Diyasha Sengupta is a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash University, Australia. She holds a background in Chemical Engineering and her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for the sustainable upgrading of biomass-derived terpene feedstocks. Her work explores catalyst design, support engineering and reaction optimisation for the selective transformation of 1,8-cineole into value-added chemicals such as limonene and other monoterpenes. Her recent research published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A was recognised as a 2026 Hot Paper, highlighting its impact on developing sustainable catalytic strategies for renewable chemical production.

Pallavi Saini is a Ph.D. researcher in Applied Chemistry specializing in carbon capture, nanomaterials, and ammonia cracking, with a focus on advancing cleaner energy and sustainable solutions. She is skilled in material synthesis, advanced characterization, and catalysis, she combines technical expertise with a passion for turning research into real-world impact. Beyond the lab, she is a dedicated science communicator who thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and meaningful dialogue that connects research to the communities it serves. Driven by impact. Guided by inclusion. Powered by curiosity.

Dr M Shakir is a Research Associate at the WA School of Mines, Curtin University, Australia. His research focuses on decarbonisation, catalytic conversion of greenhouse gases, electrified reactor systems, carbon utilisation, and sustainable fuel production. He specialises in catalyst development, reaction engineering, and electrified reforming technologies for low-emission syngas and fuel synthesis. Dr Shakir has led and contributed to several industry- and government-supported research projects in collaboration with national and international partners. His work has been published in leading journals and presented at major conferences, with a strong emphasis on translating research into practical industrial applications.

Bao Doan is a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on the development of polymeric membranes for gas and vapour separation, as well as their integration into membrane reactor systems. His work aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by enabling the conversion of CO₂ into low-emission future fuels, with particular emphasis on catalytic membrane reactors for CO₂ conversion to dimethyl ether (DME).

Arash Momeni is a current Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Department of Chemical Engineering, specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technology for carbon dioxide removal. He completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne, focusing on the development of energy-efficient solvent-based DAC systems using hollow fibre membrane modules, and catalytic solvent regeneration. His research aims to advance sustainable carbon capture processes compatible with renewable energy sources.

Dr. Kamil Czelej is a researcher and project manager at the Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology. His work focuses on computational materials science, plasmonic nanostructures, and energy-related applications, including photocatalysis and hydrogen technologies. He has authored over 25 publications in international journals and is co-inventor of multiple patents in advanced materials and clean energy systems. Dr. Czelej is a co-founder of the deep-tech company HIPERH2, developing high-performance hydrogen production technologies. He has led and managed national R&D projects and collaborates with academia and industry on translating innovative materials solutions into practical applications.