Updated on 17 Aug, 2022
Prof. N Venkateshwarlu
Professor
N. Venkateshwarlu is Professor, School of Engineering and Technology, IGNOU, New Delhi. He attained his PhD in Total Quality Management (2014) from SOET, IGNOU, New Delhi. He did his M.Tech in Industrial Engineering and Management (1996) from JNTU, Hyderabad. He did his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (1989) from University College of Engineering, Osmania University. He also completed his PG Diploma programmes from IGNOU in three disciplines such as Distance Education, Operations Management, Urban Planning and Development while in service. He shows keen interest in learning new things in education, in this endeavor, he completed two online MOOCs courses through courseera.com and gained “Certificate in Urban Infrastructure Management-Part-I” in 2017 and “ Certificate in Smart Cities: Management of Smart Urban Infrastructure” in 2018.
During 1997 to till date he designed, developed and launched a 98 credits programme on “ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(DME)” during 2006 to 2010 as Programme coordinator. He also developed around 32 credit course materials for B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering programme and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programmes as course coordinator. At present he is developing a new and innovative programme on “ Diploma in Smart City Development and Management(DSCDM)” in online mode and ODL mode as programme coordinator. The work is in progress.
During 1990-97, he served in a state govt. company called Allwyn Watches Limited, Hyderabad as Asst. Engineer; Case Assembly and was responsible for day to production of case assembly shop floor. He also suggested few indigenous materials for substitution of imported materials which reduced the cost of materials. After five years service, he had been promoted as Asst. Manager for Machine Shop floor and taken responsibility as Shift In charge for production of machining parts. He effectively managed the shift production on Automated CNC machines and general lathe, milling and drilling machines. He also worked as Asst. Manager, Industrial Engineering Department to establish time standards in the machine shop floor operations. He could able to manage the shop floor productions effectively by maintaining good relationships. He was always tried for improving the quality of materials by implementing statistical quality control methods at shop floors.
His research interests centers primarily on improving the quality of manufacturing products, and increasing the efficiency of processes, machines and manpower. He also published more research papers on Distance Education, Industrial Engineering and Management and Total Quality Management. He has about 29 publications to his credit which includes research articles, conference presented papers, research papers in journals etc;.
He received a Gold Medal for his Research Paper on “Make in India” presented at Industrial Engineering Conference held at NIT Surat in collaboration with IIIE, Mumbai in 2015.
In IGNOU, he prepared 32 Credits of SLM for various ODL programmes. He was coordinating Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME) programme from 2006 to 2019, Currently he is developing a Diploma in Smart City Development and Management. He can be contacted at: nvenkateshwarlu2008@ignou.ac.in / 8826655368
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Doctor of Philosophy (TQM)
Year 2014
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Name of the University: IGNOU
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Doctoral Research Topic: The Study of Selected Issues in TQM in Auto Companies
Academic Achievement:
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Master of Technology (IEM)
Year 1996
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Name of the University: JNTU Hyderabad
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Dissertation Topic: Production Planning and Control: A Case Study at Allwyn Watch Company
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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Year 1989
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Name of the University: Osmania University
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
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PG Diploma in (Distance Education) Year 2000
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Name of the University: IGNOU
Discipline: Distance Education
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PG Diploma in (Operations Management) Year 2009
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Name of the University: IGNOU
Discipline: Operations Management
Academic Achievement
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PG Diploma in (Urban Planning and Development) Year 2018
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Name of the University: IGNOU
Discipline: Urban Planning and Development
Academic Achievement
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Online MOOCs Course:
Certificate in ( Management of Urban Infrastructure- Part-I) Year 2016
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Name of the University: Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne, Coursera.com
Discipline: Urban Planning and Development
Academic Achievement : Online MOOCs
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Online MOOCs Course:
Certificate in ( Smart Cities: Management of Smart Urban Infrastructure) Year 2017
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Name of the University: Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne, Coursera.com
Discipline: Urban Planning and Development
Academic Achievement : Online MOOCs
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WORK EXPERIENCE: 29 Years ( 7 Years Industry + 22 Years Teaching )
FELLOWSHIP/ AWARDS:
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Name of the Fellowship/Awards
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Granting/ Awarding Institution
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Year
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1.
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Gold Medal
National Essay Competition on “ Make in India: Issues and Challenges”
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IIIE Mubai and NIT Surat
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2015
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PUBLICATIONS: (draft template is given below)
Ø BOOKS: (authored) + (edited) = NIL
Ø RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED: 29
ü Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals: 12
ü Chapters in Books: NIL
ü Papers presented at International/ National Conferences: 17
Ø POLICY DOCUMENTS: NIL
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
Membership of Professional body/ Statutory body
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Name of statutory body/ institution/
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Period
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Life Member
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ISTE, New Delhi
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Life Member
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Life Member
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IIIE, Mumbai
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Life Member
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Life Member
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CEGR, New Delhi
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Life Member
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Member
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Academic Council
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1998-2000
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Member
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School Board
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2000-2002
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Convener & Member
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School Council
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2011-2014
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Member
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Discipline Committee
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1997 to till date
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Official Address:School of Engineering and Technology,
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi -
110068
New Delhi, India

011-29572918, 08826655368

nvenkateshwarlu2008@ignou.ac.in