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Publications


  1. Lance W. Saunders, John E. Bell, Rapinder (Rupy) Sawhney (2015) “The Use of Common Carriers to Control Internal Capacity: A Survey of the Industry”, Transportation Journal, Special Issue Transportation & Supply Chain Relations (Winter 2015), Vol. 54(1), pp. 122-135
  2. Amoldeep S. Jaggi, Rapinder S. Sawhney, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, James Simonton, Girish Upreti (2014) “An Experimental Approach for Developing RFID Ready Packaging”, Journal of Cleaner Production, Special Issue: Lean and Green Initiatives, Vol. 85, pp. 371-381 (IF:3.590)
  3. Girish Upreti,  Prasanna V. Rao, Rapinder S. Sawhney, Isaac Atuahene, Rajive Dhingra (2014), “Increasing Transport Efficiency Using Simulation Modeling in a Dynamic Modeling Approach”, Journal of Cleaner Production, Special Issue: Lean and Green Initiatives, Vol. 85, pp. 433-441 (IF:3.590)
  4. Sima Maleki, Rapinder Sawhney, Hamid Farvaresh, Mohammad Mehdi Sepehri (2014), “Energy Efficient Hybrid Wired-Cum-Wireless Sensor Network Design”, Journal of Cleaner Production. Special Issue: Lean and Green Initiatives of Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 85, pp. 408-418 (IF:3.590)
  5. Minoo Mardookhy, Rapinder Sawhney, Shuguang Ji, Xiaojuan Zhu, Wenjun Zhou (2014), “A Study of Energy Efficiency in Residential Buildings in Knoxville, Tennessee”, Journal of Cleaner Production. Special Issue: Lean and Green Initiatives, Vol. 85, pp. 241-249  (IF:3.590)
  6. Seyed A. Niknam, and Rapinder Sawhney (2014), “A Model for Reliability Analysis of Multi-state Manufacturing Systems”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 31 (8), pp. 938-949
  7. Rapinder S. Sawhney, Kaveri A. Thakur, Bharadwaj Venkatesan, Shuguang Ji, Girish Upreti, John Sanservino (2014), “Empirical Analysis of the Solar Incentive Policy for Tennessee Solar Value Chain”, Applied Energy, Vol. 131, pp. 368-376. (IF:4.781)
  8. Rogerio S. Peruchi, Anderson P. de Paiva, Pedro P. Balestrassi, Joao Roberto Ferreira, Rapinder Sawhney (2014), “Weighted Approach for Multivariate Analysis of Variance in Measurement System Analysis”, Precision Engineering, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 651-658.
  9. Robert S. Keyser and Rapinder Sawhney (2013), “Reliability in Lean Systems”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (IJQRM), Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 223-238.
  10. Seyed A. Niknam, Tomcy Thomas, J. Wesley Hines, and Rapinder Sawhney (2013), “Analysis of Acoustic Emission Data for Bearings Subject to Unbalance”, International Journal of Prognostics and Health Management (Special Issue), Vol. 4, No. Sp2, pp. 80-89.
  11. Yanzhen Li, Rapinder Sawhney and Joseph Wilck, IV (2013), “Applying Bayesian Network Techniques to Prioritize Lean Six Sigma Efforts”, International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp.1-15.
  12. Sima Maleki, Rapinder Sawhney, Joseph Wilck, IV (2013), “Center for Productivity Innovation’s Student Project with Industry Program at the University of Tennessee”, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, SPI Program, Informs Transcations on Education, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp.83-92.
  13. Xueping Li, Rapinder Sawhney, Eric Arendt and Karauppucharny Ramasamy (2012), “A Comparative Analysis of Management Accounting Systems”, Impact on Lean Implementation’, International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 57, No. 1/2/3, pp.33-48. (IF:0.56)
  14. Ernest Iwuchukwu, Rapinder Sawhney (2012), “Empirical Interaction between Root Causes and Primary Lean Resources”, International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing (IJRM), Vol. 3, No. 1, pp.1-22. (IF:1.928)
  15. Xueping Li, Jiao Wang, Rapinder Sawhney (2012), “Reinforcement Learning for Joint Pricing, Lead-time and Scheduling Decisions in Make-to-Order Systems”, European Journal of Operational Research (EJOR), Vol. 221, No. 1, pp.99-109. (IF:2.038)
  16. Sima Maleki, Mohammad Mehdi Sepehri, Hamid Farvaresh, Abbas Nayebi, Rapinder Sawhney (2012), “Multi-layer Hybrid Wired-cum-Wireless Sensor Network Design”, International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems  (IJCNDS), Vol. 9, No. ¾.
  17. Girish Upreti, David L. Greene, K.G. Duleep, Rapinder Sawhney (2012), “Fuel Cells for Non-Automotive Uses: Status and Prospects”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 37, No. 8, pp.6339-6348 (listed on Renewable Energy Global Innovations series in May 2012). (IF:3.548)
  18. Arun Balasundaram, Igor Alexeff and Rapinder S. Sawhney (2011), “Design of Experiment-Based Testing of Air, Charged Ions, and Hydrogen Peroxide in a Direct Current Steady-State Plasma Sterilizer”, Plasma Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 3-4, pp.179-189.
  19. Isaac Atuahene, Stephen Corda, Rapinder Sawhney (2011), “Development and Flight Test of a Real-Time Management System Display”, Aviation, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp.83-91.
  20. Ifeyinwa J Iwuchukwu, Ernest Iwuchukwu, Rosemary Le, Caitlin Paquet, Rapinder Sawhney, Barry Bruce, and Paul Frymier (2011), “Optimization of Photosynthetic Hydrogen Yield from Platinized Photosystem I Complexes using Response Surface Methodology”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 36, No. 18, pp.11684-11692. (IF:3.548)
  21. Rajive Dhingra, Sasikumar Naidu, Girish Upreti, Rapinder Sawhney (2010), “Sustainable Nanotechnology: Through Green Methods and Life-Cycle Thinking”, Sustainability, Vol. 2, No. 10, pp.3323-3338.
  22. Xueping Li, Dengfeng Yang and Rapinder Sawhney (2010), “Key Establishment for Layered Group-based Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing (IJAHUC), Vol. 5, No. 3, pp.150-162. (IF:3.548)
  23. Rapinder Sawhney, Karthik Subburaman, Christian Sonntag, Clayton Capizzi, Prasanna V. Rao (2009), “A Modified FMEA Approach to Enhance Reliability of Lean Systems”, International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (IJQRM), Vol. 27, No. 7, pp.832-855.
  24. Ramon Leon, Yanzhen Li, Frank Guess and Rapinder Sawhney (2009), “Effect of not Having Homogeneous Test Units in Accelerated Life Tests”, Journal of Quality Technology (JQT), Vol. 41, No. 3, pp.241-246. (IF:1.52)
  25. Xueping Li, Jiao Wang and Rapinder Sawhney (2009), “Effective Precedence Constrained Scheduling in a Make-to-Order Environment”, Int. J. of Advanced Operations Management (IJAOM), Vol. 1, No.4, pp.331-351. (IF:5.427)
  26. Yuerong Chen, Xueping Li and Rapinder Sawhney (2009), “Restricted Job Completion Time Variance Minimization on Identical Parallel Machines”, European Journal of Industrial Engineering (EJIE), Vol.3, No.3, pp.261-276. (IF:1.60)


  1. Upreti, G., Sawhney, R., Atuahene, I., Maciel, G., Méndez, R., Covarrubias, D., Sánchez, J., Alcalá, V., “Production Sequencing in a Fifth Wheel Industry: Case Study”, Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations management, March 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  2. Patlolla, D., Sawhney, R., Abrha, W., Anda, EMD, “Productivity Improvement of Packaging and Shipping Using Lean Principles: a Case Study”, Proceedings of the IIE Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, Orlando, FL, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2014. (Selected among 5 2nd best papers in IIE Lean Six Sigma Conference, Orlando, FL)
  3. Yang, H., Sawhney, R., Abrha, W., Application of discrete-event simulation in acute care’s capacity analysis, International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (SPECTS 2014),  July 2014, pp. 528–535, Monterey, CA.
  4. Rapinder Sawhney, Dinesh R. Patlolla, Harshitha Muppaneni, Kaveri A. Thakur,  Process and System Design Using the D.R.I.V.E.S. Model, Proceedings of the 5th ICMEM International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, August 20, 2014, Yangzhou, P. R. China.   
  5. Atuahene, I., Kubi, P.A., Acosta-Amando, R., Lacera-Cortes, I., Sawhney, R., Atuahene, E., and Upreti, G., Towards an Operations Research Sustainable Healthcare: An Overview of recent Applications of Operations Research in Healthcare, Proceedings of the 2014 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2014, Y. Guan and H. Liao, eds, Montreal, Canada.
  6. Yang, H., Sawhney, R., Zhang, G., Marella, L., Han, Z., Using Smart Kitchen for grocery purchase prediction, Proceedings of the 2014 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2014, Y. Guan and H. Liao, eds, Montreal, Canada.
  7. Peruchi, R.S., Paiva, A.P.D., Balestrassi, P.P., Sawhney, R., Rajpal, G., Marella, L., “Weighted Approach in Estimating Evaluation Indexes for Measurement Systems with Correlated Characteristics”, 19th ISSAT International Conference on Reliability & Quality in Design, August 2013, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  8. Upreti, G., Sawhney, R., Atuahene, I., Ji, S., “Forecasting of Visitors Staying Overnight at Grand Canyon National Park”, Proceedings of the 2013 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2013, A. Krishnamurthy and W.K.V. Chan, eds, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  9. Atuahene, I., Amado, R.A., Kubi, P.A., Sawhney, R., Upreti, G., “Analysis and Forecasting of International Flights Arriving in the United States”, Proceedings of the 2013 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2013, A. Krishnamurthy and W.K.V. Chan, eds., San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  10. Xhu, X., Sanil, G.B., Mardookhy, M., Sawhney, R., “Statistical Analysis for Human Capital Forecasting in Multi-purpose Research Organization”, Proceedings of the 2013 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2013, A. Krishnamurthy and W.K.V. Chan, eds., San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  11. Rajpal, G., Sawhney, R., “Healthcare Reimbursement Plans: Methodology, Advantages and Disadvantages”, Proceedings of the 2013 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2013, A. Krishnamurthy and W.K.V. Chan, eds., San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  12. Zhang, G., Sawhney, R., and Maleki, S., “Natural Interaction Based Measuring System for Food Package Layout Optimization”, Proceedings of the 2013 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2013, A. Krishnamurthy and W.K.V. Chan, eds., San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  13. Sawhney, R., Muppaneni, H., Zhang, G., “Natural Interaction-A Mechanism for Mistake Proofing Operator’s Errors on Trains”, Joint Rail Conference (JRC) April 15-18 2013, Knoxville, TN.
  14. Sawhney, R., Maleki, S., Thakur, K., “Validating the Value of Industry-University Collaborations in Graduate Engineering Education”, World Congress on Engineering Education January 2013, Doha, Qatar.
  15. Sawhney, R., Anda, E.M.D., “Industrial Engineers Articulate Their Critical Thinking for Problem Solving via the D.R.I.V.E.S. Model”, World Congress on Engineering Education January 2013, Doha, Qatar.
  16. Anda, E.M.D., Sawhney, R., “Product Environmental Compliance: A Lean Analysis”, Proceedings of the 2012 Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, October 2012, Louisville, KY.
  17. Zhang, G., Sawhney, R., “Lean Enhanced: Natural Interaction”, Proceedings of the 2012 Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, October 2012, Louisville, KY.
  18. Thakur, K.A., Sawhney, R., “Analyzing Perception of Safety in Construction Workers: A Cultural Perspective”, Proceedings of the 2012 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2012, G. Lim and J.W. Herrmann, eds., Orlando, FL.
  19. Niknam, S., Sawhney, R., “A Model for Reliability Analysis of Multi-State Manufacturing Systems”, Proceedings of the 2012 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2012, G. Lim and J.W. Herrmann, eds., Orlando, FL.
  20. Atuahene, I., Sawhney, R., Yeboah, G.B., Andam-Akorful, S., “Application of the Queuing Theory to Assess the Emergency Response Team’s Operation in an American Football Stadium”, Proceedings of the 2012 Industrial & Systems Engineering Research Conference, May 2012, G. Lim and J.W. Herrmann, eds., Orlando, FL.
  21. Atuahene, I., Sawhney, R., Rajpal, G., Arendt, E., “Assessment of Reliability of Wireless Area Body Sensor Network (WABSN) for Patient Safety and Quality”, Proceedings of the 2011 Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference, September 2011, Atlanta, GA.

Published

  1. Sawhney, R.S., Badiru, A.B., and Niranjan, A., “A Model for Integrating and Managing Resources for Technical Training Programs”, Management of Technology: Internet Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Developed and Developing Regions of the World, pp.337-355, Y. A. Hosni and Tarek M. Khali, eds., 2004.
  2. Sawhney, R., “Eliminating Environmentally Unfriendly Processes Using Simulation Based Costing”, Economic Evaluation of Advanced Technologies: Techniques and Case Studies, pp.201-220, J. Lavelle, H. Liggett and H. Parsaei, eds., 2002.

To be Published

  1. Sawhney, R.S., “Integration and Management of Supply Chains”, Industrial Operations Systems, K. Abedini, editor, 2010.
  2. Sawhney, R.S., “Enhancing Lean System Reliability”, Industrial Operations Systems, K. Abedini, editor, 2010.
  3. Sawhney, R.S., “Utilizing Six Sigma Methodology to Understand Production Processes”, Industrial Operations Systems, K. Abedini, editor, 2010.
  4. Ehie, I.C., and Sawhney, R.S., “Integrating Six-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing for Process Improvements”, Handbook of Industrial & Systems Engineering, pp.36-1 – 36-12, A. Badiru, editor, 2013.
  5. Sawhney, R.S., and Ehie, I.C., “A Management Model for Planning Change Based on the Integration of Lean and Six Sigma”, Handbook of Industrial & Systems Engineering, pp.34-1 – 34-24, A. Badiru, editor, 2013.