Rakesh Kumar PhandenDr Rakesh Kumar Phanden is a distinguished academician and researcher. His academic journey reached its pinnacle when he completed a Ph.D. at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of echanical Engineering at Amity University Uttar Pradesh India, Federation University Australia, and Institute of Health & Management, North Melbourne, where he brings a wealth of knowledge and research insight to his role. Dr. Phanden's academic contributions extend beyond the conventional classroom setting. His active engagement with the scholarly community is evident through his participation in numerous conference technical sessions and his role as Reviewer for various esteemed SCIs and Scopus-indexed international journals. Notably, he has showcased his organizational prowess by playing pivotal roles in coordinating several international conferences, including ICNDME 2014, FLAME 2020, FLUTE 2021, FLUTE 2023, FLAME 2022, and FLAME 2024, serving as Organizing Secretary and Convener. He is the Author and Editor of 8 books and has edited 6 special issues for Scopus and SCI-indexed journals. Additionally, his role as Editorial Board Member for several journals underscores his dedication to shaping academic discourse. With a remarkable teaching career spanning 17 years, Dr. Phanden has left an indelible mark on the academic landscape, having imparted knowledge in private and government institutes and universities in India and abroad. His research portfolio is equally impressive, comprising over 100 papers presented at both national and international levels. Dr. Phanden received an International Travel Grant from DST, enabling collaborative research ventures in the USA and visits to prominent global destinations such as London, Singapore, Turkey, Dubai, and various other African countries. His global engagements reflect his unwavering dedication to advancing research and fostering academic collaboration in alignment with the vision of Amity University. Read More Read Less
