Neural Network Application, Paper Presented and Published in the CD Proceedings of International Conference of Innovation and Technology Management (ICITM-2006), CGCRI, Jadavpur, February, 2006, Abstract pp 68-69.
25. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, Near Optimal Grinding Process Design using Neural Network and Simulated Annealing, Published in the Proceeding of the National Conference on Soft Computing Techniques for Engineering Applications, NIT, Rourkela, India, March, 2006, pp 84-93.
26. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, A Tabu Search Strategy for Nonlinear Multi-Response Optimization of Two-Stage Grinding, 36’th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Taipei,, Taiwan, Presented in the Conference, June, 2006.
27. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, Near Optimal Grinding Process Design using Neural Network and Real Coded Genetic Algorithm, 8th Biennial Conference on Engineering System Design and Analysis, ASME, Italy, Accepted for Publication, March 2006.
28. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, A Tabu Search Strategy for Constrained Nonlinear Multivariate Grinding Optimization Problem, International Conference On Global Manufacturing and Innovation (An Advanced Optimization Approach), Coimbatore, India, February, 2006.
29. Panja S. C. and Ray P.K., “Operational and reliability aspects of railway signaling system: a case study of Indian railways”, Proceedings of International Conference on Reliability and Safety Engineering (INCRESE), Reliability Engineering Centre, IIT, Kharagpur, India, December 21-23, 2005, pp. 31-42.
30. Panja S. C. and Ray P.K., “Fault Tree Analysis of Point and Point Machine in Indian Railway Signaling Systems”, Proceedings of National Conference on Soft Computing Techniques for Engineering Applications, NIT, Rourkela, India, March 24-26, 2006, pp. 23-30.
31. Panja S. C. and Ray P.K., “Failure Mode and Effects Analysis of Indian Railway Signalling Systems”, Proceedings of 19th International Congress and Exhibition on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management, Lulae University of Technology, Lulae, Sweden, Presented at the Congress during June 12-15, 2006, pp.623-633.
32. Panja S. C. and Ray P.K., “Nonparametric Analysis of Point and Point Machine of Indian Railway Signaling Systems”, Proceedings of International Conference on Global Manufacturing and Innovation, to be held at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India during July 27-29, 2006, pp. 1-8.
33. Ray, P K, J Maiti, and Gopinath Chattopadhyay, “Six-Sigma Methodology for Maintenance Performance Improvement”, Proceedings of 20th International Congress and Exhibition on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management COMADEM’07), University of Coimbra, Faro, Portugal, Presented at the Congress during June 13-15, 2007.
34. Indrajit Mukherjee and Pradip Kumar Ray, “Multi-Response Grinding Process Functional Approximation and its Influence on Solution Quality of a Modified Tabu Search”, The paper was selected as one of the candidate for outstanding paper award competition in the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management (IEEM 2007), Singapore, December 2-5, 2007, pp. 837-841.
35. Krishna, C.M. and Ray, P.K. (2008). ‘Application of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Technique in Development of New Product Development Competences: A Case Study of Construction Equipment Manufacturing Firm’. Proceedings of International Conference on Technology and Innovation Marketing, April 18-19, pp. 329-342, IMT, Ghaziabad; Allied Publishers Pvt.Ltd.
36. Mondal, S. C., Maiti, J. and Ray, P. K. (2010), “Process Capability Analysis of a Centrifugal Casting Process”, Int. Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IUT, Dhaka, January, 2010.
37. Shome, D and P K Ray (2009), “Non-Contact Prediction of Surface Roughness using Computer Vision and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System”, Proceedings of 22nd Int. Congress COMADEM 2009, San Sebastian, Spain, June 9-11, pp. 245-252.
38. Parida, R. and Ray, P. K., “A Comprehensive Framework for Biomechanical Modelling of Manual Material Handling Tasks”, International Ergonomics Conference (HWWE 2009) organized by University of Calcutta, Kolkata from 17th - 19th December, 2009.
39. Chimata Murali Krishna and Pradip Kumar Ray (2009), “Measurement of Product Development Capabilities: A Case Study of a Construction Equipment Manufacturing Firm”, Proceedings of Int. Conference on New Product Development (NPDC09), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India, December 17-19, pp. 125 - 133.
40. Chimata Murali Krishna and Pradip Kumar Ray (2010), “New Product Development Capabilities of Indian Manufacturing Industry: The Best vs The Rest”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications, Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy Campus, Anna University Chennai, India, January 6-8, pp. OM 1 – 6.
41. Parida, R. and Ray, P. K., “A Comprehensive Framework for Physical Evaluation of Manual Material Handling Tasks”, 2nd International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE-2010) organized by NIT Jalandhar, Jalandhar from 3rd - 5th December, 2010.
42. Ratri Parida and Pradip Kumar Ray (2011), “Six Sigma-based Research Framework for Biomechanical Evaluation of Human Performance in Construction-related Jobs”, Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, September 12-14, 2011.
43. Ratri Parida and Pradip Kumar Ray (2011), “Implementation of Lean Engineering Practices at an Aircraft Maintenance Unit: A Case Study”, Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, September 12-14, 2011.
44. Parida, R. and Ray, P. K., “A Comprehensive Framework for Physiological Evaluation of Manual Material Handling Tasks”, International Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors (HWWE 2011) organized by IIT Madras, Chennai , 15th -17th December, 2011.
45. Bhattacharjee, P. and Ray, P. K., “Modelling and Optimization of Healthcare Systems: An Overview”, International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE 2011) organized by Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, 17th – 19th November, 2011.
46. Parida, R. and Ray, P. K., “Study and Analysis of Occupational Risk Factors for Ergonomic Design of Construction Worksystems”, 18th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA 2012), Recife, Brazil, 12th – 16th February, 2012.
47. Parida, R. and Ray, P. K., “Biomechanical Modelling and Evaluation of Shovelling at Construction Site in India: a Case Study”, 18th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA 2012), Recife, Brazil, 12th – 16th February, 2012.
48. Parida, R. and Ray, P. K., “Biomechanical Evaluation of Construction Jobs for Performance Improvement”, 18th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA 2012), Recife, Brazil, 12th – 16th February, 2012. 49. Ray, P.K. and Tewari, V.K., “Design and Implementation of Ergonomic Performance Measurement System at a Steel Plant in India”, 18th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA 2012), Recife, Brazil, 12th – 16th February, 2012.
50. Tewari, V.K. and Ray, P.K., “Ergonomic Design of Crane Cabins: A Case Study from a Steel Plant in India”, 18th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA 2012), Recife, Brazil, 12th – 16th February, 2012. 51. Bhattacharjee, P. and Ray, P. K., “Recent Advancement in Queueing Network Analysis of Hospitals”, 16th Annual Int. Conference of Society of Operations Management (SOM), India Institute of Technology, Delhi, December 21-23, 2012.
52. Parida R. and Ray, P. K., “Assessment of Occupational Risk Factors for MMH Tasks using BRIEF Technique”, International Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors (HWWE 2012) organized by G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India, 6th -8th December, 2012.
53. Parag Sen, Pradip Kumar Ray and Sadhan Kumar Ghosh (2013), “Approaches of Environmental Performance Measurement and Evaluation for Manufacturing Organizations”, International Conference on Managing the Asian Century organized by James Cook University, Singapore, July 11 -13, 2013.
54. Papiya Bhattacharjee and Pradip Kumar Ray (2013), “Modelling and Managing Patient Flows in a Hospital Outpatient Environment”, International Conference on Managing the Asian Century organized by James Cook University, Singapore, July 11 -13, 2013.
55. Abhik Patra and Pradip Kumar Ray (2014), “Measurement and Evaluation of Service Productivity for Indian Healthcare Organizations”, Proceedings of International Conference on Managing the Asian Century (ICMAC-2014) organized by International Centre for ASEANA Management, Singapore at Undhira University, Bali, Indonesia during November 26 - 28, 2014.
56. Ratri Parida, Sagar Sarkar and Pradip Kumar Ray (2014), “Improving Occupational Health of Indian Construction Workers: A Biomechanical Evaluation Approach”, Proceedings of International Conference on Managing the Asian Century (ICMAC-2014) organized by International Centre for ASEANA Management, Singapore at Undhira University, Bali, Indonesia during November 26 - 28, 2014.
57. Ratri Parida, Sagar Sarkar and Pradip Kumar Ray (2014), “Selection of Alternate Worksystems to Improve Occupational Health of Indian Construction Workers: A Design of Experiment Based Approach”, Proceedings of International Conference on Managing the Asian Century (ICMAC-2014) organized by International Centre for ASEANA Management, Singapore at Undhira University, Bali, Indonesia during November 26 - 28, 2014.
58. Papiya Bhattacharjee and Pradip Kumar Ray (2014), “Appointment Scheduling in Presence of Walk-ins and Emergency Arrivals”, Proceedings of International Conference on Managing the Asian Century (ICMAC-2014) organized by International Centre for ASEANA Management, Singapore at Undhira University, Bali, Indonesia during November 26 - 28, 2014.
59. Pradip Kumar Ray, Ratri Parida and Esha Saha, “Status Survey of Occupational Risk Factors of Manual Material Handling Tasks at a Construction Site in India”, 6th International conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2015, July 26 - 30, 2015.
60. Pradip Kumar Ray, Ratri Parida and Sagar Sarkar, “Ergonomic Analysis of Construction Jobs in India: A biomechanical modelling approach”, 6th International conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2015, July 26 - 30, 2015.
61. Ratri Parida and Pradip Kumar Ray “Factors Influencing Construction Ergonomic Performance in India”, 6th International conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2015, July 26 - 30, 2015.
62. Ratri Parida and Pradip Kumar Ray “Biomechanical Modelling of Manual Material Handling Tasks: A Comprehensive Review”, 6th International conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2015) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2015, July 26 - 30, 2015.
63. Esha Saha and Pradip Kumar Ray, An Overview of Inventory Management Systems in Healthcare, International Conference for Managing the Asian Century (ICMAC 2015), ASEAN Entrepreneurship, Innovations and Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 18 – 20, 2015.
64. Abhik Patra and Pradip Kumar Ray, Service Productivity Measurement Methodology: Challenges and Utility, International Conference for Managing the Asian Century (ICMAC 2015), ASEAN Entrepreneurship, Innovations and Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 18 – 20, 2015.
65. Dharmendra Sharma, Pradip Kumar Ray and Esha Saha, Biomechanical Evaluation of Patient Handling Jobs in Healthcare: A Case Study in India, 7th International conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2016) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2016, July 27 - 31, 2016.
66. Pradip Kumar Ray and Esha Saha, “Ergonomic Performance Measurement System of work-systems in Healthcare”, 7th International conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2016) and the Affiliated Conferences, AHFE 2016, July 27 - 31, 2016.