Dr. Animesh Basak is a Dualbeam Engineer at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Division of Research and Innovation. With a distinguished research background in advanced manufacturing, surface engineering, additive manufacturing, and micromechanics, Dr. Basak has contributed extensively to the fields of materials science and mechanical engineering. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, covering topics such as wear behaviour, high-entropy alloys, metal matrix composites, and biomedical coatings. Dr. Basak collaborates widely with industry and academia, and his research is recognised for its practical impact and interdisciplinary scope.