Hebei University of Technology, China (H index: 135)

Thomas J. Webster’s (H index: 135) degrees are in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1995; USA) and in biomedical engineering from RPI (Ph.D., 2000; USA). He has formed over a dozen companies who have numerous FDA approved medical products currently improving human health in over 30,000 patients. He currently serves as CSO of Novaurum whom is pioneering the use of ALD in medical devices. He is also currently serving as a professor at Brown University, Saveetha University, Hebei University of Technology, UFPI, and others. Dr. Webster has numerous awards including: 2020, World Top 2% Scientist by Citations (PLOS); 2020, SCOPUS Highly Cited Research (Top 1% Materials Science and Mixed Fields); 2021, Clarivate Top 0.1% Most Influential Researchers (Pharmacology and Toxicology); 2022, Best Materials Science Scientist by Citations (Research.com); and is a fellow of over 8 societies. Prof. Webster is a former President of the U.S. Society for Biomaterials and has over 1,350 publications to his credit with over 55,000 citations. He was recently nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Prof. Webster also recently formed a fund to support Nigerian student research opportunities in the U.S.

Mahatma Gandhi University, India (H-index: 156)

Professor Sabu Thomas is the Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and full professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is an outstanding leader with sustained international acclaims for his work in Polymer Science and Engineering, Polymer Nanocomposites, Elastomers, Polymer Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks, Polymer Membranes, Green Composites and Nanocomposites, Nanomedicine and Green Nanotechnology. Dr. Thomas’s ground breaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnological and nano-biomedical sciences, have made transformative differences in the development of new materials for automotive, space, housing and biomedical fields. In collaboration with India’s premier tyre company, Apollo Tyres, Professor Thomas’s group invented new high performance barrier rubber nanocomposite membranes for inner tubes and inner liners for tyres. Professor Thomas has received a number of national and international awards which including, Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, MRSI medal, Nano Tech Medal, CRSI medal, Distinguished Faculty Award, and Sukumar Maithy Award for the best polymer researcher in the country. He is in the list of most productive researchers in India and holds a position of No.5. Very recently,Prof. Thomas has been conferred Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, Lorient, France. Professor Thomas has published over 700 peer reviewed research papers, reviews and book chapters. He has co-edited 50 books and is the inventor of 5 patents. He has supervised 73 Ph.D theses and his H index is 75 with nearly 24107 citations. Prof. Thomas has delivered over 300 Plenary/Inaugural and Invited lectures in national/international meetings over 30 countries. He has established a state of the art laboratory at Mahatma Gandhi University in the area of Polymer Science and Engineering and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Prof. Liangchi Zhang is Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China. He also serves as Director of the Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Cross-Scale Manufacturing Mechanics, the SUSTech Institute for Manufacturing Innovation, and the IMI–GLPoly Joint Research Centre. Prior to joining SUSTech, he held academic appointments at the University of Cambridge (UK), the National Research Institute for Mechanical Engineering (Japan), as well as the University of Sydney and UNSW Sydney (Australia). He is Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. Prof. Zhang’s research encompasses intelligent manufacturing, materials characterization, nanotechnology and solid mechanics. His prolific and highly cited work has had a profound impact on the academic community, as reflected in an h-index of 90 and multiple distinctions: ranked among the top 0.03% of highly cited researchers by ScholarGPS, including World No. 1 in monocrystalline silicon, No. 5 in fibre-reinforced plastics, No. 6 in machine tools, No. 12 in process engineering, and No. 68 in manufacturing; recognition in Stanford University’s list of the “Top 2% of the World’s Leading Scientists”; and designation as an Elsevier Highly Cited Scholar in Mechanics, among others. Beyond academia, Prof. Zhang’s research has delivered substantial economic benefits to the global manufacturing industry, valued at tens of millions of US dollars annually. Internationally recognized for his contributions to engineering science and technological innovation, he has received numerous prestigious awards and honors.

Caltech, USA

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Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Mu-Hua Huang is a full professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering in Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Beijing China. After awarding his PhD degree in 2006 from Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing, China, he conducted postdoctoral researches in ETH-Zurich in Switzerland (2006-2008) and University of Liverpool in UK (2008-2011). Then he returned to his home country to take up a position as an assistant professor at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) in 2012. His current research interests include the designs, syntheses and multiple applications of porous polymer materials, energetic materials, as well as NMR technology for characterization of polymer materials. He has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in the areas, including Nature Chemistry, Advanced Materials. He has also registered and filed over 40 international and domestic patents, more than 20 of them has been Authorized. Huang Muhua, PhD, is a tenured professor and doctoral supervisor at Beijing Institute of Technology, and vice chairman of the Spectroscopy Branch of the Beijing Society for Physical and Chemical Analysis and Testing Technology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Beijing Normal University in 2001 and his PhD in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2006. From 2006 to 2011, he conducted postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich and the University of Liverpool. He joined the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology in March 2012, where he conducts teaching and research in organic polymer functional materials, energetic materials, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. He teaches the course "New Energetic Materials" to graduate students and "Organic Synthesis Route Design" and "Practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy" to undergraduate students. As project leader, he has undertaken several projects, including National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, key projects of the National Equipment and Materials Development Center, Beijing Natural Science Foundation projects, and industry-university collaborative projects, with total research funding exceeding 40 million RMB. Specific research directions include: (1) porous polymer materials; (2) resource utilization technology of decommissioned energetic materials; and (3) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. More than 50 research papers have been published in journals such as Nature Chemistry, Advanced Materials and Green Chemistry, and more than 30 Chinese invention patents have been applied for, of which more than 20 have been granted.

University of Dundee, UK

Dr. Shahin Homaeigohar is an assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee, UK. He is a Baxter Fellow and a HEA Fellow. He is also a recipient of Marie-Sklodowska Curie Individual Fellowship (MSCA IF) and Helmholtz-DAAD PhD Fellowship. Prior to his current position, he was a research scientist and postdoc fellow at: Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany (Aug. 2019-July 2020) School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Finland (Aug. 2016-Aug. 2019) Department of Materials Science, University of Kiel, Germany (March 2015-July 2016) Institute of Membrane Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Germany (Sep. 2007-Dec. 2011 as PhD student & Jan. 2012- March 2015 as Postdoc) He has also made two research visits at: Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany as an academic visitor (July 2020-Nov. 2020) Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan (Oct. 2018-Apr. 2019). He has authored over 72 publications (34 first authored), three book chapters, and 2 books (one reprinted by International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)), been granted 3 patents, and awarded and honoured several times: World's Top 2% most- cited scientist, Stanford University's report, 2021, 2022, 2023, &2024. Venture Competition award (University of Dundee, Staff Category), 2021 Falling Walls Lab award (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, FAU), 2019 Publon's Top Peer Reviewer award, 2019 Marie Curie Seal of Excellence (2 times) 2017 and 2018 Top 6 Cover Images of Nano Today (Cover Image Contest), 2015 Kajal Mallick memorial award, 2014 Top 10 Cover Image of Materials Today (Cover Image Contest), 2013 Distinguished Researcher Student award (2 times) 2002 and 2003 Some of his works have appeared as frontispiece and cover images of prominent journals including Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Optical Materials (2 times), Advanced Materials Interfaces, Advanced Photonics Research, Water, Nanotoday, and Materials Today. His paper published in Acta Biomaterialia (2020) has been one of "the most cited articles" in this prestigious journal of the Biomaterials field since 2018. In terms of research funding, he has achieved the prestigious, competitive European Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) individual fellowship, a German Helmholtz-DAAD PhD fellowship, several travel grants, UK Royal Society International Exchange grant and an Academy of Finland mobility grant. Dr. Homaeigohar has given talk at various international conferences such as ICOM, Electrospin, and MSE, where (MSE2020) he was invited as a Keynote Speaker. He has been an invited speaker at different events (ICAN, Advanced Wound Care Summit Europe, Wound and Tissue Repair Congress) and prestigious universities (Stuttgart, Glasgow, Durham, EPFL, Ruhr Bochum, Max-Planck Institute, University Technology Malaysia, Nanjing Medical University, among others). Dr. Homaeigohar is an editorial board member in: Frontiers in Chemistry Materials Letters Materials Polymers NPG Scientific Reports Intelligent and Sustainable Manufacturing He has been a member of topic advisory board of Nanomaterials and has been a guest editor for Polymers, Water, International Journal of Molecular Science, and Materials. Dr. Homaeigohar has completed over 414 reviews for 67 specialized journals of Materials Engineering and Biomedical Engineering fields. He is also a member of UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) and EPSRC Peer Review College (PRC), EU Horizon Calls expert panel, European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), and World Biomaterials Community. His research interests include polymeric and carbon nanomaterials for water treatment, wound dressing, biosensing, and tissue engineering. Dr. Homaeigohar is the lecturer and module lead of several topics in the field of "Biomaterials and Biomechanics" at the University of Dundee, UK, and Northeastern University, China. He had also taught on the topics of "Polymer chemistry, polymer characterizations, and polymer processing" at the University of Kiel, Germany.

Zhejiang University, China

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Caltech, USA

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Tsinghua University, China

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Kurchatov Institute, Russia

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NUS, Singapore

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Harvard University, USA

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Founder and CEO of EPEA Switzerland GmbH

Albin Kaelin is the founder, owner and CEO of epeaswitzerland gmbh since its foundation in 2009 and has driven the development and implementation of the Cradle to Cradle® design concept in various areas of the company. As early as 1993, he initiated the development of the Climatex® product line, which produced the world's first Cradle to Cradle® products. Cradle to Cradle® design creates recyclable products by setting itself apart from conventional recycling and maintaining the quality of the raw materials over several product life cycles. All materials are considered nutrients and are used in defined cycles at the right time and in the right place. Awards: Honored with over 30 awards since 2022, including IE 100 Award- 2024 and 2025 Albin Kaelin - Most Innovative CEO of The Year testify to his leadership and innovative spirit. References: THE EUROPEAN Climate Change: " A book for the businesses of tomorrow" , Author: "From Rebel to Radical Innovator; Leading the Transformation through Circularity" Albin Kaelin.

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Dr hab. Eng. Anna Siekierka, Prof. PWr, is a specialist in chemical engineering and membrane technology at the Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology. She earned her PhD in 2019 and habilitation in 2025, focusing on innovative electrodialysis systems and battery recycling, and has served as a university professor since 2025. Her research centres on electro-membrane processes, selective metal-ion separation, and energy recovery, including breakthrough work on hybrid capacitive deionisation for lithium recovery and ultra-selective membranes for battery recycling. She leads the ERC Starting Grant Reheal4waste and NCN-funded projects, has held research fellowships abroad, has delivered keynote talks, has received multiple awards (including TOP 2% Scientist 2024–2025), and has authored 40+ publications

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, USA

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Order of Chemists and Physicists of Campania and MIUR Naples, Italy

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Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Malaysia

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Udayana University, Indonesia

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University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

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National Institute of Technology , India

Dr. Vijay Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. His current research lies at the forefront of functional materials development, with a focus on solid-state luminescent materials, soft and ceramic materials, biopolymers, drug delivery systems, and materials for wastewater treatment. His work has resulted in over 120 publications in esteemed international journals, 10 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and 30 book chapters. Additionally, he has authored or co-authored 16 edited books, published by renowned international publishers. Dr. Kumar’s research impact is evident from his 7100+ citations, with an h-index of 46 and an i10-index of 109. He is also an inventor on two granted patents. He is a member of the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS) and was nominated to the DST Scientific Advisory Committee for the Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS) program. His international reputation is highlighted by his inclusion in the Top 2% Researchers Globally Database, compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, for three consecutive years. Dr. Kumar actively engages with the academic community, serving as a reviewer for several high-impact journals and as a member of the editorial boards of Vacuum, Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, and Frontiers in Energy Research (Nano Energy section), among others. He has also guest-edited several special issues for reputed journals, further reflecting his dedication to advancing the field. Dr. Kumar has been an invited speaker, delivered guest lectures, chaired sessions, and presented his research at numerous national and international conferences, demonstrating his active role in global scientific discourse.

Harcourt Butler Technical University, India

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Dean (Academic) & Professor, Department of Computer Science & Technology at University of Technology, Jaipur

Prof. (Dr.) Sumit Kumar Gupta is an accomplished academic leader and internationally recognized researcher with over 23 years of experience in teaching, research, innovation, and higher education administration. He currently serves as Dean, Academic Affairs at University of Technology (NAAC B++ Grade), where he leads academic governance, research strategy, accreditation, and quality enhancement initiatives. Holding dual Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, along with M.Tech (Information Technology), M.Sc. (Physics), M.Phil., and B.Ed., he represents a rare interdisciplinary blend of Physics, Nanotechnology, AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. His research integrates advanced materials, computational intelligence, and emerging technologies for next-generation scientific solutions. Research & Innovation Excellence • 47 Registered & Granted Patents across India, Canada, UK, and Germany through Intellectual Property India • 45+ Publications in Scopus and SCI-indexed high-impact journals • Successfully supervised 11 Ph.D. scholars (3 ongoing) • International Ph.D. thesis evaluator including Cairo University • Author of 7 textbooks for B.Tech and B.Sc. programs Academic Leadership & Global Engagement • NAAC Assessor, Government of India • IIT-JEE Physics Subject Expert & Academic Mentor • International Editorial Board Member of 31 UGC-Approved & Indexed Journals • Keynote Speaker at 16 National and International Conferences • Served on International Advisory Committees spanning 35+ countries • Participant in 75+ National and International Seminars • Completed Refresher Course in Nano Electronics from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (2018) Honours & Distinctions • World Top Scientist Award 2024 • Elected Member, Royal Society of Chemistry • Best Dean of the Year • Best Researcher Award • Lifetime Achievement Award • Best Senior Scientist Award Prof. Gupta’s visionary leadership, research excellence, and commitment to academic quality assurance continue to contribute significantly to institutional growth, innovation ecosystems, and the advancement of global higher education.

Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, India

Dr Saju Daniel is Head of the Department of Chemistry at St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. She holds M.Sc., B.Ed., and PhD degrees in Chemistry and has over 15 years of distinguished experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Her research focuses on polymer nanocomposites and multidisciplinary areas of chemistry. Dr Daniel has published papers in reputable national and international journals, edited books, contributed book chapters, and received Best Paper Awards for her scholarly contributions. She has coordinated several national and international seminars and conferences, presented papers and posters, and served as a resource person and judge for science camps, science fests, and various academic programmes. Actively engaged in professional development, she has participated in numerous Faculty development programmes (FDPs), industrial training, and skill development programmes As a dedicated member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Polymer Society of India, Kerala Academy of Sciences, and the Breakthrough Science Society, Dr. Saju Daniel is deeply committed to promoting scientific awareness and has conducted several science outreach initiatives to inspire young minds and foster a spirit of innovation.

University of São Paulo, Brazil

Northeastern University, USA

Dr. Sheng Chen is currently an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Physics at Northeastern University (2026-present), working under the supervision of Prof. Herbert Levine and Prof. Alain Karma. He received postdoctoral training in cell cytoskeleton at Yale University in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Systems Biology (2021-2025), mentored by Prof. Michael Murrell. Dr. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University (2016-2021) under the supervision of Prof. Tong Gao. His research expertise spans experimental cell mechanics, soft matter theory, computational modeling, and deep learning. Dr. Chen’s first and corresponding authored work has been published in leading journals including Nature Physics, Nature Materials, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, and so on.

Tsinghua University, China

ZHAW School of Engineering, Switzerland

Martin Winkler studied Chemistry at the University of Constance in Germany. Following his PhD in organometallic chemistry, he joined a coatings company in Switzerland, where he developed high‑performance coatings for cookware, bakeware, and various technical applications. After several years, he transitioned to the paper industry, taking on responsibility for the development of coatings for banknotes and security papers as Head of Paper and Coating. He later expanded his expertise into the packaging sector, serving as Scientific Advisor at a leading producer of polymer films for food packaging. Since 2012, he has been Head of the Polymer Coatings Group at the Institute of Materials and Process Engineering and Professor of Chemistry and Coating.

National School of Architecture of Marrakech, Morocco

Professor Abdelmalek Ammari is a faculty member at the National School of Architecture of Marrakech, Morocco. He earned his undergraduate degree in Physical Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences in Meknes, Morocco, followed by a Master’s degree in Cultural Heritage Preservation Sciences from the National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University. He later obtained his Doctorate (PhD) in Civil Engineering and Materials Science from the Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University. He is an Academic Member of the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM). His research and academic activities are primarily focused on Materials Science and the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.