Focus Area

Research Focus Areas

Dr. Tusar has been highly active in state-of-the-art research in determining optimal machining conditions in manufacturing systems and building efficient and sustainable logistics and supply chain systems for manufacturing, service industry, healthcare and energy sector.

1. Predictive analytics for logistics and supply chain disruptions

2. Data-driven intelligent manufacturing systems

3. Operations and maintenance optimization of production facility

4. Modeling and simulation of energy systems

Journal Reviewer (Year)

1. Natural Resource Modeling (2021): Natural Resource Modeling is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the development and application of quantitative models to manage and conserve natural resources. It covers topics such as ecological modeling, resource economics, and renewable energy systems.

2. Computers & Industrial Engineering (2021): Computers & Industrial Engineering publishes high-quality research on the development and application of computer-based models and tools for solving industrial engineering problems. The journal covers areas like optimization, machine learning, production planning, and logistics.

3. IEEE Access (2021): IEEE Access is a multidisciplinary, open-access journal from the IEEE that rapidly publishes articles across the field of engineering and technology. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by highlighting innovations in fields such as computer science, energy systems, and manufacturing.

4. International Journal of Production Economics (2021): This journal emphasizes research that explores the interface of engineering and economics in production and operations management. Topics include supply chain modeling, production planning, and cost optimization in industrial systems.

5. Applied Energy (2021): A leading journal in the energy field, Applied Energy focuses on the application of energy technology, modeling, and systems integration to promote sustainability. It addresses both engineering and policy aspects of energy usage.

6. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing (2021): Published by SAE International, this journal covers advanced materials and manufacturing technologies relevant to the mobility industry, including automotive and aerospace. It includes topics like additive manufacturing, tribology, and composite materials.

7. Journal of the Operational Research Society (2021): This well-established journal publishes high-quality papers in operational research, including methodological developments and practical applications in business, engineering, healthcare, and public policy.

8. Ocean Engineering (2023): Ocean Engineering is an interdisciplinary journal that focuses on engineering solutions for ocean systems, including offshore structures, renewable energy installations, naval architecture, and coastal engineering.

9. Lubricants (2024): Lubricants is an open-access journal that publishes research on tribology, friction, wear, and lubrication in mechanical systems. It addresses industrial applications, formulation development, and sustainability in lubrication.

10. Sustainability (2024): Sustainability is a multidisciplinary open-access journal that covers environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability. It publishes research and practical insights into sustainable development, systems thinking, and energy solutions.

Submitted Research Grants

1.      PI: NSF ERI – Data-driven investigation and modeling of machined surface integrity for additively manufactured aerospace alloys

2.     Co-PI: NSF REU – REU Site in Smart Manufacturing and Integrated Logistics

3.     Co-PI: NSF DRK – Collaborative Research: Revitalizing Manufacturing Education in the U.S. Industrial Heartland