Dr. Aqib Mashood Khan is currently an Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he continues to make valuable contributions to academia and industry. He actively participates in domestic and international collaborative projects. His doctoral research focuses on addressing key issues in advancing manufacturing processes to achieve sustainability. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Shandong University, specializing in sustainable green manufacturing. Recently, he received a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, with a funding amount of approximately 1 million RMB. He is currently focusing on additive and subtractive manufacturing of aerospace alloys. His dedication is reflected in his numerous achievements, including the publication of over 50 scientific papers and the editing of an important book.

Dr. Khan's academic influence extends far beyond his research findings. He boasts an H-index of 37 and an i-10 index of 77, with his work cited over 5100 times by international scholars. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Khan was ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally in 2022/23, a testament to his remarkable achievements at such a young age.

As a Research Assistant at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Dr. Aqib Mashood Khan is dedicated to cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries of precision manufacturing. Dr. Khan currently serves as an advisor to Royal Precision Technology Group, dedicated to applying his extensive knowledge to solve real-world industry challenges. As the technical editor of the journal *Science and Technology in Machining* (SCI), Dr. Khan plays a key role in shaping the academic discourse in this field.