Associate Professor, Raghu Engineering College, India
Dr. Hemalatha Somireddi is an accomplished academic and researcher in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Raghu Engineering College, Visakhapatnam, she has consistently contributed to both teaching and applied research in her field. With over 17 years of teaching and industry experience, she is recognized for her expertise in supply chain modeling, performance evaluation of container terminals, and mechanical characterization of materials. Dr. Hemalatha is also an active contributor to academic and professional development through organizing seminars, guiding students, publishing technical papers, and securing patents. Her passion lies in bridging academic research with real-world engineering problems.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Hemalatha earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, in 2020, where she focused on performance measurement frameworks for container terminals. She completed her Master’s in Industrial Engineering from Andhra University in 2012 with a CGPA of 8.1. Her undergraduate degree, a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, was awarded by JNTU Hyderabad in 2006. Her academic journey began with intermediate education at Guntur Vikas Junior College and SSC from a government high school in Srikakulam, reflecting her strong foundational knowledge and consistent academic performance.
Experience 💼
Dr. Hemalatha began her career as a Design Engineer at SBC Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, gaining valuable industrial exposure from 2006 to 2008. Transitioning to academia, she served as an Assistant Professor at various institutions including Sri Gnaneswari Research & Technological Academy and Sri Chaitanya College of Engineering. She later joined Lendi Institute of Engineering & Technology, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor. Since 2017, she has been associated with the Raghu group of institutions, currently holding the position of Associate Professor at Raghu Engineering College. Her roles have extended beyond teaching to include responsibilities such as R&D coordination, organizing technical seminars, and coordinating accreditation activities.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Hemalatha’s research primarily revolves around performance analysis in logistics and manufacturing systems, particularly focusing on container terminal operations, supply chain modeling under fuzzy environments, and multi-criteria decision-making techniques. She also explores material characterization, including hybrid polymer composites, metal matrix composites, and performance enhancement of centrifugal and injection molding systems. Her research reflects a blend of theoretical modeling and practical validation, often incorporating AI-based tools and optimization techniques for manufacturing processes.
Publication Top Note📚
“Supply chain strategy based supplier evaluation – An integrated framework” (IJMVSC, 2015) – cited for its methodological approach to supplier evaluation.
“Supply chain performance evaluation through AHM and membership degree transformation” (Materials Today: Proceedings, 2017) – Scopus Indexed.
“Modeling and analysis of a four stage supply chain under fuzzy environment” (IJENM, 2018) – recognized for its application of fuzzy logic in logistics modeling.
“Service quality evaluation and ranking of container terminal operators” (AJSL, 2018) – featured in the Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, widely cited in terminal performance literature.
“Service quality evaluation through AHM and Membership Degree Transformation” (Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019) – frequently referenced in studies on maritime logistics.
“Design, Development and Testing of an Automatic Desktop Injection Molding Machine” (IJARIIT, 2021) – illustrates her interdisciplinary work bridging design and manufacturing.
“Technical Efficiency Evaluation and Ranking of Container Terminal Operators Through DEA” (Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023) – a significant contribution in performance benchmarking.
Conclusion ✅
Dr. Hemalatha Somireddi has carved a niche for herself in mechanical and industrial engineering through her persistent pursuit of academic excellence, impactful research, and active community engagement. Her work addresses contemporary challenges in manufacturing and logistics, integrating tools like DEA, AHP, and fuzzy logic into performance measurement and evaluation systems. With a forward-looking mindset, she continues to explore innovative methodologies in materials and manufacturing technologies. As a mentor, innovator, and academic leader, she exemplifies the spirit of applied engineering education and research, consistently contributing to the advancement of both her students and the scientific community.