Trends in Mechanical and Biomedical Design

Close-Proximity Dynamic Operations of Spacecraft with Angles-Only Rendezvous in a Circular Phasing Orbit.- Effect of Interference on a Floating Axis Epitrochoidal Hydrostatic Unit.- Comprehensive Review of the Effects of Vibrations on Wind Turbine during Energy Generation Operation; it's Structural Challenges and Way Forward.- Analytical Investigation of the Stiffness of Homogenous Isotropic Mechanical Materials with Different Cross Sections.- Design and Analysis of Rocker Arm Shaft in I.C. Engine Hino Series for Reduction of Assembling Dismantling Time.- Investigating the Contact Load Capacity of Asymmetric Helical Gears.- An Efficient Greywater Stagnancy Handler.- Optimal Dimensional Synthesis of Rhombus Path Generating Adjustable Four-bar Mechanism.- Automotive Dead Reckoning - Sensor Fusion for Accurate Position and Velocity Estimation.- Experimental Investigations of Initial Push Forces on an Industrial Trolley.- Kinematic Analysis and Dimensional Synthesis of Filleted-Rhombus Path Generating Adjustable Four-bar Mechanism.- Optimal Dimensional Synthesis of Double Semi-Circle and Double Semi-Ellipse Path Generating Adjustable Four-bar Mechanisms.- Rigid Logged Coupling: An Improved Coupling with Less Material and Low Stress Concentration.- Transient Analysis of Rotor System.- Experimental Design and Testing of Scale Development Reduction System in Domestic Water Geysers.- Mathematical Analysis of Stiffness of Orthotropic Beam with Hollow Circular and Rectangular Cross-Sections.

Professor Esther Titilayo Akinlabi is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She has had the privilege to serve as a Head of Department of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science and as the Vice Dean for Teaching and Learning at the University of Johannesburg. Her research interest is in the field of modern and advanced manufacturing processes - Friction stir welding and additive manufacturing. Her research in the field of laser based additive manufacturing includes laser material processing and surface engineering. She also conducts research in the field of renewable energy, and biogas production from waste. She is a rated National Research Foundation (NRF) researcher and has demonstrated excellence in all fields of endeavors. Her leadership, mentorship and research experience is enviable as she guides her team of postgraduate students throughthe research journey. She is a recipient of several research grants and has received many awards of recognition to her credit. She is a member of the prestigious South African Young Academy of Science and registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Prof Akinlabi has filed two patents, edited two books, published five books and authored/co-authored over 400 peer-reviewed publications. 
Dr. M. Selvaraj, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SSN College of Engineering has over 20 years of teaching experience. He did his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, M.E. in Engineering Design from Government College Technology, Coimbatore and Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai. His research areas are mechanical vibrations, composites and modeling of friction stir welding. He has authored 14 papers in journals of national and international repute and presented over 20 papers in various conferences. He is a member of Indian