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A skilled chemist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Calicut (2022), she specializes in photocatalysis, water purification, batteries, corrosion, and metal-metal oxide nanoparticles. Her pioneering research includes plant-based photocatalytic nanosystems and adsorbents for water treatment. She has published extensively in leading scientific journals, earning recognition for her significant contributions to the field. Currently, she continues to support fellow researchers in an academic capacity, further advancing scientific knowledge

An accomplished chemist with a Ph.D. from the University of Calicut (2023), she specializes in metal–phytochemical interactions, water treatment, and heavy metal remediation. Her notable research includes developing plant-based superparamagnetic iron oxide nanosystems for water purification and natural pigments for cosmetics. She has published extensively in leading journals and is recognized for her contributions. Currently, she supports fellow researchers in an academic role, furthering advancements in scientific knowledge.

Dr Abraham Joseph is a Senior Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calicut, where he leads the Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry Laboratory (ESCL), focusing on green chemistry, nanochemistry, coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry. He earned his MSc, MPhil, and PhD at the University of Calicut, completing his doctoral research in 2000 on nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur donor ligands as analytical reagents, complexing agents, and corrosion inhibitors. Professor Joseph has authored over 128 publications with more than 3,400 citations, covering themes such as eco friendly corrosion inhibitors, nanoparticle coatings, adsorption studies, and materials for environmental sensing and remediation. Since joining the university faculty in 2005, he has advanced from Reader to Associate Professor and attained the rank of Senior Professor in 2021, all while playing leadership roles including Dean of Science, Director of the College Development Council, and serving on numerous academic and research advisory boards across institutions in Kerala.

Dr Sabeel M. Basheer is an accomplished chemist serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at VIT AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India.Dr. Basheer has earned several prestigious research fellowships, including the Australian Endeavour Award, which facilitated research stints at The Australian National University, Canberra, and the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Australa. He was also awarded a National Post Doctoral Fellowship by India's Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).With a research focus in inorganic and computational chemistry, Dr. Basheer has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, spanning areas such as metal-coordination chemistry, molecular logic gates, and chemosensor development. His publications include work on chemosensors for ion detection (fluoride, copper, cobalt) and molecular logic gates based on thiosemicarbazone compounds.An Australian Endeavour Award Ambassador recognized by the Government of Australia, he also contributes to academic leadership and mentorship at VIT AP University.

Dr Sanjay Gopal Ullattil was a recipient of the prestigious Marie Skłodowska Curie (MSCA) Fellowship (2021–2023) under the Horizon 2020 programme. Dr. Ullattil earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2017 from the University of Calicut, India, and has held appointments across global research institutions, including the National Institute of Chemistry (Slovenia), Texas A&M University at Qatar, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. His work has consistently focused on materials synthesis, nanorobotics, photocatalysis, mesocrystal engineering, and solar cell fabrication. He is recognized for advanced research on TiO₂ microrobots capable of solar-powered microplastics degradation, developed as part of his MSCA-funded STIMULATOR project. His scholarly output spans over 23 peer reviewed publications, including reviews and seminal articles on black TiO₂ nanomaterials, defect-rich TiO₂–x photocatalysts, TiO₂ mesocrystals, and nanorobotic materials for environmental remediation applications. He remains an interdisciplinary innovator with expertise in designing smart, sunlight-driven nanomaterials and robotic platforms for sustainable environmental and energy technologies.

Dr Samer H. Zyoud is a highly accomplished academic with a Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he specialized in semiconductor fabrication, thin films, epitaxy, and nanostructures. With over two decades of experience in research and academia, he currently serves as a faculty member and coordinator of the Advanced Nanotechnology Research Group. Dr. Zyoud has made significant contributions to the scientific community, authoring more than 100 research papers published in leading international journals, securing six patents, and contributing to numerous books and book chapters. His research expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including semiconductor materials and devices, nano-metal oxide and chalcogenide thin films and powders, organic thin films, and organic Schottky diodes. He also possesses extensive knowledge in polymer composites, nanocomposites, graphene oxide, bioceramics, semiconductor lasers, water treatment technologies, antimicrobial materials, and nanophotocatalytic systems. His work in device design spans a wide array of technologies, including diodes, metal–semiconductor–metal (MSM) sensors, photodiodes, silver nanowire-based optoelectronics, and solar cells. Beyond his research endeavors, Dr. Zyoud plays an active role in the scholarly community as a peer reviewer and editor for several high-impact journals. He is also a member of various academic committees focused on advancing academic reputation, scientific research, institutional planning and budgeting, and international collaboration.