Dr. Sastry Kandukuri is an accomplished Additive Manufacturing and materials technology professional with an extensive career spanning 25 years in diverse industries, including Maritime, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing. Dr. Kandukuri has been a lead author for over 25 DNV standards and guidelines. His involvement extends to various standards organizations, including ISO, ASTM, API, and ASME. His impactful presence is further evident through the authorship of over 40 scientific papers and the delivery of more than 100 oral presentations and keynote addresses, solidifying his stature as a leading figure in the field of materials technology and additive manufacturing.