Challenges and Opportunities in Synthesis of Hybrid Cu-Al2O3-C & Cu-ZrO2-C Composites through Stir Casting Route -- Parametric Optimization of Wedm on Hybrid Titanium Matrix Composite Using Response Surface Methodology -- Mechanical characterization of a fly ash and glass fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composite -- Correlation Assessment of Weld Bead Geometry and Temperature Circulation by Online Measurement in Nd: YAG Laser Welding -- Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Flat Plate Solar Water Heater -- Experimental study of Thermal Contact Conductance of Tool- sample interface after heat treatment -- Artificial Neural Network analysis for Carbon Nanotubes based nanofluid flow over exponentially stretching sheet -- Strengthening of Metal Matrix Composites. .

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering (FLAME 2020). This book, in particular, focuses on characterizing materials using novel techniques. It covers a variety of advanced materials, viz. composites, coatings, nanomaterials, materials for fuel cells, biomaterials among others. The book also discusses advanced characterization techniques like X-ray photoelectron, UV spectroscopy, scanning electron, atomic power, transmission electron and laser confocal scanning fluorescence microscopy, and gel electrophoresis chromatography. This book gives the readers an insight into advanced material processes and characterizations with special emphasis on nanotechnology.