Speakers

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An Engineering Leader with close to three decades of Aerospace Materials, Manufacturing, R&D, Additive Manufacturing and Suppliers development experience. At Boeing as an Associate Technical Fellow and a Global Technology Leader, he is involved in innovative aerospace manufacturing and materials development. Previously worked as Tech Lead – Materials at Rolls-Royce India Pvt. Ltd, Senior Lead Engineer - Airframe at Airbus India, Staff Engineer – Materials at Bloom Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd, Scientist and Assistant Director in CEMILAC, DRDO and Engineer at Indian Seamless Steels & Alloys Ltd, Pune.

He has done B.E (Metallurgy) from NITK, Surathkal with First Rank, M.S (Materials) from IISc, Banglaore with First Rank, PhD in Management from ZIBM, Mumbai and PhD in Engineering from Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research & NAL, Bangalore. He holds four patents, three patent applications filed and Seventy Trade Secrets.

He has received many awards including,

• The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) 2024 Achievement Award – Career (22+ years)

• Boeing Research & Technology Performance & Innovation Award 2022, 2023

• Mentor of the Year 2022-23 by Aditya Birla Group in association with Pro | MFG Media

• National Science Day Award – 2004 from Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India.

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Sathisha CH is a Senior Scientist at GE Aerospace Research with over 17 years of expertise in materials science and surface engineering. He specializes in addressing durability and wear challenges in aerospace systems, driving innovation in material selection and advanced surface technologies. He has made significant contributions to materials science, enabling advancements in metal additive manufacturing, thermal spray coatings, and advanced characterization techniques. Sathisha holds 17 US/EU patents and has authored several publications in reputed journals. With a proven track record in R&D leadership, he is passionate about advancing aerospace materials to enhance performance and efficiency.

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Meet Damodaran, a seasoned leader in the aerospace and defence sector currently serving as the CEO of ChipEdge, Celton Semiconductors, a VLSI and embedded product company. With over three decades of experience, Damodaran is also the Chief Consultant at FUTURIUM, a digital transformation and business consulting firm. He began his career in 1990 at Ashok Leyland, a leading heavy automobile manufacturer, before transitioning to EASI, a Detroit-based engineering company, where he oversaw offshore engineering services for clients in the United States and Europe. In 2004, Damodaran joined SAFRAN Engineering Services India, managing a team of 700 experts and playing key roles in aerospace product development and manufacturing. His contributions to transnational projects such as the B787, A380, and A350 for Boeing and Airbus were significant. His roles at SAFRAN evolved from Director of Systems Design to Senior Vice President, where he led Business Development, Strategy, Innovation, and Delivery of Engineering Business. He also served on the board of Safran Engineering Services as a Managing Director, supporting the establishment of support for the CFM Training facility, Wire Harness Manufacturing plant, and Engine Component manufacturing plant. In 2021, Damodaran assumed an advisory leadership role as Vice President of the Aerospace and Defence Business unit at AVTEC, focusing on developing offshore talents and services for global automotive, aerospace, railway majors, and Indian defence industries. Damodaran holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from CIT Sandwich Polytechnic, complemented by Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Systems & Information from BITS Pilani. He has pursued management programs at SAFRAN University in Paris and the USA, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Bangalore. He is currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive artificial intelligence at Christ University, Bangalore. Professionally well-connected, Damodaran has affiliations with industry bodies such as the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce, where he served as VP of the Aero Sector. He is actively engaged with SAE INTERNATIONAL and SAE INDIA Aerospace Board, having chaired the SAE INDIA Bangalore Section and presently holding a position on the Management Board of SAEINDIA. Damodaran is also preparing to be an independent director focusing on sustainability, risk management, and ESG governance and practices

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Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing of Next-Generation Circuit Boards and Power Electronic Components

As electronic devices grow more complex and customized, traditional circuit board and power module manufacturing face increasing limitations in integration, thermal performance, and design flexibility. This talk explores how multi-material, multi-layer additive manufacturing (3D printing) is revolutionizing the way we conceive, prototype, and produce advanced electronic assemblies—from circuit boards with integrated components to high-performance power electronics.

Current multi-material 3D printing platforms can co-fabricate conductive traces, insulating layers, and structural elements in a single process, enabling fully integrated electronic assemblies that reduce assembly steps and unlock new geometries unattainable with conventional PCBs. Flexible and stretchable circuits, printed using functional inks and elastomers, open new possibilities for wearable devices and flexible sensing applications. For power electronics, additive methods allow integrated thermal management features such as conformal cooling channels, as well as custom magnetics and embedded passive components, all while reducing size, weight, and manufacturing complexity.

Despite these advances, significant challenges remain—including material property limitations, print resolution, and scalability—for widespread adoption in mainstream electronics. This talk will present real-world case studies, discuss critical barriers, and highlight promising research directions for multi-material additive manufacturing in electronic product development. By bridging the gap between material science, process engineering, and electronics design, multi-material 3D printing is poised to become a key enabler of next-generation electronic devices—provided industry and academia collaborate to overcome today’s technical hurdles and accelerate the adoption of these transformative technologies.

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Dr. Dheepa Srinivasan, is currently Dean, Research and Innovation, at MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. She has over 25 years of experience in working in advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Gas Turbines. She is a pioneer in metal Additive Manufacturing and has enabled qualification of several gas turbine components from India, in an accelerated manner. Dr.Dheepa has a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from the India Institute of Science.

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Topic : New Alloy Development for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing for Turbine Components

Materials and Manufacturing technologies have enabled Gas Turbine engine advancements and played a critical role in various aspects of the engine performance metrics of, thrust, efficiency, firing temperature and weight, since the last 7-8 decades. While there have been tremendous efforts on research and development in utilizing metal Additive Manufacturing as a versatile technology, the number of qualified metallic parts that are running in the engine have not been commensurate with the applied research and development efforts and the benefits that the AM technology offers. Future engine capabilities require lightweight structures and higher temperature capability with greater durability. The talk will address the evolution of some new Aluminum, Nickel and Cobalt based superalloys via metal additive manufacturing, especially as a hybrid solution and share examples of the time and effort involved in the development of assessing their mechanical capability via small scale testing, with detailed microstructural characterization, for accelerated alloy qualifications. 

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Dr Sankha dip Das received B.Sc(Hons) degree in Physics, B. Tech & M.Tech degrees in Radiophysics and Electronics from University of Calcutta, India and M. Phil & PhD degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from University of Sheffield, UK.

He joined Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in 2015 as a Scientist, which is his current role. He has carried outtechno-economic work at the ministry and contributed to several Govt. of India policy faming in the areas of R&D, e- waste, industrial policy and additive manufacturing. His current interest includes R&D for manufacturing by Indian MSME sector in the areas of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC), High-frequency PCB Substrates, Rechargeable Battery Cells (Li-ion, Li-poly & Na-ion) and Additive Manufacturing; supporting Govt. of India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” under Digital India Program.

He is part of the core team for review & research, drafting and release of ‘National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)’ by MeitY. His current responsibility includes implementation of NSAM through self-sustainable centers in PPP mode. He is currently working on next version of the strategy and implementation.

Dr. Srikanth is trailblazer in joint replacement surgery and orthopaedic innovation. He brings decades of expertise to SSOC. As a pioneer in Robotics, Navigation Systems, Augmented Reality, and AI, he has revolutionized patient care, delivering, tailored treatment plans, that enhance recovery and improve lives. With over 10,000 Orthopedic surgeons trained under his guidance, Dr. Srikanth.. k n, is transforming the medical landscape in India.

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With extensive experience in the clinical research industry since 2006, Mujeebuddin CS has held various positions in some of the most prominent Pharma CRO and Pharma-IT organizations, including QPS, Parexel, Accenture, Oracle, and IQVIA.

In pursuit of his passion for teaching, he founded ClinoSol Research Pvt. Ltd. in 2019, an organization dedicated to training young minds in different areas of clinical research and placing them as future professionals in the ever-growing industry.

His action-based visions and directions, ClinoSol has seen tremendous growth in the last four years with operations in India from Hyderabad and internationally in Canada, where thousands of students from Medical, Dental, Pharma, and Life Sciences are learning and finding suitable careers every year.

He also has also been an active participant in industry conferences as an Academia Partner since 2020, including ISCR and SCDM and has been a Placement Coordinator for the Indian Pharmaceutical Association.

He has been a speaker at both national and international conferences including ISCR, SCDM, IPC and IPA Student Conclave and academic career and technological conferences, such as G20 Tech Summit.

ClinoSol has received 13 awards within a span of 5 years for the excellence and quality of training provided and for being a highest placement achieving organization (2023).

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Revolutionizing Healthcare with 3D Digital Twins: Bridging Physical & Virtual for Precision-Driven

Outcomes

Abstract:

In this session, I will take participants on a deep dive into the transformative world of 3D

Digital Twin technology and its fast-growing impact on healthcare, diagnostics, and clinical

research.

As a Clinical Research expert and the Founder & CEO of ClinoSol Research, I will unpack

how digital twins—real-time, data-driven virtual models of human organs and disease

states—are bridging the physical and virtual worlds to enable precision-driven,

personalized healthcare. With the integration of AI, simulation, bioinformatics, and real-

world patient data, digital twins are now playing a central role in drug development,

virtual clinical trials, and predictive treatment planning.

This session will highlight:

• Real-world global use cases (e.g., Siemens, Dassault, Philips, Mayo Clinic)

• How digital twins are accelerating research while reducing trial risks

• Their convergence with IoT, wearable tech, and patient monitoring systems

• Career opportunities and future skills needed to thrive in this ecosystem

• India’s readiness to adopt and innovate in the digital twin landscape

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, participants will:

✔ Understand the core concept and components of 3D digital twins in healthcare

✔ Explore cutting-edge applications in clinical trials, drug simulations, and organ

modeling

✔ Recognize the enabling technologies behind digital twin ecosystems

✔ Gain global and Indian perspectives on industry adoption and trends

✔ Identify emerging career paths and key interdisciplinary skills

✔ Discover how students, researchers, and healthcare professionals can participate in shaping

this frontier

This session is designed to ignite curiosity, share actionable insights, and inspire the next

wave of innovation at the intersection of technology and medicine.

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Prof. Amit Kumar Jaiswal is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT) at Vellore Institute of Technology. He earned his PhD in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering from IIT Bombay. He has received multiple competitive grants from national government agencies. His impactful work is published in numerous peer reviewed publications and several granted patents. Prof. Jaiswal also serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, reflecting his contribution in the materials science community. His work continues to advance the development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic platforms.

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3D printing is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that helps in the fabrication of complex structures to mimic the native tissue in biomedical research. Biomaterials (synthetic or natural) can be printed by combining them with living cells, or drug-loaded biomaterials for in vitro tissue modelling and regenerative medicine. In our lab, we are focusing on the development of 3D in vitro models. In one of our projects, we are 3D printing a thermoplastic scaffold and developing an EMT-based cancer model using suitable cues. In another work, we are aiming to 3D bioprint a dual-cell bilayered skin model for cosmetic safety and efficacy testing.

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Dr. Pradeep Singh Negi earned his B.Sc. (Agriculture & Animal Husbandry) and M.Sc. (Food Technology) degrees from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar; and Ph.D. in Horticulture from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He joined CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, in June 1997 as a Junior Scientist and is currently serving as Chief Scientist and Head of the Fruit & Vegetable Technology Department. His research activities include Non-thermal processing for product development and decontamination of fresh produce, and development of synbiotic and 3 D printed food products for personalized nutrition. 

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3D Food Printing: Precision and Nutrition. 

3D Food printing facilitates customization of structures with specific shapes and textures, and offers food to be consumed in a more aesthetic way. It facilitates food manufacturing based on personal nutritional requirements. 3D Food printing can be used for the development of functional foods by enriching with required nutrients, substituting undesirable elements, and printing multi-ingredient appealing food for various needs. Difficulties in eating and swallowing food make people suffer from the risk of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and altered gastrointestinal conditions. Similarly, conditions like hypertension, cardiovascular and renal diseases necessitate individuals to consume potassium-restricted diets. Personalized food can play an important role in ensuring adequate nutrient intake in such conditions. The research talk will highlight the development of 3D printed products suitable for consumption by people with swallowing difficulties and potassium-restricted diets.

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Dr. Subham Banerjee currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Guwahati, Assam. He also served as a coordinator cum co-principal investigator in the National Centre of Pharmacoengineering (State-of-the-art-facility) funded under the Drugs Pharmaceuticals Research Programme (DPRP), DST, Govt. of India. He published 120+ research articles in peer-reviewed high impact National/International journals. He is the Editorial board member of the journal 3D Printing in Medicine, Springer Nature. Dr. Banerjee’s research area focuses on Pharmacoengineering including Pharmaceutical Additive Manufacturing (AM)/3D & 4D Printing, New Materials for Pharmaceutical AM, Drug Delivery, and Cutting-edge Translational Pharmaceutical Research.

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GEM 3D : Generating Effective Medicines using Three Dimensions

Personalized and customized medicines represent the future of precision healthcare, moving away from the “one-size-fits-all” approach. Our research efforts will highlight how pharmaceutical additive manufacturing (PAM) — or 3D/4D printing — is revolutionizing drug delivery systems by enabling tailored release profiles and patient-specific therapies. Our research employs cutting-edge platform technologies such as fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), semi-solid extrusion (SSE), and direct powder extrusion (DPE) to design innovative formulations and devices that address complex therapeutic needs.