Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials

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. Praveenkumara Jagadeesh completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, under VTU, Belagavi, India, in the academic year 2014-2018. He completed a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, under Bangalore University, Bangalore, India, in the academic year 2018–2020. Currently, he is pursuing the degree of Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) at the Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He has received the “KMUTNB Doctoral Research Scholarship” for international doctoral students as of the year from 28/Dec/2021 to 27/Dec/2024 under the Government of Thailand. He is a Life Member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG). He has published more than 30 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, and presented research papers at national and international conferences. Based on Google Scholar he has more than 1000 citations with an H-index of 18 and an i10-Index of 23. He is currently working on natural fiber composites, bio-polymers, filler materials, the tribology of polymers, and additive manufacturing. Dr. Madhu Puttegowda is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka, India. He received his B.E (Mechanical Engineering) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2011, and then went on to achieve his MTech in Product Design and Manufacturing and Ph.D. (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University in 2020. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites and advanced material technology. 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 Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Sustainability2. Impact of Life Cycle Assessment on Global Sustainable Development Goals3. Approaches and Tools for Life Cycle Assessment4. Sustainable Natural Fibers and Composites: An LCA Perspective5. Characteristics and Environmental Impact of Natural Polymers6. Eco-Friendly Cementitious and Construction Materials: A LCA Perspective7. Holistic Assessment of Metals, Alloys, and Metal Matrix Composites8. Environmental Assessment of Textile and Clothing Materials9. Energy and Storage Materials: Striking a Balance Between Sustainability and Performance10. Recycling Natural Materials: Assessing Environmental Benefits11. Biomass, Bioconversion, and Bio-refinery Materials: Evaluating Sustainable Practices12. LCA Applications Across Industries: From Packaging to Biomedical13. Intelligent forecasting of mechanical properties in hybrid layered composites for life cycle assessment: challenges and opportunities