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.

Caltech, USA

Zhejiang University, China

Caltech, USA

Tsinghua University, China

Harvard University, USA

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.

NUS, Singapore

Kurchatov Institute, Russia

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland

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

University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

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.

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

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.