Technology Drivers: Engine for Growth (ePub)

Prof. (Dr) Alka Mahajan has done her graduation in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from A.U College of Engineering, Waltair in 1983 and her post-graduation leading to M Tech in Electronics Design Technology from CEDTI, Aurangabad. Dr Mahajan was a Member of the Standing Committee on the scheme of 'Development of Women's Studies in Indian Universities and Colleges and Capacity Building of Women Managers', constituted by the MHRD, New Delhi. She has been involved in developing and implementing innovative and meaningful programs that help student and faculty perform better in their chosen profession. Dr. Mahajan has over 29 years of teaching and administrative experience and has guided a number of undergraduate and postgraduate projects, with a number of publications in national and international journals and conferences to her credit. Her areas of interest, to name a few, include Digital Signal Processing, Embedded System Design, Soft Computing, Microcontrollers and Applications, and Power Electronics.

Dr. B. A. Modi, is Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University. Ahmedabad. He has 24 years of academic, industrial and research experience. He has received a Ph.D. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi for research in "Investigations on formability of AA5182 Aluminium alloy in hydroforming of square cups". He did his Masters from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai. He has published 24 research articles in International/National journals and conferences. He has carried out 4 consultancy projects and 4 funded research projects in the area of sheet metal forming, welding and composites.

Dr. Parul Patel is working as Professor at the Civil Engineering Department, Nirma University. She is having more than 26 years of teaching experience. She has completed a B.E in Civil Engineering in 1990 and a M.E in Construction Technology and