Meet the editor

Prof. Dr. Palanikumar is a professor and principal at Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology, India. He is involved in teaching, research, development, and innovations in the field of higher technical education. He received the National-Visvesvaraya Best Teacher Award from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India, in 2021. He is listed among the world's top 2% of materials researchers by Stan-

ford University, USA. He has published more than 450 papers and 30 patents in engineering and technology. Dr. Palanikumar's areas of interest include statistical techniques, modeling and optimization, total quality management, composite materials, machining, and additive manufacturing.

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Preface

Response surface methodology (RSM) is used to predict and optimize process parameters in science, engineering, and technology problems. Its applications are not limited to these areas, however; RSM has been used in many fields, including medicine, pharmaceuticals, and even the arts. This book explores the use of RSM

The book includes eight chapters with case studies to illustrate relevant concepts. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the topic and basic experimental design methods. Chapter 2 discusses the application of central composite design and its effects on RSM. Chapter 3 highlights the application of RSM in product development and design. Chapter 4 discusses cyclic generators for Box–Behnken designs and develops new second-order designs. Chapters 5–8 examine modeling and optimization using RSM. Chapter 5 analyzes and optimizes bead geometry parameters in the welding process. Chapter 6 presents a case study on electrical discharge machining and uses RSM to optimize the process parameters. Chapter 7 discusses the selection of optimal conditions for baker's yeast for the production of grape juice. Finally, Chapter 8 applies RSM to fine arts and the restoration of paintings.

This volume is a useful resource for those interested in RSM and who wish to use it

**Palanikumar Kayarogannam**

Chennai, India

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology,

for modeling and optimization in a variety of disciplines.

in new and innovative research.
