Prof. Kundu graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College Durgapur (Presently NIT Durgapur) in 1993 and post-graduated in Thermal Engineering from Bengal Engineering College Shibpur (Deemed University) (presently IIESTS) in 1995. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, in 2000. His international journey began with a one-month visit to Saga University, Japan, as a Visiting Faculty in 2007 (November-December). He then served as a Research Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering at Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea, for two years and nine months under the Brain Korea 21 program (01.01.2010–27.09.2012). His global engagement continued with multiple visits to Hanyang University as a Visiting Research Professor. He has also conducted collaborative research in various countries such as Japan, South Korea, the USA, Thailand, Turkey, etc., showcasing his global perspective and potential for collaboration.