Dr. Mohammad Shahid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), India. Before joining KLEF, he worked at various esteemed institutions, including Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; Soochow University, China; University of Glasgow, UK; and the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. Dr Shahid has received several esteemed fellowships to support his research pursuits, including grants from UGC, India, China Postdoctoral Fellowship, EU Marie Curie Fellowship, and UGC Dr. D. S. Kothari Fellowship. He has over 50 publications (~4300 citations, h-index 26) and specializes in sustainable biomaterials for textile applications.Dr. Saptarshi Maiti is an assistant professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, India. He completed his post-doctoral research at ICT-Mumbai in 2022. Dr. Maiti holds a Ph.D. (Tech.) and M. Tech. in Fibres and Textile Processing Technology from the Department of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology at ICT-Mumbai. His academic journey also included a role as a visiting research fellow at the School of Materials at the University of Manchester, UK, where the UAA-ICT Dhirubhai Ambani Lifetime Achievement Award supported him. Dr. Maiti's research interests encompass diverse areas such as graphene and its applications in textiles, dendritic polymers, protein extraction from waste resources, natural dyeing, green textile processing, and statistical modeling in textiles.Dr. Shafat Ahmad Khan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Galgotias University, India. He earned his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, in 2012 and has over 12 years of teaching and research experience. With 29 international publications, 10 book chapters, and two edited books, his research focuses on nanomaterials, biopolymers, sustainable chemistry, and analytical techniques. His work spans microbial surfactants, nanolubricants, textile biopolymers, and functional nanomaterials for healthcare and environmental applications. His contributions are further demonstrated by multiple patents, reflecting his commitment to scientific innovation and sustainable advancements in chemistry and materials science.Dr. Ravindra V. Adivarekar, a distinguished professor in Fibre Chemistry at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, has over 25 years of dedicated service. He served as Head of the Department of Fibres & Textile Processing Technology (2008–2021) and is currently Dean of HRD at ICT Mumbai and Director of ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar. Renowned for his expertise in eco-friendly coloration, natural fiber composites, medical textiles, and nanotechnology, he has guided numerous students and led research projects worth over 18 crores. With over 200 research papers, 70+ conference proceedings, and three patents, Dr. Adivarekar actively contributes to academia, industry, and government advisory committees.
