Plenary
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Plenary – Innovation and Entrepreneurship
November 6, 11:00 am
Session Chair
Dr. Nagajyothi Koripella
Pro VC
Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU)
Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Topic: Innovation and entrepreneurship
Dr K Nagajyothi, AICTE Margadarshak, NAAC peer team chairman and Pro Vice-chancellor of Bharatiya Engineering science and technology innovation university has 24 years rich academic experience in various reputed academic universities and colleges across South India. Dr Jyothi has published 31 research papers in journals and presented 46 papers in conferences. She has three patents to her credit in which two are granted, one by Indian Patents and other by Australian patents. She has received best innovator and best researcher award for the Indian patent. She is the recipient of many awards for academics and community services. To name a few recent ones include Exemplary women in education award by Asia Today in 2020, Best youth worker award by Indian Srilankan embassy in 2019, the super woman award by Star network in 2022 apart from many best teacher awards. recently she has been honoured as the Best Education Leader in Hyderabad by forever star group. Her long academic service has facilitated her to get recognised by AICTE as margadarshak in 2018 to guide higher educational institutions to improve quality of education and acquire accreditation. Dr Jyothi has been recognised as an expert committee member by Ministry of education for NEAT and SLA. With rich expertise in accreditation process of NAAC, NBA, Dr Jyothi has been guiding many colleges presently towards accreditation. As a NAAC peer team chairman, Dr Nagajyothi Visited many universities and colleges across the country and guided many colleges for NAAC and NBA accreditation.
Speaker I (8:00 am)
Dr. Kandati Sai Chandu
Dean – Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Siddhartha Institute of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous), Puttur
India
Presentation Title: Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship: Building Future-Ready Enterprises in a Global Economy with Zero Capital and Hands-on Experience
Speaker II (8:20 am)
Dr. Eriki Ananda Kumar
Ph.D. (Mech), M.Engg (CAD), B. Tech (Mech), DME, ITI(Welder)
Dean R&D
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
MJR College of Engineering and Technology
Piler, Andhra Pradesh, India
Title of presentation: Challenges in Blockchain LSCM into Industry 4.0 and IoT
With 19 years of expertise in teaching, research, and innovation. I, Dr. Ananda Kumar Eriki, am a faculty member in mechanical engineering with the ability to design startup promotions that meet worldwide standards, contribute significantly to the planning, designing, and developing of prototypes. Manage the delivery of a variety of excellent handouts to UG/PG students. Participate in knowledge-sharing events related to funding requests, research, and pertinent student initiatives. Perform the administrative duties as assigned, at 2017 to 2021; I earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at VEL’s University in India. From 2004 to 2006, I completed my Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on CAD at Sathyabama University in India. From 1999 to 2003, I completed my Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) at JNTUA in India. Additionally, SBTET in India offered a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from 1995 to 1998, as well as an ITI course in welding from 1994 to 1995. I prior to work as a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Dean R&D at MJR College of Engineering and Technology-India, I worked as a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at VEMU Institute of Technology-India. Also worked as Associate Professor in the Department of Automotive Technology at FTVETI University-Ethiopia and I worked as a Lecturer at National University-Oman, I worked as a teaching/ research faculty in various capacities indifferent colleges with the position of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Malaysia (Nilai University, SEGi University and TOC Automotive College-Malaysia. I’m having 3 patents with 2 book chapters, 5 grants, and 42 research papers published and presented at international conferences with SCOPUS-indexed publications.
Speaker III (8:40 am)
Dr. Debabrata Bhattacharjee
Professor
Techno India University
West Bengal, India
Presentation Title: Collaboration in Entrepreneurship
Currently a Professor at Techno India University, West Bengal, India, teaching Management students and guiding PhD scholars teaching subjects including Entrepreneurship Development & Small Business Development, Production & Operations Management, Strategic Management, and International Marketing. His research area is in supply chain collaboration.
He is a PhD in Management from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India. He completed his MBA from University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and PGCGM from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur.
Dr. Bhattacharjee has long experience of 37 years in the industry, most of it being with Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the largest Public Sector Undertaking in India in Oil & Gas industry, in various capacities including 4 years as Country Head in Myanmar, National Head of a business vertical and various other strategic positions at national and regional level. The experience encompassed diversified areas like International Business, Strategic Business Development, Business Transformation, IT implementation, Sales and Marketing, Project Management, Facility Planning, Construction Management etc.
He has published articles in various reputed international and national journals. He has also contributed immensely through his papers published in various international conferences of IEOM. He has also published a book based on his industrial experiences and written a chapter in a book on supply chain. He has penned a report on the entire canvas of the oil and gas industry in Myanmar for Indian Embassy there. He is a member of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering.
Speaker IV (9:00 am)
Ar. Nahida Abdulla
Arch Ayri – Digital Platform
Maharashtra, India
Presentation Title: Ecopreneurship: Affordable & Sustainable Entrepreneurship
In an era where Architects are looking forward to designing newer buildings, Ar. Nahida Abdulla stands out from the crowd by being known as an Architect for a social cause who provides realistic and cost-effective design solutions to transform buildings into sustainable spaces. She is a Researcher for sustainable design wherein she transforms her observations into writing and is the face behind the Architectural & Sustainability Narratives platform Arch Ayri, a knowledge sharing platform. She is an experienced development practitioner having taught rather encouraged stakeholders on multi-disciplinary subjects professional grooming, academic upliftment and positive thinking including participants from countries like Nepal – Bhutan through online programs.
Speaker V (9:20 am)
Dr. Seema Singh
Professor of Economics
Delhi Technological University, India
Research Fellow, INTI International University, Malaysia
A Professor of Economics at Delhi Technological University, India and a Research Fellow (Hon.) at INTI International University, Malaysia, Prof. Singh is largely interested in the area of technology and its impact on the labour market, gender, education and training, etc. Besides teaching Engineering Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, she offers a course, Gender and Technology, for PhD coursework. She has been researching the issue of Economics in Engineering curricula since 2003 and has written two textbooks on the topic.
She has published extensively in refereed journals and successfully completed many projects funded by national and international organisations. She has supervised many PhD and Post-Doctoral students and is a paper reviewer for many indexed journals and a member of the editorial board of the Engineering Education Review and Deep Science Publishing.
She is an Advisor of Guidepoint, Headquarters- New York and a member of ISLE R&D Trust and Hon. Joint Secretary of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE), New Delhi. She was Vice President (Education and Research) in the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) Board 2018-20 and Chaired the Nomination Committee in during 2021-23. She was Vice-President of WISE-India during 2011-23 and President, University Women Association of Delhi during 2019-21.
Presentation Title: Why, What & How of Economics in Engineering Curricula: A Case of India
Economics was first used in engineering by a civil engineer, Arthur M. Wellington, when he was working on railway tracks in the USA during the latter part of the 19th century. Looking at the significance, gradually it became a part of the engineering curricula even in India. However, the approach towards adoption is casual.
The technical intensity has increased manifold even in the non-technical sectors during the post-globalisation period, and an engineer is expected to consider more economic factors for the success of his engineering project than it may have been considered earlier. All such probable factors will be discussed.
Speaker VI (9:40 am)
Ms. Bala Tripura Sundari DS
Assistant Professor of English Humanities and Science
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT)
Ibrahimpatnam, R R Dist.
Hyderabad Telangana, India
Ms. Bala Triura Sundari D.S. is a dedicated academician with over 16 years of teaching experience across various reputed institutions. She holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English from Osmania University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. She has published five research papers and has presented three papers at national and international conferences. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to research and continuous professional development. Throughout her career, Ms. Tripura has demonstrated excellence in delivering high-quality education and creating an engaging, student-centered learning environment. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, she is a proactive organizer, having successfully coordinated and executed several literary events at the departmental level. These initiatives have enriched the academic and cultural experiences of both students and faculty. Her unwavering dedication to promoting literary engagement underscores her passion for English literature and her commitment to nurturing a vibrant and inclusive academic community.
Plenary – Machining and Digital Manufacturing
November 6, 2:00 pm
Chair
Dr. M. Manzoor Hussain
Registrar (Retd.)
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Dr. M. Manzoor Hussain was a registrar of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad and Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department. Earlier he has served as Director of Admissions for three years. He also served as the founder principal and established one of constituent colleges of JNTUH at Sultanpur, Sangareddy District. He was the chairman of Board of Studies of JNTU in Mechatronics Engineering and Automobile Engineering. He has guided over 50 post graduate thesis and supervised 21 PhD scholars and currently 7 research scholars are working under his supervision. His areas of research include composite materials, manufacturing, additive manufacturing, welding and industrial engineering. He has over 26 years of experience in teaching and administration in various capacities as officer-in-charge, special officer and member of various expert committees of University and AICTE. He has organised various workshops, short term programs and conferences in the university. He also worked in Ethopia for two years as Head of Manufacturing in Defence Engineering College. He has published over 65 papers in peer reviewed journals and National and International conferences, and has visited countries like Kuwait, Thailand, Germany and Australia for conferences. He was awarded the best teacher award by Telangana State Government in the year 2016. He was the co-convener for EAMCET for three years and Convener for one year.
Speaker I (2:00)
Dr. Thirumurugan M
Associate Professor
B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Speaker II (2:20)
Dr. Eriki Ananda Kumar
Professor, Dean R&D
M.J.R. College of Engineering & Technology
Pileru, Andhra Pradesh, India
I received Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the VELs University Chennai (India) 2021, MEng in CAD-Mechanical Engineering from the Sathyabama University Chennai (India) 2006 and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from JNTUH-India. I am also a graduate from Sri Venkateswara University with an MBA 2023. Current research interests are in Ti6AL4V, Machining, and Manufacturing. I’m the authored (and co-authored) over 42 publications and 3 Patents (Australia-India)/Book chapter Publications (London-India) till date and secured (as PI and Co-PI) several research grants from DST, SERB India. I’m an Advisory Board member of International Institute of Engineers and Researchers, and member of Editorial Board of International Journal of Material Science and Applications, Frontiers in Energy: Oil, Gas and Coal Engineering, Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering: Computational and Manufacturing Research Communications, Penerbit AB. Also I’m a member of Associate Editors in Journal of Advances in Material, Technical Research and Applications and International Institute of Science Engineering & Management, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology. I’m an executive member (2011) of Institute of Engineers Malaysia, International Association of Engineers and a member of (2020) All India Council for Technical Skill Development of India. Also a reviewer of reputed journals associated with material and manufacturing. Currently Professor & Dean (R&D) at MJRCET and former of VEMU Institute of Technology, India. Prior to this, served as Associate Professor (Nov 2018 – Oct 2019) at FTVETI University-Ethiopia, Associate Professor and Director of R&D (Jul 2017–Oct 2018) too at same VEMU Institute of Technology, India. and Faculty in Mechanical Engineering (July 2015–Jun 2017) at Caledonian College of Engineering Muscat-OMAN, Senior Lecturer at Nilai University, Malaysia (2010-2015), Lecturer at SEGi Universiti, Malaysia (2007-2009), and Instructional Writer/Instructor in TOC-Malaysia (2006-2007).
Speaker III (2:40)
Dr. Sachin M. Bhosle
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering & Technology (VPKBIET)
Baramati, India
Dr. Sachin M. Bhosle is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vidya Pratishthan’s Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering & Technology (VPKBIET), Baramati, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, USA, where he received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship in 2017. His doctoral research focused on nanotextured titanium surfaces for orthopedic implants, pioneering techniques in electrochemical anodization and surface modifications for enhanced osseointegration.
Dr. Bhosle has over two decades of academic and research experience and has served in multiple leadership roles, including Dean of Academics, Dean of Research & Development, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Governing Body Member at VPKBIET. Under his leadership, the department received its first NBA accreditation (2022) and recognition as a Ph.D. research center (2023). He also established the Center of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing & Robotic Automation, sponsored by Finolex Cables Ltd.
His research spans nanotechnology, biomaterials, manufacturing processes, electrochemistry, robotics, and Industry 4.0 applications. He has published more than 35 peer-reviewed papers in leading international and national journals and conferences (SCI/Scopus/WoS indexed), registered a copyright, and filed two patents in advanced manufacturing and intelligent systems. His work has been supported by multiple research grants from AICTE, SPPU, and the State of Michigan, USA.
Dr. Bhosle is a recognized Ph.D. guide at Savitribai Phule Pune University and is actively supervising four doctoral scholars. He has delivered invited talks and chaired sessions at AICTE-ATAL FDPs, IEEE-sponsored events, and international conferences. He is a life member of ISTE, SME (India), and has been associated with the Orthopedic Research Society, USA.
Beyond research, he is deeply engaged in academic policy-making, accreditation processes, and student mentorship. He continues to contribute to the fields of digital manufacturing, biomaterials, and robotics, striving to bridge the gap between academia and industry while inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Speaker IV (3:00)
Prof. Denis Ashok
Dean SPORIC – Sponsored Research
VIT, Vellore
Plenary – Operations Excellence
November 7, 8:00 am
Session Chair
Dr. Qutubuddin S.M.
Professor
Industrial and Production Engineering Department
P.D.A. College of Engineering
Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
Dr. Qutubuddin S.M. is presently working as a Professor, Industrial and Production Engineering Department, P.D.A. College of Engineering, Gulbarga. He has more than 30 years’ experience in teaching and research and has published more than 35 papers in International and National journals and Conferences. He has introduced the course Human Factors and Ergonomics in the curriculum in undergraduate engineering and has developed laboratories such as Industrial Engineering Laboratory and Ergonomics Laboratory. He is a life member of professional societies such as ISTE, IIPE, IAENG, and ISE. He is a regular member of various committees’ of IEOM Society conferences and continuously involved in promoting the activities of IEOM Society. He has established a IEOM Society student Chapter at PDA College of Engineering. Research interest include Industrial Ergonomics; Human Factors; Occupational Health and Safety; Productivity Improvement Studies; Production/Operations Management; Environmental Ergonomics. Currently he is Director, IEOM Operations in India.
Speaker I
Dr. Sanjib Biswas
Assistant Professor (Sr. Grade)
Decision Sciences & Operations Management
Amity Business School
Amity University
Kolkata, India
Presentation Title: Soft-Computing Analytics Framework for Strategic Decision Making
Dr. Sanjib Biswas has two decades of experience working in Industry and academia. He did his Ph.D. in Management Studies from NIT Durgapur. He has published and presented more than 100 papers, including those in Scopus/SCI-indexed journals and proceedings such as Information Sciences, Annals of Operations Research, Technology in Society among others. He is a regular reviewer and editorial board member of over 20 Scopus/SCI-indexed journals, including Applied Soft Computing, Technology Forecasting and Social Change, Computers and Industrial Engineering, Expert Systems with Applications, among others. He is listed among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024 (Stanford University) and Top Scholar List by ScholarGPS. He has received several awards at National and International Conferences. He holds seven patents to his credit. At present, two scholars are pursuing a Ph.D. under his guidance. His research interests include Supply Chain Management, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), Soft Computing, Technology Management, and Sustainability.
Speaker II
Dr. Jaydip Sen
Professor
Praxis Business School
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Title – Machine Learning
Speaker III
Prof. V. Sivakumar
Professor and Head
Professor of Logistics Management
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Plenary Title: “Sustainable Global Supply Chains: Integrating Lean Systems, Green Technologies, and Startup Innovation.”
Dr. V. Sivakumar is Professor and Head of the Department of Logistics Management at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India. He has over 26 years of teaching experience and 17 years of active research in management and logistics. He holds a Ph.D. in Management, an MBA in Marketing, and a B.E. in Agricultural Engineering. His primary research interests includes agricultural logistics, supply chain management, marketing, and international logistics. Expert in Agricultural and Sustainable Supply Chains, At Present- Supervisor of Doctoral Research in Logistics & Startup Innovation and Published in Scopus/UGC-CARE Indexed Journals and Presented at International Conferences
He has successfully guided six doctoral scholars, with another six Ph.D. candidates currently under his supervision, and has directed more than 200 postgraduate projects. He has published over 30 journal papers and presented 30+ conference papers, including contributions to Scopus-indexed journals. His funded research projects cover areas such as e-logistics, marine tourism, benchmarking logistics businesses, and farm mechanization in Tamil Nadu.
He currently serves as a member of the Senate and Academic Council of Alagappa University, and leadership roles as Dean of the College Development Council and Director of the Curriculum Design & Development Cell. Also associated with national and international journals as a reviewer and editorial board member. He has organized and chaired several international and national conferences on logistics, tourism, and sustainable management.
Speaker IV
Nachiket Patil
Senior Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Speaker V
Dr. Richa Sharma
Associate Professor & Area Chair-Operations
Asian Business School
Noida, India
Dr Richa Sharma is currently associated with Asian Business School as an Associate Professor in Operations Management. She has 15 years of Academic and Industrial Research experience in Education Sector, manufacturing Sector and consultancies. She is Gold Medalist in M.Tech in the field of Manufacturing Systems. Her Field of specialization is Production Operations Lean management, Quality Management, and Industrial Engineering. She is associated with NATIONAL Productivity Council and CII India as an Empaneled consultant for delivery talks in her expertise domain. Successfully implemented (5S and TPM- Japanese Lean Philosophy) in Corporate manufacturing sector like Vardhman Group, Hero Motors, Yamaha Motors, BORL etc.
Plenary – Manufacturing
November 8, 8:00 am
Session Chair: Dr. Ramandeep Kaur
Speaker I
Dr. Animesh Gupta
Professor of Practice
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur
India
Ex-President Steel Manufacturing
Strategic Corporate Supply Chain Expert
Advisor Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh
Speaker II
Dr Subhash Chandra Panja
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India
Topic: Next-Gen Additive Manufacturing
Professor Subhash Chandra Panja is presently working as Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He completed his Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 1997. He did Master of Technology and PhD from Industrial Engineering and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 1999 and 2008, respectively. He has had almost 20 years of teaching experience at several engineering colleges and institutions in India. He has published a number of papers in International and National journals and Conferences in the field of reliability engineering, maintenance management, and railway systems, astrophysical data analysis, and advanced as well as classical manufacturing engineering. His principal areas include reliability and quality engineering, process control, railway systems analysis, fuzzy systems, and modern manufacturing processes. He is the fellow of Institution of Engineers (India).
Speaker III
Dr. Muthuramalingam Thangaraj
Professor and Head
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
School of Mechanical Engineering
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
Presentation Title: Mechatronics based Integration of flexible electronics in automotive infotainment bezel
Professor Muthuramalingam Thangaraj is currently working as Professor and Head at the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology. He has vast experience both in Academic and Industry. His primary area of research interests are unconventional machining processes and Mechatronics with good hands on experience. He has published many of his research papers in the area of EDM, ECM, AWJM, LBM processes, micro machining, 3D Printing, Flexible Printed sensors, optimisation approaches and Manufacturing automation and control. He has been listed as Top 2% scientists in worldwide by Stanford University, USA since 2020. He has published around 200 research articles and 8 patents so far. HE has presented his research works in various International conferences held around the world. Among which 3 patents are granted so far. He has been involved with various national accreditation activities, Academic council members, research forum members, research funding evaluation committee member for the benefits of students. He serves for many reputed journals in various positions such as editors and reviewers. He represented Engineering Education in terms of visiting Professor, MoU signs, Keynote speech, Session chair and paper presentation in many International Conferences and competitions held in Abroad countries such as USA, UK, Germany, Belgium, China, UAE, Netherland, Turkey, Poland, Greece, Austria, Czech republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam under various schemes. He is actively involved for establishing academic and research collaboration with reputed universities. He has involved in many research finding as Technical Investigator around the world.
Speaker IV
Dr. J.S. Gnanasekaran, M.E., Ph.D., FIE
Former Principal & Professor of Mechanical Engineering
R.V.S. College of Engineering
Dindigul, India
Dr. J.S. Gnanasekaran is the Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and former Principal of R.V.S.College of Engineering Dindigul, India, is affiliated to Anna University Chennai, India. He holds B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai under Madurai Kamaraj University and M.E Degree in Industrial Engineering from the same institution and University. He was awarded Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, through Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
He has to his credit having more than nine years service as Principal in reputed engineering colleges in India. He has taught engineering students at the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels for more than 27 years and has guided many students of B.E. and ME projects. He has also had some industrial experience in his career. . He is a research paper reviewer in many Journals and conferences at National and International levels and served as Session Chair also. Especially regular research paper reviewer in IEOM Conferences from the year 2014. His research interests are Manufacturing Optimization, Concurrent Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Product Design, Mathematical Modeling and Algorithm Development. He has published 40 research papers in Journals and conferences at National and International Levels so far.
He has received and associated in receiving research grants from recognized government funding agencies. He has received four awards so far. He is a recognized research supervisor for Anna University Madurai and Coimbatore regions. He has written two books so far in the area of Manufacturing Technology and Production Planning optimization techniques. He has organized and participated in many conferences, seminars and workshops and he is the resource speaker for such programmes. He has participated in more than 100 programs. He is one of the Expert members in many interview panels and mock accreditation of institutions. He is the member in Examination board in Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Anna University Chennai, Karunya University, Coimbatore, SASTRA University, Thanjavur etc.
He is a Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi, Computer Society of India, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong and International Society of Industrial Engineering and Operation Management (IEOM), State of Michigan, USA. He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkatta. He is a Professional Member in Institute for Engineering Research and Publication. Engineering Council of India (ECI) New Delhi has conferred to him the title of Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Industrial Engineering.
Speaker V
Dr. Nabendu Ghosh
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India
Plenary Presentation Title: Advancing Welding of Stainless Steels through Simulation, AI, and Sustainable Manufacturing: Towards Intelligent and Green Industry 4.0 Systems
Dr. Nabendu Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He earned his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Birbhum Institute of Engineering and Technology in 2007, followed by an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University in 2010. In 2019, he was awarded a Ph.D. in Engineering from Jadavpur University, where his doctoral research focused on advanced welding techniques and their application to manufacturing processes. Prior to joining Jadavpur University in 2018, Dr. Ghosh served for over a decade as an Assistant Professor at Techno India Banipur and SDET–Brainware Group of Institutions, where he gained extensive experience as both a teacher and a researcher. During this period, he actively contributed to curriculum development, student mentoring, and collaborative research initiatives, laying the foundation for his continued contributions to engineering education and research. Dr. Ghosh’s research interests encompass welding processes, advanced manufacturing technologies, materials characterization, and structure–property relationships in engineering materials. His work combines experimental approaches with computational analysis, bridging fundamental materials science with applied engineering. He has successfully guided six M.Tech. scholars and one Ph.D. student to completion, and is currently supervising two Ph.D. researchers in the areas of welding metallurgy and manufacturing process optimization. His commitment to mentoring young researchers has significantly contributed to the growth of the next generation of engineers.
Dr. Ghosh has presented his research at several prestigious conferences, including the MATADOR Conference (Hangzhou, China, 2019) and the International Conference organized by Bule Hora University (Ethiopia, 2021). He has also published numerous papers in Scopus- and Web of Science–indexed journals and continues to contribute actively as a reviewer for international journals in the fields of materials science and manufacturing engineering. In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Ghosh holds significant editorial responsibilities. He serves as an Associate Editor for Composites and Advanced Materials (Sage Publications), SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing and Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports (Springer Nature). His editorial experience has equipped him with strong expertise in manuscript evaluation, peer-review management, and maintaining the scientific rigor of international publications. Beyond his core academic work, Dr. Ghosh also serves as an external expert and advisory committee member at various universities and academic bodies. His contributions to academia, research, and professional service reflect his dedication to advancing the frontiers of welding and manufacturing sciences while inspiring young engineers and researchers to pursue innovation in these fields.
Speaker VI
Dr. Ramandeep Kaur
Professor, Computer Science | Researcher | Academic Leader
Institute of Information Technology and Management
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Dr. Ramandeep Kaur is a Professor of Computer Science with more than 16 years of distinguished experience in academics, research, and institutional development. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Banasthali Vidyapith and an MCA from GGSIPU.
Her research expertise spans software engineering, fault-tolerant systems, ICT in education, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. She has published more than 29 research papers in Scopus-indexed, ABDC-listed, and UGC CARE journals, and holds patents in the domain of computing and software systems. She has also authored and edited books, contributed to curriculum development at GGSIPU, and actively integrates Outcome-Based Education (OBE), MOOCs, and AI-driven tools into her teaching practice.
Dr. Kaur is a recognized academic leader, frequently invited as a speaker and resource person in Faculty Development Programs, and has chaired multiple sessions at national and international conferences on innovative pedagogy, digital transformation, and AI adoption in education. She also provides academic leadership as IQAC and NAAC Cycle-3 Coordinator, significantly contributing to quality assurance and accreditation processes.
Beyond academics, Dr. Kaur leads institutional and community initiatives as NSS Program Officer and Institutional Coordinator for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, driving social responsibility projects in collaboration with IIT Delhi and MHRD. She was also recognized in the International Teacher’s Olympiad 2023 for her innovative teaching practices.
A dynamic professional, Dr. Kaur combines her passion for teaching and research with institutional leadership and community engagement, making her a sought-after voice in discussions on the future of higher education and technology integration.
Plenary – Industry 4.0 and Industry Solutions
November 8, 4:00 pm
Chair
Dr. V. Vasu
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
NIT Warangal &
Director for School of Smart Manufacturing, NAMTECH (Initiative of ArcelorMittal)
Topic: Human-Centered Innovation: Manufacturing in the Era of Industry 4.0 & 5.0
Dr. V. Vasu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal and currently serves as Director of the School of Smart Manufacturing at NAMTECH, an initiative by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. He earned his Ph.D. from JNTU Hyderabad and completed postdoctoral research at Politecnico di Milano, Italy, under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus fellowship. His expertise spans Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Manufacturing. Dr. Vasu has published over 75 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences, holds five patents, and has supervised 10 Ph.D. scholars. He has also guided 35 M.Tech students and developed national-level online courses on Mechatronics and Control Systems under MHRD-ICT. He has successfully executed sponsored research projects worth ₹1.75 crore. A recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Young Engineer Award and the Outstanding Engineer Award, he coordinates multiple Centres of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, and Virtual & Augmented Reality at NIT Warangal.
Speaker I
Dr. Aman Sinha
Co founder and Director
TechSCM solutions pvt Ltd, Pune
Speaker II
Mr. Guruswamy Revana
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Talk Title: IoT Enabled Remote Monitoring and Control in Industrial Operations
Guruswamy Revana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Andhra University and a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Power and Industrial Drives from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (J.N.T.U.), Hyderabad. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at JNTU Kakinada and has amassed 21 years of teaching experience, having served in various capacities, from Assistant Professor to Head of Department, across multiple engineering institutions.
Throughout his career, Mr. Revana has authored 71 articles in reputed journals, both national and international, and has presented at numerous conferences. He holds nine patents and has successfully secured a DST project worth INR 48.3 Lakhs. His academic excellence is reflected in the 28 prizes and accolades he has received, alongside delivering 32 expert talks and earning 51 certifications. He is also an active reviewer for several prestigious global publications and has contributed a book chapter. Mr. Revana has been instrumental in organizing and leading several national and international Faculty Development Programs (FDPs).
His research areas span Power Electronics, Power Quality, Renewable Energy Sources, Internet of Things (IoT), Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), Robotics, and Nanotechnology. He is a life member of the IEEE, the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), and a member of the All-India Council for Technical Skill Development and the Institute of Scholars (InSc). Furthermore, he has mentored and inspired numerous students, guiding them in hackathons, paper and poster presentations, and project expos at both national and international levels.
Speaker III
Mohammed Arshath Parvez
Mohammed Arshath Parvez works with Social Compact, a multi stakeholder initiative that enables businesses to ensure worker well-being and social sustainability across their value chains. His work focuses on supporting companies to achieve compliance and evolve toward responsible business practices that promote dignity, safety, and opportunity for all categories of workers — including contractual and platform-based workforces.
Arshath brings expertise in disseminating the idea of social sustainability and integrating it into business strategy and operations. He has helped large groups of companies use data and dashboard-based systems to understand their current status, monitor progress, and identify gaps for focused action. This approach not only strengthens business systems but also helps bring worker voices into boardroom conversations, enabling leadership to make more informed and empathetic decisions.
He has worked with many larger group of companies across sectors, including contributing to the design of Zomato’s Delivery Partner Well-being Framework, which operationalizes worker well-being within the gig economy. His interests lie at the intersection of business responsibility, social innovation, and human-centered systems, with a commitment to building workplaces that are both productive and equitable.
Presentation Title – Responsible Business in Action: Embedding Worker Well-being as the Core of Social Sustainability
Abstract
The idea of responsible business is evolving from a focus on compliance and philanthropy to one centered on how enterprises engage with and enable their people. In today’s complex business environment, ensuring worker well-being is not a separate social goal but an integral part of how sustainability is lived and practiced within organizations.
Drawing from Social Compact’s work with over 65 companies across sectors, this session shares experiences of how businesses are embedding worker well-being and social sustainability into their everyday systems, decisions, and culture. It highlights the approaches that have helped companies move from intent to meaningful action — building leadership ownership, fostering inclusive practices, and creating mechanisms that enhance dignity, safety, and opportunity for all categories of workers.
The presentation will also reflect on insights from Social Compact’s recent collaboration with Zomato in developing a Delivery Partner Well-being Framework, which demonstrates how principles of responsible business can be adapted for new and emerging forms of work.
Through stories and evidence, the session explores what it means to practice responsibility in action — where worker well-being becomes both a measure and expression of sustainable business.