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Prof. V.BALASUBRAMANIAN is working currently as Director, Centre for Materials Joining & Research (CEMAJOR), Faculty of Engineering & Technology & Director, Directorate of Research & Development (DRD), Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India. He graduated (Mechanical Engineering) from Government College of Engineering, Salem, University of Madras in 1989 and obtained his post graduation (Production Engineering) from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai in 1992. He obtained his Ph.D (Welding Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai in 2000. He has established CEMAJOR in 2008 in Annamalai University, Chidambaram (located in a socially, economically and industrially backward district of Cuddalore).

He has 30 years of teaching experience and 25 years of research experience. He has published more than 410 papers in SCOPUS indexed Journals and his current ‘h’ index is: 55. He has supervised 27- Ph.D scholars and guiding 6 more scholars. He has completed 30 R&D projects -worth of Rs. 15 crores from various funding agencies. He has organized more than 35 programs such as Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Webinars and Symposiums on Materials Joining related topics. His areas of research interest are: Materials Joining, Surface Engineering and Nanomaterials. He has ranked in the “Top 2% Scientists in the World” and “9th Ranked in the Materials” field in India (Ranked by Stanford University, USA in 2021).

He has visited countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and USA for paper presentations. He was Member of Academic Council and Member of Senate of Annamalai University. He received ‘Young Scientist Research Award’ from Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India in 2003 and ‘Young Engineer Research Award’ from Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India in 2004. He received ‘Distinguished Researcher Award’ from Annamalai University in 2005, ‘Prof. Placid Rodriguez Memorial Lecture Award’ from Indian Institute of Welding (IIW) in 2010 and ‘Lecture Award’ from Indian Institute of Welding (IIW) in 2010 and ‘Prof. DRG Achar Distinguished Academician Award’ from Indian Welding Society (IWS) in 2013. He is a Life Member of ISTE, IIW, IWS and IE(I).

Ms.Debbie Aliya, President, Aliya Analytical Inc, United States.

In 1994, Debbie Aliya founded Aliya Analytical, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, engineering consulting specializing in failure prevention and materials characterization, and failure analysis. The company incorporated in 2005. Debbie has a BS in Metallurgy and Materials Science from Carnegie-Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA) and an MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL). She served as Chair of the ASM International Failure Analysis Committee three times. She contributed several articles and participated in the editorial duties for the 2002 and 2021 editions of the ASM International Metals Handbook volume on Failure Analysis. Articles authored include an introduction to the failure analysis process, composition analysis in failure analysis, and hydrogen embrittlement of steels. She was also the lead author for the glossary. She also contributed two articles to the 2004 edition of the Metals Handbook Volume 9, on Metallography, including a detailed approach on to how to choose specimens for routine lab work and failure analysis.

She served for several years on the Editorial Board of the ASM Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, and published several articles in that journal. She continues to be a reviewer for this journal. She is vice-chair of the West Michigan ASM International Chapter, and serves as Program Chair for the Western Michigan Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers. She was Chair of the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in 1999. In 2001 she became a Certified Interfaith Educator (Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, Ganges, MI).

Because of her cultivation of critical and creative thinking skills, and ongoing interest in the yoga of failure analysis, and the importance of clear thinking in general, colleagues have called her “The Lone Ranger of Independent Testing” and “The Holistic Failure Analyst.” She calls herself a grounded, mystical intellectual. She grows a big garden, has taught herself to forage for wild mushrooms, and has an ongoing interest in the cultures and religious ideas of the world, current, historical, and potential future. She also has an ongoing interest in science fiction, as a potential mythology to guide the development of wisdom for future generations.

In 2012 and 2013, she participated in National Novel Writing Month, and has completed the draft of The Convolution of Knomo Choicius, a novel that explores critical and creative thinking, under the pen name Shona Moonbeam. She participates in an on-line non-fiction writing group, which was a big help in the recent completion of the writing aspects of Constructing Competence in Failure Analysis, currently being formatted and edited for publication in 2023. More information about Debbie (Shona) is available at www.itothen.com and www.knomochoicius.com.

Mr. SasidharSundaram, Digital Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect, DIGITRANSCP Consulting KFT, Hungary.

Experienced Digital Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect with 32 years (6years in SAP IBP, 18 years in SAP APO and 8 years in Project Management). Have implemented 14SAP IBP projects till date. Have a thorough understanding of complex Supply Chain requirements and implemented multiple E2E SCM Planning solutions for varieties of Industries for customer in Europe, Asia Pac, North America, and MENA regions.

Good interpersonal soft skills to deal with clients, PMO and all stake holders of the project team, Detailed System & Process Oriented, Self-starter, result oriented, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Intelligent, Hardworking, Flexible, Time& Quality conscious IT professional can moderate & deliver depending on client’s expectation

Dr. Sathya Prasad, PhD, FNAE, Vice President, Product Development, Ashok Leyland, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Vice President, Product Development (June ’15 – Present): Currently Chief Engineer of Bus, International Operations, and Defence. Previously in charge of chassis systems, fuel systems, cooling and air-intake, engine mounts, CAE, suspensions, and steering. Conceived a group for systems simulations & predictive reliability (big data). Additionally, leadership in Product Development through reviews and engineering guidance.

General Manager, Product Development – Vehicle Systems & Attribute Engineering (June 2014 to June 2015): In charge of vehicle dynamics, NVH, steering, suspensions, chassis systems, fuel systems, and engine mounts; conceived and led advanced vehicle systems.

General Manager, Advanced Engineering (June 2010 – June 2014): Develop strategic technology vision, mission, and roadmap for the company in advanced vehicle systems and materials. Develop advanced products.

Deputy General Manager, Advanced Engineering & Product Development • Section Head – Advanced Engineering (2004 – 2010): Lead a team that specializes in advanced numerical analysis, Vehicle Dynamics, Suspensions, Metal forming, Factory simulation, Optimization, and Materials. • Co-Lead – Advanced Engineering (April ‘08 – Nov ‘09): End-to-end management of Advanced Engineering • Head – Computer-Aided Engineering (Nov ‘04 to Mar ‘08): Lead two teams in the area of CAE analysis and CAD & IT-Infrastructure (grew from 8 to 35 people)