Mohit Hemanth Kumar is an accomplished academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor and the Associate Director of the AU IPR Cell at Alliance University, Bengaluru. He earned his PhD from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, where he specialized in the development and investigation of nanofiller-reinforced hybrid polymer composites. His research interests span several critical areas in mechanical engineering and materials science, focusing on inorganic filler-reinforced hybrid polymer composites, nanocomposites, waste-to-innovative products, industrial product design and development, and manufacturing technology. As an educator, he has developed and taught courses in mechanical engineering fundamentals, product development and design, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, and materials technology. Dr. Kumar is a prolific author of journal articles and book chapters, and his research contributions have had a significant impact in his field, leading to several granted patents and granted industrial designs. He maintains strong professional affiliations as a life member of several prestigious organizations, including the Indian Society of Technical Education, Institute of Engineer's India, Society for Failure Analysis, International Association of Engineers, and the Powder Metallurgy Association of India. He serves as a reviewer for numerous high-impact journals, including Nature’s Scientific Reports, Elsevier’s Heliyon, and various Wiley and Springer publications.Dr. Sasmita Bal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alliance University, Bangalore. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from KIIT Deemed University and an M.Tech from NIT Rourkela, she brings extensive expertise in thermal engineering, microfluidics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.Her research interests span microfluidics, jet and spray impingement, CFD analysis, electronic cooling technologies, composites, and additive manufacturing. Dr. Bal has published numerous research papers in international journals and conference proceedings, and has two patents to her credit. She is a professional member of The Institution of Engineers (India) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).As an accomplished researcher and educator, Dr. Bal has edited multiple technical publications, including proceedings of international conferences and textbooks on advanced manufacturing technologies. Her work consistently demonstrates a commitment to innovative research and sustainable technological development. Dr. Bal is a recipient of the prestigious Nanomaterials and Energy Prize for her groundbreaking research paper "Energy transition: paving the way for a greener future", further highlighting her significant contributions to sustainable energy research.Dr. S. Vedharaj is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore in 2014 and completed his postdoctoral research at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, hydrogen technologies, and high-efficiency combustion concepts. Dr. Vedharaj has published extensively in high-impact journals including Fuel, Applied Energy, and Energy Conversion and Management. His significant contributions include pioneering work on biofuel utilization in diesel engines, optimization of combustion parameters, and emission reduction strategies. His research on novel fuel sources such as pine oil, kapok biodiesel, cashew nut shell liquid, and hydrogen-based systems has advanced the field of sustainable combustion technologies, supporting the transition to cleaner energy alternatives.Jayaraman Kandasamy is Chief Manager at the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD), IIT Madras, and Founder & CEO of Hypersonic Technologies Pvt. Ltd. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras and has held research positions in France and Turkey. With more than 18 years of international research experience, his work focuses on hydrogen generation, plasma technologies, hypersonic propulsion, advanced carbon materials, and sustainable energy systems.His research has led to innovations in plasma pyrolysis for the production of CO₂-free hydrogen and carbon materials, including a granted Indian patent for a modular plasma pyrolysis reactor. He is also Co-Founder of Harpy Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., where he works on nanosatellite technologies and plasma propulsion systems. His expertise spans aerospace engineering, renewable energy, nanotechnology, propellant systems, and climate-focused technologies. He has received research fellowships and awards from national and international organizations and actively contributes to initiatives supporting clean energy and hydrogen technologies.
