Dr Alokesh Pramanik is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University, Perth, Australia. He received his PhD from the University of Sydney and holds a Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on machining processes, composite materials, polymer recycling, and additive manufacturing. With a strong background in manufacturing technologies and mechanical design, Dr Pramanik has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and has contributed extensively to books and journal articles in advanced materials and processing. He has also held research positions at several Australian universities and international institutes, with notable expertise in finite element analysis and nanocomposites