Geoffrey Mitchell is a collaborator researcher at both the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering in Coimbra and the Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development in Marinha Grande in Portugal. He is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Visionary Equation, a startup company focused on the digitalisation of manufacturing and materials. His doctoral work was performed at the University of Cambridge UK and he carried out post-doctoral work at Hokkaido University, Japan. His diverse research spans physics, chemistry, life sciences and engineering with a strong focus on merging quantitative experimental procedures with manufacturing technologies such as reaction injection moulding and 3D printing, where he has developed the concept of morphology mapping. He is known for his pioneering in-situ time-resolving neutron and X-ray scattering techniques to evaluate the structural and morphological transformations in manufacturing He is current involved with the development of Operando X-ray scattering measurements during the injection moulding of semi-crystalline synthetic and biopolymers. He is intensively involved in recycling and the circular economy. Geoffrey Mitchell has edited several books including “Controlling the morphology of polymers” and “Electrospinning Principles, Practise and Possibilities” with a second edition scheduled for 2026. A book “Operando X-ray scattering measurements during polymer processing” is also scheduled for 2026.

Albin Kaelin is the founder, owner, and CEO of EPEA Switzerland GmbH, a position he has held since establishing the company in 2009. He has been a driving force in the development and implementation of the Cradle to Cradle® design concept across various sectors. His pioneering work dates back to 1993 when he initiated the development of the Climatex® product line, which produced the world’s first Cradle to Cradle® products. The Cradle to Cradle® design creates recyclable products by maintaining the quality of raw materials over multiple product life cycles. Unlike conventional recycling, it treats all materials as nutrients, to be used in defined cycles at the right time and place. Over the years, Albin Kaelin’s leadership and innovative spirit have been widely recognized. Since 2022, he has been honored with more than 30 awards, including the IE100 Award (2024 and 2025) and being named Most Innovative CEO of the Year. As an author, he has contributed influential works such as The European Climate Change: A Book for the Businesses of Tomorrow and From Rebel to Radical Innovator; Leading the Transformation through Circularity. Through EPEA Switzerland GmbH, Kaelin supports companies across diverse industries in adopting and implementing the Cradle to Cradle® design concept. With an experienced, international, and interdisciplinary management team, the company has successfully carried out projects worldwide. At the core of his work are Cradle to Cradle® design innovations, which define and develop fully cyclable products. These innovations differ from conventional recycling by ensuring that the quality of raw materials is preserved over several life cycles and that only chemicals assessed as safe are used. Production processes, product use, and cycling are modeled to maintain raw material quality—ensuring no waste, as everything becomes a nutrient, used in the right cycles, at the right time, and in the right place.

Prof. Feng-Huei Lin is a leading figure in Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, with an outstanding academic and research career spanning more than three decades. He earned his Ph.D. (1989), Master’s degree (1985), and Bachelor’s degree (1980) from National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan, specializing in Materials Science and Earth Science. He currently serves as a Researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBEN), National Health Research Institute (NHRI) and as a Tenure Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University (NTU). Prof. Lin has previously held several major leadership positions, including Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at NHRI (2014–2022), Director of the Biomedical Engineering Division at NHRI (2008–2011), and Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at NTU (2005–2008). Prof. Lin has played an important editorial role in the scientific community, serving on the boards of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, and APL Bioengineering. He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Biomedical Engineering (SCI) from 2007 to 2011. With over 500 SCI-indexed publications, an H-index of 72, and more than 19,000 citations, Prof. Lin is consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University for four consecutive years, placing 32nd globally in Materials Science.

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 is currently helping those companies and serves as a professor at Brown University, Saveetha University, HebeiUniversity 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. Prof. Webster also recently formed a fund to support Nigerian student research opportunities in the U.S.

Prof. Magnus S. Magnusson, Ph.D., is an Emeritus Research Professor and founder of the Human Behavior Laboratory, University of Iceland. He developed the T-system, including T-pattern and THEMETM software for pattern detection. His interdisciplinary research spans biology, neuroscience, AI, nanoscience, and more, with collaborations across 40 universities. Former Deputy Director at the National Museum of Natural History, Paris, he has held visiting professorships at the University of Paris.

Ms. Eng. Liliana Rubio, MSc in Chemical Engineering, Master in Project Management, MBA in Business Administration, MBA in Management and Innovation, and Polymer Specialist. Over 25 years of experience in new business development, R&D, and international marketing. Member of the scientific committee on innovation and sustainability at conferences and major trade shows in the polymer and nanotechnology industry in Latin America, Europe, the USA, and Asia. Editorial board member of the Review of Cell Science Journal. Founder of PMO Polymer Business Intelligence, a project management consultancy based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in project management consulting and mentoring for innovation and circular economy projects.

Prof. Fouad Damiri, PhD is a Professor at Hassan II University of Casablanca, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sick, Morocco. His research focuses on organic chemistry, polymer science, biomaterials, hydrogels, nanomaterials, and polysaccharide-based functional materials, with applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, environmental remediation, and sustainable materials science. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the fields of biomaterials, nanotechnology, and advanced polymer systems. His work has received over 1,900 citations with an h-index of around 24, reflecting his growing impact in polymer science and biomaterials. His current research interests include biohydrogels, sustainable polymer materials, nanocomposites, and advanced biomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications.

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Zhengxian Liu, Associate Professor at the School of Aerospace Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, has been selected for the 2023 Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program (Boxin Program). He has long been committed to the basic theory of mechanics, intelligent composite material design, space deployable structures, aerospace applications, etc., published 19 SCI papers, presided over 6 projects including the Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and served as a member of the Smart Composites Professional Committee of the Chinese Mainland Federation of the International Society for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (SAMPE), the executive director of the expert think tank of the New Material Development Alliance, the member of the Composite Structure Design Special Committee of the China Composite Materials Society, the member of the Youth Working Committee of the China Composite Materials Society, and so on

Dr. Yu-Chun Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at National United University, Taiwan. Her research focuses on engineering advanced hydrogel platforms for tissue repair, with particular emphasis on conductive biomaterials and cell-instructive systems. She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University, where she developed injectable hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels for intervertebral disc regeneration. She subsequently conducted research in the Department of Orthopedics at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, specializing in cartilage repair and translational regenerative strategies. Dr. Chen’s current research integrates material design with biological functionality, spanning orthopedic applications, vitreous substitutes, and electrically conductive hydrogels for wound healing. Her work aims to bridge fundamental biomaterials science with clinical applications.

Dr. Andrea Adamne Major, PhD. is professor at John von Neumann university in Kecskemet, Hungary. She is a researcher in the field of polymer nanocomposites, with a primary focus on the preparation and investigation of carbon nanotube–based systems. Their research centers on understanding structure–property relationships, dispersion mechanisms, and performance enhancement of polymers through nanoscale reinforcement. Through extensive experimental work, Dr. Andrea Adamne Major has contributed to advancing the development of high-performance nanocomposites for advanced engineering and functional applications.

Dr. Maria Fuencisla Gilsanz Munoz is a PhD in Biomedicine and Health Sciences, Degree in Chemistry, and Diploma in Physics, she is a professor and researcher at the European University of Madrid since 2014 and Coordinator of the Physics Degree. Her research at the Faculty of Medicine focused on pharmacogenetics in oncological diseases, and she currently works at the STEAM School on the synthesis and development of nanomaterials for biomedical applications. She has over 10 years of prior experience in private companies in physicochemical laboratories in the areas of microbiology, biochemistry, and quality control.

Dr. Fatemeh Ajalloueian is Associate Professor and group leader of Regenerative Engineering and Advanced deLivery systems (REAL) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and biomaterials. Her research focuses on designing multilayered, delamination-free scaffolds for biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and tissue engineering. She conducted her PhD studies at Isfahan University of Technology and Uppsala University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Karolinska Institute. In 2015, she joined DTU after receiving two prestigious fellowships: the Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF) and the HC Ørsted COFUND. She later received the DFF Sapere Aude Research Talent grant and was awarded a Eurotech Marie-Curie Fellowship. Fatemeh has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications. She is Co-PI on the Novo Nordisk Foundation challenge project “EMGUT” and an active member of the Clinical Academic Group “Regenerative Medicine for Urogenital Surgery and Fertility (SURF)”.

Professor Wen-Chin Chien is currently a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Ming Chi University of Technology. His expertise lies in the preparation of micro- and nano-sized powders or colloids with controlled crystal morphology and phase using solution crystallization techniques. The studied materials include calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, nickel hydroxide, and silver nanoparticles. These materials have subsequently been applied to the fabrication and utilization of various high-performance nanocomposites.In recent years, Professor Chien has shifted his research focus toward lithium-ion batteries. His current research interests primarily concentrate on the synthesis and application of cathode materials and solid-state electrolytes for the LIBs. The studied cathode materials include lithium iron phosphate, lithium nickel manganese oxide, and nickel–cobalt–manganese oxides. His research on solid-state electrolytes mainly emphasizes composite solid-state electrolyte materials.

Gulshan Kumar is a Professor of Chemistry and currently serves as Controller of Examinations at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. With over two decades of experience in higher education, he specializes in polymer science, nanocomposites, biodegradable materials, wastewater treatment, biosensors, and sustainable technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and is CSIR–NET qualified in Chemical Sciences. Prof. Kumar has published extensively in reputed national and international journals and has successfully guided several Ph.D. scholars. He has also been an invited speaker at various international academic forums across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States. In recognition of his contributions to education and academic leadership, he received the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Award–2025 and the State Best Teacher Award–2021 by the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Dr. S.V.A.R.Sastry has more than 20 years of teaching and research experience. He was B.Tech Gold Medalist from NIT Jalandhar, M.Tech Silver Medalist from IIT Delhi and got Best Ph.D Thesis Award from JNTU Kakinada. He has authored 15 Patents, 25International Books in the area of Renewable Energy, Unit Operations & Heat Transfer. He has published more than 75 Research Papers and presented papers in more than 60International Conferences. He is a Member Scientist of CORE GROUP of Scientists on Tree Borne Oil seeds for promotion, utilization and socio-economic linkages in Southern India. He is a Senior Member of Institution of Engineers, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers,Indian Desalination Association, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology and Institute for Engineering Research and Publication. He has been awarded Outstanding reviewer status by Elsevier, U.S. and granted full free access to Scopus by Elsevier, U.S. He is an Editor for five International Journals andEditorial Board member for six International Journals. His Biography has been published in Marquis Who's Who in the World, 31st, 32nd & 33rd editions consecutively. He got the Andhra Pradesh University Best Teacher Award from JNTU Kakinadafor five consecutive years from 2008 to 2013. He is a Recipientof International Awards from IBC, Cambridge, England. He got selected for inclusion in "100 Best Educators of 2014"; "2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century"; "CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE for Outstanding Educational Achievement"; and the prestigious "Leading Professionals of the World-2014" by International Biographical Centre (IBC), Cambridge, England. He is giving consultation in the design and implementation of ‘High Speed Industrial Vaporizer’, ‘Mixing Device for Chemical Absorption Process’ and ‘Exploring Disruptions, Formulations, and Technologies in Lubricant Industry’ to Convetit, U.S. He has given more than 40Keynote lectures in various International Conferences held at Brazil, Dubai, Spain, China, Canada, Germany, Italy, France and UK. He received the Pillars of the Nation Award for Excellence and Innovation in Education Sector from the Delhi Vidhan Sabha in 2023. He got the Outstanding Alumni Faculty Award from IIT Delhi in 2023.He got the University Research Excellence Award for 2023, 2024 and 2025fromHon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh. He is selected as Fellow by Institution of Engineers (India) in 2024. He is appointed as ‘Regional Mentor of Change for Uttar Pradesh’ by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, GOI, New Delhi in 2024. He was honored with the “Outstanding Leadership in Research and Innovation” Award in the 29th World Education Summit, New Delhi on 5th July, 2024. Presently, he is working as the Associate Dean (Research & Development and University Counsellor at the Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Oleg V. Gradov is the Senior Researcher at the Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics (Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow), working in the Department of Chemical and Biological Processes Dynamics. His recent works are focused on lab-on-a-chip design for multispectral multiparametric mapping, ERD-SBGN-mapping of biological samples, chemometric microspectroscopy and spectroelectrochemical electro-morphological techniques. He is the author of 150 journal papers (and >100 conference papers and reports), and an editorial board member of 10 journals. His recent grants include: “Development of the novel physical methods for complex biomedical diagnostics based on position-sensitive mapping with the angular resolution at the tissue and cellular levels using analytical labs-on-a-chip” (RFBR 16-32-00914) and “Lab-on-a-chip development for personalized diagnostics” (FASIE 0019125). He is also an ambassador of “ASAPBio” (Accelerating Science and Publication in Biology, based in Cambridge, USA) in Russia and member of several committees (Technical Committee on Standards, IEEE, Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society; Technical Committee on Biomedical Imaging & Image Processing, IEEE, Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society; IEEE Biometrics Council; etc.).

Dr. Prof. Baode Zhang works in Liaoning Petrochemical University as well as guest professor in Ioffe institute of Russian Academy of Science and University of Freiburg. Research interests focus on the synthesis of aromatic polymers, nanocomposites, carbon fiber reinforced composites. Current research on the non-covalent interactions for the construction of helical architectures of aromatic polyimide/carbon nanotube assembly and multi-exciton generation behaviors in the hybrid structures of conjugated polymer/quantum dot. 2007 conducted PhD studies at Harbin Institute of Technology and Institute of macromolecular compounds of Russian Academy of Science jointly, followed by postdoctoral fellowship at University of Freiburg 2016. Has published and authorized more than one hundred papers as well as patents and software copyrights.

Prof. Yang-Yen Yu is a Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at Ming Chi University of Technology. Her expertise lies in functional polymer materials and their applications in optoelectronic and energy devices. She received her Ph.D. from the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Taiwan University and has long been devoted to the molecular design, fabrication, and device integration of optoelectronic polymer materials, nanocomposite optoelectronic thin films, and amphiphilic block copolymer nanomaterials. Her research focuses on organic solar cells and polymer-based photodetectors. Through molecular structure engineering and nanoscale morphology control, she aims to improve charge transport, light absorption, and interfacial properties, thereby achieving optoelectronic devices with high efficiency and long-term operational stability. In parallel, Prof. Yu is actively engaged in the development of low-dielectric-constant polymer materials and nanocomposite thin films to advance their applications in next-generation flexible and lightweight electronic devices. In recent years, her research has expanded toward sustainable energy technologies, particularly organic solar cells and their integration with photocatalytic and bioenergy conversion systems. By combining polymer chemistry, thin-film processing, and device physics, Prof. Yu has established an interdisciplinary platform for the development of advanced materials and optoelectronic devices. She has published extensively in leading international journals and maintains close collaborations with both academic and industrial partners, while also being deeply committed to student mentoring and research training.

Dr. Wei-Ju Huang is an Assistant Professor at Hsin-Sheng College of Medical Care and Management, Taiwan. She holds a Ph.D. in Physiology from National Yang-Ming University (2009) and completed postdoctoral training at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. Dr. Huang’s research focuses on gastrointestinal physiology, endocrinology, and drug–microbiota–biopolymer interactions. She has received awards from the Society for the Study of Reproduction and the International Union of Physiological Sciences.

Yuan Tseng (Oval Tseng) is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering at National Taiwan University, Taipei, with an expected graduation in 2026. Her research focuses on ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs), cell sheet engineering, articular cartilage and myocardial regeneration, and microfluidic organ-on-a-chip systems. She holds an M.S. in Medical Sciences from Taipei Medical University and a B.S. in Biotechnology and Animal Science from National Ilan University. Yuan Tseng has authored peer-reviewed publications in leading biomaterials journals and has received several honors, including the ARCA Medal at iENA 2024 in Germany. She actively presents her work at international conferences and has training in translational research, medical devices, and biodesign.

Dr. Bukola O. Awonusi obtained her Ph.D. in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, specializing in Biomaterials, from the University of Science and Technology China. Her research focuses on the development and design of novel medical devices for clinical utility, surface modification of these devices, including stents and biodegradable materials, as well as the degradation and metabolism of materials, regenerative medicine, and smart biomaterials.

Dr. Dou Zhang is an Assistant Researcher and M.S. Supervisor at Harbin Institute of Technology, China. Her research focuses on the mechanical behavior of shape memory polymer (SMP) composites and their application-oriented validation, with particular emphasis on constitutive behavior, thermo-mechanical coupling, and structure-function integration for deployable mechanisms. The SMP-based locking-and-release deployment mechanism developed by her team enabled the first dynamic unfurling of the national flag on China’s inaugural Mars mission, Tianwen-1. This achievement was selected as one of the “Top Ten Scientific and Technological Advances of Chinese Higher Education Institutions” in 2021.

Ali Dahmane is a polymer engineer from Algeria, currently serving as a Chemical Engineer and Quality Control Specialist at ELKADERPLAST in Oran. He holds a Master’s degree in Polymer Materials with a specialization in Process Engineering from Ferhat Abbas 1 University, Sétif, where he researched the synthesis of unsaturated polyester resin from PET. His expertise covers polymer processing, resins and composites, and advanced characterization techniques, with professional experience across industry and research.

Dr. Jason Lin is currently a Researcher in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at National Taiwan University. He earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University. His research expertise includes Biomaterials, Drug Delivery Systems, Bioceramics, and Composite Materials. In June 2024, he received the Best Poster Award at the 2024 Biomaterials International Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Hadi Erfani is an Environmental Scientist from Iran. He has International Patents Related to the Environment and has Written Good Articles to Solve the Problems of the Sustainable Development Goals, Which Have Helped a lot. His Achievements Have Earned Him Refereeing in the World's Top Journals and Winning Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in the World Invention Competition, and He is Among the Top 3% of Scientists in the World. He is a Keynote Speaker at Most Scientific Conferences, World Congresses, and is Well-Known in the Environmentalist Field. He has been able to Solve Environmental Problems of Air Pollution, Waste Management and Recycling, and Water and Wastewater Treatment with Good Suggestions in his Articles. He is a Humanitarian Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program.

Dr. Ishu Chaudhary is a National Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. I earned my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, following an M.Tech from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and a B.Tech from Banasthali University. My research focuses on the rheology of complex fluids and soft matter, integrating rheometric experiments with constitutive modeling to understand structure–flow relationships.

Ms. Ana-Roxana Ștefan received a B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Polymer Science and Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania in 2022, and an M.Sc. degree obtained within the “Smart Polymers and Biopolymers” master’s program at the same institution in 2024. She is currently a teaching assistant and PhD candidate at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, POLITEHNICA Bucharest. Her research is focused on the design and development of biopolymer-based adsorbent materials for the efficient removal of pollutants from wastewater. Her doctoral research is being carried out within a cotutelle program between POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania, and the University of Toulon, MAPIEM laboratory, France.

Dr. Angyang Yu studied physics at Dalian University of Technology (China) and obtained his B.Sc. in 2003. He received his M.Sc. in 2006 after conducting his master thesis on molecular reaction dynamics in Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. After obtaining his Ph.D. degree at Jilin University in China, he was awarded a Postdoctor's Fellowship to study titanium alloys' oxidation at Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research interests include calculations of molecular spectra, chemical kinetics, molecular excited states, molecular reaction dynamics and engineering alloy design.

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Ms. Si-Fan Zhou is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan. She holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from Tatung University, where her master’s research focused on the development of thermosensitive hydrogels for vaginal drug delivery. From 2021 to 2024, she worked as a Research Assistant, contributing to project planning, proposal writing, literature review, research design, and experimental data collection and analysis. In 2025, she will serve as a Visiting Scholar at Tel Aviv University, Israel, working under Prof. Dafna Benayahu on nano-sized hydroxyapatite carriers for growth factor delivery in mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. Her research interests include biomaterials, polymers, materials analysis, and drug delivery systems.

Yeh, Cheng-Hao is a researcher in the field of biomedical engineering with a strong academic background in materials science and engineering. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Tatung University, followed by a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University. His research focuses on advanced biomaterials and thermosensitive hydrogels for biomedical applications, particularly in wound healing. His invited talk explores the development of thermosensitive hydrogels for enhanced burn wound healing through oxygen and exosome co-delivery to overcome hypoxia-induced barriers.

Ms. Ana-Maria Voicu obtained her B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, with a specialization in Polymer Science and Engineering, from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania, in 2022. She subsequently obtained her M.Sc. degree in 2024 after completing the Smart Polymers and Biopolymers master’s program at the same institution. She is currently an assistant researcher at the Advanced Research Center for Innovative Materials, Products and Processes – CAMPUS and PhD candidate at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, POLITEHNICA Bucharest. Her research interests focus on the engineering of biopolymer-based materials for high-performance wastewater pollutant removal. Her doctoral studies are conducted within a cotutelle program between POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania, and the MAPIEM Laboratory, Toulon, France.

Ms. Ayla Yaman is a Ph.D. candidate in polymer chemistry at Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. Her research focuses on the development of functionalized, biodegradable polymers for sustainable cosmetic ap-plications. During her Ph.D., she is supervised by Prof. Thomas J. J. Müller at Heinrich-Heine Uni-versity Düsseldorf, where she also completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both with a focus on polymer chemistry.