Prof. M.S. Shunmugam
Prof. M. S. Shunmugam is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, India. According to his profile on the IRINS system, he holds a Scopus ID 7006246829 and has authored over 140 publications between 1974 and 2024, including journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, and reviews. His research expertise lies in manufacturing processes and automation, covering areas such as robotics, metrology, gear manufacturing, BTA machining, centreless grinding, EDM, friction welding, inspection planning, computer applications in manufacturing, and quality control. Prof. Shunmugam earned his PhD from IIT Madras in 1976 and has guided several doctoral theses on topics such as micro drilling, micro end milling, and sheet metal part bending. With more than 4000 citations and an h index of around 36, his academic impact is substantial.
Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan
Dr. Sujatha Srinivasan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), where she also serves as the head of the TTK Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2). She completed her BTech in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras in 1992, followed by an MSME from the University of Toledo in 1994, and later earned her PhD from the Ohio State University in 2007. Her research focuses on biomechanics and mechanisms, especially the development of affordable and locally appropriate assistive technologies and rehabilitation devices for people with movement disabilities in the Indian context. She has significant industry experience from working in the prosthetics sector before her academic career, and under her leadership, the R2D2 Centre has commercialised devices such as a standing wheelchair and indoor outdoor mobility devices.
