Dr. Ashwani Kumar, holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Vibration and Design, boasts over 15 years of diverse experience. He is currently Professor & Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering (Gazetted Officer Class 1) at the Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh Kanpur India. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Graphic Era University Dehradun. Dr. Kumar's extensive leadership includes roles like AICTE-Extension Coordinator, Nodal Officer for PMKVY-TI, and Zonal Officer for JEE-Diploma. A prolific researcher, he is Series Editor for eight distinguished book series with CRC Press, Wiley Scrivener, and Apple Academic Press, covering diverse topics from advanced manufacturing to AI and sustainable energy. He also serves numerous editorial and review board positions for prestigious international journals. He has authored over 200 articles & book chapters, co-authored/edited 40+ books, and holds four patents. Recognized with numerous research awards, he has guided 15 students through their B.Tech., M.Tech, and Ph.D. theses. His research focuses on CCUS, life cycle assessment, AI/ML in Mechanical Engineering, Smart Materials, Thermal Energy Storage, and Renewable Energy. He is an active participant and invited speaker at international conferences.
Prof. (Dr.) Pratibha S. Agrawal earned her Ph.D. in 2002 from Amravati University. She subsequently served as an Assistant Professor at Hislop College, Nagpur, and contributed to two CSIR-funded research projects. Since 2013, she has been a Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Chemistry at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. With over 20 years of research experience, Dr. Agrawal has guided 13 Ph.D. students to completion. She is the author of three national and one international book, and has edited two more. Her extensive publication record includes over 80 research papers in national and international journals. She is a recognized reviewer for numerous SCI journals published by Elsevier and Springer, and a frequent invited speaker. Beyond academia, Dr. Agrawal holds significant administrative experience, having served as Director, IQAC Director, and Director of Research, Innovation, and Incubation Linkages. Her research interests span ultrasonic properties, fuels, energy, water purification, and environmental chemistry. She is a life member of several national and international professional associations.
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Singla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. Prior to joining ECU, he served as an Adjunct Research Associate at Harvard University. His interdisciplinary research integrates sustainable materials, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering to develop durable, resource-efficient systems that advance the circular economy and energy-efficient manufacturing. He has held prestigious research appointments at Case Western Reserve University, Harvard University, and the University of Idaho and earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from IIT Roorkee, India. With over 11 years of research and teaching experience, Dr. Singla has authored around 40 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and edited several books with leading publishers including Elsevier, CRC Press, Springer, and Wiley. His research spans advanced manufacturing, materials characterization, tribology, corrosion, sustainable materials, and data-driven engineering solutions. He serves on editorial boards, reviews for high-impact journals, and is frequently invited to contribute as a speaker, reviewer, and session chair at international conferences. As an educator and researcher, Dr. Singla has established advanced laboratory facilities, mentored undergraduate and graduate students, and actively contributed to externally funded research projects. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies to address contemporary manufacturing and materials challenges. Dr. Singla’s work embodies a commitment to design-driven innovation that enhances material performance while reducing environmental impact.
