Smart Materials: Electro-Rheological Fluids, Piezoelectric Smart Materials, and Shape Memory Alloys

__Dr. Kaushik Kumar, B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering, REC (Now NIT), Warangal), MBA (Marketing, IGNOU) and Ph.D (Engineering, Jadavpur University), is presently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. He has 20 years of Teaching & Research and over 11 years of industrial experience in a manufacturing unit of Global repute. His areas of teaching and research interest are Composites, Optimization, Non-conventional machining, CAD / CAM, Rapid Prototyping and Quality Management Systems. He has 14 Patents, 60+ Books, 30+ Edited Book Volume, 65+ Book Chapters, 180+ International Journal, 21 International and 1 National Conference Publications to his credit. He is on the editorial board and review panel of many International and National Journals of repute. He has been felicitated with many awards and honours.

__Dr. Chikesh Ranjan is a highly accomplished Mechanical Engineer, PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand. He holds a Master of Engineering (M.E) degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Design of Mechanical Equipment from the same institution. Chikesh's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Mechanical Engineering from Marathwara Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, where he graduated with First Class with distinction. His innovative contributions have been recognized through the publication of 15 journal papers, 10 authored books, and 4 book chapters. He has also been actively involved in various workshops, conferences, and webinars, organizing 10 workshops and 18 events, and coordinating 13 events. Additionally, he has participated in 31 training/FDP programs and attended 34 national/international workshops, seminars, and webinars. Chikesh has been granted 7 design patents and 4 foreign patents, demonstrating his dedication to advancing mechanical design and technology. He has 9 years of Teaching & Research experience in a manufacturing unit of Global repute. His areas of teaching and research interest are Composites, Non-conventional machining,CAD / CAM & Robotics. He is a proud member of the Institution of Engineers, India, and has received 7 prestigious awards and honors for his remarkable contributions to the field of Mechanical Engineering.