Dr. J. Santhakumar is an experienced academic and researcher in Mechanical Engineering, currently serving as Associate Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from SRM IST and has been with the institution since 2011. His primary area of expertise lies in CAD/CAM, with a specialized focus on milling tool path strategies. He has made significant research contributions, with over 40 publications in reputed journals and conference proceedings. His work has attracted more than 200 citations, and he maintains an h-index of 5, reflecting the relevance and influence of his research in the field. In addition to his scholarly output, he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, playing a key role in shaping the next generation of engineers.