Chithirai Pon Selvan
Program Chair - Engineering
Curtin University, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Biography
Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan obtained his Bachelors in Production Engineering, Masters in Computer Aided Design and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Pon Selvan has over twenty years of experience in teaching, educational assessment, classroom management and student relations. He has published 100+ research articles in international journals and conferences. He has been invited and honored as key note speaker, session chair, resource person and technical committee member in various conferences in UAE, India, Thailand, Malaysia, UK, Germany & Italy. He has organized many conferences, workshops, faculty development programs, seminars, exhibitions etc. and he is in the editorial board of more than 50 international journals. His research interests are in the areas of machine design, optimization techniques and manufacturing practices, particularly non-traditional manufacturing methods. He is well-known researcher in the field of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technology and has evaluated several Ph.D. theses in Mechanical Engineering from various universities.
Research Interest
Engineering Graphics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Machines, Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Strength of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Shop Technology, Metallurgy and Material Science, Composite Materials.