Palanikumar Kayaroganam
Prof. Dr. Palanikumar Kayarogannam is a Senior Professor and Principal at Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology, India. He is involved in teaching, research, development, and innovations in the field of higher technical education. He received the National-Visvesvaraya Best Teacher Award from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India, in 2021. He is listed among the world’s top 2% of materials researchers by Stanford University, USA. He has published more than 450 papers and 30 patents in engineering and technology. Dr. Palanikumar\'s areas of interest include statistical techniques, modeling and optimization, total quality management, composite materials, machining, and additive manufacturing.