Speaker

Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
Invited Speaker
Qatar University
"Advancing Green Technology: Biopolymers from Lab to Environmental Solutions"
Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is an accomplished ResearchAssistant Professor and the esteemed leader of theSmartNano Solutions group at the Center for AdvancedMaterials, Qatar University. With a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, he embarked on his academic journey and his pursuit of knowledge led him to the University of South Brittany in Lorient, France, where he earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2012 under the guidance of Professor Yves Grohens. This marked the beginning of his impressive career in academia and research. Dr Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni's contributions to the scientific community have been exceptional. His ground breaking work earned him recognition as one of the world's top 2% scientists, a distinction conferred by Stanford University in 2019-2024. QatarUniversity has also acknowledged his remarkable achievements with honours. Boasting over 15 years of active research experience, Dr Kishor has made significant strides in his field. His prolific publication record includes more than 600 research articles in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals, accumulating an impressive total citation count of 19000 and an h-index of 76. He has also authored 20 book chapters and served as the editor of 11 books, with several of his works featured in Springer's prestigious Top 25 e-book downloads of 2020. Dr Kishor's innovative mindset is evident through his patent portfolio. He holds 4 US patents and two Indian patents, with five patent disclosures currently under consideration. As a visionary leader, he spearheads 13 research projects, encompassing grants from the Qatar National Research Fund, including NPRP, UREP, IRCC grants, Tubitak and projects supported by Qatar University, collectively amounting to an impressive 5 million USD. A true collaborator, Dr Kishor has actively engaged with researchers from diverse disciplines worldwide, boasting over 450 co-authors in fields such as computer science, biomedical sciences, industrial engineering, and electrical engineering. His global collaborations span countries like theUSA, France, South Korea, Oman, Spain, Italy, Australia, and Malaysia.In summary, Dr Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is a distinguished figure in the world of academia and materials science, renowned for his prolific research contributions, innovative patents, and extensive collaborative efforts. His dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering international cooperation underscores his commitment to the scientific community