Novel Bio-nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications

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Dr. Kashma Sharma earned her Ph.D. from Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Solan (H.P.) in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar. In September 2014 she joined the material science group at the University of the Free State South Africa as a postdoctoral research fellow. In 2017 she was awarded a UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women and conducted her research at the Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology Panjab University Chandigarh. In April 2021 she started her independent academic career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at DAV College in Chandigarh. Dr. Sharma has authored over 35 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals 15 book chapters and edited 3 books. She has over 1400 citations with an h-index of 21 & an i10-index of 29. Her research interests encompass synthesizing processing and characterizing bio-based/biodegradable polymers and composites drug delivery devices tissue engineering wastewater treatment and polymer nanocomposites. Dr. Santosh K. Tiwari is a specialist in new materials holding (December 21 2017) a Ph.D. in graphene-based polymer nanocomposites from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad. Over the course of his academic and research career he has accumulated experience through significant engagements with renowned research labs worldwide. His extensive professional journey includes over five years at notable research labs such as HSCL in South Korea GIFT in Guangxi China and as a Scientist NAWA fellow at the University of Warsaw Poland. Dr. Tiwari's research contributions have culminated in publishing more than 70 SCI articles and two patents. His work has garnered recognition with over 3100 Google citations and h-index of 27. In addition to his research accomplishments Dr. Tiwari has edited eight academic books in collaboration with senior professors from the United Kingdom Poland and China published by renowned international publishers. According to the Elsevier database he is one of the world's top 2% highly cited scientists. Dr. Tiwari holds the position of Associate Professor and is the leader of the Centre for New Materials and Surface Engineering at his academic institution. He also contributes as a visiting faculty member at Guangxi University in Nanning China. His research interests include Nanosizing strategies New materials Materials designed for extreme environments Polymer nanocomposites and desalination.  Dr. Vijay Kumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology in Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir India. Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to his field with over 100 publications in esteemed international journals 10 peer-reviewed conference proceedings and 30 book chapters. He has also authored and co-authored 14 edited books with renowned publishers. His research has been cited over 5700 times with an h-index of 41 and an i10-index of 92. He was selected for the prestigious SERB International Research Experience (SIRE) Fellowship by the Science and Engineering Research Board DST GoI. Dr. Kumar is a member of the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS) and has been nominated as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science by DST. Dr. Kumar's current research focuses on synthesizing processing and characterizing functional materials including solid-state luminescent materials soft and ceramic materials biopolymers drug delivery devices and wastewater treatment. Dr. Susheel Kalia is an associate professor and head of the Department of Chemistry at Army Cadet College Wing of Indian Military Academy Dehradun India. He was a visiting researcher at the Institute of Advanced Studies of the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna Italy for the year 2013. Kalia has around 105 research articles in international journals along with 25 books 11 book chapters several conference contributions (including numerous invited contributions) and more than 12500 citations in his academic career. His research interests include bio- and nanocomposites conducting polymers nanomaterials hybrid materials and hydrogels.