Ramneek Singh Kumar
Ramneek Singh Kumar is a dynamic instructor at University Canada West. He is currently a DBA candidate at Golden Gate University, with his research focusing on optimizing reverse logistics in Canada's e-waste sector. He holds an M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Lakehead University and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University, India. At University Canada West, he instructs MBA students in Operations Management and Personal Financial Planning, emphasizing practical applications and real-world industry practices. He designs and implements engaging course content, including interactive assignments and case studies, and mentors graduate students to foster professional growth. Ramneek is committed to enhancing student success and academic excellence through innovative teaching and personalized mentorship.
Expertise and Experience
Ramneek has extensive experience in operations management, supply chain, project management and personal financial planning. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Personal Financial Planning at University Canada West, a role he has held since January 2023. In this position, he instructs MBA students, designs engaging course content, and mentors graduate students. Concurrently, since June 2021, he has served as a Senior Manager at Experior Financial Group Inc., where he conducts financial needs assessments, manages investment portfolios, and advises on insurance products. Previously, he was a Production Engineer at Cubicfarm Systems Corp. from March 2022 to December 2022, managing large-scale projects and ensuring adherence to lean manufacturing principles. Prior to that, he worked as a Project Engineer at RMW Industries Inc. from March 2021 to March 2022, focusing on preventive maintenance and production scheduling. He also held a Production Engineer role at NovaPole International Inc. from June 2019 to March 2021, analyzing and scheduling production operations and ensuring product quality. His earlier experience includes serving as an Operations Manager at CodeCore College from September 2018 to June 2019, where he maintained effective communication and optimized operating procedures.
Publications and Scholarly Activity
Ramneek's research interests include optimizing reverse logistics in Canada's e-waste sector. His publications include:
- Ramneek Singh Kumar, Murari Mohon Roy, Mrugeshkumar Patel, and C. Pbe, "Performance and Emission Analysis of Biodiesel-Kerosene Blends and Their Emulsions in a Modern Small DI Diesel Engine," Int. J. Eng. Res. Appl., vol. 8, no. 5, pp. 72-85, 2018.
- Mrugeshkumar Patel, Murari Mohon Roy, and Ramneek Singh Kumar, "Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Performance and Emissions of a Modern Small Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel-Kerosene Blends," Int. J. Eng. Res. Appl., vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 28-40, 2018.
Awards
Additional Credentials, Volunteer Work, Board Appointments, etc.
- President of the Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of BC (2021-2025), where he developed mentorship programs and contributed to course development initiatives, actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.
- Director on Board with One Voice Canada, a non-profit that helps international students in Canada (August 2019 - January 2023).
- Youth Ambassador with South Asian Mental Health Alliance (June 2019 - Present).
- Facilitator at Punjabi Men's Mental Health Peer Support Group supported by Taraki and Movember.
- Holds technical skills in Moodle & Brightspace D2L, Project Management (MS Project), Tax & Estate Planning, ERP (NetSuite, Epicor), Six Sigma (Green belt), Minitab, 5S, CPM, Investment Management, LLQP, DFMA, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, APQP.
