Anoop K. Dhingra 
Associate Professor 


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The articles are divided into three major areas.

  • Design Optimization
    • Single objective optimization
    • Multi-objective optimization
    • Topological optimization of structures
    • Heuristic approaches (GAs, Simulated Annealing, Tabu Search etc.)
    • Game-theoretic approaches

     

  • Kinematics
    • Closed-form solutions to polynomial systems of equations
    • Homotopy methods
    • Displacement analysis of mechanisms
    • Symbolic computing

     

  • Fuzzy Sets
    • Fuzzy approaches in design of systems
    • Cooperative fuzzy games

Title

Abstract Article
  • T.S. Schmit, A.K. Dhingra, F. Landis, and G. Kojasoy, "A Genetic Algorithm Optimization Technique for Compact High Intensity Cooler Design," Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 281-290, 1996.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and W.A. Bennage, "Topological Optimization Truss Structures Using Simulated Annealing," Engineering Optimization, Vol. 24, pp. 239-259, 1995.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and B.H. Lee, "Multiobjective Design of Actively Controlled Structures Using a Hybrid Optimization Method," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 38, pp. 3383-3401, 1995.
  • W.A. Bennage, and A.K. Dhingra, "Optimization of Truss Topology Using Tabu Search," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 38, pp. 4035-4052, 1995.
  • W.A. Bennage, and A.K. Dhingra, "Single and Multiobjective Structural Optimization in Discrete-Continuous Variables Using Simulated Annealing," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 38, pp. 2753-2773, 1995.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and W.A. Bennage, "Discrete and Continuous Variable Structural Optimization Using Tabu Search," Engineering Optimization, Vol. 24, pp. 177-196, 1995.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and B.H. Lee, "A Genetic Algorithm Approach to Single and Multiobjective Structural Optimization with Discrete-Continuous Variables," International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 37, pp. 4059-4080, 1994.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and B.H. Lee, "Optimal Placement of Actuators in Actively Controlled Structures," Engineering Optimization, Vol. 23, pp. 99-118, 1994.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and S.S. Rao, "A Neural Network Based Approach to Mechanical Design Optimization," Engineering Optimization, Vol. 20, pp. 187-203, 1992.
  • S.S. Rao, and A.K. Dhingra, "Reliability and Redundancy Apportionment Using Crisp and Fuzzy Multiobjective Optimization Approaches," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 37, pp. 253-261, 1992.
  • A.K. Dhingra, S.S. Rao, and H. Miura, "Pareto-Optimal Solutions in Helicopter Design Problems," Engineering Optimization, Vol. 15, pp. 211-231, 1990.

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Title

Abstract Article
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi, and D. Kohli, "Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of 10-Link 1-DOF Mechanisms: Part 1: A General Framework," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 29-56, 2001.
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi, and D. Kohli, "Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of 10-Link 1-DOF Mechanisms: Part 2: Polynomial Solutions," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 57-75, 2001.
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi and D. Kohli, "Closed-Form Displacement and Coupler-Curve Analysis of Planar Multi-Loop Mechanisms Using Grobner Bases," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 273-298, 2001.
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi, and D. Kohli, "A Closed-Form Approach to Coupler-Curves of Multi-Loop Mechanisms," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 122, pp. 464-471, 2000.
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi, and D. Kohli, "A Grobner-Sylvester Hybrid Method for Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of Mechanisms," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 122, pp. 431-438, 2000.
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi, and D. Kohli, "Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of 8, 9, and 10-link Mechanisms: Part I: 8-link 1-DOF Mechanisms," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 35, pp. 821-850, 2000.
  • A.K. Dhingra, A.N. Almadi, and D. Kohli, "Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of 8, 9, and 10-link Mechanisms: Part 2: 9-link 2-DOF and 10-link 3-DOF Mechanisms," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 35, pp. 851-869, 2000.
  • A.K. Dhingra, M. Zhang, R. Ratnam, and D. Suri "A Coarse Grained Parallel Homotopy for Mechanism Design," The International Journal of Supercomputer Applications and High Performance Computing, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 303-319.
  • A.N. Almadi, A.K. Dhingra, and D. Kohli, Displacement Analysis of Planar Six-Link Mechanisms Using Grobner Bases," Journal of Applied Mechanisms and Robotics, (in press).
  • A.N. Almadi, D. Kohli, and A.K. Dhingra, "Solving Systems of Polynomial Equations Using Grobner Bases: A Tutorial" Journal of Applied Mechanisms and Robotics, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 49-57, 1996.
  • A.N. Almadi, A.K. Dhingra, and D. Kohli, "Type Synthesis of Ten-Link Kinematic Chains with Three-Degrees-of-Freedom," Journal of Applied Mechanisms and Robotics, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 1-10, 1995.
  • A.K. Dhingra, J.C. Cheng, and D. Kohli, "Synthesis of Six-link, Four-link, and Slider-Crank Mechanisms for Function, Path and Motion Generation Using Homotopy with m-homogenization," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 116, No. 4, pp. 1122-1131, 1994.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and N.K. Mani, "Finitely and Multiply Separated Synthesis of Link and Geared Mechanisms Using Symbolic Computing," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 115, No. 3, pp. 560-567, 1993.
  • S. Kramer, D. Kohli, and A.K. Dhingra, "Kineto-Elastodynamic Design and Analysis of a Tennis Stroke Trainer," Computers and Structures, Vol. 48, No. 5, pp. 893-905, 1993.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and N.K. Mani, "Computer-Aided Mechanism Design: A Symbolic Computing Approach," Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 25, No. 5, pp. 300-310, 1993.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and S.S. Rao, "An Integrated Kinematic-Kinetostatic Approach to Optimal Design of Planar Mechanisms Using Fuzzy Theories,"  ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 113, No. 3, pp. 306-311, 1991.

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Title

Abstract Article
  • K.J. Kim, H. Moskowitz, A.K. Dhingra, and G. Evans, "Fuzzy Multicriteria Models for Quality Function Deployment," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 121, pp. 504-518, 2000.
  • Invited chapter titled "Multiple Objective Design Optimization," in Fuzzy Sets in Engineering Design and Configuration, H.J. Sebastian and E.K. Antonsson (editors), Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 53-88, 1996.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and S.S. Rao, "A Cooperative Fuzzy Game Theoretic Approach to Multiple Objective Design Optimization," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 83, pp. 547-567, 1995.
  • A.K. Dhingra, "Optimal Apportionment of Reliability and Redundancy in Series Systems Under Multiple Objectives," IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Vol. 41, No. 4, pp. 576-582, 1992.
  • A.K. Dhingra, S.S. Rao, and V. Kumar, "Nonlinear Membership Functions in Multiobjective Fuzzy Optimization of Mechanical and Structural Systems," AIAA Journal, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 251-260, 1992.
  • A.K. Dhingra, and H. Moskowitz, "Application of Fuzzy Theories to Multiple Objective Decision Making in Systems Design," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 53, pp. 348-361, 1991.
  • A.K. Dhingra, S.S. Rao, and H. Miura, "Multiobjective Decision Making in a Fuzzy Environment with Applications to Helicopter Design," AIAA Journal, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 703-710, 1990.

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