Dr. Kapil Gupta is a Professor, in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg — Johannesburg, South Africa. He received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Jabalpur, India. He served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal, India, from 2013 to 2020. His research interests include biomedical signal processing, time-frequency analysis, artificial intelligence, and cardiovascular systems. He has authored research publications in international journals and conference proceedings and has edited scholarly books in his areas of expertise. Dr. Gupta serves as a reviewer for journals and conferences and has contributed to the organization of national and international academic events, including roles on technical program and publicity committees. He has been involved in projects related to automatic diabetes detection and breathing-controlled wheelchairs and holds patents and copyrights. He also contributed as a core team member of the NBA accreditation committee at Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal. Dr. Shailendra Pawanr is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in sustainable manufacturing (machining) from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, an Institute of Eminence recognized by the Government of India. Dr. Pawanr brings over 11 years of experience in teaching and research, reflecting his expertise and dedication to his field.Dr. Pawanr research interests are centered on sustainable and energy-efficient machining techniques, as well as the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes. His work is driven by a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of machining processes while upholding high standards of quality and efficiency.Throughout his academic career, Dr. Pawanr has made significant contributions to his field, evidenced by his extensive publication record. He has authored more than 14 articles in high-impact international journals and conferences (Google Scholar).In addition to his research, Dr. Pawanr serves as a reviewer for several prestigious journals such as The Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering SAGE Publication, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, SAGE Publication.Driven by a passion to make a positive impact through his research, Dr. Pawanr is committed to developing sustainable manufacturing solutions that benefit both industry and society. His goal is to advance the field by exploring new research avenues and contributing to the progress of sustainable manufacturing practices.

• 1. Introduction to Metal Cutting Processes2. Recent Advances in Cutting Tool Surface Structuring3. Recent Advances in Cutting Tools Coatings4. Advancements in Cutting Tool Materials5. Nano-Fluids for Lubrication6. Advancement in Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL)7. Solid Lubrication8. Effects of Novel Lubricants and Lubrication Strategies on Tool Life and Chip Morphology9. Hybridization of Texturing and Coating on Cutting Tool Surface10. Hybridization of Texturing on Cutting Tool and Lubrication11. Hybridization of Coating on Cutting Tool and Lubrication12. Hybrid Advanced Energy-Assisted Mechanical Machining13. Recent Advances in Simulation Modeling14. Advancements in constitutional Laws15. The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Metal Cutting