Applications of AI in Smart Technologies and Manufacturing: Volume 1

Applications of AI in Smart Technologies and Manufacturing presents a rich repository of groundbreaking research in emerging engineering domains. With contributions from eminent educators, industrialists, scientists and researchers, this book highlights the transformative role of AI and smart technologies in enhancing community welfare and shaping the future of manufacturing and engineering practices.

This title comprises a selection of papers that reflect a global exchange of ideas in digital manufacturing, advanced machining processes, bioengineering, tribology, smart materials, IoT applications, energy storage, smart cities, robotics, and AI applications in healthcare. With special emphasis on optimization algorithms, virtual and augmented reality in automation, and smart energy technologies, this volume delves into ways in which rapid technological advancements are breaking traditional barriers in education, research, and industrial applications.

This is a resourceful guide for researchers, academicians, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate students in the domains of mechanical engineering, smart technologies, artificial intelligence, and automation. It is also highly relevant to decision-makers and R&D professionals focused on applying AI and smart solutions to achieve sustainable innovation in engineering and technology.

S.P. Jani is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad, India. He has been an Educator and a Researcher since 2012. He completed his doctorate research on Machinability of Hybrid Fibre/ Epoxy Composite by Using AWJ Machining from Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He received his UG and PG Degrees from Anna University as well. His research interests include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced manufacturing, Machinability study and Machining of natural fibre composite, and AI&ML approaches in Mechanical engineering. He has served as an Editor, Book Editor and Reviewer with reputed journals and publishers.

M. Adam Khan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu, India. He has been an Educator and a Researcher since 2006. He completed his post-doctoral research on Sustainable Manufacturing for Advanced Materials from the University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa. He earned his Doctoral Degree from National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India; and his UG and PG Degrees from Anna University Chennai, India. His research interests include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Tribology, Corrosion and Surface Science. He has served as an Editor for many reputed journals and books. He is a member of the Electrochemical Society of India (ECSI), IISc Bangalore.