Faculty

Core Research Domains: Multi-objective Optimization and Evolutionary Algorithms (Genetic Algorithms and Differential Evolution )

Research Focus: Job shop Scheduling, Flexible Manufacturing System(FMS) and Computer Integrated Manufacturing(CIM)

Journals and Conferences: 

International Journals

• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P., “Multi-objective job shop scheduling using   hybrid differential evolution approach”, Int. J. Advanced Operations Management, Vol.3, No.2, (2011), pp. 122-140.
• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P., “Multi-Objective Flexible Job shop Scheduling using Hybrid Differential Algorithm”, Int. J. Internet Manufacturing and Services, Vol 3, No.3.(2014),pp.226-243.
• Balaraju G and Shilpa P., “ Job shop Scheduling Using Differential Evolution Algorithm”, International Journal of Mechanical And Production Engineering Research And Development (IJMPERD), Vol – 8, Issue – 3(2018); ISSN (Print): 2249-6890
• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P., “Job shop scheduling with flexible machines using differential evolution algorithm”, Int. J. of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 

International Conferences

• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P., “Multi-Objective Flexible Job shop Scheduling using Hybrid Differential Approach”, Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing. In: Proceedings of the 4th International & 25th All India Manufacturing Technology & Research Conference ,2012, Vol. II, pp. 1221-1227.
• Balaraju, G, Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P., “A Hybrid Differential Evolution Approach for Flexible Job Shop scheduling”,  In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering (ICIE-2011), Vol. I, (2011), pp. 247-251.
• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P., “A Hybrid differential Evolution approach for Multi-objective job shop scheduling with Alternate Machines”,  Global Trends & Challenges in Design and Manufacturing. In:Proceedings of the 3rd International & 24th All India Manufacturing Technology & Research Conference, Vol. II,(2010), pp. 841-846.

National Conferences

• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P.  ‘Multi-objective Job shop Scheduling with    flexible machines’ In: Proceedings of the 4th National conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering(RAME), 2012, pp. 222-227.
• Balaraju, G., Venkatesh, S and Reddy, B.S.P.  ‘A Differential Evolution Algorithm for Job shop Scheduling’ In: Proceedings of the 4th National conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 2010, pp. 72-77.
• Balaraju, G., Reddy, B.S.P and Vinod Kumar, V. ‘A Genetic Algorithm approach for lot sizing in MRP’ In: Proceedings of the National Conference on Factory Automation, Robotics and Soft computing, 2007, pp 320-323.
• Balaraju, G, and Vinod Kumar, V. ‘Optimization of Process parameters in drilling of GFRP composites’ In: Proceedings of the National Conference on Factory Automation, Robotics and Soft computing, 2007,  pp 295-297.
• Balaraju, G, Vinod Kumar, V and Shyam Kumar, N. ‘Analysis of wire Drawing- a finite element approach’ In: Proceedings of the 3rd National conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 2006, pp. 93-96.
• 6. Balaraju, G. ‘Computer aided lot sizing techniques in MRP’ In: Proceedings of the 2nd   National conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 2004, pp. 64-67.

Academic Achievements: 

• Gold medalist in Master of Engineering at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
• Secured 97.75 Percentile in GATE – 2000.
• Stood Class First in B.Tech (Mech.Engg.) at KITS Warangal and awarded Merit Scholarship by Kakatiya University
• Stood Class First in Diploma and
• Secured State 7th rank in S.S.C and received merit award from Govt. of A.P

FDPs & Workshops Attended:

Particulars of Short Term Courses / Workshops / Seminars