Engineering Intelligence by Tanweer Ali

Engineering Intelligence by Tanweer Ali

Engineering Intelligence: Advancement in Data Analytics and Management is the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Data Analytics and Management (EAMCON 2026) held at Shinawatra University, Bangkok, Thailand from 8-10 July 2026. The volume examines the transformative role of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics in shaping the future of engineering and technology.

The book explores how the integration of data analytics, intelligent computing, machine learning, and modern data management is enabling engineers and organizations to address complex challenges, enhance operational efficiency, optimize decision-making, and accelerate innovation. Bringing together emerging concepts, methodologies, and applications, it provides a comprehensive perspective on how engineering intelligence can transform data into actionable knowledge and support smarter, more adaptive, and sustainable engineering solutions. The volume covers data acquisition, processing and management; exploratory and predictive analytics; machine learning and intelligent systems; data visualization; automation; optimization; and data-driven decision-making. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies, practical engineering applications, real-world challenges, and future research directions.

The book is aimed at a broad academic and professional audience, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, engineers, data scientists, technology professionals, and industry practitioners. It will be particularly valuable to readers working in engineering, computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Tanweer Ali (Senior Member, IEEE) is currently working as a Professor with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. He is an active researcher in the field of Computational Intelligence, Microwave Imaging, MIMO, DRA, UWB, millimeter wave and Tera-hertz antennas, and wireless communication. He has been listed in the top 2% scientists across the world for the year 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the prestigious list published by Stanford University, USA, indexed by Scopus. He is currently heading Advanced Antenna and Microwave Research Lab at MIT, Manipal. He has published more than 300 papers in reputed web of science (SCI) and Scopus indexed journals and conferences and has filed fifteen Indian patents, of which three have been granted and six have been published. He is serving as Associate Editor of the journal IEEE Transaction on Antenna and Propagation, IEEE ACCESS, Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Antennas and Propagation, Frontier Publisher, Journal of High Frequency Technologies, Journal of Studies in Science and Engineering, Guest Editor in Discover Sustainability, and Micromachines Journal.

Ram Kumar Solanki is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator, holding the dual roles of Associate Professor in the MIT School of Computing and Chief Coordinator of the International Affairs Cell at MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune Maharashtra, India. With a career span of 19 years, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to imparting knowledge at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A prolific researcher, he has authored 25 Scopus/Web of Science-indexed publications, five SCI publications, and 15 UGC Care publications. His academic contributions include authoring three books and securing 12 Indian patents, a Canadian copyright, an Indian copyright, and one design patent. Dr. Solanki has been recognized internationally, receiving prestigious awards such as the “Eminent Researcher” award by Birla Institute of Technology, Offshore Campus - Ras-al-Khaimah, UAE (2015), the “Young Scientist” Award at the 3rd International Conference on Science and Technology for Society (ICSTS-2017), Singapore, and the Excellence in Research Award by The Progress Global Award 2023, presented by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. Additionally, he was honored with the Best Paper Award in Cambodia in 2023. He serves as an editor for esteemed international journals and is an active reviewer for prominent publishers.

Nithesh Naik is an entrepreneur, distinguished academician, and accomplished researcher, widely recognized in the field of Materials Science and interdisciplinary engineering innovations. A prolific scholar, Prof. Naik has authored 275+ publications in leading Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, with an H-index of 45 and over 9,500 citations. His outstanding global impact is reflected in his consistent recognition among the Top 2% Highly Cited Scientists by Stanford University for the past four consecutive years. He is working at the Faculty of Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Institute of Eminence by MHRD, India. He serves as Chief Technical Officer at Curiouz Tech Labs, a Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funded MedTech Startup. He is Secretary of the International Training and Research in Uro-oncology and Endourology (iTRUE). He is a Fellow of the Engineered Science Society, USA, and leads the Intel Unnati Artificial Intelligence Data Centric labs, MIT, Manipal. Prof. Naik’s international collaborations span leading institutions globally. With his unwavering pursuit of excellence and innovation, Prof. Naik continues to inspire the academic, medical, and industrial communities, leaving a legacy in engineering, healthcare, and translational research.