An accomplished scholar with extensive international influence, Dr. Palanichamy Manikandan brings over 18 years of diverse expertise across three continents to his role as Associate Professor at Østfold University College, Norway. Through his innovative research and effective teaching, he consistently breaks through traditional academic boundaries, forging new connections between theory and real-world applications. Prof. Manikandan's journey began at elite institutions in India and Taiwan before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found a technology startup. His intellectual curiosity then took him to prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in France and Hong Kong, where he mastered hardware security and sustainable green energy solutions. In Norway, he demonstrated exceptional leadership as an R&D project lead, guiding diverse engineering teams across cutting-edge technological initiatives. Today, Dr. Manikandan pioneering initiatives across multiple emerging technologies, including green energy transitions and advanced AI applications in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He strategically fosters international collaborative partnerships to develop innovative educational frameworks and implement practical solutions with significant global impact. His forward-thinking research portfolio spans Industry 5.0, advanced networking with AI, circular economy principles, and information technology security. These areas are critical to our sustainable future. As International Coordinator, Prof. Manikandan cultivates strategic global partnerships through Erasmus programs and cross-border research initiatives. He has mentored numerous engineering students while advancing educational and research excellence across multiple countries. His expertise has earned him prestigious invitations as visiting professor at leading universities throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Driven by his belief that "today's research lays the foundation for tomorrow's knowledge," Prof. Manikandan bridges theoretical excellence with practical innovation. Beyond academia, he provides strategic advice for industrial projects in software development, mobile applications, and Industrial Internet of Things integration, bringing exceptional value to both educational institutions and commercial enterprises worldwide.