Vittaldas V. Prabhu
Papers
8
Total Citations
110
H-Index
7
About
Vittaldas V. Prabhu is a leading researcher at the intersection of smart manufacturing, automation, and service systems engineering. His work focuses on creating resilient, data-driven manufacturing ecosystems through digital twins, Bayesian networks, and robotic automation. Prabhu’s most cited paper (45 citations) pioneers a co-simulation approach for engineering digital twins that train Bayesian networks for fault diagnostics in manufacturing systems, enabling rapid diagnosis and performance assurance. He has also made significant contributions to logistics automation, designing analytical models for AGV-based cross-docking operations (11 citations) that reduce inventory and lead-times. In additive manufacturing, his evaluation of robotic fused filament fabrication systems (21 citations) and personalized robot fabrication (7 citations) demonstrates practical pathways for customer-driven production. Prabhu’s research extends to high-performance robotics, including a linear induction motor-based tool-delivery system (8 citations), and computational modeling for advanced manufacturing processes like EB-PVD (9 citations). His forward-looking work on AI/ML, robotics, and automation in the 21st-century service economy underscores his commitment to transforming service systems. With over 100 citations across his portfolio, Prabhu’s contributions are shaping the future of resilient, intelligent manufacturing and automated logistics.
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Top Papers
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- 2Integration and evaluation of robotic fused filament fabrication system21 citations · 2021
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- 4Computational Model for Substrate Motion in EB-PVD Process9 citations · 2009
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- 6High performance loading robot design for a tool-delivery system8 citations · 2002
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