Academic researcher and educator with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Symbiosis International University, 2023) and 16+ years of combined academic and industry experience spanning Robotics & Automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0/5.0, Material Science (Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation), and Electric Vehicles/Sustainability. Author of 40 verified Scopus/WoS-indexed publications (24 journals · 11 conference papers · 5 book chapters), 3 patents, 21 peer reviews across 10 international journals, holder of two global UiPath awards, and Management Council Member of ICTRD (June 2026). Research funded by SIU Pune (₹1 lakh grant). Active IEEE Senior Member and UiPath Academic Partner.