I am Dr. Gollakota Anjani Ravi Kiran, an Associate Professor with over seven years of academic and research experience in chemical engineering. I hold a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, where my research focused on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and simulation of catalytic hydrotreatment of bio-oil. Before my current role, I pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Surrey, UK, further advancing my expertise in sustainable process technologies. My research interests span process safety, catalysis, water remediation, zeolite synthesis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and using coal fly ash for CO₂ capture and environmental applications. Over the years, I have authored over 60 scientific papers in high-impact journals and contributed to two books. Additionally, I actively serve as a guest editor and reviewer for reputed international journals. Beyond research, I mentor students and foster collaborations that bridge academia and industry. My work aims to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to pressing environmental and industrial challenges.  In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Gollakota Anjani Ravi Kiran actively leads and collaborates on various industrial projects across Taiwan as both Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PI. Recognizing his outstanding research achievements, he was awarded Taiwan’s prestigious Plum Blossom Alien Permanent Residency, one of the highest honours granted to international researchers in Taiwan since 2007. Dr. Kiran's contributions have also been acknowledged internationally; he received the Young Scientist Award from the Natural Science Foundation of India for the year 2021-2022. Further demonstrating his leadership in academia, he has been serving as a member of the Honorary Advisory Committee of Indian Professors in Taiwan under the Taiwan Education Center (TEC) in India, organized by National Tsing Hua University, since 2021. In the publishing sphere, Dr. Kiran holds an Editorial Board Member position at the Adsorption Science and Technology Journal and has guest-edited multiple special issues in high-impact Elsevier journals, including Gondwana Research, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Molecules, and Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. His extensive editorial and research activities continue to shape advancements in environmental science, catalysis, and process safety.

Rapid industrial development over the past two decades has driven significant economic growth and material advancement; however, the large-scale production, storage, and use of chemicals inevitably involve substantial quantities of flammable, explosive, and toxic substances. Consequently, even in technologically advanced nations, major chemical accidents continue to pose serious risks, often resulting in loss of life, property damage, and long-term environmental degradation. These incidents have highlighted the urgent need to strengthen process safety technologies, leading governments worldwide to establish increasingly stringent regulations and safety policies. In Taiwan, engagement in industrial process safety research and development began relatively late, with many core process technologies imported directly from abroad. Limited independent research capacity, insufficient adaptation to local industrial conditions, and gaps in process safety knowledge have contributed to operational challenges, particularly during process modification and scale-up, where inadequate control measures can significantly increase accident risk. To address these challenges and enhance domestic industrial safety, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology established the Process Safety and Disaster Prevention Laboratory (PSDPL) in 1998, focusing on process safety, fire and explosion characteristics, quantitative risk assessment, and uncontrolled reaction hazard evaluation. Building on this foundation, the Process Safety and Industrial Disaster Prevention Center was established in 2013 to further advance research, promote safety assessment methodologies, and support industries in reducing the frequency and severity of industrial accidents, thereby ensuring sustainable operations. In addition to traditional safety research, PSDPL has expanded into emerging and strategic areas, including sustainable aviation fuel development from waste lipids, co-gasification of biomass and coal for low-carbon syngas production, synthesis and application of metal–organic frameworks for gas separation and carbon capture, advanced water remediation materials, and CO₂ capture and utilization technologies. Through the integration of advanced materials research, energy sustainability, and industrial safety, the Center remains committed to fostering safer, more resilient, and environmentally responsible industrial practices, contributing to the long-term sustainability of Taiwan’s industrial sector.

• SAF (Sustainable aviation fuels)— Developing strategies and the catalyst materials for the development of SAF from waste lipid oil
• Co-Gasification of Biomass & Coal – Developing efficient thermochemical conversion processes to optimize syngas production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• MOF Synthesis & Applications – Designing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas separation, catalytic applications, and carbon capture technologies.
• Water Remediation – Engineering advanced materials for the removal of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and contaminants from industrial wastewater.
• CO₂ Capture & Utilization – Enhancing carbon capture technologies through adsorption, membrane separation, and catalytic conversion to mitigate climate change.