Primary focus of research has been on CAD/CAM, Intelligent Manufacturing and Advanced Machining Processes. Specific areas are listed below.

CAD / CAM

• Intelligent Product Modeling with focus on Feature extraction, Feature based Solid modeling and DFx.
• Geometric reasoning of CAD models for rapid prototyping.
• Concurrent Engineering Techniques for CAD/CAM integration.
• InterNet based Collaborative CAD/CAM.

Intelligent Manufacturing

• Intelligent CNC programming using Artificial Neural Networks
• Computer Aided Process Planning
• Feature based CNC machining, Inspection
• CAD of Tools - Fixtures, Dies and Molds

Advance Machining Processes

• Modeling, simulation and optimization of machining processes
• Process capability studies using Experimental Design Techniques