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PRIYA RANJAN

Steel Authority of India Limited, Mizoram University, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Research areas: Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics · Iron and Steelmaking Processes · Fault Detection and Control Systems

ORCID iD 0009-0006-9312-5487
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**Priya Ranjan** is a metallurgical engineer, researcher, and management professional with extensive experience in the Indian steel industry and a growing research portfolio in Industry 5.0, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainable manufacturing. He currently serves as a **manager (projects)** at **Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur, West Bengal**, where he is actively involved in project planning, commissioning, production optimisation, technological modernisation, and strategic operational improvement initiatives.

He earned his **Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in metallurgical engineering** from **BIT Sindri** in 2008 and completed his **Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in materials and metallurgical engineering** from **IIT Kanpur** in 2010. To strengthen his expertise in business strategy and financial management, he is currently pursuing an **MBA in finance** from **Mizoram University**.

With more than a decade of industrial experience, Priya Ranjan has made significant contributions to integrated steel manufacturing, process innovation, quality improvement, project execution, and digital transformation. Before joining SAIL, he served at **Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)** from 2015 to 2024, where he contributed to operational excellence, production enhancement, and technology-driven modernisation projects.

His research focuses on **Industry 5.0, autonomous manufacturing systems, smart steel plants, artificial intelligence, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital twins, robotics, human–machine collaboration, digital finance, fintech innovation, AI governance, and sustainable industrial development**. He has authored several research papers on advanced manufacturing technologies, digital transformation frameworks, financial technologies, organisational readiness assessment, and AI-driven industrial systems. His work aims to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial practice by developing practical frameworks and decision-support models for next-generation manufacturing enterprises.

In addition to his technical and research contributions, Priya Ranjan actively participates in national innovation initiatives, technical competitions, policy discussions, and creative outreach programmes covering cybersecurity awareness, AI ethics, financial inclusion, digital governance, and responsible technology adoption. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineering excellence, management insights, and evidence-based research to promote innovation, operational efficiency, sustainability, and responsible technological advancement.

His long-term professional vision is to contribute to the development of intelligent, autonomous, and sustainable industrial ecosystems by integrating advanced engineering, artificial intelligence, financial analytics, and strategic management. Through research, industrial leadership, and knowledge dissemination, he continues to support India's digital transformation and the evolution of globally competitive smart manufacturing systems.

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