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Dr. Yasir Nawab is a renowned scholar and researcher with a remarkable career that has had a significant impact on textile science and engineering, particularly in the textile industry. His influence is felt all over the world, providing the academic community with a plethora of knowledge and experience. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a Tenured Professor at National Textile University in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Over a ten-year career, Dr. Nawab's creative leadership has played a critical role in reshaping academic environments. His dedication to promoting academic achievement is demonstrated by his strategic direction, supervision of academic programs, and development of collaborative research environments. As a thought leader, he has authored more than 170 journal publications, edited more than 10 books, directed more than ten PhDs, and made a substantial contribution to the fields of textiles and composite materials. With more than 50 conference papers to his credit, he has further expanded his influence and solidified his position as a leading worldwide authority in research.

As Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Circular Textile Platform and Mentor in the Fashion for Good Innovation Program, Dr. Nawab's dedication to sustainability is evident. His support of environmentally beneficial techniques is demonstrated by his involvement in consulting initiatives. Major research initiatives, such as the KnowTex effort, which aims to increase the worldwide competitiveness of Pakistani textile exports, demonstrate his leadership.

Dr. Nawab is a global influencer who is a member of prestigious associations such as the Materials Research Society and the Textile Institute in the UK.

S.M. Sapuan is a Professor (Grade A) of composite material Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Head of Advanced Engineering Materials & Composite Research Centre, UPM and Chief Executive Editor of Pertanika journals in office of Deputy Vice Chancellor, UPM. He earned BEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Newcastle, Australia, MSc in Engineering Design, Loughborough University, UK and PhD in Material Engineering, De Montfort University, UK. He is Professional Engineer, and Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences, Society of Automotive Engineers International, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, International Society for Development and Sustainability, Plastic & Rubber Institute Malaysia, Malaysian Scientific Association, International Biographical Association and Institute of Material Malaysia. He is Honorary Member of Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of Society of Sugar Palm Development & Industry, Malaysia. He was World Class Visiting Professor, Andalas University Indonesia. He is Editor in Chief of Journal of Natural Fibre Polymer Composites, co-editor-in-chief of Functional Composites and Structures, Associate Editor-in-Chief, Defence Technology, Elsevier, and editorial board member of 30 journals. He has produced over 2000 publications including over 988 journal papers, 68 books, and 250 chapters in book. He has delivered 75 plenary and keynote lectures, and 150 invited lectures. He organized 33 journal special issues as guest editor, reviewed 1500 journal papers and has 8 patents. He successfully supervised 100 PhD and 75 MSc students and 16 postdoctoral researchers. His h-index is 121 with 53,000 citations (Google Scholar). He received ISESCO Science Award, Khwarizimi International Award, National Book Award, Endeavour Research Promotion Award, Citation of Excellence Award, Emerald, UK, Malaysia's Research Star Award, Publons Peer Review Award, USA, Professor of Eminence Award and Top Research Scientists' Malaysia Award. He was listed in World Top 2% Scientists, Stanford University, USA. He received SAE Subir Chowdhury Medal of Quality Leadership, International Society of Bionic Engineering Outstanding Contribution Award, China, Ikon Akademia 2022, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia , The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Award in Engineering Sciences, Materials Science Leader Award by Research.com, IET Malaysia Leadership Award, William Johnson International Gold Medal, Life Time Achievement KnowTex Award and COMSTECH Best Scientific Book Award. Dr. Khubab Shaker is an Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Department of Materials at National Textile University, Pakistan. He earned his doctoral degree in 2018 from the same institution, focusing on textile fabric reinforced composite materials. He further refined his expertise through postdoctoral studies at the University of Leoben, Austria, specializing in the processing of composite materials. With over 14 years of experience, Dr. Shaker has established himself as a leading expert in the processing and characterization of composite materials, including areas such as residual stresses, thermomechanical characterization, multilayer/3D woven reinforcements, auxetic materials, natural fibers, woven structures, and green composites.