Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites

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. Prof. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently the Director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India, and Professor at the Department of Science, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a frequently invited speaker and consultant for multiple international organizations. Additionally, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award from the Government of India and the Best Faculty Awards from KMUTNB, Thailand and Alliance University India. Prof. M. Ramesh received M.E degree in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and B.E degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras and Bharathiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India respectively. He is the Madras University Rank holder in M.E. He obtained PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in the field of eco-friendly bio-composite materials from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Andhra Pradesh, India. He has published more than 40 research papers in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals, 10+ book chapters and presented several papers in the conferences at National and International level. He is a reviewer for more than 30 International Journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include biomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, hybrid composites and energy efficient materials. 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.

• 1. Introduction to biodegradable polymers2. Natural rubber-based polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites3. Soy protein-based polymer blends, and composites4. Extraction and characterization of cellulose5. Cellulose based blends and composites6. Chitin and chitosan-based blends and composites7. Starch based blends and composites8. PLA based blends and composites9. PHBV based blends and composites10. PCL based blends and composites11. PVA based blends and composites12. PBAT based blends and composites13. Poly(ethylene succinate), polybutylene succinate and Poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) based blends and composites14. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) based blends and composites15. Poly(Propylene Carbonates) based blends and composites16. Miscellaneous biodegradable polymers