Anand Jayant Kulkarni

Dr. Anand Jayant Kulkarni

PhD Nan'g Tech.Univ Singapore, MS Univ. of Regina Canada, BEng Shivaji Univ. India, DME MSBTE Mumbai, India

MIEEE, AMISSMO, MWFSC, MIAENG

"A Journey of Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step"

My HERO

Terry Fox (Video1, Video2 )

Marathon of Hope

Never Give Up on a Dream - Tribute to Cancer victims & Terry

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Research Interests

-Optimization Algorithms (Constrained)

-Numerical Methods

-Combinatorial Optimization

-Probability Collectives (COllective INtelligence Framework)

-Multi-Agent Systems

-Multi-Objective Optimization

-Computational Geometry

COllective INtelligence (COIN) using the method of Probability Collectives (PC):

There are many complex systems in science and engineering such as project scheduling, manufacturing and scheduling, logistics, cybernetics, internet search, earthquake prediction, climate change, etc. Such systems generally have many components and it is difficult to understand the whole system only by knowing each component and its individual behavior. This is because any move by a component affects the further decisions/moves by other components and so on.

Traditionally, such complex systems were seen as centralized systems, but as the number of components grows, complexity may grow exponentially, it become necessary to handle the systems using distributed and decentralized optimization approach. This makes the entire system to be seen as a collection of sub-systems or a Multi-Agent System (MAS). The major challenge is to make these agents work in a coordinated way, optimizing their local goals and eventually the global system objective. Furthermore, although the population based algorithms such as Genetic Algorithms (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Wasp Colony System, Swarm-bot, etc. have been used solving complex problems, as the complexity grew these problems become quite tedious to be handled using these algorithms.

One of the frameworks through which such distributed, decentralized and cooperative approach can be implemented is COllective INtelligence (COIN) using the method of Probability Collectives (PC) which has deep connections to Game Theory, Statistical Physics, and Optimization. It was first proposed by Dr. David H. Wolpert in 1999 in a Technical Report presented to NASA and was further elaborated by his PhD student (now Dr.) Stefan R. Bieniawski in 2005. The PC is found to be an obvious tool that can deal with this increasing complexity because of its ability to treat the problem by decomposing it into sub-problems. This is an interesting characteristic of PC which makes the user to deal with a variety of large problems more efficiently and in a more simplified way. The related discussion can be found in our recent publications.

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Results

Two Variations of the Circle Packing Problem (CPP) [Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing 2011)]

Mechanical Spring Design [Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Applications 2011)]

Multiple Depot Multiple Traveling Salesmen Problem (MDMTSP) [Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (Applied Soft Computing 2010)]

Rosenbrock Function using Probability Collectives [Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (Applications of Soft Computing 2009)]

Agents/ (Variables)	Strategy Values Selected with Maximum Probability
Agents/ (Variables)	Trial 1	Trial 2	Trial 3	Trial 4	Trial 5	Range of Values
Agent 1	1	0.9999	1.0002	1.0001	0.9997	-1.0 to 1.0
Agent 2	1	0.9998	1.0001	1.0001	0.9994	-5.0 to 5.0
Agent 3	1.0001	0.9998	1	0.9999	0.9986	-3.0 to 3.0
Agent 4	0.9998	0.9998	0.9998	0.9995	0.9967	-3.0 to 8.0
Agent 5	0.9998	0.9999	0.9998	0.9992	0.9937	1.0 to 10.0
Fun. Value	2 × 10^-5	1 × 10^-5	2 × 10^-5	2 × 10^-5	5 × 10^-5
Fun. Eval.	288100	223600	359050	204750	249500

Minimum (1,1,...,1)

Stepped Beam Design using Probability Collectives [Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (SMC 2008)]

Research Publications

International

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2011) "Solving Constrained Optimization Problems Using Probability Collectives and A Penalty Function Approach", International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Applications, 10 (4), pp. 445-470

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2011) "A Probability Collectives Approach with a Feasibility-based Rule for Constrained Optimization", Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing, Vol. 2011, Article ID 980216

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2010) "Probability Collectives: A Distributed Optimization Approach for Constrained Problems", in Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI 2010), Barcelona, 18-23 July 2010, pp. 3844-3851

Kulkarni A.J. (2010) "A Probability Collectives Approach for Distributed Optimization of Complex Systems", in Proceedings of the 'Doctoral Consortium' of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC 2010), Chicago, USA, 10-12 April 2010, pp. 131-141

Kulkarni A.J. and Mayorga R.V. (2010) "Artificial Neural Network Optimization using Layer Partition and Genetic Algorithms along with Statistical Analysis", Computational Intelligence Research, 6 (1), pp. 77-87

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2010) "Probability Collectives: A Multi-Agent Approach for Solving Combinatorial Optimization Problems", Applied Soft Computing, 10 (3), pp. 759-771

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2009) "Probability Collectives: A Decentralized, Distributed Optimization for Multi-Agent Systems", J. Mehnen et al. (Eds.): Applications of Soft Computing, AISC 58, pp. 441-450, (Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg)

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2008) "Probability Collectives: A Decentralized, Distributed Optimization for Multi-Agent Systems", in WSC2008 Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications, 10-21 November 2008, paper no. 098

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2008) "Probability Collectives for Decentralized, Distributed Optimization: A Collective Intelligence Approach", in Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2008), Singapore, 12-15 October 2008, pp.1271-1275

Kulkarni A.J. and Mayorga R.V. (2008) "Optimizing Artificial Neural Networks through Layer Partition and Genetic Algorithms", in Proceedings of the SCIS & ISIS 2008, Nagoya, Japan, 17-21 September 2008, pp. 76-81

Kulkarni, A.J. and Mayorga, R.V. (2005) "The Design of the Spindle of the Cylindrical Grinding Machine through Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithm", in Proceedings of the 2nd Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IICAI 2005), Pune, India, 20-22 December 2005, pp. 3323-3336

Others

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2010) "Probability Collectives: A Decentralized, Distributed Optimization of Complex Systems - II", in Graduate Student Workshop, Jointly Organized by IEEE Power & Engg. Society and IEEE Industry Applications / Power Electronics Joint Chapter, National University of Singapore, 19 October 2010

Kulkarni, A.J. and Tai, K. (2009) "Probability Collectives: A Decentralized, Distributed Optimization of Complex Systems", Interdisciplinary Conference held on Dr. John Holland's B'Day-2009, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Kulkarni A.J. and Kulkarni S.P. (2002) "Recent Advances in Production Techniques" in Proceedings of the Quantum-2000, Shivaji University, India

Kulkarni A.J., and Hiremath P.G. (2000) "Pollution Reducer Equipment for Stationary Diesel Engines" in Proceedings of the Vision-2000, Shivaji University, India

Kulkarni A.J., and Gangapure A.T. (2000) "Role of Smart Sensors in Hydro-Electric Power Station" in Proceedings of the TechnoGlimpse-2000, Shivaji University, India

Scholarships/Awards

Graduate Research Scholarship (Aug' 2007-Aug-2011)

'Third Best Research Proposal' at the 'Doctoral Consortium' of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC 2010), Chicago, USA, 10-12 April 2010

Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Supervisor: Dr. Tai Kang

(2007-2012)

Thesis: A Distributed Multi-Agent System Approach for Solving Constrained Optimization Problems using Probability Collectives

PhD Thesis Presentation Slides

We apply the above approach to

-- Combinatorial Optimization Problems (Multiple Depot MTSP, Single Depot MTSP)

-- Several Constrained Optimization Problems

-- Rosenbrock Function

-- Stepped Beam Volume Optimization

-- Circle Packing Problem

-- Sensor Network Coverage Problem

The courses:

Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic (Dr. Mao Kezhi)

System Simulation and Modeling (Dr. Rajesh Piplani)

Engineering Research Methodology (Dr. Patrick Chua)

Experimental Design and Statistics (Dr. Martin Helander)

Computational Methods in Engineering (Dr. Lee Yong Tsui)

Course Projects:

1. The Feasibility Study of Shortening Queuing Time at Local Bank using System Simulation

2. Engineering Research Methodology Assignment/Project

Master of Science (MS) in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

University of Regina, Canada

Supervisor: Dr. Rene V. Mayorga

(2004 - 2006)

Thesis: Optimization of Connection Weights of Artificial Neural Networks by Layer Partition and Genetic Algorithms

Two methods of optimizing feed-forward Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) through Genetic Algorithm (GA) are presented. The connection weights of ANN are extracted out. The functions formulated having connection weights as variables and are optimized through GA. The optimized connection weights replace the old ANN connection weights. The second method is a novel approach of dividing ANN into separate layers and optimizing output of each layer through GA. Both methods produced encouraging results.

The courses:

Intelligent Systems (Dr. Rene Mayorga)

Applied Artificial Intelligence (Dr. Christine W. Chan)

Web Intelligence and E-commerce (Dr. JingTao Yao)

Intelligent Robotics (Dr. Rene Mayorga)

Advanced Software Processes (Dr. Luigi Benedicenti)

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering

Shivaji University, India

(1999-2002)

Project: Design of Spindle Assembly of Cylindrical Grinding Machine

The Project was sponsored by FIE Research Institute, India

Included the design of Roller-bearings, Spindle and the

Belt Pulleys. The design computations and sketching was

done using 'Visual Basic-6' software.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME)

Board of Technical Education, Mumbai

(1996-1999)

Project: Pollution Reducer Equipment for Stationary Diesel Engines

This equipment works on the principle of Reaction Turbine reducing the velocity of the smoke particles in the exhaust gases close to zero.

This equipment was tested on the stationary diesel engine of Walchand College of Engg. Sangli, India. The amount of smoke collected was quite encouraging.

This project was presented in Vision-2000, a National Level Technical Competition held in Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, India.

Professional & Academic Experience (Appointments)

Assistant Professor

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune (Affiliated to Pune University), India

(2011 - On going)

Teaching Courses

Postgraduate

1. 502204 C Optimization Techniques (2011)

Undergraduate

2. 402064 C Robotics (2011)

3. 402049 C Robotics (2012) Individual Lab Assignment 3

4. 302050 Mechatronics (2012)

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

(2008 - 2011)

The Labs/Projects

1. Torsion of Cylindrical Shaft (2008-2009)

2. Behavior of Composite Beams (2009-2010)

3. PID Control of DC Servomotor (2010-2011)

University of Regina, Canada

(2004 - 2006)

The Courses

1. System Dynamics

2. Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics

Lecturer

University of Pune, India

(2006-2007)

Research Assistant (RA)

University of Regina, Canada

(2004 - 2006)

Systems Engineer

Yantra Automation, Pune, India

(2002-2003)

Production Engineer

Poona Couplings, Pune, India

(2003-2004)

Professional Activities

Managing Editor

Journal: International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications (IJCISIM)

Reviewer

Journal: Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier)

Conference: IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (WCCI 2010)

24th Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society Conference (FLAIRS-24 2011)

IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computations (CEC 2011)

International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN 2012, 2011)

Program Committee Member

24th Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society Conference (FLAIRS-24), May 18-20, 2011, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Scientific Committee Member

1st International Student Competition in Structural Optimization (ISCSO 2011), August 26-27, 2011

Memberships

Graduate Student Member of IEEE

Member of IEEE Communications Society

Member of IEEE Computational Intelligence Society

Member of 'Young Researcher Committee' of World Federation of Soft Computing (WFSC)

Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

Assoc. Member of International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO)

Member of Machine Intelligence Research Labs (MIR Labs) USA

My Resume is attached here.

Sharing Teaching Assistant Experience

Great People, Great Work:

Baba Amte's unmatchable work

One of the greatest social activist and 'Magsaysay' award winner “Murlidhar Devidas Amte”.

Dr. Kiran Bedi

Kiran Bedi, PhD, is India’s first and highest ranking woman officer who joined the Indian Police Service in 1972 and recipient of the prestigious 'Magsaysay' award.

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966)

An extraordinary Hindu scholar (he is one who coined Indian words for telephone, photography, the parliament, among others), a brave revolutionary (tried to swim a sea and escape when captured by the enemy) and patriotic leader.

Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak (1856-1920)

Arvind Kejriwal

An Indian social activist for greater transparency in Government. He was awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006, for activating India's 'Right to Information' movement at grassroots and social activities to empower the poorest citizens to fight corruption by holding the government answerable to the people.

Documentary Films:

Kachara Kondi (Garbage Block)

The Garbage Trap-Sanitary workers of Indian cities.

Thanks to Atul Pethe (Director) and Pune Municipality Workers Union (Producer)

Set in Pune (India), this film depicts the lives of sanitary workers maintaining health and hygiene of our cities. It juxtaposes citizens, administrators, politicians, labor leaders and the "Sanitary soldiers"; and lets the viewers draw their own conclusions.

Chernobyl Disaster Incident (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4,...)

The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear reactor accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. It is considered to be the worst nuclear power plant disaster in history and the only level 7 instance on the International Nuclear Event Scale.

Real Life Indian Movies:

Ardh Satya (Part 1...)

Dombivali Fast (Part 1...)

Shatranj Ke Khiladi (Part 1...)

Great themes:

Lonley Planet theme I

Lonley Planet theme II

Nature is Great:

Some Fun:

Bigari Te Metric (Pu. La. Deshpande)

Contact Information

Anand Jayant Kulkarni

N3-01c-13

Researcher Room 4
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
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