Prof. Dr. Hussain Bux Marri

Prof. Dr. Hussain Bux Marri
Professor / Chairperson
Mechanical Engineering Technology
RESEARCH INTERESTS

Profile

Post-Doc Implementation of CIM as an AMT in SMEs in 2007 from Brunel University of West London, UK Research publications. More than 55 research publications in International/National Journals
More than 50 publications in International/National Conferences. Awards: Best University Teacher Award by HEC, Islamabad.
International Excellent Achievement Award by Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society, USA.
Excellent Achievement Award by Mehran University Alumni Association.
Excellent Achievement Award by the Vice Chancellor, MUET, Jamshoro.
Professional Membership in Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad.
Member: Member/Convener, Board of Studies, Board of Faculty, Academic Council, Finance and Planning Committee, Selection Board, Syndicate, and Senate of the University.
Convener  NCRC.
Qualification

  • Degree
  • From
  • Major
  • Year
  • Ph.D, Post-Doc
  • UK
  • PGD
  • MUET Jamshoro
  • B.E
  • MUET Jamshoro
1. SMEs:A multiple case study approach, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, First online 11th October, 2016 DOI: 10.1007/s00170-016-9543-y
2. Gopang, M.A., Nebhwani, M., Khatri, A., and Marri, H.B., 2017, An assessment of occupational health and safety measures and performance of SMEs: An empirical investigation, International Journal of Safety Science, Vol. 93, PP. 127-133.
3. Shahani, A. A., Tanwari, A., & Marri, H. B. (2016). Investigating Job Satisfaction Level of Faculty Members in Public Sector Engineering Universities of Sindh, Pakistan. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 9, PP. 1-12.
4. Ali, Z., Jummani, S., Shaikh, Y., & Marri, H. B. (2015). Analysis of nonlinear adaptive cruise control vehicle model during cut-in manoeuvre. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol.20, No. 3, PP. 263-280.
5. Laghari, R.A., Murlidhar, N., and Marri, H.B., (2015) “Importance of Density in Process of Quality Development for Medium Density Fiberboard” Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan, Vol. 20(SI), No. 02(SI), PP. 65-70.
6. Syed, U, Marri, H.B., and Majid, T., (2014) “Dyeing of Polyester Woven Fabric with Disperse Dye Using Conventional and Microwave Technique, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol. 33, No.3, PP. 359-364.
7. Marri, H.B., Murlidhar, N., and Sohag, R.A., (2011) “Study of Government Support System in SMEs: An Empirical Investigation” Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol. 30, No. 3, PP. 435-446.
8. Murlidhar, N, Marri, H.B., and Sohag, R.A., (2011) “Influence of Macro Environmental Factors on Business in SMEs: An Empirical Analysis” Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol. 30, No. 3, PP.447-456.
9. Murlidhar, N., Marri, H.B., and Sohag, R.A., (2011) “An Assessment of Entrepreneurs' Business Strategies towards SME Success” Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol. 30, No. 3, PP. 469-476.
10. Shaikh, G.Y., Marri, H.B., and Sohag, R.A., (2011) An Assessment of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Implementation in Manufacturing Enterprises, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 30, No. 02, PP. 247-254.
11. Abbasi, A. A., Marri, H.B., and Murlidhar, N, (2011) Industrial Noise Pollution and its Impacts on Workers in the Textile Based Cottage Industries: An Empirical Study, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 30, No. 01, PP. 35-44. 
12. Murlidhar, N., Marri, H.B., and Sohag, R.A., (2010) Effects of Entrepreneurial Type on Turnover in Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs), Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 29, No. 02, PP. 347-356. 
13. Murlidhar, N., Marri, H.B., and Sohag, R.A., (2010) An Analysis of Internal Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship and SMEs in Developing Countries, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 29, No. 03, PP. 515-524.
14. Shaikh, G.Y., Marri, H.B., and Irani, Z., (2008) An Investigation into the Effects of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems on the Productivity of SME’s in Pakistan, International Journal of Value Chain Management, Vol.2, No.1, PP. 76-89.
15. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Sohag, R.A., (2007) Implementation of Advanced Manufacturing Technology in Pakistani Small and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Analysis, International Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 20, No, 6, PP. 726-739.
16. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Irani, Z., Implementation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Small and Medium Enterprises: Multiple Case Studies, Paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management.
17. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Irani, Z., Enablers of the Successful Implementation of CIM in Small and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Analysis, Paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management.
18. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Irani, Z., Networking, Joint venture and Collaboration of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises With Their Counterparts for the Implementation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing System: An Empirical Analysis, paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Production Economics .
19. Marri, H.B., Irani, Z., and Gunasekaran, A., (2007) Advanced Manufacturing Technology Implementation in SMEs: A Framework of Justification Criteria, International Journal of Electronics Business, Vol. 5, No. 2, PP. 124-140.
20. Marri, H.B., Sohag, R.A., and Lakhair, A.Q., (2007) Key Efforts in Implementation of CIM in SMEs, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 26, No. 2, PP. 91-96.
21. Computer Applications in Technology, Vol. 20, No. 4, PP. 172-179.
22. Marri, H.B., Sohag, R. A., (2004) Removing Obstacles to Achieve Excellence in SMEs, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 23, No. 3, PP. 191 to 196.
23. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Bulent Kobu, 2003, Implementation of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing in Small and Medium Enterprises, Industrial & Commercial Training: An International Journal, Vol. 35, No. 04, PP. 151-157.
24.  Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., Kobu, B., and Grieve, R.J., 2002, Government-Industry-University Collaboration on the Successful Implementation of CIM in SMEs: An Empirical Analysis, International Journal of Logistics Information Management, Vol. 15, No. 2, PP. 105-114.
25. Gunasekaran, A., Marri, H.B., McGaughey, R., and Nebhwani, M.D., 2002, E-Commerce and its Impact on Operations Management, International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 75, PP. 185-197.
26. Gunasekaran, A. and Marri, H.B., 2002, Application of Aggregate Production Planning Models in Developing Countries, International Journal of Management and Decision Making, Vol. 3, No. ¾, PP. 229-242.
27. Gunasekaran, A., Marri, H.B., McGaughey, R., and Grieve, R.J., 2001, Implications of Organization and Human Behavior on the Implementation of CIM in SMEs: An Empirical Analysis, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 14, No. 2, PP. 175-185.
28. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Grieve, R.J., 2000, Performance Measurements in the Implementation of CIM in Small and Medium Enterprises: An Empirical Analysis, International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 38, No. 17, PP. 4403-4411.
29. Gunasekaran, A., Marri, H.B., and Lee, B., 2000, Design and Implementation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case Study, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 16, No. 1, PP. 46-54.
30. Samo, S.R., Marri, H.B., and Sand, A., 2000, Predictions of the Cooling Energy Required in Buildings Using the Degree Days Method, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan, Vol.19, No. 2, PP. 85-90. 
31. Industrial Engineering: An International Journal, 1999, Vol. 37, No. 1-2, PP. 407-411.
32. Gunasekaran, A., Marri, H.B., and Yusuf, Y.Y., 1999, Application of Activity-Based Costing: Some Case Experiences, Managerial Auditing Journal, Vol. 14, No. 6-7, PP. 286-293.
33. Gunasekaran, A., Marri, H.B., and Menci, F., 1999, Improving the Effectiveness of Warehousing Operations: A Case Study, Industrial Management and Data Systems, Vol. 99, No. 7-8, PP. 328-339.
34. Gunasekaran, A., Marri, H.B., and Grieve, R.J., 1999, Justification and Implementation of Activity Based Costing in Small and Medium Enterprises, Logistics Information Management: An International Journal, Vol. 12, No. 5/6, PP. 386-384.
35. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Grieve, R.J., 1998, An Investigation into the Implementation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Small and Medium Enterprises, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 14, No. 12, PP. 935-942.
36. Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Grieve, R.J., 1998, Computer-Aided Process Planning: A State of Art, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 14, No. 04, PP. 261-268.
37.  Marri, H.B., Gunasekaran, A., and Grieve, R.J., Implementation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Small and Medium Enterprises: Multiple Case Studies, paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Production Research.
38. Sohag, R.A., Marri, H. B., Memon, A. B., (1991) Hungarian Method Application as a time reduction Technique, Engineering Horizon, Vol. 11, No. 1. PP.