Green Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Concepts and Applications (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780367521097)

Samson Jerold Samuel Chelladurai, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He has completed B.E in Mechanical Engineering during 2008. Further, he completed M.E in Manufacturing Engineering during 2010. He secured university first rank with Gold Medal for his outstanding academic performance in post graduation. He completed Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Composite Materials from Anna University, Chennai, India in the year 2018 which was Highly Recommended by Foreign Examiner. He is specialized in manufacturing of metal matrix composites, characterization of composites, tribology and optimization techniques. He has published many research articles in SCI and Scopus indexed journals. He also published 5 books of which "Engineering Graphics" has reached a massive audience. He has published three Patents and received grants worth of 89000 US Dollars. He has delivered many guest lecture to the faculty members and students. He has received several awards viz., Grants Received Award, Best Research Paper Award, Best Faculty Award, Star Performer Award, Shri.P.K.Das Memorial Best Faculty Award in Mechanical Engineering, Best Academic Non Circuit Faculty, Young Researcher Award in Mechanical Engineering from his Institution (SKCET) and other organizations. He has been in Editorial Board / Advisory Board, Reviewer in reputed journals.

Suresh Mayilswamy, Ph.D, is Associate Professor in the Department of Robotics and Automation Engineering, PSG College of Technology, India. He received his Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Masters in Computer Integrated Manufacturing. He then obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University in the year 2014. His Ph.D. research focused on theoretical and experimental investigations of orientations of brake pad in vibratory part feeders. His current research focuses on advanced manufacturing technology, process automation and Industrial robotics. To his credit, he has published around 73 technical papers in refereed and impact factored international journals/ national journals/ international conferences and national conferences. He has authored 3 books in the field of Industrial automation, Assembly automation and Contemporary research in Engineering and Technology. He is keenly interested in the development of an advanced curriculum for the future engineers of other Institutions and has participated actively as Board of Studies member to frame syllabus for Mechatronics Engineering. He is a recipient of few awards including outstanding faculty of the Institution and Best faculty of the year from SKCET and PSG Institute of Advanced Studies for his academic and research works in the year 2013 and 2018 respectively. He is a recognized reviewer of Science Direct, Springer, ACTA Press and etc.

Arun Seeralan Balakrishnan, Ph.D, is an academician in Mechatronics Engineering under school of Engineering at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has diverse knowledge in field of engineering by shaping profile Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering during the year 1995, continued in expanding his knowledge and Graduated as a Mechanical Engineer during the year 2000. He has upgraded as Industrial Engineer by contributing his knowledge in the field of Automation Engineering to a specific Industry placed at Coimbatore. After completing his seven years' experience in industry and successfully graduated as a Master of Engineering during the year 2010. He is actively adopted himself as an Academician for the past nine years at APU, Malaysia. He is a chartered Engineer of IMechE (UK) from 2013 onwards and holding a position as an ALO (Academic Lias Officer) to support the upcoming young Engineers to enhance their knowledge. He has published a Book on Engineering Drawing using Auto-CAD. He has been awarded as Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from the University of Tenaga National, placed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has published many technical papers in reputed International journals that extend his contribution to the field of Engineering. He is also a research member of the APcorE research center in APU. He is also a member of Board of Engineers, Malaysia from 2018 onwards and actively taking part in research activity, IR 4.0.

S. Gnanasekaran, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sri Sakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India. He has completed Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering during 2008. Further, he completed his Master's in CAD/CAM during 2013. He completed Doctor of Philosophy in Welding and surface engineering and his research work was funded by UGC-DAE (University Grants Commission - Department of Atomic Energy). He has published many research articles in SCI and Scopus indexed journals and published five patents in IPR journal. He has published five book chapters in various publications. He organized a faculty development programme which was funded by Anna University, Chennai. He received several awards from International conferences for his technical work. He also received best faculty award for his immeasurable contribution towards student's welfare. He has been in Editorial Board / Advisory Board, Reviewer in reputed journals.