14th GoGreen Summit - Malaysia 2026

Dr.G.P.Ramesh is a distinguished academician, visionary technologist and ambitious researcher with over 26 years of multifaceted experience spanning higher education, advanced research and industry leadership. His career reflects a seamless integration of academic excellence and technological innovation, positioning him as a transformative force in engineering education and applied research.
A dynamic leader and passionate educator, Dr.G.P.Ramesh has served as Professor and Head of Electronics and Communication Engineering at prestigious institutions across India and abroad. He has mentored undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral scholars, successfully guiding Twenty-Two Ph.D. candidates and nurturing a culture of inquiry and excellence. His academic expertise encompasses artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems, VLSI design and antenna technologies. With more than 125 publications in Scopus-indexed journals, his scholarly influence is evidenced by an H-index of 32 and an i10-index of 70, marking him as a prominent contributor to global research discourse. He has also organized Twelve International and Six National conferences, publishing proceedings with Springer and ensuring global visibility through Scopus and Web of Science. A pioneer in Outcome-Based Education and a strategic advisor for NAAC, NBA and Autonomous frameworks, Dr.G.P.Ramesh continues to shape future-ready engineers and scalable, tech-driven solutions for India and beyond.

Dr. Kalyani Rao is a distinguished Global Edu Entrepreneur, Sustainability Consultant, and SDG Advocate with 18+ years of cross-sector experience. A multilingual management professional and honorary doctorate holder, she specializes in high-impact global educational initiatives, climate action programs, and sustainable business development. Her expertise encompasses:

• Global educational programs & international student/faculty exchanges
• SDG & Climate Action education and training
• Sustainable tourism and green business development
• Beach-Cleanup Drives, Ocean Conference & Green Summit

Dr. Rao holds key leadership roles, including Indian Coordinator for the United National Students Conferences of New York office, Vice-President of the GOAEC Foundation, Founder of EventsKart, President & Country Ambassador for IELTA India.

Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka Senior Professor Saman Herath has been graduated in 2003 with BSc degree in Agricultural Sciences with a Second Class Upper Division from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. In 2006, he was able to complete his MSc degree in Physical Land Resources majoring in Soil Science with a Distinction from the Ghent University and VUB University, Belgium (A collaborative programme). Thereafter, he earned his PhD in Soil Science from the Massey University, New Zealand in 2012. Also, he has obtained a postdoctoral training as a Visiting Research Fellow attached to the Lanzhou University, China in the year 2018.
Senior Professor Herath possesses numerous scientific publications at well recognized high impacted indexed journals in his field of interest, and overall, his contribution to different types of research publications accounts more than 160. Moreover, he has been the author for two books published related to the discipline of Soil Science.
Senior Professor Herath has won several awards. Among them, the main ones are “President’s Award” in 2014 and 2015; “NRC Merit Award” in 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017; and “Vice Chancellor’s Award” for the Most Outstanding Senior Researcher 2017 in Uva Wellassa University. His PhD thesis was recognized as an ‘Exceptional PhD Thesis’ and included in the ‘Dean’s List’ in Massey University, New Zealand in the year 2013. Further, Senior Professor Herath has received “UWU Research Awards” for Scientific Publications in Indexed Journals in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. He is recognized as a ‘Tier 04* Researcher’ in the Sri Lankan University System as per the h-index and, his scientific contribution has been cited more than 2,300 times, so far.
Senior Professor Herath mainly works on soil carbon dynamics and plant nutrients management. He has involved in conducting many research projects with both local and foreign peer researchers. Also, he contributes for postgraduate supervision in the field of Soil Science. Having graduated from the Sabaragamuwa University, Senior Professor Saman Herath started his carrier as an Academic Demonstrator in the year 2003 attached to the Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. In 2004, he received ‘VLIR Scholarship’ granted by the Belgium Government for his postgraduate studies. After completing MSc degree in 2006, he rejoined with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University and served for nearly another year. In 2007, Senior Professor Herath was recruited to Academic Demonstrator position by the Uva Wellassa University. He became a Lecturer (Probationary) on July 15, 2008 and promoted to the Senior Lecturer (Gr. II) on July 15, 2013, after completing his PhD, in the same university. In 2017, he was able to reach to the Post of Professor in Soil Science on merit basis at his age of 40. Then he became a Senior Professor in 2025.
Currently, Senior Professor Herath serves at the capacity of Dean, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University. Senior Professor Herath is the founder Editor- in-Chief of the Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition which is published biannually by the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University. Overall, he has provided his service to the Uva Wellassa University and external entities with his capacity in numerous ways with the aim of contributing to the national development of the country and beyond.

Seow Ta Wee is a professor in environmental management and solid waste management at the Department of Construction Management, Faculty of Technology Management and Business, UniversitimTun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). He joined UTHM in 2002. He has more than 21 years of teaching, research, and consultation experience. He obtained his PhD in Environmental Management from the National University of Malaysia under the scheme of National Science Fellowship (NSF), where he also received his Master’s in Environmental Management and Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (Geography).
Currently, he is the Senate Member of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and the Head of the Centre of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environmental Management (CSIEM). Prior to this, he was the Deputy Director of the International Office from 2014 to 2016, Deputy Dean (Research and Development) from 2012 to 2013, Head of Department of Construction & Real Estate Management from 2009 to 2011, andHead of Academic Quality Unit, Centre for Programme Development & Training from 2008 to 2009. Apart from that, he has been appointed as chairman of several international conferences since 2014. Moreover, he has contributed his diverse expertise to multiple projects carried out by UTHM and to the development of programmes in UTHM.
His transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research covers aspects of the environment, geography, construction sociology, and social return on investment (SROI), which also touches on the current niche area of UTHM’s research areas, especially in the fields of environmental and solid waste management. Besides having a broad range of teaching experience in UTHM, he was also appointed as the Guest lecturer by the Faculty of Engineering and Post Graduate Programme at Universitas Kepulauan Riau, Batam, Indonesia, Visiting Research Scholar at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Visiting Professor Programme under Post Graduate Programme, Universitas Labuhanbatu, Indonesia. He was also involved in research consultation at the national level such as developing the National Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Policy under the Ministry of Human Resource, Perception of Bumiputera on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Provided by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Committee member of amendment of University & University College Act 1971 (AUKU) 2012, Master Plan for Johore’s Forestry Strategic Plan 2016-2025, reviewer of the master plan of solid waste management and knowledge transfer on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local authority’s level. He was also appointed by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) as an expert programme quality assessor in his related field since 2014 and assessor for APEL.A and APEL.C since 2022, Panel for Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). He delivered more than 40 times as a keynote speaker and inaugural lecturer at the international level. He was also appointed as the head of the project for Knowledge Transfer on waste to energy in ASEAN granted by the Canadian Trade and Investment Facility for Development (CTIF). His total research and consulting funds have reached a value of more than 4.5 million Malaysian Ringgit. Many of his projects have significantly impacted the country’s socio-economic development and at the level of the ASEAN region. Through these research works, he also managed to win several national and international awards. He was involved in the ASEAN Autism Mapping and Policy Development Project as one of the principal researchers and the programme facilitator from the Asia-Pacific Development Centre on Disability sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
He has supervised post-doctoral students and more than 30 postgraduates. He has also been appointed as an internal and external examiner for PhD and Master’s students from other universities including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has also published more than 400 publications including books, conference articles, journals, and technical reports. He has served on the editorial board of international journals and is currently involved in several international bodies such as the International Council Monument and Sites (ICOMOS) Malaysia, Social Value UK, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), World Academic-Industry Research Collaboration Organisation, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) and The Global Academy. He is also actively involved in local community development programmes such as Sustainable Development Goals programmes, waste-to-energy awareness programmes, recycling programmes, environmental talks, and motivation and self- development programmes in collaboration with local authorities, schools, NGOs, and other higher education institutes.

Prof Juliana Jalaludin is a Professor of Environmental Health at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). She previously served as the Head of the Environmental and Occupational Health Department at UPM (2016-2020) and is currently the Head of the Research Team for Air Quality and Health Impact at UPM. She is a senior researcher and consultant, specialising in environmental and occupational health, with a particular focus on air quality, indoor air quality, and exposure assessment. Prof. Juliana has led numerous national and international research grants and served as a consultant for various governmental and private sector projects. With over 28 years of experience, She has received numerous honors and awards in recognition of her impactful contributions to the field. She also holds academic appointments as an Adjunct Professor at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Indonesia, and as a Visiting Professor at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta. Her active research interests include Environmental and Occupational Health, Public Health, and Air Quality. Her extensive expertise has led to appointments such as an Environmental Health Expert Panel member for the National Environmental Health Action Plan under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), and as Deputy President of the Malaysian Clean Air Society (MyCAS). She also serves as a board member of the Asian Aerosol Research Assembly (AARA), the Malaysian Environmental Health Association (MAEH), and the Malaysian Society of Environmental Epidemiology (MySEE)
She is an Editorial Advisory Board Member for the International Journal of Environmental Health Research and an Editorial Board Member for BMC Public Health, Pediatrics, and Environmental Science. She also serves as a Guest Editor for Aerosol and Air Quality Research and Aerosol Science & Technology. Her academic contributions are prolific, comprising over 600 publications, including refereed journal articles, conference proceedings, books, and newspaper articles. Prof. Dr. Juliana is also a former Head of the Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM. Currently, she serves as a Panel Assessor for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), a Program Assessor at UPM, and an Auditor for academic programs. At the national level, she has been appointed as a Board Member and External Examiner for the assessment of Environmental Health, Occupational Health, and Public Health program curriculum at universities and colleges across Malaysia, including UiTM, UniKL, UKM, UMT, UTAR, UNIMAP, UMK, MAHSA, International College Imperia, and SEGi University. In addition, Prof. Juliana is an assessor for grants from the Ministry of Higher Education, Putra Grants under UPM, MOSTI, the Qatar National Research Fund, and the Kuwait National Grant. She also provides consultancy services for public and private ministries and companies. She serves as the Director of the Summer Crash Course at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM, and is actively involved in organizing conferences and training sessions worldwide. At the international level, Prof. Juliana serves as an Ambassador for Green Hands Kuwait on Environmental Sustainability and as an International Expert Advisor for the Global IAQ Standard and the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air. She is an International Scientific Committee of the World Clean Air Congress (WCAC) and Conference on Applications of Air Quality in Science and Engineering (ICAAQSE 2026), as well as an Advisor for the Asian Aerosol Conference 2025 (AAC 2025). She also serves as Co-Chairperson of BAQ 2028, the Asian Aerosol Conference 2024 (AAC 2024), and the T&T International Aerosol Conference 2025. Additionally, she is a voting member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), United Kingdom, and a member of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) and the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ).

Associate Professor Amin Beiranvand Pour is a leading scientist and internationally established researcher in the field of geological remote sensing and mineral exploration. He was listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for the years 2019-2024. He is Co- Founder and Team Lead in ScanMiner Solutions. He is one of the highly cited researchers in the field of geological remote sensing in the world (ranked 2 in Google Scholar). He has ranked 1 among Top Scientists for years 2023 and 2024 in Earth Science in Malaysia. He has a full academic background in applied geology, economic geology, remote sensing and mineral exploration. He was project Leader of numerous mineral exploration research projects using multispectral and hyperspectral sensors for geological mapping and mineral exploration in arid and semi-arid regions, Antarctica, Arctic and tropical areas. His experience ranges widely, from geological mapping to environmental issues such as lithological and structural mapping, mineral exploration, environmental monitoring and modelling, geo-hazard, geothermal mapping, geomorphic and coastal geology investigations. He has published more than 200 research papers and 5 edited books in the field of geological remote sensing, mineral exploration and geohazard modeling.

Assoc. Prof. Darwin H. Pangaribuan, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor of Horticultural Crop Physiology in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Lampung, Indonesia. He earned his Ph.D. in Horticultural Sciences from the University of Queensland, Australia. His research focuses on horticulture, crop ecology, soil fertility, organic farming, plant nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and postharvest physiology of tropical vegetable crops. He has extensive international research experience and supervises M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

Dr. Vikram Kumar is currently working as a Scientist in the Hydrology Division, Government of Bihar. Prior to this, he served for more than three years as Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Government Engineering College, Gaya (Bihar). He has also held the position of Head of Department at Poornima Group of Institutions, Jaipur, for a period of around two years. Dr. Kumar completed his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Government Engineering College, Kota, affiliated with the RTU, Kota and subsequently obtained his Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee, specializing in Hydrology, with a focus on Himalayan hydrological processes. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Kumar has professional industry experience, having worked as a Planning Engineer with a South Korea–based multinational company, where he demonstrated strong technical and managerial capabilities. Dr. Kumar is the author of 7-8 books on various subjects and has published over 30 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals and international conferences and has successfully completed two funded research projects. His achievements include prestigious recognitions such as the DST Young Scientist Award (Government of India), Young Faculty Award, and DAAD Fellowship from Germany. His broad research interests encompass field instrumentation, hydrological modeling, flood forecasting, and water resources management. He brings more than 10 years of teaching and research experience across various academic institutions and government organizations.

Dr.G.P.Ramesh is a distinguished academician, visionary technologist and ambitious researcher with over 26 years of multifaceted experience spanning higher education, advanced research and industry leadership. His career reflects a seamless integration of academic excellence and technological innovation, positioning him as a transformative force in engineering education and applied research. A dynamic leader and passionate educator, Dr.G.P.Ramesh has served as Professor and Head of Electronics and Communication Engineering at prestigious institutions across India and abroad. He has mentored undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral scholars, successfully guiding Twenty-Two Ph.D. candidates and nurturing a culture of inquiry and excellence. His academic expertise encompasses artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems, VLSI design and antenna technologies. With more than 125 publications in Scopus-indexed journals, his scholarly influence is evidenced by an H-index of 32 and an i10-index of 70, marking him as a prominent contributor to global research discourse. He has also organized Twelve International and Six National conferences, publishing proceedings with Springer and ensuring global visibility through Scopus and Web of Science. A pioneer in Outcome-Based Education and a strategic advisor for NAAC, NBA and Autonomous frameworks, Dr.G.P.Ramesh continues to shape future-ready engineers and scalable, tech-driven solutions for India and beyond.

Professor Dr. Norsida Man born in September, 1970 and working as professor at Department of Agribusiness and Bioresources Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. She was awarded the PhD (2003) and Master in Agricultural Economics and Management (1999) and Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural System Engineering (1994) from Kagoshima University, Japan. Her fields of specialization are Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Development, Agriculture Economics and Management. 20 PhD and 23 Master students graduated under her supervision.

Her professional achievements are:

• Deputy Director at University Community Transformation Centre (UCTC), UPM (2023-current);
• President of Malaysia Forum for Rural Advisory Services Network (MAFRASN) (2023-current);
• Malaysia Chapter Advisor for Rural Advisory Services for South East Asia (RASSEA)(2023-current);
• Deputy President of Malaysia Agriculture Economics Association (MAEA) and many more (2023-current).
• Awardee of Professorial Chair Scholarship SEARCA (2020-2021);
• Member of Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS);
• Member of National Council of Professors (2022-current);
• Member of Australsia Agriculture Extension Network (APEN) (2018-current);
• Committee Member of International Society for South East Asian Agricultural Science (ISSAAS);
• Ex Head Department of Agriculture Technology (2012-2022);
• Ex Shipping Officer at Hitachi Transport System (M) Sdn. Bhd. (1994-1996);
• Ex Deputy Director of Centre for Extension, Entrepreneurship and Professional Advancement (APEEC), UPM (2005-2012);

She published 173 academic journal papers, three (3) books, ten (10) chapters of book, many newspaper articles and her current H-Index Scopus is 10.

Ts. Dr. Muhamad Haji Mat Noor is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), with a PhD from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. A dynamic academic leader, he has held key administrative roles, including Director of SUARA UMPSA and UMPSA Press, Dean of Students Development, and Director of the UMPSA German Academic and Career Centre. An internationally recognized researcher, his work spans automotive engineering, heat transfer, battery thermal management, green hydrogen, and nanofluids, with over 350 publications and multiple patents. His innovations have earned him gold, silver, and special awards at prestigious competitions (PECIPTA, ITEX, iENA Germany, SIIF Korea, etc.) and 60+ UMPSA Cendekia Bitara Excellence Awards. A founding Editor-in-Chief of Scopus-indexed journals (IJAME & JMES), he serves as a reviewer, keynote speaker, and judge for global conferences and invention panels. Beyond academia, he was a Six Sigma Black Belt engineer at Sony EMCS Malaysia (12 years) before transitioning to higher education. Recently appointed to the Board of Governance for KPTM Education College, he continues shaping Malaysia’s engineering and innovation landscape.

Associate Professor Amin Beiranvand Pour is a leading scientist and internationally established researcher in the field of geological remote sensing and mineral exploration. He was listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for the years 2019-2024. He is Co-Founder and Team Lead in ScanMiner Solutions. He is one of the highly cited researchers in the field of geological remote sensing in the world (ranked 2 in Google Scholar). He has ranked 1 among Top Scientists for years 2023 and 2024 in Earth Science in Malaysia. He has a full academic background in applied geology, economic geology, remote sensing and mineral exploration. He was project Leader of numerous mineral exploration research projects using multispectral and hyperspectral sensors for geological mapping and mineral exploration in arid and semi-arid regions, Antarctica, Arctic and tropical areas. His experience ranges widely, from geological mapping to environmental issues such as lithological and structural mapping, mineral exploration, environmental monitoring and modelling, geo-hazard, geothermal mapping, geomorphic and coastal geology investigations. He has published more than 200 research papers and 5 edited books in the field of geological remote sensing, mineral exploration and geohazard modeling.

K. Ranjith Kumar, from a century-old agricultural family, pursued his passion for organic farming. Despite a successful IT career, he left his job to focus on his lifelong love for sustainable agriculture. He has extensive experience in software development, working with international clients for 15 years. He has now decided to pursue his passion for organic farming, leaving his corporate career behind to embark on a new venture. He founded 'Moringa Promise Wellness', a startup offering unique products formulated by Siddha, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy experts. The company aims to address malnutrition, enhance fertility, and provide solutions for chronic conditions and joint pain to boost immunity in the elderly.

Dr. Hayat Ullah is an agricultural scientist and sustainability expert specializing in Climate-Smart and Regenerative Agriculture. He currently serves as Senior Research Specialist and Faculty at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. Dr. Ullah’s work focuses on advancing sustainable crop production systems, with core expertise in water and nutrient management, crop stress physiology, and circular bioeconomy practices. He has led and contributed to multiple international projects promoting resilient agricultural practices, community-based resource management, and green innovation across Asia. In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Ullah actively engages in capacity-building initiatives and delivers guest lectures at universities and research institutions across the region. His commitment is centered on fostering sustainable development pathways that address the pressing challenges of climate change, food security, and environmental conservation.

Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Sasitharan Nagapan is an academician at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, with 20 years of experience in higher education, spanning from polytechnic to university level. His expertise includes construction & demolition waste management, construction management and sustainability. He has published over 100 scholarly works and received more than 25 national and international awards. Dr. Sasitharan has supervised 8 Ph.D. and 13 master’s students. His cumulative involvement in research grants exceeds RM2 million. His academic influence is reflected in an h-index of 18 (Scopus) and 29 (Google Scholar). He has served as an adjunct professor, keynote speaker, assessor, thesis examiner, judge, and consultant for various national and international initiatives. Currently, he is a member of the BILT Expert Group under UNESCO-UNEVOC (2024–2025), appointed to support TVET in the building and construction sector. His current research aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Prof. Dr. R.C. Mishra is a renowned educationist in the field of Higher Education. He has a vast career as an academician. He is currently heading Mahakaushal University as a Vice Chancellor. A committee member of various panels pan India including UPPSC, NAAC & UGC-HRDC, Bar Council of India. He has played a pivotal role in designing various policy for improving the quality education. He has been an author of more than 50 Research articles, more than 20 Indian & International patents and various other popular articles. His dedication for the weaker section of society specifically for woman education is well known fact to everyone. He has been consistently working for bringing quality education to the weakest and underprivileged section of the society

Dr. Pahurat has been a dedicated public health professional at Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health since 2001, specializing in infectious disease control and crisis risk communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical and Public Health Social Sciences and has led numerous initiatives addressing emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19, SARS, MERS, and Zika. Currently, she serves as the Director of the Secretariat Office of the Royal Development Projects Committee, focusing on disease prevention and health programs for vulnerable populations, including rural communities and prison inmates. Her work emphasizes health communication, emergency response, and health literacy.

Dr. Sathish Kumar Palaniappan is a Research Scientist (Specialist 2) in the Department of Materials and Production Engineering at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, focusing on the development of sustainable rock cutting tools through advanced surface coating techniques and optimization of machining parameters
With close to five years of experience across academia, research, and industry, Dr. Sathish has held various key roles including Postdoctoral Researcher at KMUTNB, Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow at IIT Kharagpur, MHRD Institute Research Scholar at IIT Patna, and Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS University. His professional journey began in industry as a Quality Control Engineer at Sri Karvembu Textiles Pvt. Ltd.
He obtained his M.E. in CAD/CAM from Kongu Engineering College, affiliated with Anna University, where he was a Gold Medalist and University Rank Holder. He completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from University College of Engineering, Villupuram, also under Anna University.
Dr. Sathish is a co-inventor of a patent titled "Development of artificial neck skin, back skin, chest tube products for surgery suture practice to Indian medical practitioners" (Patent No: 202141001928A), published by Intellectual Property India in January 2021. He has contributed to numerous government and industry-sponsored consultancy projects and developed hands-on expertise in a variety of advanced testing and processing instruments such as DMA, TGA, UTM, DSC, FTIR, CNC machines, Rheometers, and Injection Molding Equipment. His Research Interests include Polymer Nanocomposites and Blends , Natural Fiber and Bio-based Composites , Additive Manufacturing & Thin Film Coating , Tribology and Surface Engineering , Machining of Ceramics and Polymers , Biodegradable and Functional Materials , Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Materials , Cutting Tool Design and Performance , Materials Processing and Optimization
He actively publishes in top-tier international journals and has accumulated an impressive record of over 2,100 citations with an h-index of 24 on Google Scholar and Scopus h-index of 56. His work has appeared in reputed journals such as Polymer Composites, Chemical Engineering Journal, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Construction and Building Materials, and many others

KURIAN JOSEPH is an Environmental Engineer and currently Emeritus Professor and Former Director, Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management at Anna University, Chennai, India. He received his B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Calicut, M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Kerala and Ph. D in Environmental Engineering from the Anna University. He has served as Professor of Environmental Engineering at Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University during the years 1993 to 2025. The main areas of his interest include Cleaner Production, Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treatment, Municipal Solid Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental economics, Sustainable Development and Climate Action.
He started his professional career as a Project Engineer in a Chennai based Indo- Italian Consultancy Company in the field of water and wastewater treatment. He offers Environmental Engineering and Management related courses to Post Graduate and Graduate programmes of Anna University and is actively involved in number of Consultancy works. He was an Investigator of the Asian Regional Research Project on “ Sustainable Landfill Management in Asia”. He has organized a number of training programmes and seminars for the benefit of practicing Engineers and Professionals. He is a life member of five Professional Associations in the country, author of several technical papers and a consultant on environmental matters. He received the “Kriton Curi” award for the best paper in waste management from developing countries in Sardinia 2003, – IX International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium Sardinia, Italy, October 2003.
He is currently a member of the Tamil Nadu State Level Environmental Appraisal Committee, Tamil Nadu Disaster management Authority and Member of Expert advisory Committee on waste management Technologies, Technology Development and Transfer Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Dr. Nishit Aman is a researcher in the Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand; an M.Tech in Environmental Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India; and a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), India.Dr. Aman’s research lies at the intersection of environmental engineering, atmospheric science, and data science, contributing to the emerging field of environmental data science. His work focuses on data-driven modeling and analysis of complex climate and atmospheric systems by leveraging big data and employing advanced data science and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) techniques. He develops innovative tools and data-driven solutions for complex challenges in environmental sustainability, energy, and related fields, while also providing actionable insights to support evidence-based policymaking.
His recent efforts involve developing novel machine learning frameworks for air pollution and climate modeling and mitigation in Greater Bangkok and other regions in Thailand. Dr. Aman has contributed to more than a dozen national and international projects funded by prominent agencies such as the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), Energy Conservation Promotion Fund (ENCONFUND), Ministry of Energy, National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII), and Thai Health Promotion Foundation.He has published extensively in leading international journals and developed multiple computational/ML-based frameworks for air pollution and climate modeling in Thailand.

Dr. M. Maria Leena is a Nanobiotechnologist with multidisciplinary expertise in encapsulation of bioactives, 3D printing of food and biomaterials, functional food development, oil powder processing, and bioavailability enhancement. She currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), along with Master’s degrees in Nanotechnology and Project Management. Her career spans both academia and industry, including a stint as a software engineer at Infosys and multiple research positions supported by government funding.
Dr. Leena has led government-funded projects including a DST Women Scientist-A grant and a SERB SRG project on smart nanocarriers. She has received several prestigious awards, including international travel grants from SERB and INSA-CCSTDS, and her review article on intelligent packaging is one of the most cited in the field.
With over 90 publications, including 32 research papers, 20 book chapters, and several conference presentations, she has a total impact factor of 183.05 and an h-index of 20. Her work reflects a strong commitment to innovation in food technology and nanobiotechnology.