Dr. V. Sivasubramanian is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. With more than 25 years of teaching and research experience and 5 years of industrial experience, he has made significant contributions in the areas of CO₂ sequestration, biofuels, fluidization engineering—hydrodynamics and mass transfer, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, and energy engineering. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed international journal and conference papers, and has authored/edited seven books. Under his guidance, 20 Ph.D. scholars have successfully completed their research, alongside 55 undergraduate and 35 postgraduate projects.Dr. Yogesh Kumar Murugesan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, India. He received his Ph.D. from McGill University, Canada, where his research in the Materials Modelling Research Group focused on the investigation of the structure of biological fibrous composites and their potential for biomimetic materials engineering. His current research interests include sustainable materials for construction applications, energy-efficient processing, and biomass valorization. He also serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Centre for Sustainable Technologies at NIT Calicut.

• 1. Lignin-First Approach to Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorisation 2. Biomass Utilisation for Meeting Sustainable Development Goals: An Indian Context 3. Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass 4. Biomass Processing Technologies 5. Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis of Energy Production from Wood Waste through Pyrolysis and Integrated Energy Systems 6. Techniques for Processing Macroalgal Biomass in Energy and Food Production 7. Nature's Powerhouse: Photobiological Hydrogen Production For a Cleaner Future 8. Sustainable Processing of Biomass as an Eco-Friendly Biosorbent: A Green Material for Biosorption of Dyes from Wastewater 9. Life Cycle Assessment Informed Process Development for Sustainable Biocement Bricks Reinforced with Plant-Based Natural Fibers and Supplemented with Biosilica from Renewable Biomass 10. Turning Biomass into Bioplastic: A Sustainable Approach for Management of Agrowaste 11. Valorization of Agro-Waste into Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: A Green Approach to Sustainable Waste Management 12. Mycelium Technology: Historical Background, Applications, and Future Prospects 13. Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Promising Tool in Nanomedicine 14. Antimicrobial Nanocomposite Food Packaging Films for Sustainable Applications 15. Greener Production of Biosurfactants and Its Applications in Healthcare and Food Sector: A Review 16. Microalgae Lipid Extraction for Biodiesel Production: Focus On Harvesting, Pre-Treatment, and Transesterification Processes

Dr. V. Sivasubramanian is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. With more than 25 years of teaching and research experience and 5 years of industrial experience, he has made significant contributions in the areas of CO₂ sequestration, biofuels, fluidization engineering—hydrodynamics and mass transfer, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, and energy engineering. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed international journal and conference papers, and has authored/edited seven books. Under his guidance, 20 Ph.D. scholars have successfully completed their research, alongside 55 undergraduate and 35 postgraduate projects.Dr. Yogesh Kumar Murugesan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, India. He received his Ph.D. from McGill University, Canada, where his research in the Materials Modelling Research Group focused on the investigation of the structure of biological fibrous composites and their potential for biomimetic materials engineering. His current research interests include sustainable materials for construction applications, energy-efficient processing, and biomass valorization. He also serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Centre for Sustainable Technologies at NIT Calicut.

• 1. Lignin-First Approach to Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorisation 2. Biomass Utilisation for Meeting Sustainable Development Goals: An Indian Context 3. Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass 4. Biomass Processing Technologies 5. Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis of Energy Production from Wood Waste through Pyrolysis and Integrated Energy Systems 6. Techniques for Processing Macroalgal Biomass in Energy and Food Production 7. Nature's Powerhouse: Photobiological Hydrogen Production For a Cleaner Future 8. Sustainable Processing of Biomass as an Eco-Friendly Biosorbent: A Green Material for Biosorption of Dyes from Wastewater 9. Life Cycle Assessment Informed Process Development for Sustainable Biocement Bricks Reinforced with Plant-Based Natural Fibers and Supplemented with Biosilica from Renewable Biomass 10. Turning Biomass into Bioplastic: A Sustainable Approach for Management of Agrowaste 11. Valorization of Agro-Waste into Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: A Green Approach to Sustainable Waste Management 12. Mycelium Technology: Historical Background, Applications, and Future Prospects 13. Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Promising Tool in Nanomedicine 14. Antimicrobial Nanocomposite Food Packaging Films for Sustainable Applications 15. Greener Production of Biosurfactants and Its Applications in Healthcare and Food Sector: A Review 16. Microalgae Lipid Extraction for Biodiesel Production: Focus On Harvesting, Pre-Treatment, and Transesterification Processes

Dr. V. Sivasubramanian is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. With more than 25 years of teaching and research experience and 5 years of industrial experience, he has made significant contributions in the areas of CO₂ sequestration, biofuels, fluidization engineering—hydrodynamics and mass transfer, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, and energy engineering. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed international journal and conference papers, and has authored/edited seven books. Under his guidance, 20 Ph.D. scholars have successfully completed their research, alongside 55 undergraduate and 35 postgraduate projects.Dr. Yogesh Kumar Murugesan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, India. He received his Ph.D. from McGill University, Canada, where his research in the Materials Modelling Research Group focused on the investigation of the structure of biological fibrous composites and their potential for biomimetic materials engineering. His current research interests include sustainable materials for construction applications, energy-efficient processing, and biomass valorization. He also serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Centre for Sustainable Technologies at NIT Calicut.

• 1. Lignin-First Approach to Lignocellulosic Biomass Valorisation 2. Biomass Utilisation for Meeting Sustainable Development Goals: An Indian Context 3. Hydrothermal Processing of Biomass 4. Biomass Processing Technologies 5. Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis of Energy Production from Wood Waste through Pyrolysis and Integrated Energy Systems 6. Techniques for Processing Macroalgal Biomass in Energy and Food Production 7. Nature's Powerhouse: Photobiological Hydrogen Production For a Cleaner Future 8. Sustainable Processing of Biomass as an Eco-Friendly Biosorbent: A Green Material for Biosorption of Dyes from Wastewater 9. Life Cycle Assessment Informed Process Development for Sustainable Biocement Bricks Reinforced with Plant-Based Natural Fibers and Supplemented with Biosilica from Renewable Biomass 10. Turning Biomass into Bioplastic: A Sustainable Approach for Management of Agrowaste 11. Valorization of Agro-Waste into Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: A Green Approach to Sustainable Waste Management 12. Mycelium Technology: Historical Background, Applications, and Future Prospects 13. Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Promising Tool in Nanomedicine 14. Antimicrobial Nanocomposite Food Packaging Films for Sustainable Applications 15. Greener Production of Biosurfactants and Its Applications in Healthcare and Food Sector: A Review 16. Microalgae Lipid Extraction for Biodiesel Production: Focus On Harvesting, Pre-Treatment, and Transesterification Processes