Sumit Kanchan Editor

Manisha Priyadarshini holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. With more than 40 research publications in reputed international journals and conferences, her work focuses on advanced mechanical aspects and manufacturing technologies with energy efficiency. She has collaborated with researchers, academicians, and industry experts on several projects and serves as a peer reviewer for journals published.

Sumit Kanchan is an automobile engineer, researcher, and learning architect with expertise in building industry-aligned ecosystems for EV, R&D, and AI-driven learning. As Head-Projects & Capacity Building at ISIEINDIA, he leads national initiatives including Project Saksham, AI-integrated EV test-bench development, and multi-sector capacity-building programs. He has authored 30+ papers, filed 15 patents, and developed 30+ EV lab and production frameworks. Formerly at LPU, he guided teams to 90+ awards and mentored startups generating ₹6 crore+ annually. He is an Innovation Ambassador and a Ph.D. researcher in low-temperature combustion at NIT Jalandhar.

Swastik Pradhan received his Ph.D. in Production Engineering from NIT Rourkela and currently serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. With over seven years of teaching and research experience, he has guided more than 20 research projects and published over 60 research papers. His expertise lies in CAD/CAM, traditional and non-traditional machining, FEA, and industrial safety. Dr. Pradhan is also an active peer reviewer for leading journals.