This publication showcases the 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Manufacturing System and 6th International Manufacturing Engineering Conference (iMEC-APCOMS 2024) proceedings. It emphasizes the UN Sustainable Development Goals in recent developments and significant challenges in manufacturing industry, along with the emergence of intelligent manufacturing engineering and technology, which are critical for adopting Industry 4.0. The book discusses both traditional and advanced approaches used in various intelligent manufacturing applications. Readers can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of current trends, challenges, solutions, and mitigating factors from this publication.
Siti Nadiah Mohd Saffe
Siti Nadiah Mohd Saffe is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Pekan, Malaysia. She pursued her PhD at the University of Tokushima, Japan, and received her Doctor of Engineering in Intelligent Structures and Mechanics Systems Engineering in 2015. Her research interests focus on advanced manufacturing techniques and Finite Element Method (FEM), with an emphasis on integrating sustainability and innovation into manufacturing practices.
Siti Zubaidah Ismail
Siti Zubaidah Ismail is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Pekan, Malaysia. She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) from Loughborough University, UK, in 2016. Her research primarily involves developing manufacturing processes and technologies to improve efficiency and material properties in industrial applications. She is committed to advancing engineering education and research.
Cucuk Nur Rosyidi
Cucuk Nur Rosyidi is a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta, Indonesia. He obtained his PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia, in 2010. Professor Cucuk is actively involved in teaching within the Industrial Engineering Program. His research interests lie in production planning and control, industrial optimization, and sustainable manufacturing. He is dedicated to improving industrial processes through innovative engineering solutions.
Mohammad Osman Tokhi
Mohammad Osman Tokhi is a Professor at the School of Engineering, London South Bank University (UK). He received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Kabul University, Afghanistan, in 1978, and his Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University, UK, in 1988. His research interests include active noise and vibration control, adaptive/intelligent control, assistive robotics, and bio/nature-inspired computational intelligence. He has published over 700 papers in these areas and has led numerous successful research projects. Professor Tokhi is a founding member and current chair of the Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR) Association. Additionally, he has been active in advancing international robot standardization within ISO and IEC committees, contributing to the development of new standards for robotics applications in industry.
