Dr. Ram Gupta is an Associate Vice President for Research and Support and a Professor of Chemistry at Pittsburg State University. Gupta has been recently named by Stanford University as being among the top 2% of research scientists worldwide. Before joining Pittsburg State University, he worked as an Assistant Research Professor at Missouri State University, Springfield, MO then as a Senior Research Scientist at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC. Dr. Gupta’s research spans a range of subjects critical to current and future societal needs including: semiconducting materials & devices, biopolymers, flame-retardant polymers, green energy production & storage using nanostructured materials & conducting polymers, electrocatalysts, optoelectronics & photovoltaics devices, organic-inorganic heterojunctions for sensors, nanomagnetism, biocompatible nanofibers for tissue regeneration, scaffold & antibacterial applications, and bio-degradable metallic implants. Dr. Gupta has mentored 10 PhD./Postdoc scholars, 76 MS students, and 58 undergraduate/high school students. Dr. Gupta has published over 290 peer-reviewed journal articles (9600+ citations, 57 h-index, 207 i10-index), made over 420 national/international/regional presentations, chaired/organized many sessions at national/international meetings, wrote several book chapters (100+), worked as Editor for many books (50+) for American Chemical Society, CRC, Springer, Elsevier, etc. and received several million dollars for research and educational activities from external agencies. He is also serving as Editor, Associate Editor, Guest editor, and editorial board member for various journals.

Daniel Rittschof's day-to-day basic research focus is ecology with emphasis on larval biology, chemical, behavioral, spatial ecology, organismal and environmental toxicology. Theoretical contributions are in the origins and evolution of chemical systems. Presently, there are 4 areas of focus: 1) Ecology and behavioral biology of local macroinvertebrates such as blue crabs and mud snails; 2) Barnacle models as they relate to fouling and the prevention of fouling and bioadhesives; 3. Impacts of xenobiotics on behavior and reproduction; 4) addressing the plastic pollution crisis. In the last decade, I have become transdisciplinary, with a focus on plastics, their environmental impacts and the organismal consequences of consuming plastics because they taste like food.

Dr. Lavinia BALAN obtained the PhD degree from the University Henry Poincaré in Nancy, France, in 2005. Her PhD was devoted to the elaboration of an original material for the anode of Li-ion batteries. After a post doctorate in Orleans and then in Mulhouse, she joined the Department of Photochemistry of Mulhouse in 2006 as a CNRS Senior Researcher. She opened a new field of research in this laboratory, viz. the photo-assisted synthesis of metal nanoparticles and metal-polymer nanocomposite and then for 10 years at the Institute of Materials Science of Mulhouse, France. Since October 2019, she is CNRS Senior Researcher/ Research Director at CEMHTI (Conditions Extrêmes et Matériaux Haute Température et Irradiation) UPR CNRS in Orléans, France. L Balan has published more than 130 scientific publications, 4 book chapters and 5 patents and has been serving as an editorial board member for many scientific journals and conferences in nanomaterials. Field of expertise L. Balan research are concerned with photochemical synthesis of metal/polymer manocomposites and photo-design of metal nanoparticles and nanocrystals (quantum dots) suited for advanced applications in the fields of optic, photonics, plasmonics, photocatalysis area or biology.

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Professor Vasilevis currently a Matthew Flinders Professor and a Professor of Biomedical Nanotechnology in the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. Prior to taking a position at Flinders University, Professor Vasilev had built and led at The University of South Australia (UniSA) a large and highly productive team, which grew to more than 20 postdocs and PhD students. His team is well connected having deep collaborative networks within Australia and internationally, and is strongly engaged with industry, end users, government agencies and community. Professor Vasilev has attracted in excess of 20M dollars in research funding from Government competitive grants and Industry, published more than 300 papers and has been awarded several prestigious Research Fellowships from ARC, NHMRC and the Humboldt Foundation, and other awards such as the John A. Brodie Medal for achievements in Chemical Engineering in 2016, and the election of a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in 2017 and a Fellow of the International Association of Advanced Materials in 2022. His contribution to UniSA has been recognised by several awards including the UniSA Research Excellence Award in the Mid-Career category (2018), and the Division of ITEE Excellence Award for Leadership in Research (2018), and the UniSA Interdisciplinary Award (2019) for his work across disciplines. Professor Vasilev has established international reputation and leadership in his field evident (in addition to the awards mentioned above) by regular invitations to deliver plenary and keynote lectures at international conferences, and prestigious universities, institutes and companies around the world. The foundation of his research program was his revolutionary approach to the nanoengineering of plasma polymer films, which vastly expanded the opportunities for this technology. His publications have been cited more than 11000 times and his H-index = 59 (M-index ~ 3). Professor Vasilev’s research has a very strong translational focus. He has a track record of working with commercial partners to industrialise biomedical technologies. These include leading large commercial projects such as a $5M CRC-P project together with Motherson Australia Pty Ltd on a technology for bladder cancer diagnostics, a $6M IMCRC project with Corin Group on antibacterial surface modification for orthopaedic implants, and a $1.3M project with Anizop Holdings on antibacterial surface modification for dental implants.His translational work involving the entire spectrum of activities from research discoveries to commercial products was a key strength allowing him to win in 2020 the prestigious and highly competitive NHMRC Investigator Award ($2,738,000 over 5 year).

Artur Palasz is a chemist, doctor of chemical sciences, specializing in the synthesis of polymer dispersions and the formulation of waterborne paints. For almost 20 years, he has been managing an independent raw materials development laboratory and conducting research on the development of raw materials and architectural paint formulations for the world's leading raw materials producers. It is a member of ASTM International and is responsible for research and development of raw materials on the US and Western European markets. Author of numerous technical publications in global coating journals and speaker at the most important coating conferences around the world. In his free time, he is a lover of American whiskey, a creator of electronic music and a traveller.

Wolfgang H. Binder, born in 1969, is a prominent figure in the field of Makromolecular Chemistry. He holds the position of Lehrstuhlinhaber (W3, Makromolekulare Chemie) at Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg. His academic journey includes a notable Habilitation in "Makromolekulare Chemie" from Vienna University of Technology in 2004, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Vienna in 1995, and a Diploma thesis with Distinction in 1992. During his distinguished career, Dr. Binder engaged in impactful PostDoc positions at Emory University, USA, and the University of Vienna. His academic contributions extended to Vienna University of Technology, where he served as a "University Assistant" and later as "Ausserordentlicher Universitätsprofessor." International experiences include a Visiting Professorship in Montpellier, France, and another at the University of Paris IV and CNRS. Since 2007, Dr. Binder has been the Lehrstuhlinhaber at Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg. He assumed leadership roles as Director of the Institute of Chemistry and Director of the Interdisziplinäres Zentrum f. Materialwissenschaften. Notably, he served as Vice-Dean of Research and later as Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences II. Dr. Binder's extensive research is reflected in over 290 publications in reputable journals, showcasing his significant impact in the scientific community. His remarkable H-Index of 60, with over 14,883 citations on Google Scholar, underscores his influential contributions to the field.

Geoffrey Mitchell is Professor and Coordinator Researcher at the Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development at the Polytechnic of Leiria in Portugal. He is Adjunct Professor at the Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, in Mysore India and Visiting Medical Physicist, Oxford University Hospitals Trust, Oxford UK. His eclectic research work bridges physics, biology, chemistry and technology and he is passionate about the opportunities which arise from merging quantitative experimental procedures with Manufacturing Technology. He has pioneered the development of in-situ time-resolving neutron and x-ray scattering procedures to evaluate the structural and morphological transformations involved during manufacturing including Reaction Injection Moulding. He has applied this approach to 3D printing to develop the concept of morphology mapping. He is currently in the middle of a project which is applying time-resolving x-ray scattering techniques to the process of injection moulding semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymers and biopolymers. He has edited a number of books, the most recent “Controlling the Morphology of Polymers” and “Electrospinning – Principles, Practise and Possibilities” with a second edition to be published in 2024. He currently writing a book in partnership with Professor Mahadevappa Kariduraganavar at Karnatak University in Dharwad India on “Design, Processing and Degradation of Plastics”.

Sibele Cestari is a polymers scientist working as a Researcher at the Innovation in Polymer Engineering (PIEP), at the interface between academic knowledge and industrial developments. Her expertise in plastics recycling includes experiences in Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Portugal. She has published over twenty papers in reputed journals, one Brazilian patent, six book chapters, media articles and delivered talks about polymers and sustainability.

Gregory Sotzing is a Professor of Chemistry and of Polymer Science at the University of Connecticut USA. He is member of the National Academy of Inventors (2017) with >50 patents with a sale to Samsung on a novel conductive polymer as a hole transport layer, as well as founder of 3 startup companies with specific applications in the broadly defined areas of Pharmaceuticals, Biomaterials, Metal composites, and Cannabinoid chemistry, one of which is revenue generating. Greg is an elected member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (2014) and was a recipient of the NSF CAREER award (2002). The Sotzing research group focuses on the design and synthesis of polymeric materials, studying the fundamentals of their reactive chemistry, as well as fundamentals in collaborations with Y. Cao, M. Cakmak, and M. Fayer on the rational co-design of dielectric polymers for high temperature operation high energy density capacitors substantially funded through the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS) and electric vehicles (EVS), bypassing need for coolant systems with our current patentedpolynorbornylenes reaching test temperatures necessary for aerospace application. The past 13 years of working on the Materials Genome with R. Ramprasad has played a tremendous role in accelerating design via pattern recognition of the Machine Learning (ML) in identifying proxies and sophisticated computational modeling of P. Vashishta has led to development of materials with the ability to be evaluated for dielectric breakdown at 250C.Wearable electronics projects consist of electrically conductive and electrochromic variable color electrochromic textiles (Industry and Army Research Office/ARO), and biomedical monitoring textile using PEDOT-PSS as a highly conductive textile coating capable of copper replacement, as demonstrated by carrying 250W (2.05 amps at 120V AC) of power to light a greenhouse bulb.

Guochao Nie, born on Feb. 2, 1960, is a distinguished Professor at Yulin Normal University, China. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Huazhong Normal University (1982). Nie has an extensive educational and research background, including a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan, USA. He is a member of various prestigious societies, such as the Chinese Chemical Society and Chinese Optical Society. Nie serves as the Director of the China-Ukraine Joint Research Centre for Nano Carbon Black and is actively involved in science and technology project evaluations. As a Master's supervisor at Shaanxi Normal University and a visiting professor at the Shenzhen Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences, he contributes significantly to academia. Nie's expertise lies in nanomaterials and biomedical applications. Over the years, he has led numerous research projects, securing funding from national and provincial bodies. He has published extensively in SCI Q1 and Q2 journals, demonstrating his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Nie's contributions extend beyond research, as he guides students to success in innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. In summary, Guochao Nie is a respected academic figure with a rich background in research, teaching, and project leadership, making substantial contributions to the field of nanomaterials and biomedical applications.

Dr. Shu-Mei Chen is a prominent neurosurgeon based in Taipei, Taiwan, with extensive experience in neurosurgery. She is currently an Attending Staff at Taipei Medical University Hospital and an Assistant Professor at Taipei Medical University's School of Medicine. Dr. Chen holds board certifications in Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Neurocritical and Intensive Care in Taiwan. Her academic journey includes a Visiting Scholar position at the University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in the USA and participation in the 2023 Global Faculty Training Program at Stanford Biodesign Center. Dr. Chen has been actively involved in leadership roles in professional societies, notably serving as the President of the Taiwan Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery and holding a directorial position in the Taiwan Neurosurgical Society. In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Chen contributes to government service as a member of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee at the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration and the Military Conscript Physical Examination Censor Board. Her research, funded by national institutions, focuses on innovative approaches to neurosurgical challenges, particularly in medulloblastoma and drug-resistant tumors. Dr. Chen has received several awards for her outstanding contributions, including the Den-Mei Brain Tumor Education Foundation Science Paper Competition and the One Star Award at the Military Service Festival in 2022. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing neurosurgery through clinical practice, research, and leadership.

Chunhong Zhang is a professor in College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University and Yantai Research Institute of Harbin Engineering University, China. In 1994, she obtained her B.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Heilongjiang University. In 1994-2000, she worked as a Chemical Engineer in Heilongjiang Provincial Nylon Factory. In 2002 and 2005, she respectively obtained her M.E and Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology. In 2005, she joined in Harbin Engineering University as an Associate Professor. In 2008-2009, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry in Hokkaido University, Japan. In 2015, she was promoted to a full professor. She received Heilongjing Provincial Sicence and Technology Award in 2011 and 2021 from the government of Heilongjiang Province, and the Distingished Lectureship Award in 2013 from the Chemical Society of Japan. Chunhong Zhang is author and co-authors of one hundred international and national scientific publications related to materials science.

Dr. Lijia Liu received his Ph.D. in the group of Prof. Toshiki Aoki from the Advanced Materials Science and Technology, Niigata University of Japan in March 2011. After spending 1 year as a research fellow in the Venture Business Laboratory of Niigata University, in April 2012, he joined Harbin Engineering University in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. In 2014, he visited Nagoya University of Japan and worked with Prof. Eiji Yashima as an invited foreign researcher. In 2016, he was promoted to a associate Professor. In 2020, he moved to Yantai Research Institute of Harbin Engineering University, and he is currently the Director of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. His areas of specialization include the design and synthesis of chiral helical polymers for the separation of medical intermediates, anti bacteria materials as well as porous adsorption materials.In 2023 he received RINENG Young Investigator Award, ELSEVIER.

After getting the Ph.D. (Degree of Engineering) from the University of Tokyo in 1989, Prof. Seiichi Taguchi joined the Tokyo University of Science as an assistant professor and initiated the molecular evolutionary engineering of the valuable enzymes capable of catalyzing industrially important reactions. In 1997, he visited to join as research scientist at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Immune System, Luis-Pasteur University in France. After spending the decade, he joined Prof. Doi’s Polymer Chemistry Laboratory of RIKEN as a senior research scientist and for the first time introduced modern approaches such as enzyme evolution to the biotechnological production of natural polyesters. He was promoted to Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, in 2004, moved to Tokyo University of Agriculture in 2017 (Prof. Emeritus of Hokkaido University) and Kobe University in 2022. His current main research focuses on the Synthetic Biology for novel type of polymers based on the creation of novel biological catalysts, and biologically active molecules that can be adapted to the desired environment or biosystems. Representative awards: 2013: Top-ranked Research Award recommended by President of Hokkaido University 2016: Prizes for Science and Technology, The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MECST) ca.

Nadia Adrus is an Associate Professor at Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She holds a PhD Degree in Polymer from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience and a recipient of Excellent Teaching Award Active Blended Learning in UTM. Her research focuses on natural fibre, UV photopolymerization and functional hydrogels known for their anti-dehydration and anti-freezing, high conductivity and flexibility. These hydrogels are either purely derived from natural cellulosic fibers such as from Orthosiphon aristatus stem fiber (OASF) and Pineapple leave fibres (PALF), or they consist of integrated natural and synthetic double network. Dr. Nadia Adrus is recognized as Reviewer for several Journals such as Journal of Applied Polymer Science, RSC Advances, Journal of Membrane Science and Progress in Organic Coatings. Recently, she was certified as Professional Engineer (Ir.) by the Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM) and Chartered Engineer by the Engineering Council of the United Kingdom (ECUK) due to her significant contribution in academic and industry. She dedicated her expertise in photopolymerization of hydrogel for the alternative UV of curing project for Alcon Ciba Vision (Johor). She has also been appointed as a principal consultant for Hyperseal, the oil and gas company in Malaysia, for water shut off applications using hydrogel. Furthermore, she actively contributes to academic conference and symposiums, sharing insights and fostering collaboration within the scientific community. Dr. Nadia Adrus has also been recognized and awarded at numerous exhibitions and competitions. Notably, she earned two gold medals at IIDEX 2022 and one silver medal at IBCEX 2023 for her groundbreaking project, "OASF/PALF GentleGel: Naturally Soothe and Heal your Wound," which has already completed the patent filing process.

Dr. Suman Nandy is a renowned researcher and Principal Investigator specializing in Materials Science and Nanotechnology. He earned his Ph.D. in 2010 from Jadavpur University, India, and since March 2011, has been actively contributing to groundbreaking research at CENIMAT-i3N. As a Principal Investigator, he focuses on sustainable materials science, green energy, and multifunctional applications of polymer materials. Dr. Nandy plays a crucial role as the co-coordinator at MEON, CENIMAT, shaping research in "Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage." He is dedicated to advancing science, particularly in low-cost sustainable eco-design strategies for self-powered wearable electronics.

Dr. Julio Sánchez Poblete is Associate Professor of the Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Biology, University of Santiago, Chile. He obtained his PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Concepcion in co-supervision with the University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France in 2010. He is currently working on different paths of synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials as membranes, resins, polymers in solution, conducting polymers and modification of natural polymers and its combination to evaluate their potential application in the removal and analysis of problematic species from aqueous streams. He is author of more than 100 WoS and Scopus papers, 8 chapters of books and more than 1700 citations (H index 24).

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D.Sc., Ph.D., Eng. Magdalena Mieloszyk, prof. IMP PAN works at the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery in the Department of Mechanics of Intelligent Structures. She obtained a Ph.D. degree (2011) and D.Sc. degree (2019) in Mechanics. She participates in 15 national and 8 international projects, leader of 1 international and 3 national projects. Her scientific interests are mostly focused on: SHM and NDT methods, fibre optic sensors (especially fibre Bragg grating sensors) application for SHM of metallic and composite structures, THz spectroscopy for mechanical and physico-chemical damage detection, additive manufacturing (polymers and fibre reinforced composites).

Dr. Tseng received her PhD degree from National Taiwan University and proceeded postdoc training at National Health Research Institute (NHRI, Taiwan). She was recurred to Taipei Medical University (TMU) as an assistant professor in 2011 and was a visiting scholar at Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) in 2016. Now, she is a professor/director at Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, TMU. She focuses her research on design/synthesizes variant bio/nano-materials with drug/gene/contrast agent loading for disease treatment/diagnosis especially for ophthalmic application. She serves as a reviewer for many journals such as Advanced Science, Biomaterials, Acta Biomaterial, ACS applied interface, J Material Chemistry B, Int J Nanomedicine etc. She received awards including “Excellent Award” of Research day from NHRI, “Young Investigator Award” from the 3rd International symposium of materials in regenerative medicine (SOMRM) and the 7th World Congress on Preventive and Regenerative Medicine in 2014. She also got the National innovation clinical award of Taiwan in 2021. She served as the chairman of the international symposium, 2023 ISOMRM, making researchers meet face to face after the pandemic for academic interaction. She is expanding international collaboration to work with researcher in biomaterials/control release system.

Dr. Stamatina Vouyiouka is a Chemical Engineer and an elected Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Her research interests are in the area of environmentally-friendly polymerization processes, such as solid state polymerization (SSP) and enzymatic polymerization, with special emphasis on polyamides and polyesters including biobased and biodegradable polymers. Her activity on polymerization also covers encapsulation methods and tailoring properties of polymeric micro/nanoparticles, such as microcapsule-based systems for controlled release and self-healing materials. In parallel, her research focuses on the sustainable management of polymeric materials exploring material eco-design approaches (e.g. biobased polymers, vitrimers, halogen-free flame retardants, natural antioxidants) and re/upcycling technologies (eg remelting-restabilization, chain extension, SSP) towards value-added products. Validation for all methodologies is accomplished through constructing polymer structure/properties/process relationships. Her research is documented in more than 55 peer-reviewed publications,in 5 chapters in Books and Edited Volumes, in two WO Patents and in more than 115 presentations in International (75 works) and National Conferences. She is also the joint Editor (with Professor Emeritus C.D. Papaspyrides) of the book titled “Solid State Polymerization”, which was published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., in 2009. Finally, she has served/is serving as the Scientific Supervisor or Principal Investigator of National and European Funded R&D Projects.

Dr. Ching-Yun Chen is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at National Central University in Taiwan. She also holds concurrent appointments as an Adjunct Assistant Research Fellow at the National Health Research Institute’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine. Since embarking on her academic career in 2020, Dr. Chen's research has been at the forefront of stem cell regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, bioreactors, and biomaterials research. Her significant contributions include the development of self-assembling bioreactor systems, which have earned her accolades such as the "13th Yongxin Li Tiande Medical Foundation Outstanding Paper Award." Her innovative techniques for cultivating bone-like tissues have been commercially transferred, showcasing her commitment to bridge research with practical applications. Currently, Dr. Chen is dedicated to developing second-generation bioreactors for various applications such as cochlear-like organ development and in-vitro non-animal alternative platforms for endometrial and skin testing. Moreover, her collaborative efforts in medical device development have led to the formation of start-ups, such as Olproheal Biomimic Co., Ltd., underlining her role in driving innovation from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Masayuki Yamaguchi is a full professor of Japan Advanced Institute of Technology (JAIST). He received Master degree in 1989 and Doctor of Engineering in 1999 at Kyoto University. After getting master degree, he worked at Tosoh Corporation in Japan from 1989 to 2005. In 2005, he joined JAIST as an assistant professor and promoted to a full professor in 2009. He was a dean of School of Materials Science in JAIST from 2020 to 2022. Since 2022, he has been a director of research center for carbon neutral. The main topic of his research is applied rheology of polymeric materials.

Head at Química de Radiaciones and Radioquímica Department, Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares ICN, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM 1997-2004 President of the Polymeric Society of Mexico 1999 - 2001.Member of the direction team of the Chemical Society of México 2002 –2004, and head of the Polymeric Section of this Society 2000-a 2007. Senior Research of the Nuclear Science Institute UNAM, and professor of Chemistry Faculty UNAM; member of National Research System, Emeritus since 2020. Member ofNational Science Academic. Award asCathedraticUNAM 1997-2001, UNAM award of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (2004), Award to the best publication in 2010 (Nuclear American Society, Latin American Section in 2015. National awardof Chemistry in2015. With 169 International Publications, 19National Publications,10 Chapter of books, oneChapter in a Polymer Encyclopedic. Directionof93thesis of Bachelor, Master Sci., and Ph. Specialist in Radiation Chemistry of polymers. (crosslinking and grafting), comb type hydrogels and interpenetrating hydrogels grafted in polymeric matrix. Smart polymers and biopolymers (retention and release of drugs, tissue engineering).

Professor Alcides Lopes Leao is Full Professor, responsible for the area of Biomass, Bioenergy and Biobased Materials. Currently works at the Department of Bioprocess and Bioengineering, School of Agricultural Sciences, Campus of Botucatu, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil. Coordinator of the laboratory RESIDUALL – Laboratory of Solid Residues and Composites at the UNESP.Published more than 150 papers in Journal, 70 articles in Newspapers and magazines, 35 books chapters, 4 booksVisiting professor at University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA. During the year of 1993.Professor of the Professional Master's degree course promoted by Volkswagen AG, Autouni - Sustainable Technologies, Wollfsburg, Germany, totaling 400 class hours, in 2005.

Prof. Havazelet Bianco-Peled is an expert in biomedical polymers, hydrogels and bioadhesion and. She has received several awards for her professional accomplishments. She has written about 100 research publications, edited a book and has more than ten patent applications either granted or pending. Bianco-Peled is the founder and former CSO of SEAlantis Ltd., a company that develops, manufactures and commercialize novel biomimetic tissue adhesives base on a technology invented in her lab. Her current research interests include:polysaccharide-based hydrogels, 3D bioprinting, mucoadhesion, drug delivery, physical characterization of biological, biomedical and biomimetic nano-systems.

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Dr. I-Hsuan Yang obtained his B.S. degree in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan, in 2018. He joined the group of Prof. Feng-Huei Lin in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and received his Ph.D. in 2023. During his Ph.D. training, he was a visiting scientist in the smart polymers group of Prof. Mitsuhiro Ebara at the National Institutes for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, from 2022 to 2023. He was honored with a Ph.D. degree, having authored 15 journal papers, including 7 first-author articles and 7 papers in the top 10% of journals in their respective fields. His research areas include functional polymeric biomaterials and ceramics for tissue engineering, drug delivery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as disease prevention and management. Currently, he is a postdoctoral research fellow at the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI), Taiwan, and a visiting scientist at the University of Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, he serves as a Reviewer Editor on the Editorial Board for Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (SCI) and Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (SCI).

Dr. Feng-Huei Lin was born in 1957 in Taiwan. He obtained his BS degree in Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan, in 1980. After served in army for 2 years, he was invited to be a teaching assistant in Department of ES, NCKU, in 1982. In 1983, he joined the Functional Ceramics Lab in Institute of Materials Sciences and Engineering, NCKU, Taiwan. During the PhD training, he was not only to take course in engineering school, but also in medical school; that included biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, pathology, anatomy… He was honoured as PhD degree with 12 SCI publications in November, 1989. In early 1990, He was recruited as an associate professor in Centre for Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University (NTU); where he started his academic career. In 1997, he promoted to the full professor. He organized to setup the institute of biomedical engineering in NTU and served as acting director in the institute during 1997-1999. In 2008-2012, he temporarily transferred to Biomedical Engineering Division, National Health Research Institute, as director and took in charge of Development of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Now, he is the distinguished professor in NTU, Chair professor in National Taipei University of Technology, Executive editor of Journal of Biomedical Engineering (SCI) and International Fellow of International College of Biomaterials Sciences and Engineering. Dr Lin served as standing committee member in many international societies since 1996. He was permanent international advisory board in Ceramic, Cell and Tissue (CCT) (1998-2010); and served as the President in 2010.

Dr. Nevin Karamahmut Mermer completed her graduation project at Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic in 2010. She obtained her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering Faculty at Yildiz Technical University, Turkey. During her Ph.D. studies, she worked as a Research Engineer in R&D Department for 1.5 years. She has been working for Kalekim Construction Chemicals Co. as R&D Assistant Manager since 2019. She has 29 presentations shared in national/international congresses and 15 articles published in national/international refereed journals. Dr. Mermer is also an EFQM assessor

A Full Professor at the Chemical Engineering Department at the Federal University of São Carlos, she obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the same university in 1995. Currently, she coordinates the CNPQ environmental control research group, leading institutional and outreach research projects in collaboration with companies in the field of gas cleaning and air pollution control. Furthermore, she maintains research partnerships with renowned institutions in Brazil and other countries. She has published over 280 works in journals, books, and conferencesHer work spans various areas of Chemical Engineering, with a special focus on Separation and Mixing Operations. Her main areas of expertise include air and gas filtration, bag filters, nanofiltration, filter media, particle characterization, and indoor air quality monitoring. She has published over 280 works in journals, books, and conferences

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Prof. A. B. Vedamurthy is presently the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology at Karnatak University, Dharwad. He completed his M.Sc., M.B.Tech., and Ph.D. from Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. He has more than 23 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience and has held many positions, such as Reader, Professor, Director, and Principal at the Oxford College of Science, Bangalore. Additionally, he is also holding the positions of Director, Karnatak University Press, Coordinator, Department of Applied Genetics, Coordinator of Innovation and Incubation, and Nodal Officer, Karnatak University COVID Cell. He is the coordinator of several government research programmes, such as DBT-IPLS and DST-FIST, sanctioned by the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology at Karnatak University, Dharwad. He was the main source behind getting the research funding of 1.8 crores for establishing the Biotechnology Finishing School and other research and infrastructure facilities from the Department of IT, BT, and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, at the Oxford College of Science, Bangalore. He was also the principal investigator for the UGC and VGST projects. He is a research, academic, and technical consultant to several institutes, such as Reva Institute for Science & Technology Studies, Bio-nymph Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., the Institute of Bioscience & Molecular Biology, and Narayana Hrudayalaya College of Science in Bangalore. He has been an active NAAC and AAA assessor in India since 2014. He is currently supervising seven Ph.D. scholars. He has over 100 research publications and five book chapters in highly reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has also published a book for undergraduate students, Biotechnology IV. He has received several awards and is the recipient of the Best Research Paper Award, twice instituted by Karnatak University Dharwad for the years 2015 and 2019. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards, such as being elected a fellow member of the National Environmentalists Association (FNEA) and a fellow member of the International Society of Biotechnology (FISBT). He has presented several Lead lectures at national and international conferences and other scientific forums. He is also a reviewer of several scientific journals (Elsevier, Springer, etc.). He visited many countries, such as America, France, Austria, Germany, China, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Omen, for scientific meetings. He is an active member of several professional organizations, i.e., the Indian Science Congress Association and the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy. Bangalore, the Society of Cytologists and Geneticists in India, the Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, and the International Society of Biotechnology. His primary research interests include genetic engineering, molecular biology, plant biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, microbial and biochemical techniques, and plant pathology and mycology.

Rainhard Machatschek studied Physical Chemistry at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany and conducted his doctoral studies at the chair of Polymer Physics at the Albert Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. He continued with a post-doc at the Institute of Biomaterial Science in Teltow, which has since been renamed to Institute of Active Polymers, where he is heading a department since 2020. His research aims at a fundamental understanding of polymer degradation and biointerfaces using mainly polymer ultrathin films, molecular dynamics simulations and other theoretical approaches.

I am a 2nd year PhD student in material chemistry, working on hydrogel coatings in order to prevent biofilm formation on medical equipment. Contrarily to common antimicrobial solutions, the developed hydrogels to not contain bactericidal agents to prevent bacteria colonization. I only rely on the mechanical and the hydration properties of the films to prevent biofilm formation.

Mr. Victor Igbokwe is a PhD candidate in his second year at INSERM Unit 1121, which focuses on biomaterials and bioengineering. He holds a master's degree in materials science and engineering (with a focus on bio-inspired materials) and a bachelor's degree in microbiology. His areas of study are anti-microbial coatings, materials informatics, and the circular bioeconomy. He enjoys talking about science and, despite his horrible dancing and singing, he enjoys doing them.

Prof. Prashantha Kalappa is a Professorand Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences at Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya District, India. Before moving to India, he was a Professor at the Polymers and Composites Technology & Mechanical Engineering Department, Institut Mines-Télécom, Lille-Douai, France (Formerly known as EcoleNationaleSupérieure des Mines de Douai, France). He has also served as Dean for International Scientific affairs in the same institute. Prof.Prashantha’s research mainly focuses on Advanced Smart Polymers, Biopolymers, Nanocomposites and Blends Their synthesis, processing, 3D printing, rheology, morphology and Structure-property relationships. Prof. Prashantha received Doctor of Science from University of Lille, France for the contributing in the field of Advanced Polymeric Materials. Enlisted in Elsevier BV's new list of the top 2% Scientists in the World for 2021 and 2022. Associate Editor for "Polymer and Polymer Composites. International Advisory Board Member for "eXPRESS Polymer Letters". Reviewer for many International journals. Prof. Prashantha has published 100 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals with over 4000 citations(h-index 31).He was also in charge of national and regional projects, programs with industries and European Projects (Horizon 2020 and Interreg). He has successfully supervised 5 PhD and more than 25 MS students.Dr. Prashantha has visited more than 40 countries and delivered many key note and invited lectures at International conferences. Professor Prashantha has spent more than 16 years in abroad and has collaborations with leading industries and academiaacross the world.

PhD student in Materials Science at the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science (PGMTR) at the Center for Exact and Natural Sciences (CCEN), offered by the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and a scholarship holder from the National Council of Scientific Sciences and Technological Development (CNPQ). Additionally, I have a master's degree in Materials Science from the same program. Integrated in the laboratories of the microbiology, petrochemical, plant production and chemical analysis group, my research focus is on the study and advancement of bacterial cellulose in alternative environments, with the purpose of application in different areas, striving for the use of sustainable, biodegradable materials and Bio-compatible. Additionally, I have an academic background in Full Degree in Chemistry from the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco at the Serra Talhada Academic Unit (UFRPE/UAST), where I developed a study of polymeric and biopolymeric materials for decontamination in bodies of water.

Hiroyuki Hasegawa is a working student enrolled in a doctoral program of Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and is researching the creation of novel functions for miscible blends of PC and CPE.

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Mr. Takumi Yamada is a 2nd year Ph.D. student in Material Sciences at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

Mrs. Haniyeh Malektaj earned her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering and is presently pursuing a Ph.D. at Aalborg University, Denmark. Her current research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing biocompatible stimuli-responsive hydrogels, with a particular emphasis on mechanical characterization of soft materials. Her research interests extend to the characterization of polymers and hydrogels, polymer chemistry, tissue regeneration, and drug delivery.

Ms. Desa Bolger is currently getting her Masters of Environmental Management at Duke University, concentrating in Coastal & Marine Systems and Data Analytics and Modeling. She is studying marine animal pheromones in Dr. Daniel Rittschof's proteomics lab and is passionate about finding accessible environmental solutions.

Dr. Elias Randjbaran is a highly esteemed Metallurgical Engineer, bringing forth extensive experience and advanced academic qualifications in Materials Engineering from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Possessing both a PhD and Master's degrees in materials engineering, Dr. Randjbaran's commitment to excellence in research and academia is evident. With over two decades of expertise in the Composite Materials Industry, he has established a robust research focus on Progressive damage analysis of thin-walled composite laminated structures, Buckling and post-buckling of nano-composite structures, Structural crashworthiness, and ballistic impact analysis. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Randjbaran holds esteemed memberships in prestigious professional societies such as Aerospace Society Malaysia (AEROS Malaysia), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Space & Satellite Professionals International, underscoring his dedication to staying abreast of industry advancements and actively contributing to the progress of his field. As a proficient research professional, Dr. Randjbaran boasts an impressive publication record, leading his team in the publication of over 30 research papers in reputable peer-reviewed academic journals. His work has garnered notable recognition, with a citation count surpassing 450, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 16. Dr. Randjbaran's expertise spans domains including defence, space, and advanced manufacturing, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in these spheres through a track record of accomplishments and an ongoing pursuit of cutting-edge research. Equipped with a wealth of experience and exceptional skills, Dr. Randjbaran continues to be a valuable contributor to the academic and professional communities, demonstrating dedication to excellence and a passion for advancing the forefront of Composite Materials Engineering.

J. C. Velosa, graduated in Polymer Engineering (2003), master in Materials Processing and Characterization (2007), and Human Engineering (2018) from the University of Minho. His academic and research career has been dedicated to composite materials in several areas. Focused on understanding manufacturing processes of composite materials using finite element computational simulations for structural optimization.

Mr. Gustavo Kampa has mainly worked in the industrial sector, particularly in the field of thermoplastics and related products. He graduated with a first-cycle degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Beira Interior in 2020 and is presently focused on Innovation & Development (R&D) in the area of Extrusion, Composition, and Advanced Materials at PIEP.

Professor Glória Maria Vinhas has a degree in Chemical Engineering, a master's degree in Biotechnology of Bioactive Products, and a PhD in Chemistry in the polymers area. She is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of Pernambuco and a researcher at the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development. Professor Glória Vinhas is a permanent member of the Postgraduate Program in Chemical Engineering and the Postgraduate Program in Materials Science at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil. She has experience in the area of polymers, with an emphasis on biotechnological processes in the production of biopolymers, biodegradation, chemical modification in polymers, active and intelligent packaging, and polysaccharides of microbial and vegetable origin. She contributes strongly to the training of human resources at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in her research area.

Ms. Khunanya Janchai, a Ph.D. student in the School of Materials Science at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan. Her research focuses on the crystallization behavior under flow field for crystalline polymers.

Lhaj El Hachemi Omari is a Professor of Physics at the LPMAT, Faculty of Science Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco. His research interests span Materials Science, Energy, and Environment, with expertise in computation and simulation, physical properties, synthesis, and characterization techniques. He specializes in various areas including magnetic properties, electrical conductivity, thermoelectricity, composite materials, nanomaterials, thin films, and nanotechnology. Omari's work also covers optical, ferroelectric, and dielectric materials, along with construction materials.

I am currently working as a research assistant and parallel i am a phd student. I have several years of experience in the automotive industry, zuality assurance experience and training. Master's degree in polymer engineering and quality assurance engineering. My research area is engineering plastics, recycling and biodegradable polymers.

Mr. Rafael Venancio dos Santos holds a degree in Polymer Technology from the SENAI Mario Amato Technology College (Brazil) and is currently enrolled in the Postgraduate Specialization Program in Plastic and Rubber Processing at the Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, UFRJ. He is actively involved in engineering polymers, particularly in the field of extrusion, material development, and composition for various processes, as well as in the development of masterbatches. His career was initiated 24 years ago at the German company B. Grob do Brasil, in the area of thermoplastic injection mold tooling. Since then, he has been associated with renowned companies such as Clariant Masterbatches, DSM Engineering Plastics, and Radici Plastics do Brasil. Currently, he is employed as a Principal Technical Investigator by PIEP - Innovation in Polymer Engineering at the University of Minho (Portugal).

Monica Ferreira de Brito Rocha, Soo Jose do Egito-PE, Brazil. Born on 07/19/1994. PhD student and Master in Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Pernambuco (PPGEM/UFPE) in the area of materials and manufacturing. Production Engineer from the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG). Current member of the Unconventional Polymers research group (DF/UFPE). She researches in the area of polymeric materials, with an emphasis on thermal processing (extrusion and injection).

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