Sustainable Finishing Techniques in Textiles

Dr. Santosh Biranje  earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, specializing in Fibres and Textile Processing Technology, with a focus on biopolymer extraction and modification. He further advanced his research as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Jiangsu University, China, under Professors Sun and Liu Jun, where he worked on developing 3D-printed wound healing scaffolds using nanocellulose, significantly contributing to medical materials and regenerative medicine. In April 2022, he joined ICT Mumbai as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology, where he continues exploring nanocellulose extraction for sustainable textile applications, advancing fibrous materials research.

Dr. Mohammad Shahid  is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), India.  Before joining KLEF, he worked at various esteemed institutions, including Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; Soochow University, China; University of Glasgow, UK; and the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. Dr Shahid has received several esteemed fellowships to support his research pursuits, including grants from UGC, India, China Postdoctoral Fellowship, EU Marie Curie Fellowship, and UGC Dr. D. S. Kothari Fellowship. He has over 50 publications (~4000 citations, h-index 24) and specializes in sustainable biomaterials for textile applications.

Dr. Ravindra V. Adivarekar,  a distinguished professor in Fibre Chemistry at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, has over 25 years of dedicated service. He served as Head of the Department of Fibres & Textile Processing Technology (2008–2021) and is currently Dean of HRD at ICT Mumbai and Director of ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar. Renowned for his expertise in eco-friendly coloration, natural fiber composites, medical textiles, and nanotechnology, he has guided numerous students and led research projects worth over 18 crores. With over 200 research papers, 70+ conference proceedings, and three patents, Dr. Adivarekar actively contributes to academia, industry, and government advisory committees.