Prof. Lizandro Manzato is a Professor and Researcher at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM), Brazil, where he coordinates the Laboratory for Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials (LSCN), part of the national SisNANO/MCTI network. He is also a senior researcher at the EMBRAPII–IFAM Innovation Unit, promoting collaboration between academia and industry to foster technological innovation in the Amazon region. His research focuses on sustainable polymeric and nanostructured materials, with an emphasis on biopolymers, nanocellulose, lignocellulosic nanomaterials, and geopolymers. His work integrates materials science, spectroscopy, and process automation to develop eco-friendly materials and technologies that strengthen the bioeconomy of the Amazon. He has coordinated several research and development initiatives aimed at creating innovative equipment, intelligent process monitoring systems, and bio-based material platforms, combining spectroscopy, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence to improve performance, reproducibility, and sustainability in production environments. His interdisciplinary approach seeks to bridge nanotechnology, sustainable materials, and circular economy principles, promoting innovation, technology transfer, and regional development through science and engineering in the Amazon region.

Jun Onoe was graduated from Osaka University (master degree) in 1987, and worked for Panasonic Co. Ltd at the same year. He moved to RIKEN in 1990 and got Ph.D. from Kyoto University in 1997. Thereafter, he moved to Tokyo Institute of Technology as an associate professor in 2002, and has been a full professor at Nagoya University since 2014. The current topics of his concern are 1) an interdisciplinary between modern geometry and materials science, 2) organic solar cells and thermoelectric devices, and 3) nano-space materials applied to recycling of precious metals from N- and E-wastes.

Jun-ichi Kadokawa was born in Matsuyama, Japan in 1964. He studied applied chemistry and materials chemistry, where he received his Ph.D. in 1992 at Tohoku University under supervision of Prof. Shiro Kobayashi. He then joined Yamagata University as a Research Associate. From 1996 to 1997, he worked as a visiting scientist in research group of Prof. Klaus Müllen at the Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research in Germany. In 1999, he became an Associate Professor at Yamagata University and moved to Tohoku University in 2002. He was appointed as a Professor at Kagoshima University in 2004. His research interests focus on polysaccharide materials. He received the Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science (1998), the Cellulose Society of Japan Award (2010), Royalty Award, Institute of Materials, Malaysia（2016), and IAAM Medal - 2016, International Association of Advanced Material（2016). He has published more than 270 papers in academic journals.

Pedro Fonte is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Portugal. He is an Integrated Member of the Center for Marine Sciences (CCMAR) at the University of Algarve and a Collaborative Researcher at the Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (iBB) at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. Hehasexpertiseondevelopingcutting-edgenanocarriersfordrugdelivery.Hisresearch is dedicated to pioneering targeted and controlled drug delivery systems that effectively cross biological barriers, enhancing treatment precision and efficacy. He is also a specialist in the lyophilization and solid-state characterization of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, ensuring the stability and bioactivity of drugs. Moreover, his expertise extends to the structural characterization of therapeutic proteins, vital for advancing biopharmaceutical innovations. Currently, his groundbreaking work is primarily focused on revolutionary applications in cancer treatment and wound healing. Pedro Fonte has successfully coordinated several funded scientific projects, establishing valuable collaborations with researchers and academics worldwide. His publication recordincludesover50papersinhigh-impactpeer-reviewedjournals,10bookchapters, and 1 edited book. His contributions to the scientific community and society have garnered him many awards and distinctions, including recognition as one oft he Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University.

SeyedMehdi Mohammadizadeh holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Water, Energy and Environmental Resources, Faculty of Civil Engineering, at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP, Brazil), and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering – Hydraulic Structures from the University of Sistan and Baluchestan (USB, Iran). His multidisciplinary research encompasses hydraulic engineering, hydro-power generation, fluid mechanics, structural engineering, and material science. His primary focus areas include UHPFRC, cavitation erosion, aeration, dam safety, porous media, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He integrates experimental techniques, microstructural analysis (SEM, EDS), and machine learning to tackle complex challenges in hydraulic structures and petroleum geology. Driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability, he aims to enhance the durability and performance of hydraulic infrastructure, bridging theory and practice to support resilient and efficient engineering solutions

Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda received the degree in Energetic Engineering (University Autonomous of Lisbon) in 1998 and the Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science (University of Aveiro) in 2009, Portugal. Dr. Miguel Miranda has authored more than 60 scientific works (including chapters, papers in international journals and book of proceedings, and poster presentations) and his commitment to working at interdisciplinary boundaries is evidenced by his involvement as Editorial Board Member of several scientific journals as well as in International Conferencesas Organizing Committee Member. His main research interests include waste management and/or valorization of different materials through thermochemical conversion processes, production of fuels and biofuels andsolar energy concentration (SEC) solutions towards the production of solar fuels.

Prof. Lizandro Manzato is a Professor and Researcher at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM), Brazil, where he coordinates the Laboratory for Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials (LSCN), part of the national SisNANO/MCTI network. He is also a senior researcher at the EMBRAPII–IFAM Innovation Unit, promoting collaboration between academia and industry to foster technological innovation in the Amazon region. His research focuses on sustainable polymeric and nanostructured materials, with an emphasis on biopolymers, nanocellulose, lignocellulosic nanomaterials, and geopolymers. His work integrates materials science, spectroscopy, and process automation to develop eco-friendly materials and technologies that strengthen the bioeconomy of the Amazon. He has coordinated several research and development initiatives aimed at creating innovative equipment, intelligent process monitoring systems, and bio-based material platforms, combining spectroscopy, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence to improve performance, reproducibility, and sustainability in production environments. His interdisciplinary approach seeks to bridge nanotechnology, sustainable materials, and circular economy principles, promoting innovation, technology transfer, and regional development through science and engineering in the Amazon region.

Jun Onoe was graduated from Osaka University (master degree) in 1987, and worked for Panasonic Co. Ltd at the same year. He moved to RIKEN in 1990 and got Ph.D. from Kyoto University in 1997. Thereafter, he moved to Tokyo Institute of Technology as an associate professor in 2002, and has been a full professor at Nagoya University since 2014. The current topics of his concern are 1) an interdisciplinary between modern geometry and materials science, 2) organic solar cells and thermoelectric devices, and 3) nano-space materials applied to recycling of precious metals from N- and E-wastes.

Osman Babaarslan is a Professor in Department of Textile Engineering, University of Çukurova, Turkey. He received his BSc degree from Erciyes University in Mechanical Engineering (1988), Turkey and PhD degree from The University of Leeds in 1996 at Department of Textile Industries, UK. He is now working nearly twenty-five years as a Professor of the Textile Technology Division in Textile Engineering Department, specialized in Sustainable Materials and Technology. He has authored more than 300 peer reviewed publications and congress articles published in English and Turkish, 8 book chapters in English, 5 Turkish and 4 International patents (EP) have been published up to now. His research Interests are: Specialized in Sustainable Materials and Technology; Spinning Technology, Nonwovens and Technical Textiles, Material Testing and Quality Control, Biopolymer Application in Textile

Dr. Muhammad Junaid Munir, an Australian Distinguished Talent, is an Associate Professor at Jinan University. He has held academic and research positions across Australia, China, Pakistan, and the United States. His research expertise lies in civil engineering, focusing on sustainable construction materials, advanced concrete technologies, artificial intelligence applications in civil engineering, and structural engineering. Dr. Munir has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in leading SCI journals and serves as an Associate Editor and editorial board member for several international publications. He has received research grants from the Ministry of Education (China) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). He was ranked among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2024 and 2025. His research has earned numerous national and international awards and has been recognized globally, including features by the United Nations and other major scientific platforms.

Prof. Purnima Doddipatla was born in Palakollu, India in 1975. She studied B.Tech in Chemical Engineering in 1997 followed by M.Tech in Chemical Technology 2002 with specialization in Material Science from Osmania University, India.She received her PhD in Polymer Science and from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India in 2007under the supervision of Prof. A.K.Gupta and co-supervision of Prof.S.N.Maiti. She then joined MVGR college of Engineering,Vizianagaram,India as Sr.Asst. Professor in 2006 to 2008.She then moved as an Assistant Professor in Department of Chemical Engineering BITS-Pilani,Hyderabad campus. She became Associate Professor in 2022 is continuing to serve the Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad campus.Her research interests include extraction of nanomaterials from biomass, natural fiber reinforced composites, green methods to improve interface in natural fiber reinforced composites. She has 25 publications in peer reviewed journals and around more than 50 of her works have been presented in national and international conferences of repute.

Dr. S. V. A. R. Sastry is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 20 years of teaching and research experience. A B.Tech Gold Medalist from NIT Jalandhar, M.Tech Silver Medalist from IIT Delhi, and recipient of the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from JNTU Kakinada, he has contributed extensively to the fields of renewable energy, unit operations, and heat transfer. Dr. Sastry holds 15 patents, has authored 25 international books, and published over 75 research papers. He has delivered more than 40 keynote lectures across countries including Brazil, Dubai, Spain, China, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, and the UK. A Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and member of several prestigious scientific bodies, he serves as editor or board member for multiple international journals. His accolades include the Andhra Pradesh University Best Teacher Award, IIT Delhi Outstanding Alumni Faculty Award (2023), Pillars of the Nation Award (2023), and University Research Excellence Awards (2023–2025). Featured in Marquis Who’s Who in the World and recognized internationally by IBC, Cambridge, Dr. Sastry currently serves as Associate Dean (Research & Development) and University Counsellor at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, India.