Keynote Speakers
Dr. V. K. Jain
Professor (Retired)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, INDIA
Topic: Manufacturing: Vision for future
Biography: Prof. V.K. Jain did his B.Tech. from MACT Bhopal (Vikram University, Ujjain), and M. Tech. and Ph.D. from University of Roorkee (now, IIT Roorkee). He has about 44 years of teaching and research experience. He has served as a visiting professor at University of California at Berkeley (USA) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (USA). He retired as a professor from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur after serving for thirty three years. Dr. Jain has won three gold medals, two silver medals and one best paper award as recognition to his research work. He is editor-in-chief of three international journals and associate editor of Int J. Engineering Manufacture and J. Machining Science and Technology. In recognition to the research work of Dr. Jain, he has been opted as a member of the editorial board of more than ten international journals. He has also worked as a guest-editor for more than ten special issues on TQM, CAPP, advanced machining processes, micromanufacturing, and micro fabrication. He has more than 300 publications to his credit. He has written and edited eight books. He has guided fifteen Ph.D. students and around one hundred M.Tech. / M.E. students. Dr. Jain has various research areas of interest, viz. advanced machining techniques (ECM, EDM, AFM, MAF, MRAF, and others), machining of advanced engineering materials, shear strain acceleration phenomenon in metal cutting, computer aided manufacturing, and CAPP.
Professor (Retired)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, INDIA
Topic: Manufacturing: Vision for future
Biography: Prof. V.K. Jain did his B.Tech. from MACT Bhopal (Vikram University, Ujjain), and M. Tech. and Ph.D. from University of Roorkee (now, IIT Roorkee). He has about 44 years of teaching and research experience. He has served as a visiting professor at University of California at Berkeley (USA) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (USA). He retired as a professor from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur after serving for thirty three years. Dr. Jain has won three gold medals, two silver medals and one best paper award as recognition to his research work. He is editor-in-chief of three international journals and associate editor of Int J. Engineering Manufacture and J. Machining Science and Technology. In recognition to the research work of Dr. Jain, he has been opted as a member of the editorial board of more than ten international journals. He has also worked as a guest-editor for more than ten special issues on TQM, CAPP, advanced machining processes, micromanufacturing, and micro fabrication. He has more than 300 publications to his credit. He has written and edited eight books. He has guided fifteen Ph.D. students and around one hundred M.Tech. / M.E. students. Dr. Jain has various research areas of interest, viz. advanced machining techniques (ECM, EDM, AFM, MAF, MRAF, and others), machining of advanced engineering materials, shear strain acceleration phenomenon in metal cutting, computer aided manufacturing, and CAPP.
Dr. Elammaran Jayamani
Associate Professor (Teaching) in Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science (Mechanical Engineering Program), Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia
Topic: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Biography: Dr. Elammaran Jayamani joined Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (SUTS) in 2007. Dr. Elammaran is an Associate Professor of the Mechanical Engineering program at the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science. A creative educator for over 23 years, promoting sustainable materials research and development. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Materials and Processes with expertise in Learning and Teaching, Research and Scholarship, and Leadership and Service. Well-versed in training and mentoring students, research scholars, and educators. He has completed his Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) at the Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. He is a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – Chartered Engineer (CEng) MIMechE (U.K.), International Professional Engineer (IntPE) U.K. His main research areas include polymer matrix composite materials, energy and environmental sustainability, and learning and teaching.
Associate Professor (Teaching) in Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science (Mechanical Engineering Program), Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia
Topic: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Biography: Dr. Elammaran Jayamani joined Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (SUTS) in 2007. Dr. Elammaran is an Associate Professor of the Mechanical Engineering program at the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science. A creative educator for over 23 years, promoting sustainable materials research and development. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Materials and Processes with expertise in Learning and Teaching, Research and Scholarship, and Leadership and Service. Well-versed in training and mentoring students, research scholars, and educators. He has completed his Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) at the Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. He is a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – Chartered Engineer (CEng) MIMechE (U.K.), International Professional Engineer (IntPE) U.K. His main research areas include polymer matrix composite materials, energy and environmental sustainability, and learning and teaching.
Mr. Parag Gaur
Global Product R&D Leader
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bengaluru, India
Biography: 24 years of experience in R&D for several global Software Products and Solutions in various domains. A hands-on leader, providing strong leadership to all aspects of the product lifecycle. I drive the product roadmap linked with innovations, customer and business trends. I work closely with several internal and external partners, as well as the business and technology leaders globally. I lead customer experience and customer satisfaction. I am accountable for the R&D budget planning and execution as per the budget. I have a proven record of developing and delivering on business strategies leading to revenue growth. Established credibility in building high performance agile team that delivers business outcomes, sustainable innovations, systemic efficiency improvements. Vast experience with customer presentations and interactions, lead from the front to enable several deals. I actively participate in design, use cases, and newer technology areas of Cloud, Analytics, IoT etc.
Global Product R&D Leader
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bengaluru, India
Biography: 24 years of experience in R&D for several global Software Products and Solutions in various domains. A hands-on leader, providing strong leadership to all aspects of the product lifecycle. I drive the product roadmap linked with innovations, customer and business trends. I work closely with several internal and external partners, as well as the business and technology leaders globally. I lead customer experience and customer satisfaction. I am accountable for the R&D budget planning and execution as per the budget. I have a proven record of developing and delivering on business strategies leading to revenue growth. Established credibility in building high performance agile team that delivers business outcomes, sustainable innovations, systemic efficiency improvements. Vast experience with customer presentations and interactions, lead from the front to enable several deals. I actively participate in design, use cases, and newer technology areas of Cloud, Analytics, IoT etc.