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- Alok K. Verma
- Professor
- Engineering Technology
- 214 Kaufman Hall
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-3766
- averma@odu.edu
- Web Page
- Dr. Alok Verma received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the famed institution, IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics
and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified
manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
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Education
- Old Dominion University,
2005
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Old Dominion University,
1981
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Degree: M.E.
- Indian Institute of Technology,
1978
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Degree: B.S.
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Research Interests
- Professor Verma's research interest lie in the areas of Organizational Productivity, Process Improvement, Agility of Organizations
and Process Excellence.
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Licensures and Certifications
- Certificate of Professional Study, Engineering Management
- Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
- Date Obtained: 2000-01-01
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Expertise
- Engineering
- Lean/Agile Manufacturing / Robotics / Manufacturing Processes / Automated Manufacturing / Laser Beam Machining / Electrical
Discharge Machining / Abrasive Jet Machining / Water Jet Cutting / India Land and People / Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics
- Engineering Technology
- Lean/Agile Manufacturing / Robotics / Manufacturing Processes / Automated Manufacturing / Laser Beam Machining / Electrical
Discharge Machining / Abrasive Jet Machining / Water Jet Cutting / India Land and People / Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics
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Book Chapters
- Verma, A. K. (2011). Promising Practices to Meet Global Challenges in Science and Mathematics Education.. Publisher.
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Articles
- Lin, C., and Verma, A. K. (2011). A Simplified One-Degree-of-Freedom System Design for a Repeated Impact Tests. International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, 11 (2), (pp. 52-59).
- Hans Raj, K., Verma, A. K., Setia, R., Sharma, R. S., Sahai, A., and Sharma, S. (2011). Artificial Neural Network Modeling of Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) for Agile Manufacturing. International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, 11 (2), (pp. 18-26).
- Verma, A. K., Talaiver, M., McKinney, S. E., Dickerson, D. L., and Chen, D. (2011). Marine Tech Project – Attracting students towards math and science careers in shipbuilding and repair industry. Journal of Ship Production, 26 (1),
- Verma, A. K., Talaiver, M., McKinney, S., Dickerson, D., and Chen, D. (2011). MarineTech Project -Attracting Students towards Math and Science Careers in Shipbuilding and Repair Industry. Journal of Ship Production, 26 (1), (pp. 29-35).
- Verma, A. K., Dickerson, D. L., and McKinney, S. E. (2011). Engaging Students in STEM Careers with Project -Based Learning-Marine Tech Project. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 71 (1), (pp. 25-31).
- Lin, C., and Verma, A. K. (2009). Agile Modeling and Optimization of End Milling. The Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 11 (2), (pp. 17-21).
- Hans Raj, K. R., Sharma, R. S., Upadhyay, V., and Verma, A. K. (2009). Agile Modeling and Optimization of End Milling. The Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 8 (1), (pp. 71-80).
- Erande, A., and Verma, A. K. (2009). Comprehensive Agility Measurement Tool. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 11 (2), (pp. 37-42).
- Lin, C., and Verma, A. K. (2009). Machine Design Using Spreadsheet Programs. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 11 (2), (pp. 17-21).
- Lin, C., and Verma, A. K. (2009). Applicability of Rule 2 in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Journal of Engineering Technology (pp. 16-22).
- Dean, A. W., Crossman, G., Verma, A. K., Flory Iv, I. L., Dahman, N., and Hsiung, S. C. (2006). Developing a New Program in Marine Engineering Technology. The International Journal of Applied Management and Technology
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Presentations
- Successful Group projects: Descriptions of multidisciplinary group research
- Conference Name: American Psychological Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Psychological Association
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: August 6, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Brown, N. W. Presenter & Author
Parks, C. Presenter & Author
Verma, A. K.
McKinney, S. E.
Dickerson, D. L.
- Engaging K-12 Students in STEM Careers in Shipbuilding, Repair and Maritime Industry
- Conference Name:
- Location: Dania, Florida
- Date: April 21, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Implementation of Lean and Six Sigma in Design and Manufacturing
- Conference Name:
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Date: January 12, 2011
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Understandings of density and buoyancy
- Conference Name: AERA
- Sponsoring Organization: AERA
- Location: Denver, CO
- Date: May, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Dickerson, D. L.
McKinney, S. E.
Verma, A. K.
Horne, P.
Hotchkiss, R.
- Redesigning Freshmen Engineering Experience with Physical Simulations using Project Based Learning
- Conference Name: Embry Riddle University
- Sponsoring Organization: Embry Riddle University
- Location: Daytona Beach, FL
- Date: May 21, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Students in STEM Careers with Project Based Learning – MarineTech Project
- Conference Name:
- Location: Lamanzanilla, Mexico
- Date: March 12, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
McKinney, S.
- Project based learning for STEM education with focus on marine industry - MarineTech Project
- Conference Name: HICE
- Sponsoring Organization: HICE
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Date: January, 2010
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
Talaiver, M.
McKinney, S. E.
Dickerson, D. L.
Dwivedi, S.
Chen, D.
- MarineTech - Density, buoyancy, and boats
- Conference Name: Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST)
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST)
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: November, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Dickerson, D. L. Presenter & Author
McKinney, S. E. Author Only
Verma, A. K. Presenter & Author
Horne, P. Author Only
Hotchkiss, R. Author Only
- Marine Kits - Hands-on Activities to Engage Students
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: November 7, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- MarineTech Project - Attracting students towards math and science careers in shipbuilding and repair industry
- Conference Name: SNAME
- Sponsoring Organization: SNAME
- Location: Providence, RI
- Date: October, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K. Presenter & Author
Talaiver, M. Author Only
McKinney, S. E. Author Only
Dickerson, D. L.
Chen, D. Author Only
- SCHEV MarineTech Project –Innovative Uses of Sea Perch Robot for STEM Education
- Conference Name:
- Location: Providence, RI
- Date: October 24, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
Talaiver, M.
McKinney, S.
Dickerson, D.
Chen, D.
- Lean Product Design Processes: Case Studies in Design for Manufacturing in Shipbuilding
- Sponsoring Organization: Indian Institute of Public Administration
- Location: Delhi, India
- Date: August 28, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Lean Product Design Processes: Case Studies in Design for Manufacturing in Shipbuilding
- Sponsoring Organization: faculty and students of Indian Institute of Technology
- Location: Delhi, India
- Date: August 27, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Convergence of Two Powerful Philosophies: Lean and Six Sigma
- Sponsoring Organization: faculty and students of Dibrugarh University Dibrugarh
- Location: Assam, India
- Date: August 20, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Demonstrating Impact of LEAN through a Business Process Simulation
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- Location: Miami, FL
- Date: June 3, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
Bao, H.
Kulkarni, T.
- Using LEAN Principles to Design a Continuous Improvement Model for Assessment of Academic Programs
- Conference Name: University of Minneapolis
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Minneapolis
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Date: May 30, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Role of Industrial Advisory Committee in the Assessment and Continuous Improvement Process of Engineering Technology Programs
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- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Date: April 4, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Teachers Taking a Dive into MarineTech
- Conference Name:
- Location: Charleston, SC
- Date: March 6, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Bowen, R.
Verma, A. K.
- MarineTech Project
- Conference Name:
- Location: Washington, DC
- Date: February 27, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
talaiver, M.
McKinney, S.
Dickerson, D.
Chen, D.
- Implementing Lean in the Design Processes – Validation using Physical Simulations
- Conference Name: Indian Institute of Science
- Sponsoring Organization: Indian Institute of Science
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Date: January 10, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
Dhayagude, S.
- Lean Manufacturing Research at ODU and Implementing Lean in Design Processes
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- Location: Guwahati, India
- Date: December 21, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma – A History of Organizational Productivity
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- Location: Dimapur, India
- Date: December 20, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Lean Manufacturing Research at Old Dominion University - Implementing Lean in Design Processes & Design Considerations.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Date: December, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Enhancing Student Learning – A Case for Physical Simulations in Classrooms.
- Conference Name:
- Location: Kean University, NJ
- Date: October 21, 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Distance Learning Program at Old Dominion University – Comparison of Student Performance for Distant & On-campus Students
in Engineering Technology Programs
- Conference Name:
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Date: December 15, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Enhancing Agility of Supply Chains using Stochastic Models and Simulations
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- Location: Bangalore, India
- Date: December 13, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Moving Towards Lean Enterprise – A Goal for US Shipyards
- Conference Name:
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
- Date: July 28, 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Lean Implementation Models for Fleet Repair and Maintenance
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- Location: London, UK
- Date: March 9, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Lean Implementation in Ship Repair and Maintenance
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- Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
- Date: February 17, 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- International Conference on Agile Manufacturing
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- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: December 4, 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- Lean Manufacturing and its Impact on US Industries
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- Location: Bangalore, India
- Date: December, 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Verma, A. K.
- 2006: Ben C. Sparks Medal, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- 1978: Best Senior Project Award
- 2004: Excellence in Industry Partnering Award, Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology
- 1979: Gold Award, Southwestern Company 1979
- 1984: Highly Active in Community Services, Regional Association of Asian Indians
- Most Inspiring Faculty Award, Old Dominion University
- 2006: Provost's Award for Leadership in International Education, Old Dominion University
- 2004: Regional Alumni Award for Excellence , Alumni Association of Indian Institute of Technology
- Outstanding MET Faculty Award, Old Dominion University
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research