Dr Nitu Syed is a Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the School of Engineering, RMIT University, and an Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS). She holds a PhD in Electronic Materials Engineering from RMIT University. She previously received the prestigious McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–2025) from the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on advanced functional materials, particularly liquid-metal-derived metal oxides for nanoelectronics, environmental sensing, and optoelectronics. Dr Syed has published in leading journals including Nature Communications, Nature Electronics, Advanced Functional Materials, and ACS Nano.

Dr. Putranto is a Senior Lecturer (Chemical Engineering) and Senior Lecturer (First Year Engineering Teaching) in Faculty of Engineering at University of Sydney. He is a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and Chartered Engineer with IChemE (CEng MIChemE). As a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), he has experience in leading academic programs beyond unit/module level, including (1) embedding sustainability into curriculum (2) developing design-based learning (3) developing digital-based approach based on modeling and simulation tools. He has innovated his teaching through co-creation with students, industry, and society.

Majid Noorbakhsh Soltani is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne and a member of the ARC Research Hub for Smart Fertilisers. His research is focused on engineering biodegradable coatings for controlled-release fertilisers using electrospinning and multilayer coating design. His work investigates how coating structure influences permeability, mechanical properties, and nutrient release behavior. He has expertise in polymer-based coating systems, experimental design, and material characterization. His broader goal is to develop scalable and sustainable fertiliser technologies that improve nutrient efficiency, reduce environmental losses, and support more sustainable agricultural production.

Vihanga Kularatne is a third year PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on thermoplastic elastomers and polymer nanocomposites, with an emphasis on their 3D printability for sustainable industrial applications. He has experience in both MD simulations and experimental synthesis and characterisation techniques. His work explores interfacial interactions and structure property relationships in elastomer systems. He aims to develop scalable, high performance, and environmentally friendly materials to replace conventional thermoset rubbers in advanced engineering applications, contributing to more sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices.

Nisha Arunachalam is a researcher at RMIT University, working in the field of biomaterials and bioadhesives. Her research focuses on the development of protein–polymer systems, particularly modular proteins and modified polysaccharides, for advanced biomedical applications. She has experience in designing and characterizing hydrogel-based materials, with an emphasis on understanding their structure–property relationships. Nisha is also skilled in cell-based studies, enabling evaluation of material–cell interactions for translational outcomes. Her work aims to develop innovative, functional bioadhesives for healthcare applications, bridging material science and biology.