Dr. P. Senthamaraikannan is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KSR College of Engineering, Thiruchencode, Tamil Nadu, India. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Pandiyan Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, in 2013, followed by a Master of Engineering in Engineering Design from PTR College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in 2015. 2023, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in natural fibres and their composites from Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dr.P.Senthamaraikannan has published over 55 articles in various SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, including those from Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Sage, and Wiley. He has also contributed eight book chapters. According to Google Scholar, his current h-index is 33, his i10-index is 44, and he has 5926 citations. Additionally, he has reviewed more than 250 manuscripts for international journals and serves as an editorial member for the Journal of Natural Fibers (Taylor and Francis, SCI-E indexed, IF: 3.5).
Recognized among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide in the single-year citations category since 2020 (as reported by Elsevier PV and Stanford University, USA), Dr.P.Senthamaraikannan has filed two Indian patents in polymer composites research and holds a patent grant in automation. He frequently participates as a resource person at various colleges, delivering insightful talks on advanced research tools, fiber characterization, and sustainable materials. His sessions at institutions like Bharathiar University, SRM University, and Coimbatore Institute of Technology have significantly enriched academic discourse and inspired many researchers. His research interests include natural fiber characterization, polymer matrix composites, and lean manufacturing.

Prof. Hanifi Parlar completed his undergraduate education in Biology Teaching at Marmara University (1992), his master's degree in Educational Management and Supervision at Yeditepe University (2006), and his doctorate in the same field at Marmara University (2012). After working for 10 years in various private institutions in different positions such as teacher, deputy school principal, school principal, general manager, he was appointed to Istanbul Commerce University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences as an Assistant Professor in 2012. Parlar, who became an Associate Professor in 2018, became a Professor in the field of Educational Sciences in 2024. Prof. Parlar currently works for Istanbul Commerce University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences. Prof. Parlar has many articles published in journals indexed in national and international directories. Prof. Parlar's research areas include capacity building, school effectiveness, leadership development, teacher professionalism, organizational development, teaching strategies and innovation in education.

Dr. Mohit Hemath Kumar is an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the AU IPR Cell at Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He holds a Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, where he specialized in the development and investigation of nano fillers reinforced hybrid polymer composites. With over 11 years of research and academic experience, Dr. Kumar has established himself as an expert in the fields of inorganic fillers reinforced hybrid polymer composites, nanocomposites, and industrial product design and development.
Dr. Kumar's research has resulted in an impressive portfolio of 24 granted patents, 38 published journal articles, and 40 conference papers. He has also edited 4 books and authored 27 book chapters. His work has been recognized with several awards, including being named a top cited and downloaded author in the journal Polymer Composites.
As an educator, Dr. Kumar has developed curricula for various engineering courses and mentored numerous student projects. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects and has secured multiple grants. Dr. Kumar is also a registered Indian Patent Agent and has served as a reviewer for several international journals and conferences.
His expertise extends to a wide range of software tools and experimental techniques in materials science and engineering. Dr. Kumar is a member of numerous professional societies and has organized several workshops and conferences in his field.
With a strong commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary research, Dr. Kumar continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of polymer composites and materials science, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications.

Born in 1961 in Istanbul. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Business Administration in 1982. He received his master's degree in Marketing in 1984 and his doctorate degree in 1991 from Istanbul University. He worked in the private sector between 1986-1996. Between 1996-1999, he worked as an assistant professor at Kırıkkale University, Department of Business Administration. He continued his academic career at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Department of Business Administration between 1999-2012. In 2002, he became an associate professor and in 2007 he became a professor.

Prof. Dr. Ömer Torlak has published books and book chapters on marketing and business ethics, as well as many articles published in national and international journals and many papers presented in national and international congresses and symposiums. His publications received many citations.

He served as the Rector of KTO Karatay University between 2012-2015 and as the President of the Competition Authority between 2015-2019. He served as a member of the Scientific Board of TUBITAK between 2016-2018. Torlak, who is currently continuing his academic studies at Istanbul Commerce University Faculty of Business Administration, served as the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration between 2020-2023. On 19 January 2023, he was appointed as Acting Rector by the Board of Trustees. With the decision published in the Official Gazette dated 6 June 2023, he was appointed to this position as a principal.

Prof. Hanifi Parlar completed his undergraduate education in Biology Teaching at Marmara University (1992), his master's degree in Educational Management and Supervision at Yeditepe University (2006), and his doctorate in the same field at Marmara University (2012). After working for 10 years in various private institutions in different positions such as teacher, deputy school principal, school principal, general manager, he was appointed to Istanbul Commerce University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences as an Assistant Professor in 2012. Parlar, who became an Associate Professor in 2018, became a Professor in the field of Educational Sciences in 2024. Prof. Parlar currently works for Istanbul Commerce University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences. Prof. Parlar has many articles published in journals indexed in national and international directories. Prof. Parlar's research areas include capacity building, school effectiveness, leadership development, teacher professionalism, organizational development, teaching strategies and innovation in education.