Description
The fields of Mechanical Engineering, Composite Materials, and Smart Manufacturing find themselves at the heart of a pivotal predicament. As these industries grapple with the demands for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, a need arises for a unified exploration of the transformative solutions within these domains. At this crucial moment, researchers, academics, and practitioners worldwide need to focus on understanding and solving the complex issues that are hindering progress. Trends and Applications in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Materials and Smart Manufacturing delves into solutions that propel industries, economies, and societies into a future defined by progress and resilience.
At its core, this book strives to examine the disciplines of mechanical engineering, composite materials, and smart manufacturing. With the collaborative efforts of diverse experts, it attempts to create a comprehensive resource that not only identifies emerging trends but also unveils their impact on the real world. By acting as a driving force for advancing current research, bridging knowledge gaps, and presenting innovative solutions, the publication contributes significantly to the collective understanding of these disciplines. The goal is to empower scholars, educators, and professionals with the knowledge and insights required to sculpt the future of these increasingly complex industries.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Surya Padhi (Ed.)
Surya Narayan Padhi
is a Professor & Group Head in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering at K L University. With a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Functionally Graded Materials, he holds an M.Tech. in Materials Engineering from NIT, Surathkal, focusing on Fabrication of thin films of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. With 24 years of combined academic and research experience, he has extensively taught Engineering Mechanics. His research encompasses various areas such as the stability of FGM beams on different foundations, thermal behavior of Sandwich FGMs, FGM heat pipes, and thin-film fabrication. Dr. Padhi boasts an impressive portfolio of approximately 45 publications in renowned international journals and conferences. He possesses strong computational skills in ANSYS, FUSION 360, and MATLAB. Having successfully supervised over 120 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate students, he currently mentors 5 Ph.D. scholars. Dr. Padhi has filed 11 patents, 8 of which have been published. He serves as a reviewer and editor for multiple esteemed journals. Furthermore, he is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers and a life member of ISTE.