Dr. Ankit Sharma currently serves as the Head of the Publications Division at the Research and Innovation Network (CURIN) Department of Chitkara University in Punjab, India. He earned his doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, India. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Sharma possesses a wealth of expertise in academia, research, consulting, training, and industry.He has made significant contributions to the field, with numerous publications featured in well-regarded journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science. His research efforts have also resulted in the filing and publication of over 30 international patents. Dr. Sharma's expertise extends to the international stage, where he has delivered invited seminars and keynote addresses in countries like the USA, China, and India. His contributions have been acknowledged with awards for best research papers. Additionally, he actively serves as a reviewer board member for numerous esteemed international journals. Dr. Ismail Fidan currently holds the position of Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, while also serving as the Director of iMakerSpace at Tennessee Technological University. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, back in 1996.His primary areas of expertise lie within additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, robotics, automation, distance learning, and STEM education, both in terms of research and teaching. Dr. Fidan actively engages in professional networks such as SME, ASEE, ABET, and IEEE, contributing his insights and knowledge to these organizations.Adding to his accomplished profile, Dr. Fidan takes on roles as an Associate Editor for esteemed publications including IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, the International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, the ASEE Journal of Engineering Technology, and the Journal of Advanced Technological Education. Furthermore, he is also an associate author of Wohlers Reports, further showcasing his dedication and expertise in the field.
