Ajit Kumar Pattanaik is an esteemed academician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Government College of Engineering Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India. He has made noteworthy contributions to the area of Mechanical Engineering. Mr Pattanaik obtained his M.Tech degree in Manufacturing System Engineering as well as MBA in Operation Management. His research interests span a wide range and deeply into areas such as metal machining, non-traditional machining, FSW, RSW and data analytics. He has 02 patents in the fields of utility and design and published 32 research papers. Mr Pattanaik has been honored with the 2021 Outstanding Research Faculty Award from Biju Patnaik University of Technology in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering, namely in the areas of advanced Machining and Welding processes. Also, Mr Pattanaik has honored with SWAYAM-NPTEL Domain Scholar in the field of Product Design as well as honored twice with SWAYAM-NPTEL Discipline Star (Mechanical) during the 2022-2024.

Dilip Kumar Bagal is an esteemed academic and Assistant Professor-II in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Government College of Engineering Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India. He has made noteworthy contributions to the area of Mechanical Engineering. Bagal obtained an M.Tech (Research) degree in mechanical engineering from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, which has been a significant milestone in his academic path. His research interests span a wide range and delve deeply into areas such as metal machining, non-traditional machining, and data analytics. His inventive nature is clearly shown by his collection of 14 patents in the fields of utility and design. In 2024, he was awarded the New Rains Young Researcher Award for his unwavering dedication to acquiring information and driving innovation. Bagal has been honored with the 2021 Outstanding Research Faculty Award from Biju Patnaik University of Technology in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering, namely in the areas of advanced optimization and soft computing. Bagal is an active contributor to the academic community as a member of both the International Association of Engineers and the Institute of Engineers (India). He has acted as a peer reviewer for countless academic papers, assuring the excellence and honesty of intellectual discussion. Bagal's exceptional academic abilities are matched by his dedication to disseminating information. He is the author of the influential book "COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING" and has published over 120 papers in prestigious journals and conferences. These works cover a broad variety of issues within mechanical engineering, exhibiting his diversified interests and significant competence in the discipline. In essence, Dilip Kumar Bagal is a visionary in mechanical engineering, devoted to developing the subject via his creative research and motivating teaching. His story is a monument to the power of tenacity, invention, and the constant quest of knowledge. His work serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners alike in the subject of mechanical engineering.

Dr. Dulu Patnaik, an eminent academician and visionary, currently serves as the Principal and Professor of Electrical Engineering at the esteemed Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi (GCE Kalahandi), Odisha, India. His illustrious career spans research, education, and transformative leadership, leaving an indelible mark on the engineering landscape.