Aging and Durability of Frp Composites and Nanocomposites

Dr. Arya Uthaman is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher at the Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia. She completed her PhD in Engineering Mechanics at the Harbin Institute of Technology, China in 2021. Her areas of expertise are in polymer science and engineering, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, polymer nanocomposites, the durability of polymers and composites in harsh environments, degradation studies of polymer composites, and nanocomposites. Dr. Uthaman has published several peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters and also edited books with leading publishers like Elsevier, and Springer across the globe. She also worked as an Assistant professor (adhoc), at the School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.

Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.

Dr. Hiran Mayookh Lal is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher at the Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia. He completed his PhD in Engineering Mechanics at the Harbin Institute of Technology, China in 2021. His areas of expertise are in polymer science and engineering, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, creep, hybrid, polymer nanocomposites, and the durability of polymers and composites in harsh environments. Dr. Lal has published several peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters and also edited books with leading publishers like Springer, and Elsevier across the globe. He also worked as an Assistant professor (adhoc), at the School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.