Dr. A. Maria Jackson

Dr. A. Maria Jackson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli. He is passionate about engineering innovation, product development, and interdisciplinary research with a strong focus on translating ideas into impactful technologies. As the Founder and Head of Vision & Strategy at the Centre for Innovation, Fabrication, Engineering and Research (CIFER), he mentors students in design thinking, entrepreneurship, product development, and competitive engineering projects. His research interests include advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence in mechanical systems, sustainable product design, and smart engineering solutions. He has secured competitive research and startup funding, published in reputed journals, and actively contributes to intellectual property development through patents and technology commercialization. Dr. Jackson also serves as the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) Convenor, promoting an innovation-driven ecosystem by organizing entrepreneurship, research, and industry collaboration initiatives that empower students to become future-ready engineers and innovators.