Advancements in Fuzzy Reliability Theory

In recent years, substantial efforts are being made in the development of reliability theory including fuzzy reliability theories and their applications to various real-life problems. Fuzzy set theory is widely used in decision making and multi criteria such as management and engineering, as well as other important domains in order to evaluate the uncertainty of real-life systems. Fuzzy reliability has proven to have effective tools and techniques based on real set theory for proposed models within various engineering fields, and current research focuses on these applications. Advancements in Fuzzy Reliability Theory introduces the concept of reliability fuzzy set theory including various methods, techniques, and algorithms. The chapters present the latest findings and research in fuzzy reliability theory applications in engineering areas. While examining the implementation of fuzzy reliability theory among various industries such as mining, construction, automobile, engineering, and more, this book is ideal for engineers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in fuzzy reliability theory applications in engineering areas.

Akshay Kumar received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in science from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, India, in 2010 and 2012, and the Ph.D. degree major in Mathematics and minor in Computer science from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India, in 2017. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun in India. He is a regular Reviewer for international journals including Elsevier, Springer, Emerald, IGI Global Publisher and many other publishers. He has published 20 research papers in IEEE, Emerald, Inderscience, International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, IGI Global Publisher and many other national and international journals of repute and also presented his works at national and international conferences. His fields of research are reliability theory, fuzzy reliability and applied Mathematics.

Mangey Ram received the Ph.D. degree major in Mathematics and minor in Computer Science from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India. He has been a Faculty Member for around twelve years and has taught several core courses in pure and applied mathematics at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. He is currently the Research Professor at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India. Before joining the Graphic Era, he was a Deputy Manager (Probationary Officer) with Syndicate Bank for a short period. He is Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, Journal of Reliability and Statistical Studies, Editor-in-Chief of six Book Series with Elsevier, CRC Press-A Taylor and Frances Group, Walter De Gruyter Publisher Germany, River Publishers and the Guest Editor & Member of the editorial board of various journals. He has published 225 plus research publications (journal articles/books/book chapters/conference articles) in IEEE, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Elsevier, Emerald, World Scientific and many other national and international journals and conferences. Also, he has published more than 50 plus books (authored/edited) with international publishers like Elsevier, Springer Nature, CRC Press-A Taylor and Frances Group, Walter De Gruyter Publisher Germany, River Publisher. His fields of research are reliability theory and applied mathematics. Dr. Ram is a Senior Member of the IEEE, Senior Life Member of Operational Research Society of India, Society for Reliability Engineering, Quality and Operations Management in India, Indian Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He has been a member of the organizing committee of a number of international and national conferences, seminars, and workshops. He has been conferred with “Young Scientist Award” by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, Dehradun, in 2009. He has been awarded the “Best Faculty Award” in 2011; “Research Excellence Award” in 2015; and recently “Outstanding Researcher Award” in 2018 for his significant contribution in academics and research at Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, India.

Om Prakash Yadav received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India, the M.S. degree in industrial engineering from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India, and the Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA, in 1987, 1992, and 2002 respectively. He is currently a Professor and a Duin Endowed Fellow with the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA. Dr. Yadav has served as department chair for three years and also is a founding Director of Center for Quality, Reliability and Maintainability Engineering, which is supported by local member companies. The research work of his group has been published in Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, Journal of Risk and Reliability, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, International Journal of Production Research, Engineering Management Journal, and IEEE Transaction of Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Systems. He has authored/coauthored more than 150 research papers in the area of reliability, risk assessment, design optimization, and operations management. His research interests include reliability modeling and analysis, risk assessment, design optimization and robust design, and manufacturing systems analysis. Dr. Yadav is currently serving as an Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Reliability and Safety and on the Editorial Board of several international journals. He is a recipient of the IISE William A.J. Golomski Best Paper Awards in 2015 and 2018. He is currently a member of IISE, ASQ, SRE, and INFORMS.