Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies

Ajay Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. His areas of research include artificial intelligence, materials, incremental sheet forming, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, waste management, and optimization techniques.

Dr. Parveen is the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rawal Institute of Engineering and Technology in Faridabad, India, where he also serves as an Assistant Professor. He holds a Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, and has completed his B.Tech. (Hons.) from Kurukshetra University and M.Tech. (Distinction) in Manufacturing and Automation from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. With over 12 years of teaching and research experience, his expertise lies in intelligent manufacturing systems, materials, die-less forming, design of automotive systems, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Parveen has published several articles in reputable international journals, presented at conferences, and holds 8 national and international patents.

Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects.