Jyoti Prakash, PhD, is Senior Scientist at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, and a Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor at Homi Bhabha National Institute. He specializes in advanced carbon materials such as CNTs and graphene for composites, carbide-based protective coatings for harsh environments, and hybrid materials for sensing, catalysis, and energy applications. Dr. Prakash holds several national and international patents, with multiple technologies successfully transferred to industry. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, 85 conference papers, and numerous book chapters, contributing significantly to both strategic and societal technologies.

Kinshuk Dasgupta, PhD, recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (2020), is a leading scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India. A Fulbright Scholar and a Professor at the Homi Bhabha National Institute, he specializes in carbon nanomaterials including their self-assembly, composites, and coatings. With over 150 international publications, 100 conference papers, and multiple patents, his work has received wide acclaim. Dr. Dasgupta has delivered numerous invited and plenary lectures at national and international forums, including a TEDx lecture. He has transferred several technologies to the industries and received multiple national honors for his scientific excellence.