ICMED 2025 / Invited Speakers

Prof. Upadrasta Ramamurty

NTU Singapore

Prof U Ramamurthy is Professor in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, NTU Singapore. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy) degree from Andhra University, India in 1989 and a Master of Engineering (Metallurgy) degree from Indian Institute of Science, India in 1991 both with Metallurgy specialization, and a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Engineering, from Brown University, USA in 1994. His post-doctoral work was conducted at University of California-Santa Barbara and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A highly accomplished researcher, Professor Ramamurty has co-authored more than 250 papers in peer reviewed international journals, that are cited more than 9000 times (with Hirsch index of 46) in both Web of Science and Scopus databases. His research contributions are recognized through a number of awards such as the Lee Hsun Lecture award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, TWAS Prize (Engineering Sciences), CNR Rao Prize Lecture in Advanced Materials of Materials Research Society of India, J.C. Bose National Fellowship and Swarnajayanthi Fellowships of Government of India, Metallurgist of th Year Award by Indian Institute of Metals, and Scopus Young Scientist Award. He is an elected fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian National Academy of Engineering, Indian Academy of Sciences, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). He held many distinguished/invited professor/scientist positions world over, some of which are at Institute of Materials Research (IMRE), Singapore, Zhejiang University (Qiushi Distinguished Visiting Professor) China, Université de Lorraine, France (Exceptional Class Professeur invité), Jawharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, India, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA), Switzerland, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, Université de Rennes, France, Hahn-Meitner-Institute, Germany, Corporate Strategic Research Centre of ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, and The Gordon Laboratory of University of Cambridge, UK. Professor Ramamurty has been an Editor of Acta Materialia and Scripta Materialia since 2014.

Asma Perveen

Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Dr. Asma Perveen is an Associate Professor in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department at Nazarbayev University (NU), Kazakhstan. Dr. Perveen earned her PhD from National University of Singapore (NUS) under Mechanical Engineering Department in 2012. After completion of her PhD, she worked as Research Scientist at Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) for more than two years. She also worked as Visiting Research Scholar in University of Parma, Italy and Western Kentucky University, USA. Her research interests are on the areas of EDM, hybrid Machining processes, Additive Manufacturing, Polymer extrusion and non-conventional machining processes. She has served as technical committee member, Co-Convener, Convener, session chair for several conferences. She is currently serving as Reviewer and Editorial board member for several reputed journals. Apart from original research publications, she has also published several books chapters in different manufacturing research-oriented books published by Springer, Elsevier, Nova science etc. Research Interests-Electrodicscharge Machining, Polymer Extrusion, Non-Conventional machining, Additive Manufacturing, Laser Machining, Hybrid machining processes, Atomization of Metal Powder, Gender Gap in STEM.

Dr. Ayodeji Olalekan Salau

Dr. Ayodeji Olalekan Salau received a B.Eng. degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering from Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. He received his MSc and PhD degrees in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He is a registered professional engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG). Dr. Presently, Dr. Salau works at Afe Babalola University in the Department of Electrical/Electronics and Computer Engineering.

Email: ayodejisalau98@gmail.com, ayodejisalau@abuad.edu.ng

Mr. Sohel Khan

Driving Grassroots Innovation and Rural Development | Public Policy Enthusiast

Sohel Khan is a dynamic professional with expertise in grassroots innovation, rural entrepreneurship, and public policy. Currently leading the Grassroots Innovation vertical at the Telangana Innovation Cell, he focuses on fostering rural development and livelihood generation through impactful programs. With a background in Civil engineering and certifications in public policy from IIM Udaipur, Sohel has served as a Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, where he advised the district administration of Peddapalli, Telangana, on skilling, employment, and livelihood initiatives.

Email : leadgrassroots-tsic@telangana.gov.in

Dr. Adarsh Kodhanda

Founder & CEO, Aigen Labs LLP., Hyderabad.

Dr. Adarsh Kodhanda is the visionary founder and CEO of Aigen Labs LLP, based in Hyderabad. With a focus on cutting-edge research and innovation, Dr. Kodhanda has been instrumental in driving advancements in technology and fostering growth in the industry. His leadership at Aigen Labs emphasizes a commitment to excellence, strategic problem-solving, and the development of transformative solutions. Dr. Adarsh is a Post-Doctoral Fellow, NMICPS-TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, currently faculty at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and also a Visiting Faculty at Ashoka School of Business (ASB), Hyderabad.

Email: adarshkodhanda@hotmail.com