Education

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

Professor V.S. SAMPATH KUMAR

C-3, MAY FLOWER GARDENS SRINIVASA AVENUE ROAD, RAJA ANNAMALAI PURAM, CHENNAI - 600 028. TAMIL NADU, INDIA. Phone : 044 – 24622710 Mobile : 09445782983 e-mails: prof.sampath@gmail.com, sampathk112001@gmail.com

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date of Birth : 26.08.1947

EDUCATION

Ph. D., Statistics, University of Pune, 1984.
M.Phil., Statistics, University of Pune, 1981
A.I.E., Production Engineering, Calcutta, 1987
Diploma in Economics., Co-operation, Madras, 1971
MSc., Statistics, Madras, 1969

ACADEMIC / ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Academic experience :
38 Years P.G Teaching :
37 Years supervising M.Phil., (19) Ph.D. (25)
Administrative experience : 15 Years.
Highest Position Held: Senior Professor and Syndicate Member
Other significant positions held:
Registrar I/c , Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
Controller of Examinations I/c, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
Dean, Faculties of Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India

Professional Experience

September 2008---2009
Professor
SRM School of Management Studies
SRM University, Chennai, India
August 1992---June 2008
Professor and Head
Department of Statistics
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
From January 1986---August 1992
Selection Grade Lecturer in Statistics,
Presidency College, Chennai, India
From July 1981---December 1985
Assistant Professor of Statistics,
Presidency College, Chennai, India
From Ist July 1981---27 July 1981
Assistant Professor of Statistics,
Sethupathy Government College, Ramanathapuram, India
From January 1972---June 1981
Assistant Professor of Statistics,
Presidency College, Chennai, India
From June 1970---January 1972
Tutor in Statistics,
Presidency College, Chennai, India
From July 1969---March 1970
Tutor in Statistics,
Presidency College, Chennai, India

Other Important Responsibilities

At Presidency College, Chennai, India

Cultural Secretary, Indian Council for child welfare, Tamil Nadu
Conducted Madras University Examinations and Disciplinary Committee member.

At Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
Member, Senate, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Convener, Vigyan Kshetra, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Chairman, Monitoring Committee, Choice Based Credit System, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Member, Research Committee, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Convener, Medical reimbursement committee, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Member, Standing Committee on Academic Affairs, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Member, Monitoring Committee MBA Programme Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

AWARDS AND HONOURS

DST-FIST Award - 2005
Indian National Science Academy Fellowship (2003), New Delhi, India.
Indo-Asean Who’s Who (2000) Covering India, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand And Vietnam. Riefaciment, International, New Delhi
Mathematical Sciences Who’s Who (1997), Academic Science Forum, New Delhi
Research Fellow Gold Coin (1995) American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
Indo-American Who's Who (1994) - Biographical Note.
World Biographical Hall of Fame Award (1990) Historical Preservation of America, USA
Gold Medal Of Honour: Commemorative Distinguished Life Long Achievements,(1988) American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
International Directory of Distinguished Leadership Award (1988) American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
Men of Achievement Award (1988) From International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.
Young Scientist Award (1982) Indian Science Congress Association, Calcutta
Teacher Fellowship Award (1977) University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi, India

Special Accomplishments

Elected Member of The International Statistical Institute, The Netherlands
Elected Member of The Bernoulli Society, Germany
Elected Member of The American Research Board of Advisors, Raleigh, North Carolina ,USA
Elected as Vice-President of The Indian Society For Probability And Statistics (From April 2004 To March 2006)
Member of International Society for Business and Industrial Statistics (ISBIS), The Netherlands
Created An Endowment In The Name of Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India.

RESEARCH

Fields of Specializations

Queueing theory
Stochastic Processes
Statistical Inference
Bio-Statistics
Statistical Quality Control
Operations Research
Econometrics
Actuarial Statistics
Demography, Reliability and Life Testing
Mathematical Economics

Research Grants

UGC grant : Rs.10,00,000 under BSR (Basic Scientific Research) 2008: No:F.4-7/2008(BSR) Dated 24,March 2008.

Guidance and Supervision

Guided 25 Ph.D., Students and they were awarded degrees
Guided 19 M.Phil., Students and they were awarded degrees
Recognized guide of Bharathiar University Coimbatore, India
Guided MBA project works in Annamalai University and Madurai Kamaraj University, India

Ph.D., Awarded under the guidance of Professor. Dr. V.S. Sampath Kumar

AT BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, (St. Joseph College), TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620002.

1. C. MUTHU (1994): Reader in Statistics, Department of Statistics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620 002. Title of the thesis: Some Statistical Studies in Priority Queueing Models. (Ref: No: C-1/Ph.D/Statistics/RAC/Oct.89/PT/7213 Dated 30.6.1989)

2. G.STEPHEN VINCENT (1996): Reader and Head, Department of Statistics, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-620002. Title of the thesis: Some Applications of Stochastic Processes Pertaining to Estimation of Performance Measures in Various Queueing Models. (Ref: No: C-1/Ph.D/RAC/Statistics/PT/4421/C-1/89 Dated 30.6.1989)

AT UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, CHENNAI- 600 005. Recognized Guide: No.Ph.D/1879 Dated 16 Apr 1987

3. M.DAMODHARAN (1996): Reader, Department of Mathematics, Mazharul Uloom College,Ambur-635802. Title of the thesis: Some Studies in Stochastic Processes and Queueing Models. (Ref: No: Ph.D/24-PT/11/89/414 Dated 29 JAN 1990).

4. D.EBENEZER (1996):Reader in Mathematics, Sri.Thirumagal Mills Arts College, Gugiyatham, N.A.District, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Some Contributions toStudy of Stochastic Modeling and Queueing Systems Stochastic Processes Pertaining to Estimation of Performance Measures in Various Queueing Models. Ref: No: Ph.D/40-(PT/10/87/4513 Dated 15 OCT 1987)

AT MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY, TIRUNELVELI – 627 012 Recognized Guide: No.MSU/Res/Reco/Sup/92 Dated 2.9.1992 .

5. R. MUTHUKRISHNAN (2000): Lecturer in Statistics, Indira Gandhi College, Pondicherry. Title of the thesis: Some Contributions to the theory and Applications of Statistical Inference for Dependent Random Variables. Registration No: 0374

6. Mrs. P. VASANTHA (2000): Reader and Head, Department of Statistics, Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Some Statistical Studies of Continuous Inspection of Markov-Dependent Production Processes. Registration No: 0482

7. A. SOMASUNDARAM (2001): Lecturer in Mathematics, MEPCO Engineering College, Sivakasi. Title of the thesis: Some Contributions to Fuzzy Graphs. Registration No: 0268

8. G. EASWARA PRASAD (2001): Reader in Mathematics, S .T Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Some Contributions to the Study of Priority Queueing Models. Registration No: 0673

9. Sr.S.ALPHONSE ROSELINE MARY (2001): Reader in Mathematics, St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Studies in Galton-Watson Processes and Related Topics. Registration No: 0667.

10. R. MANOHARAN (2002): Reader in Mathematics, Nazareth, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Studies in Ergodic Theory and its Applications to Queueing Problems. Registration No: 0818

11. S. ARULRAJ (2003): Reader in Mathematics, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Studies in Inventory Systems of Deteriorating and Perishable Items. Registration No: 0331

12. A. KACHI MOHIDEEN (2003) : National Engineering College, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Some Studies in Markov Chains and their Applications. Registration No: 1084

13. R. PURUSHOTHAMAN (2004): Reader, Department of Mathematics, Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India Title of the thesis: Some Studies in certain Queueing Models. Registration No: 1117

14. R. MURUGESAN (2005) “A Computational Study on the Determination of Rank Minimal Optimal Schedules to Open Shop Scheduling Problems” Registration No: 1027

15. B. MAHABOOB JAN (2006):Reader in Commerce, Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Some Studies in Acceptance Sampling Plans and Related topics. Registration No: 0840

16. R. SASIKUMAR (2007): Full-time Scholar, Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012. Title of the thesis: Studies in Brownian motion and Related Topics. Registration No: 1435

17. R. SOPHIA PORCHELVI (2007) Reader in Mathematics, ADM College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Some Studies in Stochastic Models and Related Topics- Analyses and Applications. Registration No: 1532

18. S. RAJARAM (2007) Reader in Mathematics, SRNM College, Sattur, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Studies in Birth and Death Processes and Related Topics. Registration No: 2036

19. D. JEYABALAN KENNEDY (2007) Reader, Department of Mathematics, Nazareth Margoschis College, Nazareth- 628 617,Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu. Title of the thesis: Studies in Hidden Markov Models and Related Topics. Registration No: 1758

20. S. CHACKRAVARTHY (2009) Reader in Mathematics, Government Thirumagal Mills College Gudiyattam, India. Title of the thesis: Studies in Markovian Processes and their Applications to Queueing Theory. Registration No: 2150

21. J.SIVA SAKTHIVEL(2008) Selection Grade Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Vivekanantha College, Agastheeswaram - 629701 Title of the thesis: Time Series Analysis - An Application to price forecasting. Registration No: 1973

22. RAJ SANTAN (2010) Title of the thesis: A Multivariate Analytical Study of Micro Finance and its Impact on Self Help Groups in Tirunelveli District. Registration No: 2345.

23. K. VINITHA (2010) Registration No: 1974. Library Science.

24. M. S. MOOSA MUBARAK ALI (2011): The effect of yoga and walking on the selected physiological, bio-chemical and psychological variables of diabetic patients . Registration No: 2240.

25. S.DIWAN MOHDUM (2012): Effect of Yoga and Physical Exercises on Selected Motor Ability Components and Physiological Variables of Volleyball Players. Registration No: 2003

TEACHING

Courses Taught

Post Graduate

Real and Complex Analysis
Measure Theory
Probability Theory
Operations Research
Tests of Hypotheses
Statistical Inference
Multi-Variate Analysis
Computer Programming
Econometrics
Statistical Quality Control and Reliability Theory
Advanced Distribution Theory
Bio-Statisics
Graph Theory and its Applications
Linear Models and Design of Experiments
Programming in Visual Baic 6.0
C++ Programming
Mathematical Economics
Demography
RDBMS with ORACLE 8.0
Interneting with JAVA 2.0

Under Graduate

Probability Theory
Mathematical Analysis
Vector Spaces and Matrix
Algebra
Statistical Quality Control
Mathematical Analysis for Economists
Numerical Analysis
Psychometry
Boolean Algebra
Mathematics
Statistical Genetics

Other Courses

Statistical Applications in Criminal Justice, MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Science 2003-2005.
Sequential, M.Phil., (Statistics) 1986 & 1989
M.Phil., (Economics) 1984-85, 1985-86 & 1986-87
M.A., (Econometrics) 1985-86 and 1986-87
M.A., (Economics) 1985-86 and 1986-87
I.A.S., Coaching Classes, Tamil Nadu Government (1981-1991)
PUBLICATIONS

Total Publications : 67

No. of Books : 07

Papers in International

Journals : 23

Papers in National Journals : 43

Books
1) V.S.Sampath Kumar (1977) "Non-Parametric Methods", Tamil Nadu Text Book Society.
2) V.S.Sampath Kumar (1977) "Matrix Theory And Finite Differences", Tamil Nadu Text Book Society.
3) V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) Proceedings of The XV Indian Society For Probability and Statistics Conference, M.S.University,Tirunelveli-627012, India.
4) V.S.Sampath Kumar And T.Sundararaman (1995) "A Text Book On History f Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
5) V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) "Arivialin Varalaru", Mera Publications, Mullanganavilai, Karungal, K.K District.
6) V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) Stochastic Process And Their Applications, New Age International Publications Ltd .,New Delhi. Edited By Dr. V. Thangaraj Ramanujan Institute For Advanced Study In Mathematics, University of Madras.
7)V.S. Sampath Kumar (1997) Bio-Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.-627012, India.

Book Chapters/Conference Proceedings

Sampath Kumar,V.S. and K.Karthikeyan (2009) A New Approach to Frame an Optimal Sequence in Job Sequencing Problems. Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science- 2009. pp356-361.
V.S.Sampath Kumar and S. Chakravarthy (2008) A Single Server Queueing Model with Single and Lot Services having a Restriction on the Size of the System. Mathematical and Computational Models.Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.. ISBN No:978-81-7319-882-3.pp 69-78:
V.S.Sampath Kumar and S. Rajaram (2008) A Single Server Queueing Model with Single and Lot Services Having a Restriction on the Size of the System. Proceedings. PSG College of echnology, Coimbatore,India.Mathematical and Computational Models.Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi. ISBN No:978-81-7319-882-3
V.S.Sampath Kumar and S. Chakravarthy (2007) A More General Approach for Queueing Systems in Fuzzy Environment Proceedings of of the UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar, .Department of Mathematics, Islamiah College, Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu pp 86-93.
V.S.Sampath Kumar and S. Rajaram (2008) A Single Server Queueing Model with Single and Lot Services Having a Restriction on the Size of the System. To appear in the Proceedings. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore,India
V.S.Sampath Kumar (2007) A New Concept of Rank Minimal Sequence for Job Scheduling Problems with Heuristic Algorithm ISPS. Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupathi-517501.
V.S.Sampath Kumar and S. Chakravarthy (2006) A Random Walk Model for a Single Server Queueing System with Two-State Markov Chain Pattern of Arrival and Departure Processes. NCRTSM06.
V.S. SAMPATH KUMAR and D.JEYABALAN KENNEDY(2006) Certain Studies in Prediction of Hidden Markovian Models .NCRTSM06
V.S. SAMPATH KUMAR and D.JEYABALAN KENNEDY (2005) Two Dimensional Markov Chain and a M/G/1 Queue under a Markovian Service setup. Allied publishers: ISBN : 81-7764-933-7. pp295- 301.
V.S. Sampath Kumar and R. Sophia Porchelvi (2005) Multi-Dimensional Birth And Death Representation Of A Queuing System With Heterogeneous Exponential Servers. In:Computational Mathematics, Narosa Publishing House Private Ltd, New Delhi. Pp225-231.Isbn 81-7319-619-2.
V.S. Sampath Kumar and Arulraj.S. (2005) An Eoq Model For Deteriorating Items With Normal Life Time And Linear Trend In Demand With Partial Backlogging. In: Computational Mathematics, Narosa Publishing House Private Limited, New Delhi. Pp215-220. ISBN 81-7319-619-2.
V.S.Sampath Kumar, R.Murugesan, S. Thamarai Selvi, and Alphonse Rajendran.(2003). Identification Of A Rank Minimal Optimal Schedule For 4 Jobs 4 Machines Open Shop Scheduling Problems. Proceeding Of The International conference On Statistics In Industry And Business (Sib 2003), Department of Statistics, Cochin University Of Science And Technology & Institute For Quality And Productivity, University Of Waterloo, Canada.
V.S.Sampath Kumar, R.Murugesan, S. Thamarai Selvi, and P. Alphonse Rajendran.(2002). Determination Of An Alternative Optimal Solution For 4 Jobs, 4 Machines Open Shop Schedulding Problems. Proceeding Of The National Symposium On Statistical Methods And Applications (Nssma 2002), Department Of Statistics, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
V.S.Sampath Kumar, R.Murugesan, S. Thamarai Selvi, and Alphonse Rajendran.(2002). Determination Of Rank Minimal Optimal Schedules For Open Shop Scheduling Problems. Proceeding Of The International Conference On Operations Research For Development (Icord 2002), Industrial Engineering Division, Annamalai University, Chennai.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1999) Analysis Of A Priority Queueing Model,Tata-Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, India, Pp 486 –492.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1998) “Thirunelveli Kattabomman Mavattathil Kaalnadai Perukkam Matrum Theevana Abiviruthi Thittathil Pulliyal Madhipeedugal “Seventh Tamil Nadu Science Congress, Proceedings Of The Conference, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India , Pp 8-16.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) "Analysis Of A Priority Queueing Model Involving Alternate Service Pattern", Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Mathematical Modeling And Computer Simulation Of Real Life Situations, August 27-29, St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai Pp 11-16.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) "A General Simplified Procedure To Solve Linear Programming Problems", Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Mathematical Modeling And Computer Simulation Of Real Life Situations, August 27-29, St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai Pp 147-160.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) "Estimation Of Parameters Of Two Queues With Alternating Service Discipline", Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Mathematical Modeling And Computer Simulation Of Real Life Situations, August 27-29, St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai Pp 215-228.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) "Departure Process For Single Server Queues - A Simulation Study", Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Mathematical Modeling And Computer Simulation Of Real Life Situations, St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai . Pp 241-256.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1996) "Inventory Control In A Class Of M/G/1 Queueing Systems With Varying Arrival And Service Rate – A Simulation Study", Proceedings Of The National Seminar On Mathematical Modeling And Simulation Of Real Life Situations, August 27-29, St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai . Pp 229-240.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) : "Studies On Exceptional Service For Certain Customers During Heavy Traffic Cycle In M/G/1 Queuing Model", Proceedings of XV ISPS Conference, Department Of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) "Estimation Theory Of Evolutive Process", Proceedings of XV Indian Society For Probability And Statistics Conference, Pp 88-97.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) "Optimality Aspects Of A Multiple Finite Source Priority Queueing Model", Proceedings Of Xv Indian Society For Probability And Statistics Conference, Pp 71-73.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1994) Optimality Aspects Of Multiple Service Facility Priority Queueing Model. Proc., Tamil Nadu Science Congress, 2, 172-175.
V.S. Sampath Kumar(1992) "Random Mayamana Muraigalukku Markov Soozhnilayil M/G/1 Varisai Vadivamaippum", Proceedings Of The First Tamil Nadu Science Congress, November 26-28.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1993) "Neeka Ennaipetra Markov Mayamana Muraigalkku Thodarchiyana Aayvu", Proceedings Of The Second Tamil Nadu Science Congress, November 6-8, Pp 84 - 189.
V.S.Sampath Kumar (1993) Estimation Of Parameters In A Particular Priority Queueing Model. Proceedings, Tamil Nadu, Science Congress, 2, 190-194.
V.S.Sampath Kumar(1992) "Saarbulla Random Marigalukkana Podhu Madhipiduthal Kolgaigalukku Sila Nokkugal", Proceedings Of The First Tamil Nadu Science Congress, November 26-28.
Sampath Kumar.V.S and Karthikeyan.K (2009) A study on a class of Integer Linear Programming Problem. Proceedings of the International Conference on Operations Research application in Engineering and Management (ICOREM), May 27 – 29,pp. 1196 to 1210 at Anna University, Trichirappali, India.
Sampath Kumar.V.S and Karthikeyan.K (2009) A New Approach to frame an Optimal Sequence in Job Sequencing Problems” Proceedings of Mathematics and Computer Science of the International Conference. pp. 356-361. January 05- 06,at Department of Mathematics, Loyola College,Chennai-600034, India.

Refereed Journal Articles

International

1. V.S. Sampath Kumar (1984) "A" Tightened M - Level Continuous Sampling Plan For Markov-Dependent Production Processes" American Institute Of Industrial Engineers Transactions", Vol. 16, No.3, Pp. 257-261, September.

2 V.S. Sampath Kumar (1985) "Some Aspects Of Dodge's Continuous Sampling Plan For Markov Dependent Production Processes", Mathematische Operations–Chung – Series : Statistics, Ddr,Berlin,Vol.16,No.4.

3. V.S. Sampath Kumar and M.B.Rajarshi (1987) Continuous Sampling Plan For Markov-Dependent Production Processes”, Naval Research Logistics Journal, A, U.S.A. Vol.34, Pp. 629-644.

4. V.S. Sampath Kumar (1987) "Some Aspects Of Non-Linear Non-Differentiable Pair Of Symmetric Programmes", Middle East Technical University Journal, Bulvari, Ankara, Turkey.

5. V.S. Sampath Kumar (1987) "Some Aspects Of Stochastic Processes Under A Markov Set Up", Journal Of Statistical Research, University Of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1989) "General M-Estimation Theory For Dependent Random Variables", Journal Statistics, Ddr, Berlin, Vol.20, No.1.

7 . V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) "Continuous Inspection Of Markovian Dependent Production Processes With A Clearance Number", Applied Statistics Journal, Sheffield, London, UK ,Vol. 22. No. 3, Pp 427-432.

8 . V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) "Continuous Inspection Of Markovian Dependent Production Processes With A Clearance Number", Applied Statistics Journal, Sheffield, London, UK ,Vol. 22. No. 3, Pp 427-432.

9 . V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) "Continuous Inspection Of Markovian Dependent Production Processes With A Clearance Number", Applied Statistics Journal, Sheffield, London, UK ,Vol. 22. No. 3, Pp 427-432.

10. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) A Note On Estimation Of Parameters In A Finite Capacity Priority Queueing Model. Int. Journal Of Management System Vol. 11 No. 1, Pp 147-152.

11. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) Effectiveness Of Relaxed Constraints In Optimizing Non-Linear Programing Problem. Int. Journal Of Management System Vol 11 No. 1, Pp 53-62.

12. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1995) Estimation Aspects Of A Particular Finite Capacity Priority Queueing Model. Optimization. A Journal Of Mathematical Programming And Operations Research, Germany, 34, Pp 359-363.

13. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1997) Estimation Of Parameters In A Many Server Non – Preemptive Priority Queueing Model, Journal Decision And Mathematika Sciences.

14. V.S. Sampath Kumar (1998) Some Studies In Single Server, Fuzzy Queues, International Journal Of Information And Management Sciences, Tamkang University, Taiwan.

15. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1999) Analysis Of A Priority Queueing Model, Tata-Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited,New Delhi . Pp 486 –492.

16. V.S.Sampath Kumar, Murugesan. R, S. Thamarai Selvi And P. Alphonse Rajendran (2003) Identification Of A Rank Minimal Optimal Sequence For Open Shop Scheduling Problems. International Journal of Information And Management Sciences, Tamkang University, Taiwan, 14 (1), 37-55.

17. V.S. Sampath Kumar, K.V.S. Sarma And K. Sekhar (2004) : The Least Cost Testing Sequence Problem", @ Helderman Verlag, Economic Quality Control Journal, Germany. Vol 19. No.2,Pp137-147.

18. Sampath Kumar,V.S. and K.Karthikeyan (2009) ”A Simple Approach to Solve Multi-objective Shortest Path Problems”. IAPQR TRANSACTIONS JOURNAL .Vol. 34.No.1.

19. Sampath Kumar.V.S and Karthikeyan.K (2009) A new approach to solve the fuzzy shortest path problem by using linear multiple objective programming. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Engineering Sciences, Vol. 3, No.2, July- December, pp.85-93, ISSN 0973-5275.

20. Sampath Kumar.V.S and SRIDHAR.A (2009) A Method to Study the Transient Behaviour of Single Server Queueing Sysem. International Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics,ISSN 1819-4966.Vol. 4,No.3,pp.357-362.

National

1. V.S. SAMPATH KUMAR, P.LAVANYAKUMARI and K.V.S.SARMA (2007) Evaluating SkSP-1 with a Special Inspection Procedure by Variables and Attributes, National Institute for Quality and Reliability (NIQR) Journal. Vol. 1

2. V.S. SAMPATH KUMAR AND M.VENKATARAMANIAH (2008) Bernoullian and Markovian Models for Continuous Manufacturing Processes Using Probability Sampling and the Effect of Embedding a Single Sampling Plan in it. To appear in National Institute for Quality and Reliability (NIQR) Journal.

3.V.S.Sampath Kumar (2002) " Characteristics Of Machine Order Matrix Of Open Shop Scheduling Problems, IAPQR Transactions, Vol.26, Calcutta.

4.V.S.Sampath Kumar (2001) “Ergodicity For An Arbitrary State Space Of The Markov Chains And Busy Period Distribution Of A Queueing System” Mathematical And Computational Models, Pp 77-87. Allied Publishers Limited.

5.V.S.Sampath Kumar, R.Murugesan, S. Thamarai Selvi, and P. Alphonse Rajendran. (2001). Characteristics Of Machine Order Matrix Of Open Shop Scheduling Problems. IAPQR Transactions 26(2), 79-89.

6.V.S. Sampath Kumar (2000) "Optimality Aspects Of Priority Queueing Model Involving Multiple Server Facilities" Journal Of Decision And Mathematica L Sciences, New Delhi. Vol.5-6 No:1-3 Pp 1-6.

7. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1991) "Renewal Theory Applications To Continuous Inspection of Markovian Production Processes", Defence Science Journal, New Delhi, India.

8. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1986) "Robustness Of Continuous Sampling Plans For Markov-Dependent Production Processes", Quality And Reliability Journal, January, Pp.33-16.

9. V.S.Sampath Kumar and M.B.Rajarshi (1983) "Dodge's CSP-1 For Markov -Dependent Process Using Probability Sampling", Journal Of Indian Statistical Association, Vol.21, Pp.99-111.

10. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1983) "A Tightened M-Level Continuous Sampling Plan For Markov - Dependent Production Process", SCIMA, Cybernetic Journal, Vol.12, No.1.

11. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1983) "Note On Mil-Std-1235 (ORD) Continuous Sampling Plans for Markov-Dependent Production Processes", Defence Science Journal, Vol.33, No.4, Oct.

12. V.S.Sampath Kumar (1981) "Dodge-Type Continuous Sampling Plans For Markov-Dependent Production Processes", IAQPR Transactions, Vol. 6, No.2.

13.V.S.SAMPATH LUMAR, P.LAVANYAKUMARI and K.V.S.SARMA (2007)Evaluating SkSP-1 with a Special Inspection Procedure by Variables and Attributes, National Institute for Quality and Reliability (NIQR) Journal. Vol. 1.

14. V.S. SAMPATH KUMAR AND M.VENKATARAMANIAH (2008) Bernoullian and Markovian Models for Continuous Manufacturing Processes Using Probability Sampling and the Effect of Embedding a Single Sampling Plan in it. To appear in National Institute for Quality and Reliability (NIQR) Journal.

15.Sampath Kumar.V.S , Karthikeyan.K and Pandian.P(2008) New Numerical Algorithms for Minimizing Non-linear Functions. OPSEARCH Journal, Operations, Research Society, Kolkata.,India.

16. Sampath Kumar.V.S and Karthikeyan.K (2009) A Simple Approach to Solve Multi-objective Shortest Path Problems. Indian Association for Productivity, Quality and Reliability (IAPQR) Journal. Vol.34.No.1.

Citations in Journals

1. Quality Engineering Journal (1991) Vol.11,.No.4,USA.pp575-577. Minimum AFI for CSP-1 under the Markovian Process: Authors: Chung-Ho- Chen (Department of Industrial Management, Nan-Tai Institute of Technology, Taowan 710, Republic of China) and Reay-Chen Wang (Department of Industrial Management, National Taiwan University of Technology, 43,Keelang Road, Section, Taipei 106,Taiwan,Republic of China).

2. Technometrics Journal (1991) Vol.37, No.4. USA Probability Limits on Outgoing Quality for Continuous Sampling Plans .Authors: Lisa M. McShane (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD 20892) and Bruce W.Turnbull (School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853).

3. IIE Transactions (1990) Vol.22,No.1.USA .A Sequential Inspection Plan for Markov Dependent Production Processes. Authors: U.N.Bhat, R.Lal and M.Karunaratne (Department of Statistical Science, Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA).

4. Statistical Theory and Method of Abstracts (1989) Vol.30,No.4. Abst 30/3068-4091. 12.010. Inference for Markov Processes 30/3774.Author: V.S.Sampath Kumar. Some Aspects of General M-Estimation Theory for Dependent Random variables. (Published in 1988) Statistics Journal. Berlin, Germany.

5. Joint paper : Sampath Kumar, V. S. and Rajarshi, M. B. (1987) Continuous Sampling plans for Markov-dependent production process, Naval Research Logistics,629 - 644 is cited in SCAPAI: STATISTICALCONTROL FOR AUTOCORRELATED PROCESSES- ATTRIBUTE INSPECTION Um Programe Computational Para Control Estatístico de Processes Autocorrelacionados Desenvolvido por: Sueli Aparecida Mingoti Julia Pinto de Carvalho Departamento de Estatística – UFMG APOIOS FINANCEIROS: CNPq e FAPEMIG. O Controle de Qualidade de Processos Autocorrelacionados : Inspeção por Atributos (2005)

6. Prof.V.S.Sampath Kumar’s paper on General M estimation theory was cited in Statistics and Probability Letters . Volume 57, Issue 4 , 1 May 2002, Pages 337-341.

7. Sampath Kumar, V. S., V. S. Sarma and K. Sekhar: The Least Cost Testing Sequence Problem, 19 (2004) 229-239 [Abstract / Full Text] . www.heldermann.de/EQC/eqccumu.htm - 74k.

8. V.S.Sampath Kumar’s paper on Continuous Inspection of Markovian Production Processes was cited in Journal of Applied Statistics, Volume 27, Issue 4 May 2000, pages 461 - 473.

9. Sampath Kumar, V. S. and Rajarshi, M. B. (1987) Continuous sampling plans for Markov- dependent. production Process, Naval Research Logistics, 34, pp. ...taylrandfrancis.metapress.com/index/A6D2D1B7DBQBTQE6.pdf –
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PRESENTATIONS

International

Asymptotic Inference for Pure Process and Asymptotic Distribution of its MLE. 26th International conference on Stochastic Processes And their Applications (SPA 26),Department of Applied Mathematics, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing , PR of China.
“Victims of Traditional Crimes in India: A Decadal Trend Analysis” (along with Dr. K. Jaishankar) during November 18-20,2004 in the First International and Fifth Biennial Conference of Victimology (ISV) held at the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice , Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
A Continuous Review Perishable Inventory Model with Stochastic Lead time ( A Simulation Approach). 6th International Chinese Statistical Association Conference (ICSA) at National University of Singapore, Singapore held during July 21-23, 2004.
Determination of Rank Minimal Optimal Schedules for Open Shop Scheduling Problems”. International Conference on Operations Research for Development: December, 27-30,2002, Industrial Engineering Division, Anna University, Chennai-600 025, India.
Pros-Cons of Taguchi's Methodology. International Symposium on Advances in Statistical Methods and Applications. University of Madras . December 21-22,2000
Inspection of Markov Dependent Processes. International conference on Stochastic
Processes And their Applications (SPA98), Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University, USA. 1998.
Robustness of Continuous Sampling Plans in a Job-Shop Setting. International symposium on Statistical methods for Quality and Reliability- Recent Trends in Theory & Practice. Calcutta University, Calcutta-700019. May 30-June 1 ,1997.
Continuous Inspection of Markovian Production Processes. International Conference on Quality through Statistical Methods, Cochin University, Cochin. December 1996,
Analysis of a priority queueing system involving alternate service pattern. Third International biennial conference on Statistics, University of Calcutta,1995.
i. Single Server queueing processes with the arrivals forming a renewal process. ii. Estimation of parameters in a M/G/1 priority queueing model. International Conference on Stochastic modelling, Department of Statistics, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007. Jan 10-12, 1994.
i. Some Aspects of Stochastic Processes under a Markov setup.ii. Some aspects of to general theory of M-estimation for Dependent random variables. International Symposium on Stochastic Processes and related statistical inferences. Department of Statistics, University of Calcutta, 1987

National

Pakes criterion in a Single server queueing model. One day symposium on Mathematical methods and their Applications. IIT,Chennai. December 1999.
National seminar on Statistics and Decisions, Department of Statistics Calcutta University, Calcutta. May 20-21,1999.
Analysis of a Priority Queueing model involving alternate service pattern. Operations and Quantitative Management Quantitative Management in the global business environment. Ahmedabad . January 3-6,1999 .
Estimation of parameters in multiple finite source non-premptive priori queueing model.13th RMS conference, Department of Mathematics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012. June 4-6,1998.
Analysis of a two-state Markov model in a modified CSP-1. One day Symposium on Mathematical methods and their Applications, Department of Mathematics, IIT, Chennai-36. December 22, 1997.
Some studies in M/F/1 and F/F/1 Fuzzy Queues. Tamil Nadu Science Congress : Annamalai University, Fifth Conference June 5 - 7 , 1997.
Directed, undirected and mixed Graphical Association models in Statistical Theory. Conference on Graph Theory and its Application, Department of Mathematics, University of Mumbai, Mumbai. April 24-26, 1997.
Some aspects of Departure Processes.84th Session of the Indian Science Congress Association, Delhi, January 3-8, 1997.
Estimation aspects of a multistage finite source queueing model. 83rd Session of the Indian Science Congress Association, University of Patiala, Jan 3-8, 1996.
Some continuity properties of polyhedral and their applications to parametric problem. National workshop on Graph Theory and its Applications, Department of Mathematics, M.S.University, 27,1996.
Optimal control aspects of a single server priority queueing model involving general service times.Conference on Mathematics for industrial development. Agra University Agra, 1995.
Optimality aspect of a finite capacity priority queueing model. 82nd Session of the Indian Science Congress Association, Univ. of Jodhpur, Jan 3-8, 1995.
i.Inventory control for a class of M/G/1 Systems with switch - over levels under varying arrival and service rates.ii) Maximum likelihood estimation for Galton-Watson Branching processes with immigration. XV ISPS Conference Department of Statistics, M.S. University December 21-23 1994.
Estimation of Parameters in M/M/C Priority queue. National Seminar on Statistical Methodology and New Applications, Department of Statistics, Bangalore University, 27-29, January 1994.
i. Estimation of para-meters in M/Hk/1 Queue. ii.Estimation of parameters in a M/M/C priority queue and iii.Estimation of para meters a M/M/2 priority queue. 81st Session of the Indian Science Congress Association, University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, Jaipur-302004 Jan 3-8, 1994.
Continuous Inspection of Markov Processes with a Clearance number. National Seminar on Recent Trends in SQC & Reliability. Vikram Sarahbhai Space Research Centre. Trivandram-695022, June 1993.
On the Monotone symmetric Traveling Salesman Polytope of all Hamiltonian Circuits of complete Digraph of order n. One day Seminar on Graph Theory and Its Applications, Mathematics Department ,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University , Tirunelveli on 17-10-1993.
Neeka Ennai Petra arkov Muraigalukku thodarchiyana Aayvu.Second Tamilnadu Science Congress, Kattupakkam,Madras. November 6-8, 1993.
Stronger criterion for Periodic Markov Chains and Steady State -conditions for a Queueing model with service heterogeneity.XIV conference of the Indian Society for Probability Statistics, Department of Statistics, University of Poona, Pune-411007. 22-26, Dec.1993.
i. M/G/1 Queueing model under a Markovian environment. ii. Asymptotic properties of M estimation theory for dependent random variables. Tamil Nadu First Science Congress, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli. 26-11-1992 to 28-11-1992.
Economic Designs of Technology of Markov Processes. Annual Paper meeting session of the Institution of Engineers (India) and Seminar on Microprocessing applications to Production processes. P.S.G.College, Coimbatore, 1986.
Robustness of Continuous sampling Plans for Markovian Production Processes. Seminar on Recent Development in Statistical Theory and its applications, Department of Statistics University of Madras, 1984.
Tightened 2-level CSP for Markov Processes using probability sampling procedure. Indian Science Congress (70th Session), Sri.Venkateswara University, Tirupathi 1983.
Some aspects of continuous Inspection of Markov Processes. National Conference on Quality and Reliability in Electronics and Electricals. Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Calcutta 1983.
Economic Design of Dodge's CSP-1 for Markov-Dependent Production Process Indian Science Congress (69th Session), Mysore University, Mysore during 1982 (YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD Rs. 3000/- cash prize and a certificate of Merit).
Dermen et.al's CSP for Markov Processes. Indian Science Congress (68th Session) 1981, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
A Tightened Multi-level Continuous sampling Plan for Markov-Dependent Production Processes. Seminar on Probability and Statistical Inference. Department of Statistics, University of Poona, Pune (1979).
Continuous Inspection of Markov Processes. Processes. Seminar on Probability and Statistical Inference. Department of Statistics, University of Poona, Pune (1979).
CSP-1 and CSP-2 type plans for Markov-Dependent Production Processes under
non-replacement assumption. First Conference of Indian Society for Theory of Probability and its Applications, Department of Statistics, Sri.Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, 1980.

Invited Lectures

CHAIRED A SESSION AND GAVE AN INVITED TALK ON “A Method to Determine the Optimum Solutions to Open Shop Scheduling Problems” International conference on operations research for a growing nation in conjunction with 41st annual convention of operational research society of INDIA from 15-17th December, 2008 at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, in collaboration with Department of Statistics, S.V.University, and Department of OR and SQC, Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, C.R.RAO advance institute of mathematics, statistics and computer science Hyderabad.
Invited talk in the Symposium on Emerging Trends of Mathematical Techniques and their Applications in Computer Science. National Seminar at Srimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli-620002,India. February 23,2007.
Invited talk in the Symposium on Frontiers in Applied Statistics and Computer Applications January 29-30, 2007 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
.Invited talk in the Symposium on Recent Advances in Stochastic Modeling .School of Mathematics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India December 14-15,2006
Evaluating SkSP-1 with Special Inspection Procedure by Variables and Attributes at Department of Statistics, Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu during March 2006.
A New Concept of Rank Minimal Sequence for Job Scheduling Problems with Heuristic Algorithm ISPS( 2007) Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupathi-517501.
Chief Guest and valedictory address on Latest Trends and Applications of Probability, Random variables and Random Processes ,MEPCO Engineering college, Sivakasi,Tamilnadu,India on March 25,2006
Correlated Random Walk Model for Bernouulian and Markovian Manufacturing Processes. National Conference on Recent Trends in Statistical Methodologies during March 16- 17, 2006 (50 Years of Department of Statistics, Presidency College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ).
Evaluating SkSP-1 with Special Inspection Procedure by Variables and Attributes at Department of Statistics, Loyola College,Chennai,Tamil Nadu during March 2006.
Correlated Random Walk Model for Bernouulian and Markovian Manufacturing Markovian Manufacturing Processes. Satellite Conference held at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh during January 3- 5, 2005 .Chaired two sessions.
Applications of Recent Statistical tools and Softwares in the Worshop held at the Department of Applied mathematics and Statistics,Madurai Kamaraj University on 18-02-2005. (Inaugurated the workshop).
Optimal Solutions to Scheduling Problems. XXIII Indian Society For Probability And Statistics (ISPS) Conference during November 2-5, 2004. Chaired two sessions at St.Thomas College, Pala,Kerala State.
A method to Determine the Optimum solutions to Open Production Shop Scheduling Problems in the XXV Indian Society for Probability and Statistics (ISPS) Conference during December,2005 and Chaired a session at Bangalore University, Bangalore.
Stochastic Processes and their Applications. UGC Refresher Course ,Department of Mathematics ,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli on 3rd December 2001.
Statistical methods for Social Sciences and Game Theory.UGC refresher Cource at Gandhigram rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu on 10th December 2001.
Markov Processes and their Applications: A research perspective. UGC refresher course at Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu on 7th November 2001.
Sharpening of Pakes criterion for periodic Markov Chains and steady state conditions for queueing models with service heterogeniety. Two days Seminar on Applications of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai on March 15-16,2001
Advances in Statistical methods and Operations Research. .A.P.C.Mahalakshmi College for Women, Tuticorin 1-2-2001. Under College Science Improvement Programme.
Expert Lecture on Statistical Methods for Research and Operations Research, Refresher course to College Teachers, Department of Applied Research, Gandhi Gram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu on 06-06-2001.
Concepts of Random Variables ,Stochastic Processes and Operations Research. .Adithanar College,Tiruchendur.24-2-2001.
“Inspection of Markov Dependent Processes. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ,Clear Water Bay, Kawloon, Hong Kong on June 17,1999 . Visited the Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management.
Recent developments in SQC, Refresher course for College Teachers, Department of Statistics, Calicut University, Calicut. February 12,2000.
“A Finite Capacity Queueing System Governed by a Markovian Arrival Process and Exponential Servers who offer Services in Groups Department of Statistics ,The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin , New Territories , HONG KONG on June 17,1999.
Seminar talk on Stochastic Processes and 14th and 15th Department of Statistics
their Applications. July 1998 .National University of Singapore.
Applications of Statistics in Botany (inaugural address of the Botany Association) .Refresher Course in Statistics for College Teachers, Madras University,Chennai-600005 on 12- 3-1998
Sampling plan for Markovian production processes-A simulation study. Botany Department St.Xavier’ College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli-627002 on 25-7-1997.
Markov Chains and their Applications. St.Xavier's College,Palayamkottai,Tirunelveli-627002,National Seminar on Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation during 27-29, August 1996.
Maximum Likelihood Estimation of parameters in Galton-Watson processes with immigration. XVI ISPS Conference, Department of Statistics, Osmania University, Hyderabad during 18-21, Dec 1995.
Mathematics State Level Quiz in Algebra and Real Analysis. St.Xavier's College, Palayamkottai,Tirunelveli-627002 on 16 March 1995.
Population Studies in Socio -Economic Developments. NSS Programme of popultion studies, District Science Centre, Manonmaniam Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Tirunelveli –627012 on 14 February 1995.
Stochastic Processes and some special processes Division of Statistics, Refresher Course in Statistics, Cochin University of Science and Technology,Cochin-682022 during 19-21, January 1995.
Seminar on Algebra and Number Theory: Applications to Graph Theory, Department of Mathematics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tirunelveli-627012 during 3-4 March 1994.
Some Continuity properties of Polyhedral Multifunctions and their Applications to Parametric programming Problem. Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli-627007 on 17th March 1994.
Advanced Statistical Inference and Statistical Quality Control. Statistical and Operations Research: Concepts - A Review. Division of Statistics, Refresher Course in Statistics, Cochin University of Science and Technology,Cochin-682022 during 23-25,March 1994.
Statistical Measures of Relationships. Department of Sociology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tirunelveli-627012 on 10 February 1994.
Frontiers in Acceptance Sampling-Applied Statistics – Latest development in SQC and Psychometry. .Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University,Coimbatore-641046 during 18-19, February 1994.
Continuous Inspection of Markov-Dependent Processes with a Switch-over number (Ramanujan Institute for Advanced study in Mathematics, University of Madras,Madras-600005 during 17-19, January 1994. Chaired a session).
Measure Theory, Probability theory and queueing processes under a Markovian set up .Academic Staff College, Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupathi-517502 during 2-3, December 1993.
Recent trends in Probability and statistics. Kerala Academy of Sciences and Department of Statistics, Kerala University, Trivandrum-695581 on 28th June.1993. (Chaired a session).
Recent trends in SQC. Vikram Sarabhai Space Research Centre,Trivandrum-695022, 27-28 Jan. 1992. (Chaired a session).
Sequential Analysis and Actuarial Science. Refresher Course in Statistics, University, Madras. 30-31, December 1992.

Conferences/Seminars/Work Shops/Orientation Programmes Conducted

Seminar on Recent trends in “ Research in Statistics” was conducted during March 23-24, 2005.
A Workshop on Statistical Computations in Statistics was conducted during March 23-24, 2004.
Workshop on Statistical Computations Using Softwares was conducted jointly with the Department of Management Studies on 25-02-2003 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli -627012, India.
Refresher Course In Statistics sponsored by UGC, during February 15,2002 to March 07,2002
Workshop on Bio-Statistics for College Teachers in collaboration with the Department of Coastal area studies during March 26-27,1997 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli -627012, India.
Orientation Programme for college Teachers on History of Science during December 9-10, 1996 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012, India.
Orientation programme on Voter awareness campaign, Sponsored by Election Commission of India, during February 13-14, 1996 at District Science Centre, Tirunelveli-627012, India.
Work-Shop on History of Science, February 2-3,1995 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012, India.
XV Indian Society for Probability and Statistics Conference, December 21-23, 1994 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012, India.
Orientation Course on History of Science for College teachers during 13-15, February,1994 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012, India.
VISITS ABROAD
- Department of Mathematics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA .Stochastic Processes And Their Applications, (Spa25) Conference During July 5-11,1998.
- San Francisco, USA : Failure Analysis Associates Incorporation Engineering And Scientific Services, 149, Commonwealth Drive, P.O. Box 3015, Menlo Park, Ca 94035, USA. During July 12-13, 1998.
- Department of Statistics, National University Of Singapore, Singapore During July 14-15,1998.
- Department of Applied Mathematics, The Chinese Academy Of Sciences, Beijing , China. Stochastic Processes And Their Applications (Spa 26) Conference During June 14-18,1999.
- Department of Statistics ,The Chinese University Of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong On June 17,1999.
- Department Of Industrial Engineering And Engineering Management, The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology ,Clear Water Bay, Kawloon, Hong Kong On June 17,1999 .
- Department Of Statistics, National University Of Singapore, Singapore. During July 21-23, 2004.

MEMBERSHIP

Member, American Research Board of Advisors, USA.
Affiliate Member, Institution of Engineers (India)
Life member, Indian Society for Probability and Statistics
Life Member, Indian Statistical Association, Pune, India.
Life Member, Indian Association for Productivity, Quality and Reliability.
Life Member, Indian Institute of Public Administration, Delhi
Life Member, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India
Member, Professor Adke-Kale felicitation Committee, Department of Statistics, University of Poona. Pune, India.
Elected member, Governing Council of Indian Statistical Association.
Nominated member, Indian Science Congress Association, Calcutta.
Nodal Officer, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology.
Life Member,Young Men Christian Association.
Nominated member,The implementation committee on State Level Educational Testing (SLET): Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Member, International Statistical Institute, Voorburg, The Netherlands
Member, Co-ordinating Committee, Writing of Tamil medium text books,Tamil Nadu, State Council for Higher Education, Chennai, India
Member, UGC committee to review the minor research projects
Member, Selection Commitee, UPSC, New Delhi.
Member, Selection Commitee, UGC, New Delhi.
Life member, Presidency college old students Association, Chennai,India
Member, Board of studies in Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Deemed University, Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu.