selected publications academic article Chauhan, A. S., Nepal, B., Soni, G., & Rathore, A. (2022). Taxonomy of New Product Development Process Risks: An Empirical Study of Indian Automotive Industry. 69(5), 1987-1998. Badhotiya, G. K., Soni, G., Nepal, B., & Mittal, M. L. (2022). INTEGRATED PRODUCTION-DISTRIBUTION PLANNING OPTIMIZATION USING NEUTROSOPHIC PROGRAMMING. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING-THEORY APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICE. 29(2), 174-191. Kumar, V., Nepal, B., & Johnson, M. D. (2021). Assessing Skills Gap in High Value Manufacturing: An Oil and Gas Industry Continuing Education Case Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION. 37(3), 721-732. Kumar, V., Johnson, M. D., Nepal, B., & Ghoshal, G. (2021). Impact of a High Value Manufacturing Research and Enrichment Experience on Self-Efficacy of High School STEM Teachers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION. 37(4), 925-938. Patil, A., Badhotiya, G. K., Nepal, B., & Soni, G. (2021). Modeling Multi-Plant Capacitated Lot Sizing Problem with Interplant Transfer. International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences. 6(3), 961-974. Limon, S., Nepal, B., & Yadav, O. P. (2020). Reliability estimation considering multi-stress monotonic degradation test data with non-constant scale parameter. 32(3), 478-491. Lopez, X., Afrin, K., & Nepal, B. (2020). Examining the design, manufacturing and analytics of smart wearables. Medical Devices & Sensors. 3(3), Afrin, K., Nepal, B., & Monplaisir, L. (2018). A data-driven framework to new product demand prediction: Integrating product differentiation and transfer learning approach. Expert Systems With Applications. 108, 246-257. Chauhan, A. S., Nepal, B., Soni, G., & Rathore, A. (2018). Examining the State of Risk Management Research in New Product Development Process. Engineering Management Journal. 30(2), 85-97. Panwar, A., Jain, R., Rathore, A., Nepal, B., & Lyons, A. C. (2018). The impact of lean practices on operational performance - an empirical investigation of Indian process industries. 29(2), 158-169. Paul, D., Nepal, B., Johnson, M. D., & Jacobs, T. J. (2018). Examining Validity of General Self-Efficacy Scale for Assessing Engineering Students' Self-Efficacy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION. 34(5), 1671-1686. Henri, M., Johnson, M. D., & Nepal, B. (2017). A Review of Competency-Based Learning: Tools, Assessments, and Recommendations. Journal of Engineering Education. 106(4), 607-638. Panwar, A., Nepal, B., Jain, R., Rathore, A., & Lyons, A. (2017). Understanding the linkages between lean practices and performance improvements in Indian process industries. 117(2), 346-364. Yadav, O. P., Nepal, B. P., Rahaman, M. M., & Lal, V. (2017). Lean Implementation and Organizational Transformation: A Literature Review. Engineering Management Journal. 29(1), 2-16. Jennings, D. F., Narayanan, A., Nepal, B., & Clark, N. (2017). On value activities and competitive advantage: an empirical study. International Journal of Business Excellence. 11(3), 320-320. Clark, N., Nepal, B., Jennings, D. F., & Narayanan, A. (2017). On value activities and competitive advantage: an empirical study. International Journal of Business Excellence. 11(3), 320-320. Nepal, B., & Yadav, O. P. (2015). Bayesian belief network-based framework for sourcing risk analysis during supplier selection. 53(20), 6114-6135. Panwar, A., Nepal, B. P., Jain, R., & Rathore, A. (2015). On the adoption of lean manufacturing principles in process industries. Production Planning and Control. 26(7), 564-587. Limon, S., Yadav, O. P., Nepal, B., & Monplaisir, L. (2015). Enabling comprehensive failure analysis of complex physical system using cognitive map-based approach. International Journal of Quality Engineering and Technology. 5(2), 114-114. Nepal, B. P., Yadav, O. P., & Johnson, M. D. (2014). Multistate Belief Probabilities-Based Prioritization Framework for Customer Satisfaction Attributes in Product Development. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems. 44(6), 728-743. Yadav, O. P., Thambidorai, G., Nepal, B., & Monplaisir, L. (2014). A Robust Framework for Multi-Response Surface Optimization Methodology. 30(2), 301-311. Panwar, A., Nepal, B., Jain, R., & Yadav, O. P. (2013). Implementation of benchmarking concepts in Indian automobile industry - an empirical study. 20(6), 777-804. Rai, B. K., Nepal, B., Gunasekaran, A., & Li, Y. (2013). Optimisation of process audit plan for minimising vehicle launch risk using MILP. International Journal of Procurement Management. 6(4), 379-379. Joshi, D., Nepal, B., Rathore, A., & Sharma, D. (2013). On supply chain competitiveness of Indian automotive component manufacturing industry. International Journal of Production Economics. 143(1), 151-161. Nepal, B., Mohanty, S., & Kay, L. (2013). Quality Improvement of Medical Wire Manufacturing Process. Quality Engineering. 25(2), 151-163. Natarajarathinam, M., & Nepal, B. (2012). A holistic approach to market assessment for a manufacturing company in an emerging economy. Industrial Marketing Management. 41(7), 1142-1151. Nepal, B., Natarajarathinam, M., & Murillo, R. (2012). Making Location Decision Based on Regional Industrial Capabilities: A Case of a Distributor. The International Trade Journal. 26(2), 154-180. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Famuyiwa, O. (2012). Matching product architecture with supply chain design. European Journal of Operational Research. 216(2), 312-325. Nepal, B., Murat, A., & Chinnam, R. B. (2012). The bullwhip effect in capacitated supply chains with consideration for product life-cycle aspects. International Journal of Production Economics. 136(2), 318-331. Badole, C. M., Jain, R., Rathore, A., & Nepal, B. (2012). Research and opportunities in supply chain modeling: A review. International Journal of Supply Chain Management. 1(3), 63-86. Joshi, D., Rathore, A., Sharma, D., & Nepal, B. (2011). Determinants of competitiveness and their relative importance: a study of Indian auto-component industry. International Journal of Services and Operations Management. 10(4), 426-426. Wang, G., Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Ponsock, S. (2011). Integrated framework for component variety management: a case study. International Journal of Services and Operations Management. 10(1), 74-74. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Famuyiwa, O. (2011). A multi-objective supply chain configuration model for new products. International Journal of Production Research. 49(23), 7107-7134. Nepal, B., Natarajarathinam, M., & Balla, K. (2011). Improving manufacturing process for biomedical products: a case study. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 22(4), 527-540. Nepal, B. P., Yadav, O. P., & Solanki, R. (2011). Improving the NPD Process by Applying Lean Principles: A Case Study. Engineering Management Journal. 23(1), 52-+. Nepal, B. P., Yadav, O. P., & Solanki, R. (2011). Improving the NPD Process by Applying Lean Principles: A Case Study. Engineering Management Journal. 23(3), 65-81. Murat, A., & Nepal, B. (2010). The effect of scheduling policies on operating room overtime performance. International Journal of Services and Operations Management. 7(2), 231-231. Yadav, O. P., Nepal, B., Goel, P. S., Jain, R., & Mohanty, R. P. (2010). Insights and learnings from lean manufacturing implementation practices. 6(4), 398-398. Nepal, B., Yadav, O. P., & Murat, A. (2010). A fuzzy-AHP approach to prioritization of CS attributes in target planning for automotive product development. Expert Systems With Applications. 37(10), 6775-6786. Nepal, B., & Rai, B. K. (2010). Reducing paint waste in a colour sample manufacturing industry. International Journal of Business Excellence. 3(2), 186-186. Nepal, B., Lassan, G., Drow, .., & Chelst, K. (2009). A set-covering model for optimizing selection of portfolio of microcontrollers in an automotive supplier company. European Journal of Operational Research. 193(1), 272-281. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., Singh, N., & Yaprak, A. (2008). PRODUCT MODULARIZATION CONSIDERING COST AND MANUFACTURABILITY OF MODULES. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING-THEORY APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICE. 15(2), 132-142. Nepal, B. P., Yadav, O. P., Monplaisir, L., & Murat, A. (2008). A framework for capturing and analyzing the failures due to system/component interactions. Quality and Reliability Engineering International. 24(3), 265-289. Famuyiwa, O., Monplaisir, L., & Nepal, B. (2008). An integrated fuzzy-goal-programming-based framework for selecting suppliers in strategic alliance formation. International Journal of Production Economics. 113(2), 862-875. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Singh, N. (2007). A framework to integrate design for reliability and maintainability in modular product design. International Journal of Product Development. 4(5), 459-459. Nepal, B., Chinnam, R. B., Petrycia, J., Brush, E., Chisholm, C., Hearn, M., & Meixner, M. (2007). A Quality-Based Business Model for Determining Non-product Investment: A Case Study From a Ford Automotive Engine Plant. Engineering Management -IEE-. 19(3), 41-56. Yadav, O. P., Nepal, B. P., & Jain, R. (2007). Managing product development process complexity and challenges: a state-of-the art review. Journal of Design Research. 6(4), 487-487. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Singh, N. (2006). A methodology for integrating design for quality in modular product design. Journal of Engineering Design. 17(5), 387-409. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Singh, N. (2005). Integrated fuzzy logic-based model for product modularization during concept development phase. International Journal of Production Economics. 96(2), 157-174. Nepal, B. P., Arjunan, N., Krishnadevarajan, P. K., & Lawrence, F. B. Supply chain services contract pricing framework - a case study of electrical distributor. International Journal of Services and Operations Management. 22(4), 469-469. chapter Kim, K. Y., Monplaisir, L., & Nepal, B. P. (2010). Global Manufacturing: An Overview of Modern Collaborative Technologies and Product Architecture. Bidgoli, H. (Eds.), The Handbook of Technology Management: Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Advertising, and Global Management. (pp. 1043-1056). Wiley. Kidd, T. T., Nepal, B. P., & Monplaisir, L. (2009). Lean and Global Product Development in Auto Industry. Terry T. Kidd. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Technology Project Management, Planning, and Operations. (pp. 460-478). IGI Global. conference paper Zalkikar, A., Nepal, B., Husin, H., Yadav, O. m., & Banerjee, A. (2022). Predictive Analysis of Fluid-Hammer Effect on LNG Regasification System Pipeline Network. Proceedings of the Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium. 1-6. Owens, J., & Nepal, B. (2021). Tuning Up the Business Model: Customer-Centric Transportation Model Alqarni, A. A., Yadav, O. P., & Nepal, B. (2021). Predicting Corrosion Growth and Reliability of the Oil Pipeline. Proceedings of the Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium. 1-6. Davila-Frias, A., Yadav, O. P., Salem, S., & Nepal, B. (2021). All-Terminal Network Reliability Estimation with Monte Carlo and Deep Neural Networks. 169-174. Limon, S., Nepal, B., & Yadav, Y. (2020). Estimating Reliability by Considering Multi-Stress Monotonic Degradation Test Data with Non-constant Scale Parameter Johnson, M., & Nepal, B. (2020). An Advanced Technological Education Project for High Value Manufacturing: Lessons Learned Moturu, P. K., Nepal, B., Pagilla, P., & Bukkapatnam, S. (2020). Assessing the Impact of an REU Program on Students Intellectual Growth and Interest in Graduate School in Cybermanufacturing Johnson, M., & Nepal, B. (2019). Board 76: Bridging the Workforce Skills Gap in High Value Manufacturing through Continuing Education Nepal, B., Pagilla, P., Srinivasa, A., Moturu, P. K., & Bukkapatnam, S. (2019). Board 115: Preparing Next Generation of Manufacturing Leaders: A Case of REU Site in Cybermanufacturing Paul, D., Nepal, B. P., & Johnson, M. (2018). Advanced manufacturing research experiences for high school teachers: Effects on perception and understanding of manufacturing. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Paul, D., Nepal, B., & Johnson, M. (2018). Board 65: Advanced Manufacturing Research Experiences for High School Teachers: Effects on Perception and Understanding of Manufacturing Nepal, B., Johnson, M., Jacobs, T., & Weichold, M. (2018). First Generation Engineering Student Mentoring Program: A Case Study of a Large Engineering School in the U.S. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Parikh, H., Nepal, B., & Afrin, K. (2018). A conceptual framework for risk classification and assessment for additive manufacturing supply chain. 515-520. Johnson, M., Nepal, B., & Perez, N. (2017). Board # 64 : Highlighting and Examining the Importance of Authentic Industry Examples in a Workforce Development Certificate Program Johnson, M., Nepal, B. P., & Perez, N. (2017). Highlighting and examining the importance of authentic industry examples in a workforce development certificate program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. May, G. L., & Nepal, B. (2017). Analyzing Cost-to-Serve Quantification Methodologies in a Wholesale Industry Setting. 1-10. Limon, S., Yadav, O. P., & Nepal, B. (2017). Estimation of Product Lifetime Considering Gamma Degradation Process with Multi-Stress Accelerated Test Data. 1387-1392. Nepal, B., Johnson, M., Henri, M., Perez, N., Burillo, M., & Sanchez, R. (2016). Adaptive Learning Environment for High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Geared towards the Energy Industry. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Natarajarathinam, M., Nepal, B., Vanajakumari, M., & Capar, I. (2016). Transforming the CREDLE (Capstone Research Experience for Distance Learning Executives) Johnson, M. D., Nepal, B., & Hasija, N. (2016). An examination of decisions maker's intrinsic characteristics and their effects on the valuation of supplier attributes procurement Limon, S. M., Yadavl, O. P., Muscha, J., & Nepa, B. (2015). Hydrostatic Transmission System Failure Analysis and Utilization of Failure Knowledge: A Case Study. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. 981-985. Nepal, B., & Krishnadevarajan, P. K. (2015). Supply Chain Management: Is it a Must Course for Manufacturing Engineering Technology?. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 26.1442.1-26.1442.12. Rodriguez-Silva, E., & Nepal, B. (2015). Teaching Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management Through Study Abroad Program: A Case Study. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 26.1475.1-26.1475.15. Rao, S., Nepal, B., & Yadav, O. P. (2015). Productivity improvement of production floor using line balancing: A case study at a manufacturing company. 289-297. Limon, S., Yadav, O. P., & Nepal, B. (2014). Modeling Cognitive Network of a Physical System Using Design Knowledge Base. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. 238-242. Nepal, B. P., Lawrence, B., & Rodriguez-Silva, E. (2014). Partnering with Industry for Providing Experiential Learning in an Undergraduate Class in Industrial Distribution. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 24.970.1-24.970.9. Jennings, D. F., & Nepal, B. P. (2014). Teaching Ethics and Leadership with Cases: A Bottom-up Approach. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 24.1163.1-24.1163.15. Nepal, B. (2014). An integrated approach to optimize design, marketing, and manufacturing objectives during product development Johnson, M. D., Nepal, B., & Kanakaraj, D. (2014). Examining selection criteria and the rationality of decision makers in design and manufacturing procurement Limon, S., Yadav, O. P., Zhuang, X., & Nepal, B. (2014). Reliability assessment methodology considering usage profile & warranty claims. 2477-2484. Nepal, B. P. (2013). Enhancing Student Learning in a Graduate Course in Manufacturing Technology. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 23.536.1-23.536.11. Nepal, B. P., Capar, I., & Lawrence, B. (2012). IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING IN DISTANCE-BASED GRADUATE PROGRAMS: A RESIDENCY LIVE CASE COURSE. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 25.751.1-25.751.13. Nepal, B., & Sridharan, S. (2012). Component sharing methodologies in product development: A review. 797-805. Nepal, B. P., Capar, I., & Lawrence, B. (2012). Improving student learning in distance-based graduate programs: A residency live case course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Badole, C., Nepal, B., Jain, R., & Rathore, A. (2012). Supply chain modeling scope and methodology: A review of literature in the last decade. 1136-1145. Nepal, B., Raghuraman, R., & Letens, G. (2011). A framework for supplier selection in global sourcing considering supply chain costs and risks. 263-270. Nepal, B. P., & Lawrence, F. B. (2011). PROJECT-BASED RESIDENCY COURSE FOR ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAM. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 22.1191.1-22.1191.8. Nepal, B., Yadav, O. P., & Johnson, M. (2011). Customer satisfaction attributes prioritization considering the correlation between the attributes and factors Nepal, B. P., & Lawrence, F. B. (2011). Project-based residency course for online graduate program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Nepal, B., Mohammed, J., Albayyari, J., & Lin, P. (2010). Program Assessment And Continuous Improvement Plan For Master Of Science In Technology. 15.991.1-15.991.9. Nepal, B., & Balla, K. (2010). Lean manufacturing process for a biomedical product Nepal, B., Mohammed, J., Albayyari, J., & Lin, P. (2010). Program assessment and continuous improvement plan for master of science in technology. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Augustine, M., Yadav, O. P., Jain, R., Rathore, A., & Nepal, B. (2010). Root cause analysis algorithm for system interaction failures generated through cognitive map network simulation Nepal, B., & Lin, P. (2009). Managing Course Offering Resource Constraints In Newer Graduate Programs Through Special Topics Courses. 14.858.1-14.858.11. Nepal, B., & Lin, P. (2009). Managing course offering resource constraints in newer graduate programs through special topics courses. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Nepal, B., & Albayyari, J. (2008). An Advanced Quality Engineering Course For Technology. 13.170.1-13.170.8. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., Hammond, R., Wrobel, M., D'hondt, A., & Herr, G. (2007). Lean product development: An approach to achieve Ford's global product development system milestones. 285-295. Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., Singh, N., & Riopelle, K. (2005). An integrated hierarchical clustering methodology for product modularization Nepal, B., Monplaisir, L., & Singh, N. (2004). A methodology to optimize reliability and durability of product architecture through modularization. 1257-1262.
principal investigator on Collaborative Research: IRES Track 1: International Research Experience for Students in Big Data Applications in Energy and Related Infrastructure awarded by Office of the Director - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2020 - 2023 REU Site on Cybermanufacturing awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2018 - 2021 Providing an Adaptive Learning Environment for the Acquisition of High Value Manufacturing Skills awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2015 - 2020
teaching activities BICH491 Hnr-research Instructor ENTC399 High Impact Experience Instructor IDIS340 Mfgr Distr Relations Instructor IDIS424 Purch Appl In Dist Instructor IDIS434 Hnr-quality Prcs In Distrib Instructor IDIS484 Professional Internship Instructor IDIS621 Indust Distr Process I Instructor IDIS622 Indust Distr Process Ii Instructor IDIS634 Quality Concepts In Id Instructor IDIS653 Distribution Operational Excel Instructor IDIS654 Distribution Channel Dev Instructor IDIS660 Dist Capstone Project I Instructor IDIS665 Dist Capstone Project Ii Instructor IDIS685 Directed Studies Instructor IDIS689 Sptp Ind Dist Processes I Instructor IDIS689 Sptp:dist Capstone Project Ii Instructor
education and training Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Wayne State University - (Detroit, Michigan, United States) 2005 M.E. in Industrial Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology - (Pathum Thani, Thailand) 2000 B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur - (Jaipur, Rajasthan, India) 1993
awards and honors Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2017 Phillips 66 First Year Faculty Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2017 William Keeler Memorial Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2016 Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award, conferred by Wayne State University - (Detroit, Michigan, United States), 2013 Corrie and Jim Furber '64 Faculty Fellow, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2013 Herbert H. Richardson Fellowship, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2012 Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2011 Student Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence, conferred by Texas A&M University System - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2011 Research Excellence Award, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2010 Excellence in Research, conferred by Purdue University Fort Wayne - (Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States), 2008 Special Merit Pay, conferred by Purdue University Fort Wayne - (Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States), 2007
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