Uma MAHESHWARAA NAMASIVAYAM

Date of Birth / January 30th, 1984
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Education / [ Aug 01 – Apr 05 ] College of Engineering Guindy, AnnaUniversity, Chennai
B.E (Manufacturing Engineering)
  • CGPA: 8.938/10
University Gold Medalist
[ Apr 01 ] SBOA Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Higher Secondary (12th)
  • Percentage: 93.75%

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