Sustainable Development with Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technology (Volume 1)

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Vibration and Design, boasts over 15 years of diverse experience. He is currently Professor & Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering (Gazetted Officer Class 1) at the Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh Kanpur India. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Graphic Era University Dehradun. Dr. Kumar's extensive leadership includes roles like AICTE-Extension Coordinator, Nodal Officer for PMKVY-TI, and Zonal Officer for JEE-Diploma. A prolific researcher, he is Series Editor for eight distinguished book series with CRC Press, Wiley Scrivener, and Apple Academic Press, covering diverse topics from advanced manufacturing to AI and sustainable energy. He also serves numerous editorial and review board positions for prestigious international journals. He has authored over 200 articles & book chapters, co-authored/edited 40+ books, and holds four patents. Recognized with numerous research awards, he has guided 15 students through their B.Tech., M.Tech, and Ph.D. theses. His research focuses on CCUS, life cycle assessment, AI/ML in Mechanical Engineering, Smart Materials, Thermal Energy Storage, and Renewable Energy. He is an active participant and invited speaker at international conferences.

Prof. (Dr.) Pratibha S. Agrawal earned her Ph.D. in 2002 from Amravati University. She subsequently served as an Assistant Professor at Hislop College, Nagpur, and contributed to two CSIR-funded research projects. Since 2013, she has been a Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Chemistry at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. With over 20 years of research experience, Dr. Agrawal has guided 13 Ph.D. students to completion. She is the author of three national and one international book, and has edited two more. Her extensive publication record includes over 80 research papers in national and international journals. She is a recognized reviewer for numerous SCI journals published by Elsevier and Springer, and a frequent invited speaker. Beyond academia, Dr. Agrawal holds significant administrative experience, having served as Director, IQAC Director, and Director of Research, Innovation, and Incubation Linkages. Her research interests span ultrasonic properties, fuels, energy, water purification, and environmental chemistry. She is a life member of several national and international professional associations.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Singla is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering, Math, and Technology, Navajo Technical University, New Mexico, USA. He previously served as a researcher at the University of Idaho and a Research Associate at Case Western Reserve University. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee and Master's from Thapar University, where he ranked third in his class. With over 11 years of experience in research and teaching, his expertise includes Manufacturing, Welding, Surface Engineering, Tribology, Materials Characterization, and Welding Metallurgy. He has published 29 peer-reviewed articles, 28 book chapters, and presented 7 papers at international conferences. Dr. Singla serves as Journal Editor of IJMMST and Guest Editor for Inventions (MDPI). He has supervised 1 Ph.D. and 4 M.E. theses. A recognized reviewer for SCI journals (IF: 0.743–7.72), he also filed a utility patent on nano fly ash. He has delivered expert talks, led a 10-day FDP, and edited 7 books with CRC Press, Springer Nature, and Wiley Scrivener.