Dr. Jindal Shah is a Professor and the Anadarko Petroleum Chair in Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he also serves as the Graduate Program Director. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2005, following an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1999 and a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 1996. Since joining OSU in 2014, his research has focused on computational modeling and theoretical methods to understand ionic liquid systems, with applications in battery electrolytes and molecular-level design. A recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER Award, Dr. Shah is recognized for his excellence in research and mentorship, significantly advancing the field of chemical engineering education.

Ashutosh Verma is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University, specializing in molecular modeling and simulation of advanced materials for energy applications. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, along with an M.Tech (Research) from the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. His research focuses on combining molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and machine learning to design novel ionic liquids and electrolyte systems for next-generation batteries. His work also explores nanomaterials, interfacial phenomena, and transport properties, contributing to improved performance in energy storage and desalination technologies.

Naserian Kambaine is a Ph.D. candidate and Graduate Research Assistant in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. Her research focuses on the molecular-level investigation of chemical systems, with specific expertise in using molecular dynamics simulations to study the stability and solubility of complexes in ionic liquids. Prior to joining OSU in 2024, she served as a Research Officer at iPhytos and completed an advanced fellowship at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). She holds a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Dodoma, bringing a strong international background in computational chemistry and thermodynamics to the group.

Masrur Ahmed is a Ph.D. student in Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University with a strong interest in computational sciences and data-driven research. His work spans data science, mathematical modeling, and computer simulation, with a broader focus on applying advanced computational tools to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. His research interests include cheminformatics, computational drug discovery, computational materials science, machine learning and deep learning, as well as high-performance and GPU-accelerated computing. He is also interested in process systems engineering, optimization, and control, along with renewable energy technologies such as hydro and solar energy, energy storage, and energy conversion.