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Tilak Raj is a prominent researcher in the field of manufacturing systems engineering, with a primary focus on flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and advanced material handling technologies. His work centers on identifying and analyzing constraints within FMS to improve resource utilization, reduce labor costs, and enhance overall system efficiency. Raj’s major contributions include the application of interpretive structural modeling (ISM), fuzzy ISM, and total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) to systematically study the complex issues and constraints that hinder FMS performance. His most cited paper, "Study of issues related to constraints in FMS by ISM, fuzzy ISM and TISM" (2021, 24 citations), is a key reference in the field, demonstrating the power of these modeling techniques for decision-making in manufacturing. Additionally, Raj has advanced the selection of mobile robots in FMS environments using multi-attribute decision-making techniques such as AHP and M-GRA, as seen in his 2019 work (6 citations). His research provides practical frameworks for managers and engineers to adopt automated equipment in volatile market conditions. With a growing citation record and a clear focus on solving real-world manufacturing challenges, Tilak Raj’s work continues to influence both academic research and industrial practice in smart manufacturing and automation.