Numerical Modelling and Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Dr. Chander Prakash is Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Punjab University, Chandigarh, India. His area of research is biomaterials, rapid prototyping and 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, modeling, simulation, and optimization. He has teaching experience and research expertise in titanium- and magnesium-based implants.Dr. Sunpreet Singh is Researcher in NUS Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Initiative (NUSNNI). Received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, India. His area of research is additive manufacturing and application of 3D printing for development of new biomaterials for clinical applications. Dr. Aminesh Basak is working as Dual Beam Engineer in the Division of Research and Innovation, The University of Adelaide, Australia. He received his Ph.D. in materials science and manufacturing. He is also FIB/TEM Specialist at Australian Institute for Machine Learning. His research areas are precision machining, development of metal matrix composites, tribological behaviors of engineering materials, and optimization of the manufacturing processes. Prof. J. Paulo Davim received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in 1997, M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, mechanical engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the aggregate title (full habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005, and the D.Sc. (higher doctorate) from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Senior Chartered Engineer in the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with an MBA and specialist titles in engineering and industrial management as well as in metrology. He is also Eur Ing in FEANI, Brussels, and Fellow (FIET) of IET London. Currently, he is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He is also distinguished as honorary professor in several universities/colleges. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in manufacturing, materials, mechanical, and industrial engineering, with special emphasis in machining and tribology. He has also interest in management, engineering education, and higher education for sustainability.