Uchida Keitaroh, aged 71, graduated from the Tokyo University of Science and later completed the Master’s Program at the School of Graduate Studies, The Open University of Japan. He had been working at a software house as a software engineer for 30 years since 1981. He is an active member of the Mathematical Society of Japan, contributing to the field through his academic interests and professional engagements.

Gary J. Dickelman is a thought leader, researcher, strategist, and solution provider for the knowledge ecosystem: technology-based learning, performance support, predictive analytics, knowledge management, and artificial intelligence. He has developed global knowledge solutions while directing cross-functional teams in the learning and knowledge spaces. Solutions include global eLearning, software simulations, predictive analytics, just-in-time reference, emergency management, business continuity, pandemic response, customer support, digital transformation, and AI integration. Dickelman has authored scores of peer-reviewed articles, contributed to industry books, publishes the p-literate.com blog, and has served as author/editor of industry journals. He has served as adjunct faculty for university graduate programs in the learning technologies and human performance engineering. Dickelman works across a plethora of industries, including nuclear power, career development, finance, insurance, publishing, travel, hospitality, education, sales/marketing, defence, security, performing arts, and historical preservation.

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. Author: "From Rebel to Radical Innovator: Leading the Transformation through Circularity" by Albin Kaelin

Prof. Sanja Ercegović Ražić, PhD, is a full professor, researcher and project manager with over 24 years of experience in teaching modification of synthetic polymer fibres, plasma technology and sustainable development, environmental management and testing of textile materials at University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology (Croatia). She led and participated in about 20 scientific and professional projects, published more than 100 scientific and professional papers in journals and conference proceedings and supervised more than 30 student theses. She founded the Laboratory for Plasma Treatment in 2008 at Faculty of Textile Technology. Sanja Ercegović Ražić has also developed methodological and didactic skills, social skills and organisational skills to work effectively in teams and was elected Vice Dean for Business Management at the Faculty of Textile Technology in period 2020 - 2023. Today she is a member of numerous scientific and professional associations, working groups and advisory boards. From 2024, she is the President of doctoral study Textile Science and Technology, a member of the Lifelong Learning Working Group at the University of Zagreb, member of Quality Management Group at Faculty, while 2025 she was elected to the second mandate as a member of the Sector Council IV: Fashion, Textile and Leather. She is president of Croatian Leather and Footwear Society.

Hubert Kołcz, M.Sc. Eng., is an experienced technical leader, computer scientist, and quantum researcher with over 16 years of industry experience, including 8 years in professional roles. He has a proven track record of earning more than 20 competitive accolades in IT competitions and is currently specializing in Quantum Artificial Intelligence applications in the Physical Sciences. Drawing on expertise gained while working at Intel and Cisco, as well as through scientific internships at KAIST and TU Delft, Hubert Kołcz, M.Sc., successfully provides technology consulting and mentoring services to a diverse clientele, ranging from established companies to startups

Anders Lochte Jorgensen is a Research Scientist at Newtec Engineering A/S, specializing in hyperspectral long-wavelength infrared imaging and VIS-SWIR hyperspectral imaging. His research focuses on developing advanced imaging instruments, with a particular emphasis on optical coatings and additive manufacturing. Through his work, he contributes to the innovation and advancement of hyperspectral imaging technologies, enhancing their applications across various scientific and industrial fields.

Dr Victor Posligua is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) at NUS. He obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Reading (UK) and subsequently held postdoctoral positions at Imperial College London (UK) and University of Seville (Spain), working on first-principles modelling of functional and energy materials. His current research focuses on combining electronic-structure theory, high-throughput workflows and machine learning to design and understand advanced materials, with an emphasis on thermoelectrics and other complex solids. He also leads a collaboration with DSO National Laboratories (Singapore) on data-driven approaches for interpreting mass-spectrometric fragmentation, developing physically grounded AI tools that can guide experiments.

Marek Wiśniewski completed his PhD from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, and postdoctoral fellow from Claude Barnard University in Lyon, France. He is a member of the Department of Materials Chemistry, Adsorption and Catalysis, and Institute of Advanced Studies. He has published over 115 papers in reputed journals. He is interested in the synthesis of novel nanostructures and studies of their unusual properties, including catalysis.

Weijie Li obtained her Ph.D. degree (2016) from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Then, she worked in University of Wollongong as associate research fellow and DECRA research fellow for 6 years. She is currently as a research fellow at State Key Laboratory for Powder Metallurgy, Central South University in China. Her current research interest is focused on developing the energy storage system with the high energy density (including sodium ion batteries and aqueous batteries).

Heah, Cheng Yong serves as Associate Professor in University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and currently a fellow researcher at Center of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGEOGTECH). His research interests focuses on materials engineering, geopolymers, construction materials, materials characterization, materials processing, and materials characteristic. Besides, he actively acts as reviewer for impact factor journal publish by Elsevier, Springer, Wiley or Nature. Besides, he is appointed as several international editorial board members by multidiscipline journal. Currently, He is ranked as World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liew Yun Ming obtained her bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from University Malaysia Perlis. With over 14 years of experience in geopolymer materials research, she has secured numerous national and international research grants. Her work has gained significant recognition, being featured in prestigious international conferences and high-impact journals, where it is frequently cited by peers. In addition to her research achievements, Dr. Liew serves as a reviewer for esteemed journal publications, a technical committee member for international conferences, an editorial board member for several multidisciplinary journals, and a jury member for both national and international exhibitions.

Dr. Hakan Ates, Professor, was born in Ankara in 1971. He has been working for Gazi University, Department Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. He is an international welding engineer (IWE), and international welding inspector (comprehensive level IWI-C). He was also vice manager of the Gazi KABTEM application and research center. He has memberships to TPMA (Turkish Powder Metallurgy Association) and KATED (Welding Technology Society). In 2014-2015, he performed his postdoctoral studies on Silicon nanoparticles and silicon nanowires at UIUC. He worked as a researcher and executive in different projects. He has many papers on powder metallurgy and welding engineering and processes, additive manufacturing, nanomaterials, and thin films and so on.

Dr. Geetha Devi is currently working as Associate Professor and Program Manager in Chemical Engineering in the Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, National University of Science & Technology, Oman. Dr. Devi has more than 30 years of Academic, Industrial & Research experience in various Organizations & Institutions. Her current research area is Development of Novel Nanomaterials and its application in Wastewater treatment, Corrosion control and pharmaceutical area. She has more than 100 International peer reviewed Journal & conference publications. Dr. Devi has received 18 funded research project awards from The Ministry of Higher Education, Research & Innovation (MoHERI) / National University Internal Research Grant/ Industry Innovation Center (IIC) Oman, and she received the Best Researcher award from National University during the A/C year 2020-21. She has edited a Book on “Environmental Nanotoxicology” published by Springer Nature in 2024. Dr. Devi is currently supervising 5 PhD research scholars in the area of Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Nanotechnology and produced 2 PhD’s. She has received certificate of merit for supervising the award-winning projects in the “Omani Young Water Researchers Award 2018 and 2024”. The Graduate and Undergraduate students under her supervision has received “Outstanding Young Material, Corrosion and Integrity Engineer Award” in the Oman Materials, Corrosion, and Integrity Summit 2024”, “International Invention and Innovation award 2023” in the Seol International invention fair in Korea, “Innovation & Technology award” in the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES 2022) and the prestigious Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association (GPCA) “Research and Innovation Award” in the year 2022. Dr. Devi is currently serving as editorial board member of Fine Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Modern Nanotechnology, American Journal of Nanomaterials, Current Research in biopolymers, Chemical Research Communications and also reviewer of several international peer reviewed journals.

Dr. Mohammad F. Bayan is working as an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics at faculty of Pharmacy in Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan and is currently the Head of Pharmacy Department. The major focus of Dr. Bayan's research involves the development of controlled and triggered drug delivery systems using advanced and novel technologies. His work involves organic synthesis, synthesis and characterization of polymeric smart materials and performing drug release studies. Dr Bayan was awarded a scholarship from the Philadelphia University Jordan during his bachelor's study and a scholarship from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) during his master's study. After finishing the master's degree, Dr. Bayan has worked as a part time lecturer in JUST and Philadelphia University; until he awarded, in 2014, a scholarship from the Philadelphia University Jordan to commence his PhD studies in Queen's University Belfast, UK. He is author of more than 40 publications and received funding from national and international grants (Jordan University of Science and Technology, Queen's University Belfast (UK), Teleflex Medical company (Boston, Massachusetts, USA), Philadelphia University, Jordan; Project number 511/34/100 PU, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia; Project number RGP.2/31/43 and Najran University, Saudi Arabia; Project number NU/RG/MRC/12/20). Dr Bayan has presented his work at numerous international and national conferences such as the 10th world meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology; 6th APS International PharmSci and 38th All Ireland Schools of Pharmacy Research Conference

Ichiro Imae, Associate Professor. He received his B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from Osaka University. His research centers on the design and synthesis of π-conjugated polymers and oligomers for sustainable materials aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He investigates π-conjugated compounds with well-defined molecular structures, along with composite systems incorporating carbon-based materials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, as well as silicon-based materials including silica. His work further encompasses environmentally friendly fabrication approaches for energy-related applications, including thermoelectric and photovoltaic energy conversion, energy storage systems, and display technologies. His research achievements have been recognized with awards including the CSJ Presentation Award and the Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science, Japan.

Nantapat Soontornnon received a Ph.D. from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology in 2024 under the supervision of the Tominaga Research Group and is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the same group. Her research specializes in polymer chemistry and energy storage materials. Her work focuses on the development of next-generation solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) derived from CO₂-based polycarbonate copolymers and crosslinked architectures. By integrating carbonate and ether functionalities, her research aims to overcome the limitations of conventional poly(ethylene oxide)-based systems and achieve enhanced ionic conductivity, interfacial stability, and mechanical robustness. Her background includes the synthesis of carbonate/ether copolymers via epoxide–CO₂ copolymerization, structural characterization using NMR and XPS, and electrochemical evaluation with Li metal, graphite, and silicon anode systems. She has also investigated the use of nanoinorganic fillers and in situ crosslinking strategies to suppress electrode expansion and improve long-term cycling stability in solid-state lithium-ion batteries. Through collaborations with academic groups and industrial partners, her work has led to preliminary demonstrations of coin-cell prototypes employing LFP cathodes and Li metal anodes, achieving stable cycling performance for over 400 cycles. These achievements highlight her commitment to translating fundamental polymer design into practical solid-state battery technologies.

Natália Podrojková is a researcher at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. She earned her BSc (2016), MSc (2018), and PhD (2022) degrees in Physical Chemistry at UPJŠ. Her research focuses on quantum chemistry simulations of materials for sustainable energy technologies, including batteries and electrolyzers, and within Slovakia’s Recovery Plan project she conducts large-scale studies using the national Devana high-performance computing system. She gained international research experience in Germany, Finland, and Spain, and regularly presents and publishes in leading journals, including Sustainable Energy & Fuels.

Kamil Rusztyn conducts interdisciplinary research at the Medical University of Warsaw and the University of Warsaw, focusing on the intersection of chemistry and medicine. His work focuses on polymer-based drug delivery systems designed to enhance therapeutic precision while minimizing side effects. He investigates polymeric carriers from the perspective of directly transporting anticancer and antimicrobial agents to target tissues. His long-term goal is to develop multifunctional drug delivery platforms that bridge laboratory research and clinical application. Combining insights from both medical and chemical sciences opens new possibilities for innovative treatments. Kamil Rusztyn is the author of peer-reviewed scientific papers and has presented his findings at several scientific conferences.

Dr. Nur Nadhirah Mohamad Zain is an Associate Professor at the Department of Toxicology, Pusat Kaser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Universiti Malaya and specializes in separation science, green analytical chemistry, microextraction techniques, and the development of advanced functional materials for environmental, food, and biomedical applications. Her research focuses on the design of green solvents, including deep eutectic solvents and eutectogels, functionalized onto magnetic nanomaterials for use as functional materials in microextraction techniques and sustainable sample preparation technologies for the detection and removal of emerging contaminants. She has authored and co-authored over 150 peer reviewed publications in high-impact international journals and book chapters, with an h-index of 28 (Google Scholar). Dr. Nur Nadhirah has secured numerous national and international research grants, including funding from the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), Kurita Overseas Research Grant (Japan), and Universiti Sains Malaysia. She actively serves as a reviewer for several reputable scientific journals and is a member of professional bodies such as the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry. In recognition of her scholarly contributions, she has received multiple Excellent Service Awards and international innovation accolades. Her work continues to contribute significantly to sustainable materials development and green analytical solutions aligned with global environmental and health challenges.

Dhanya Sunil is a Professor in Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal India. Her research interests are in the field of functional materials, especially fluorescent materials for anticounterfeit applications. She has around a hundred journal publications and two patents in materials chemistry domain.

Dr. Ashok Rao is working as Professor in the Department of Physics at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka, India. He obtained MS and PhD in Physics from University of Delhi, India. His areas of interest include Condensed Matter Physics and Material science. He has over 30 years of research and teaching experience. He has guided 12 students for PhD and has over 150 Scopus indexed journal papers with an h-index of 24.

Shilpa Sunil is a PhD scholar in the Department of Civil Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Master’s degree in Interior Design. Her research interests include composite materials and fabrication, housing development, and sustainable eco-tourism.

Dr Poornima Bhagavath is an Associate Professor, School of Basic Sciences, Humanities and Management at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. She teaches Postgraduate and Undergraduate students at MIT and has been actively engaged in research on liquid crystals since 2010, with a primary focus on the synthesis of novel liquid crystalline materials and the investigation of their structure–property relationships. Her work also extends to liquid crystal–nanocomposites, exploring the interactions of nanomaterials with liquid crystals, particularly in the context of ion-donating and ion-capturing studies. She has successfully supervised one Ph.D. scholar and is currently guiding two doctoral candidates, in addition to mentoring several postgraduate research projects. Her research efforts have been recognized through the award of Intra-Mural Research Grants (IMRG) on two occasions by MAHE, Manipal, supporting the advancement of her work in this field.

Abdullah Aydin is an Professor of Science/Chemistry Education at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. He received his Master's in Analytical Chemistry from Uludağ University in 1995. He received his Ph.D. in science / chemistry education from Gazi University in 2004. He is a member of the editorial team of 74 international journals (disciplinary and interdisciplinary). He has 11 excellence awards [Excellence in reviewing]. He has outstanding contribution award [Journal of Cleaner Prudiction - ELSEVIER]. He has committee memberships (SciTech Nanosciences 2019 & Nanotech-2021 & GECAET-22 & Material Science 2024 & Functional Materials 2024). He has national [Ahi Evran University, "Academic Performance Award", The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, “Broadcast award”], and international [VDGOOD Technology Factory, “Lifetime Achievement Award”] awards. He has scientific memberships ESERA, IJDS, ACSE, Turkish Chemical Society, VDGOOD Technology Factory. The focus of his research is the Analytical Chemistry, trace element analysis, materials and processes, disciplinary and interdisciplinary.

Professor Maxim G Ponomarev, CEO, Director, and Founder of Cambridge Research and Consultancy, was born on January 24, 1968. He is a renowned plasma scientist and is recognized in the Wikipedia List of Plasma Physicists. Throughout his distinguished career, he has made significant contributions to the field of plasma physics, publishing more than 52 research papers focused on novel physical methods. His research work is available on ResearchGate, and further details about his academic contributions can be found through his ORCID profile.

Dr. BESTLEY JOE S graduated from Anna University, Chennai in 2010 with Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. He received his M.E degree in Applied Electronics from Anna University, Chennai in 2012 and Ph.D degree from Sathyabama Institute of Science & technology in 2022. He has more than thirteen years of teaching and research experience. He is currently working as Assistant Professor (Sr.Grade) in the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai. His research interests are piezoelectric MEMS and NEMS based energy harvesters. He has published more than twenty research articles in international journals and more than eighteen international conferences.

Zahra R. Navazi Assistant Prof. Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey Field of Research: Nanomaterials Synthesis, Characterization, Quantum Dot-Based Drug Delivery Systems and Theranostics, Nanocellulose-Based Composites and Hydrogels.

Material Research and Development Specialist at Aimer Co., Ltd

Dr. Iva Dimitrievska is working as a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia. She obtained her higher education, master’s, and doctoral degrees at the same university. Her academic research is focused on the development of electrochemical sensors based on screen-printed electrodes for diverse biological and environmental applications. Combining her academic expertise with her hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Dimitrievska applies a unique, interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her research interests are centered on polymers, composites, and carbon (nano)materials, with a specific focus on their integration into advanced sensor technologies. Her most recent research explores the development of advanced composite materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding in smart buildings, a field that combines material science, sensor technology, and sustainable engineering to address the challenges of modern urban environments. As a respected member of the academic community, she actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and is committed to fostering collaboration within her field. She serves on the organizational committees of several international conferences and holds active membership in professional organizations, including the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia (SCTM) and the Association of South-East Electrochemists (ASEEE). Her dedication and contributions have been recognized with several awards and honors throughout her career.

Marija Prosheva is a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, and a PhD candidate in materials engineering. Her research focuses on graphene-polymer nanocomposites, sustainable materials, and smart sensors. She has participated in several NATO and Erasmus+ projects, as well as national projects, and has completed research stays in Serbia, Spain, Germany, Sweden, and Poland. Marija has co-authored publications in Nanotechnology, Polymer Composites, and Progress in Organic Coatings. Her work contributes to advancing green materials and innovative sensor technologies for environmental and industrial applications.

Dr. Nano Wai-Yin Cheng is a research assistant professor of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She received her Ph.D. in Neurosciences from the University of Hong Kong and postdoctoral training at KU Leuven. Dr. Cheng’s main research interests are in the areas of chrononutrition, neuroscience and nanomaterials. She aspires to develop novel strategy for treating chronodisruption (e.g. shift-work/ jet lag) and its related diseases.

Veronika Niščáková is a researcher at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. Currently, her main research focuses on sulfur-based electrodes and conductive additives for sulfur cathodes, with particular emphasis on understanding and optimizing their electrochemical behavior. She started work also at new topic-redox flow batteries. In this field, she investigates the overall characterization and optimization of individual cell components, focusing on the replacement of conventional vanadium electrolytes with organic alternatives. She is a co-author of and author of some papers in international journals. She participated in student scientific conferences several times, and results of her research was also presented on many others scientific conferences. Currently she is Principal investigator of the one multilateral APVV project and also a co-researcher of some APVV, VEGA, VVGS PF, SKEBA and IPCEI project and one project from Recovery and Resilience Plan for Slovakia - SUNFLOWERS. She is member of The Electrochemical Society (ECS), and Slovak Chemical Society

Moon Hyun Chung, Industry Professional (Senior Researcher, Ph.D) Moon Hyun Chung, Senior Researcher, Ph.D, is currently at the R&D Center of Interojo Inc., focusing on the development of hydrogel and silicone hydrogel contact lenses. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, in 2023. His work includes surface coating materials, post-treatment processes, and the optimization of surface interactions for improved wearing comfort. His research interests include polymer surface engineering, interfacial phenomena, tribology, and the relationship between surface chemistry and functional performance in polymer films.

Jakub Leščinský is a first-year PhD student in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Science of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, supervised by doc. RNDr. Andrea Straková Fedorková, PhD. His research focuses on lithium–sulfur batteries, particularly on the influence of polysulfides and additives on their stability and lifetime. He studies sulfur-based cathode materials, polysulfide migration, and strategies for cathode and separator modifications to improve cyclability and long-term performance. Alongside his research, he is involved in teaching activities at the department and has received several awards, including the Rector’s Prize of UPJŠ, 1st place in the Literary Fund competition, and top placements in student scientific conferences.

Dr. Lai’s research group focus on developing new food-based materials to promote bone and vascular health, or as novel sustainable materials for the food industry, including biomaterials based on food-grade polysaccharides, and developing different environmentally friendly food-grade materials, which can be applied to the food industry, biomedical engineering, agriculture and other fields. In the past five years, he has published papers in international high-quality journals such as ACS Nano, Nano letters, Small, Advanced Materials, Carbohydrate Polymers, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, etc. He served as a registered expert (biomaterials) of the European Commission since 2023.

Gye Seok An is a researcher in the Department of Advanced Materials Engineering at Kyonggi University. His research focuses on the synthesis and surface modification of functional nanoparticles using self-assembly methods. He specializes in controlling surface charges via amine functionalization to investigate nanoparticle adsorption properties