Dr. D. THIRUNAKKARASU

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, PG FROM CEG GUINDY, DOCTORATE FROM IITM. 32 YRS OF R&D INSTITUTION AND 4 YRS. IN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION. 20 YEARS OF INVOLVEMENT IN SIMILAR PROFESSIONAL BODIES.

Er. R. BALAKRISHNAN

BE MECH. WITH 32 YEARS OF INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCED IN SIX SIGMA, LEAN MFG., OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, IMPROVING OPERATIONAL METRICS & TRAINING.

Dr. D. ANANTHAPADMANABHAN

Dr. D. Ananthapadmanaban, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engg., Chennai. Post Graduate from IIT Madras followed by Doctorate from Sathyabama University. Around 30 Years of Teaching Experience. Area of Specialisation : Welding, Soldering, Casting, Heat treatment, Finite Element Modelling, Environmental issues and solutions. Published around 117 research publications that includes around 60+ presented in National and International Conferences with an h index of 6 and Google Scholar Citations of 237. Life member in Indian Society of Technical Education, ISTE, Institute of Engineers(IE), Indian Institute of Metals, Indian Institute of Production Engineers (IIPE),Indian Welding Society, American Society of Metals, ASM Chennai Chapter.

Dr. K.V. KRISHNA SASTRY

Dr. K. V. Krishna Sastry, Vice Chairman, IMQE, Retired Professor with around 35 years of academic and administrative experience in various academic Institutions. Served as Head of Mechanical, Mechatronics and Automobile engineering Departments at Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai, Velammal Engineering College and MNM Jain Engineering College. Also served as Principal for a polytechnic in Andhra Pradesh.

Member and fellow of many professional societies like the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Society of Technical Education, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Operational Research Society of India, the Madras Metallurgical Society etc.; Vice-Chairman of Indian Institution of Production Engineers, Tamilnadu Chapter and Governing council member of IIPE national body.

Presented around 40 papers in national and international conferences. Published around 40 publications in National and International Journals. Awarded with “Outstanding Faculty Award” , received from Mr.Rangaswamy, the then Chief Minister of Pondicherry, “Rashtriya Gaurav Award” received from Dr.Bhishma Narain Singh, former Governor of TN and Glory of India” Gold Medal received from Dr.Dinesh Arora, Honourable Speaker of Jharkhand. Also in Guiness Book of Records.

Dr. SP. SRINIVASAN

Vice Principal of Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai & Professor, Department of Mech. Engg at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai, India. Implemented 5S & Kaizen concepts in entire campus of Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Won Platinum award from ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI kaizen competition. Life member of various professional bodies. Currently working on ‘IoT in the field of SCM’ & "Additive manufacturing in medical applications".

Prof. N. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN

Mr.N.Lakshminarayanan, General Manager, Viruksa Manufacturing Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. Former Associate Professor in Mechanical Engg..at Aarupadai Veedu Institiute of Technology, Chennai. Post Graduate in Energy Engineering from Anna University. Has 26 years of teaching experience. Specialized in Bio-Fuels, Solar and Wind Energy, Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship. Around 12 Publications in International and National Journals, 2 Patents. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified.

Dr. A. KRISHNAMOORTHY

Dr. A. Krishnamoorthy Retired Professor with more around 38 years of experience that includes 17 years in Industry. Served as Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, TN, India. Served in QC Division in automobile industries and as an Assistant Manager in Materials division in pump industry. Around 100 publications in various international and national journals and conferences, 5 Design Patents and 2 Product Patents. Produced 9 PhDs and one M Tech (By Research). Successful Technical Consultant Conducted few executive development programs to train the industry employees. Active Member in Professional Societies.

Mr. DANIEL F VANAK

Mr Daniel F Vanak is a serial entrepreneur with experience of over 40 years in the field of hydraulics material handling equipment. Starting his career with servicing of Hydraulics jacks to manufacturing customised Scissors lift, Telescopic Boom lifts, Aircraft Jacks and many others to suit specific customer requirements. He currently holds the post of Managing Director of VANJAX SALES PVT LTD with factories in Sriperumbudur & Ambattur.

Dr. L. MAHESH KUMAR

Dr.L.Mahesh Kumar , Registrar, St.Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai , 30 + years of experience. Research Area : Manufacturing Technology with focus on Metal forming, Metal Casting & Machining.

Research Publications : 21

Active Member of various professional bodies - Secretary of Indian Institute of Production Engineers, Tamil Nadu Centre, Chief Executive Officer, St.Peter’s Engineering College-Technology Business Incubator. Associated with Bharata Natyam for the past 45 years. Performing Nrithya Nivedana in two temples for 20 years.

Dr. G. DEENADAYALAN

30 Yrs. OF ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EXPERTISE, INDUSTRIAL ENGR, SUPPLY CHAIN RESEARCHER & PASSIONATE TEACHER

Dr. N. RAVICHANDRAN

MECH ENGINEER AND A DOCTORATE WITH OVER 56 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING. WON KIRLOSKAR AWARD, LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, ASHOKA AWARD, UDYOG RATTAN AWARD. MEMBER OF SIMILAR PROFESSIONAL BODIES. VISITING FACULTY FOR IITs IIMs AND ENGG. COLLEGES

Dr. S. PRAKASH

Dr.S.Prakash, Dean, Mechanical Engg., Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai . Around 34 years of Experience in Research, Teaching and Industry. Post Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Computer-Aided Design from the University of Madras followed by a Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sathyabama University. Over 100 publications in reputable international journals, 27 patents, and successful technology transfers to industries. Played a pivotal role in securing prestigious grants from organizations like AICTE, facilitating projects such as MODROB and Digital Twin Technology for Industrial Automation Process.