Dr. Shoukat Alim Khan is among the top 2% researchers globally in Elsevier’s citation database (2025). He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar, and has extensive international research experience, including postdoctoral positions at Texas A&M University and HBKU. Dr. Khan’s research spans advanced manufacturing, mechanical systems, and sustainable materials, with a strong focus on 3D printing technologies, thermo-mechanical applications, and energy-integrated infrastructure. His work integrates AI-driven design, life cycle assessment, and system-level simulation to support low-carbon, data-driven innovations in smart infrastructure and climate-resilient urban development. He has authored 75+ journal articles, with over 80% published in Q1 journals, accumulating an H-index of 29 and 3100+ citations. His contributions include two patents in construction automation and energy-storing building materials. Dr. Khan has led and collaborated on several funded research projects across Europe, North America, and Asia, and actively engages with industry partners such as Horizon Legacy (Canada) and Hander (Türkiye). His expertise in advanced design, materials development, and manufacturing technologies positions him as a key contributor to the Special Issue on Advanced Design, Manufacturing Technology, and Sustainable Materials Development.