Keynote Speaker

Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Pramodkumar S Kataraki 

School of Mechanical Engineering, REVA University, India. 

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Pramodkumar S Kataraki is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in CAD/CAPP/CAM from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, and expertise in Smart Manufacturing. He has demonstrated significant contributions to the fields of Automatic Feature Recognition, Machine Learning for tool wear prediction, and Image Processing methods for Integrated Pest Management in Agriculture. His research record boasts numerous publications in SCI journals, book chapters, Scopus journals, and conference papers, along with a patent publication and active involvement as a reviewer for international journals. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Pramodkumar S Kataraki has received prestigious awards, including recognition as a Professional Technologist by the Malaysian Board of Technologists and multiple accolades for outstanding journal publications. Additionally, his extensive experience includes teaching roles at PESIT and REVA University in Bangalore, India. He has been an integral part of various international committees and conferences as a member and keynote speaker, further solidifying his influence and expertise in the fields of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, particularly in Industry 4.0 scenarios.

Associate Professor Dr. Taiwo Ebenezer Abioye 

Department of Industrial and Production, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taiwo Ebenezer Abioye is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. He badged his B-Eng degree in Mechanical Engineering with First Class from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. He had his MSc in of Manufacturing Engineering and Management at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. He bagged his PhD in Manufacturing Engineering from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom in 2014. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taiwo Ebenezer Abioye has developed a strong research profile in manufacturing and materials processes with special interests in laser materials processing, additive manufacturing, composite materials, welding and joining technologies, materials development, characterization and testing (mechanical, corrosion and wear tests). He has a proven track-record in these areas with over 60 publications in highly reputable journals. He had presented his innovative research output in many national and international conferences. He has won some research grants to his credit. Publications from his works have received several citations (1730 citation in Google Scholar).  He was listed as one of the top 2% World Best Scientists in 2022 and 2023. He is a reputable member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), also a member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Manufacturing (IOM3), United Kingdom. He is a regular reviewer to many reputable Science and Engineering journals. He has successfully served in many scientific committee and University administrative positions.