Meet the editors

Dr. Shashanka Rajendrachari is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Bartin University, Turkey. He completed an MSc in industrial chemistry and an MTech in nanoscience and technology at Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India, and obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India.

His research interests are nano-structured alloys, powder metallurgy, electrochemical sensors, corrosion, smart and high entropy alloys. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his contribution to research. He has published more than 50 research articles, six books and five book chapters in various peer-reviewed international publications.

Dr. Kiran Kenchappa Somashekharappa is currently working in the Department of Chemistry, Government First Grade College, Shivamogga, India. He gained his Ph.D. from the Department of Nanotechnology at Visvesvaraya Technological University, CPGS-Bangalore Region, Muddenahalli. His research interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials with different morphology/methods and their characterizations and appli-

cations in the field of photocatalysis/catalysis, and sensors. Kiran has published research work in many peer-reviewed journals and has received Best Paper awards at several international conferences. He is a member of a number of US and Indian professional bodies including the Indian Science Congress Association, Institute of Chemists India, Society for Materials Chemistry, Materials Research Society and a Community Member of the American Chemical Society.

Dr. Sharath Peramenahalli Chikkegouda obtained his doctorate in metallurgical and materials engineering from NITK, Surathkal, India. He has 10 years of teaching/research experience and his current appointment is in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department at Jain University. His research interests are metal forming, severe plastic deformation, composites and their characterization, additive manufacturing, electro-

chemical sensors and applications. He has published in more than 25 international journals and has chaired many conferences. He is a reviewer for many reputed international journals and received an Excellent Reviewer award from *ASM International - Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance*.

Dr. Shamanth Vasanth is currently with the School of Mechanical Engineering, REVA University, Bangalore, India. He worked as an engineer in the industry before his academic career at highly reputed Indian universities. He has educated dozens of engineers during his decade of teaching and research. He has more than 30 publications in the form of books, book chapters, and research articles. His research interests include additive

manufacturing, powder metallurgy, heat treatment, advanced manufacturing systems and technologies.
