Surface Modification and Coating of Fibers, Polymers, and Composites: Techniques, Properties, and Applications

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier’s Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.

Dr. Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Research Scientist (Specialist 2). Natural Composites Research Group Lab, The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Ramesh Manickam is currently working as Professor & Vice-Principal at KIT-Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India. He has published over 60 research papers in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals, 60 book chapters and edited 2 books. He is the recipient of the All-India best Research award and best Publication award from the Society for Advancement of Human and Nature, India. His current research is focused on bio-materials, polymer nanocomposites, hybrid composites and additive manufacturing. He is a regular reviewer for more than 100 reputed Journals from Elsevier, Springer, Nature, SAGE, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, and RSC. He is recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2022.

Dr. Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan is currently working as a Professor at Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. His research areas of interest include Polymer biocomposites, biofibers and bio fillers, testing and characterization of fibers and composites.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.