Dr. Chandan Kumar Sethi is an esteemed academician and researcher currently working as the Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department at the School of Engineering and Technology, DRIEMS University, Odisha. With a strong academic background, holding B.Tech, PGTE, M.Tech, MBA, PGDEMA & PhD degree. He has completed his PhD from SOA Deemed to be University, Odisha. He has over 6 years of teaching experience and 3 years of research experience, contributing significantly to academics and innovation. His areas of expertise include thermodynamics, heat transfer, solar energy, refrigeration, and internal combustion engines. He is skilled in CAD design, FEA simulations, and software tools like AutoCAD, ANSYS, and SolidWorks. Dr. Sethi has served in various academic and administrative roles, including Assistant Professor and Associate Dean (Academics and IQAC). He has actively contributed to institutional development as a convenor, coordinator, and SPOC for multiple academic initiatives and innovation cells. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt holder and has completed advanced training programs, including one at IIT Bombay. A dedicated researcher, he has published 15 number of numerous papers in reputed SCIE, Scopus, and international journals, mainly focusing on solar energy systems and engine performance. He has also organized and participated in various national and international workshops, FDPs, and conferences. Dr. Sethi is a lifetime member of several professional bodies such as ISTE, IAENG, and ISRD. He is known for his leadership qualities, strong communication skills, and commitment to academic excellence.