Computational Techniques and Smart Manufacturing

This book delves into theoretical foundations as well as practical applications of emerging technologies shaping Industry 4.0 to explore the integration of modern computational methods with advanced manufacturing processes.

This book explores key areas where computational techniques significantly enhance manufacturing performance, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), design optimization, machine learning, and digital twins. It addresses applications in advances in manufacturing, machining, welding, casting, and forming processes. Case studies demonstrate how simulation-based design reduces trial-and-error in process development, while optimization algorithms improve dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and energy efficiency. Chapters also cover the role of AI in predictive maintenance, process control, and real-time decision-making.

This is a vital resource for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students working in the fields of computational techniques, smart materials, automation, and advanced manufacturing.

Paolo Ferro is Full Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Selection at the University of Padua (Italy). He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Padua in Metallurgical Engineering. He was the scientific director of the research program ’Numerical and Experimental Determination of Residual Stresses in Welded Joints and their Influence on Fatigue Strength’. He won the prize for young researchers `Aldo Daccò’ in 2002 and has published more than 200 works. His research is mainly focused on the analytical and numerical modelling of welding, heat treatment and additive manufacturing processes, with particular attention to residual stresses assessment and their influence on the structural integrity of metallic components.

Harinadh Vemanaboina is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, VEMU Institute of Technology, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. He has more than 14 years of research and teaching experience. He published more than 70 works and his area of research is Welding Technology (simulation, experimental, conventional and laser processes), Additive Manufacturing (SLM), and Optimization of Process parameters. He is also a guest editor for Recent Patents on Engineering (Scopus), AIP conference proceedings (Scopus, WoS Indexed) for ICSMSM-2022, ICCTSM-2024, and ICASMMT-2024.

Chander Prakash is Vice Chancellor, Sanskaram University, Jhajjar, Haryana (NCR), India. He has served as the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University; Dean-Research & Development at SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and Lovely Professional University. He is a dedicated teacher and researcher who embraces student-centric approaches, providing experiential learning to his students. He is interested in developing materials for biomedical and healthcare applications, additive manufacturing, and exploring new cost-effective manufacturing technologies. He has published over 525 (480 SCI/Scopus) scientific articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and books.

He is a highly cited researcher at the international level, and he has 11944 citations, an H-index of 62, and an i-10 index of 227. He is consistently featured in the list of India’s Top 1% of leading scientists of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering on Research.com (2022 and 2023) and held the 24th rank in India and 1414th rank in the world in 2023. He has also been ranked among Stanford’s top 2% researchers in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. He has edited/authored 25 books, served as a series editor of 2 books and as guest editor of several peer-reviewed journals. He is an Editorial board member of Journal of Magnesium and Alloys (IF-17.6, SJR 2.4, Q1), Nanofabrication (IF-2.9, Q2); International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, IJIDeM (IF-2.1); Cogent Engineering (WOS, IF: 1.9), High-Temperature Materials and Processes (IF: 1.5), Journal of EleScience and Engineering (IF: 2.1), Materials Circular Economy: Science, Engineering, and Sustainability. He has raised over 1.2 million USD in grants from various national and international bodies, including the Ministry of Science & Technology India, UKIERI-DST and SERB Government of India. He has a strong global network of >400 researchers in different fields of study.