Author Biographies

Mr. R. Sivaprakash graduated with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from National Engineering College in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he successfully completed a comprehensive capstone project focused on the analysis and design of a six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) robotic arm. The project involved kinematic and dynamic analysis, 3D modeling, simulation, and 3D printing of robotic components, highlighting his strong foundation in robotics and mechanical system design. He was a member of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and organized several mechanical events during his college years. He is currently working in the R&D (Design) department at Karuvi Power Tools, Chennai. He possesses strong proficiency in surface modeling and gear design.
Mr. Sugumar P graduated with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from National Engineering College in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he successfully completed a comprehensive capstone project focused on the analysis and design of a six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) robotic arm. This project involved kinematic and dynamic analysis, 3D modeling, simulation, and 3D printing of robotic components, demonstrating his strong foundation in robotics and mechanical system design. He was also an active member of ISHRAE and organized several events during his college years. He is currently working at Gulf Asia Engineering and Projects Private Limited. He has good proficiency in forecast planning.
Mr. M. Balamurugan graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from National Engineering College in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he successfully completed a comprehensive capstone project focused on the analysis and design of a six-degrees-of-freedom (6-DOF) robotic arm. This project involved kinematic and dynamic analysis, 3D modeling, simulation, and 3D printing of robotic components, showcasing his strong foundation in robotics and mechanical system design. He was a member of the ISHRAE club and participated in hackathons. He is currently working at Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. He has strong proficiency in powertrain systems and the Stateflow module in MATLAB.
Dr. F. Michael Thomas Rex is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India. He has 12 research publications in SCI-indexed journals and 5 publications in Scopus-indexed journals. He holds one Indian patent. He is a recognized research supervisor under Anna University, Chennai. One research scholar has completed a Ph.D. under his guidance. His research interests include fixture design, artificial intelligence and optimization in manufacturing processes, and condition monitoring of machine tools and rotating machinery.
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