Panellists
Dr Sandip Patil Dr. Sandip Patil is a Serial Entrepreneur, distinguished researcher and motivational speaker with extensive expertise in nanofiber processing technology, material chemistry and active nano membrane technology. Holding a PhD in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur India, Dr. Patil has over 13 years of translational research experience, which has driven him to the forefront of nanotechnology innovation. His deep passion for this field led to the founding of E-Spin Nanotech Pvt. Ltd. in 2010, where he has spearheaded the development of cutting-edge technologies, including the widely acclaimed nanofiber-based reusable and antibacterial/ antiviral SWASA-N95 facemasks—a critical innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic served 50 million people worldwide. Dr. Patil’s work is highly recognized, with numerous scientific publications and multiple national and international patents to his name. His research has garnered international attention, featured in outlets such as CNN U.S. Edition, Mint, and the Wall Street Journal. As a leading entrepreneur in nanotechnology, Dr. Patil has guided his company to achieve significant milestones, including the prestigious DSIR recognition. Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Dr. Patil actively contributes to academia as an advisor and Education Board Member at various institutions. He is also deeply committed to social activism, playing a key role in IIT Kanpur’s Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, an initiative focused on sustainable agriculture and rural development in India. Prof Karen Wilson Prof Karen Wilson is Professor of Catalysis at the Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy at Griffith University, and previously held professorial positions at RMIT University (2018-23) and Aston University (2013-17). At Aston she was also Research Director of the European Bioenergy Research Institute and held a prestigious Royal Society Industry Fellowship in collaboration with Johnson Matthey. Karen holds a BA and PhD from the University of Cambridge, and MSc in heterogeneous catalysis from the University of Liverpool, and has also held academic positions at the University of York and Cardiff University. She has published >300 peer- reviewed articles (h-index 82, >25,000 citations Google Scholar). Karen’s research interests lie in the design the design of tunable porous materials for sustainable biofuels and chemicals production from renewable resources. Karen is Associate Editor of Sustainable Energy & Fuels (Royal Society of Chemistry), and Energy & Environmental Materials (Wiley) and Editorial Board member for Energy & Environmental Science (Royal Society of Chemistry). She is also a co-investigator and theme leader the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence, ‘Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide’ - GetCO2.
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