Dr. Amod Ogale is the Dow Chemical Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films (CAEFF) at Clemson University, USA. Prof. Ogale and his research group specialize in the microstructure evolution during film and fiber extrusion using novel precursors and materials. He has published over 200 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings on carbon fibers and polymeric composites. Prof. Ogale has been the PI or co-PI on major research projects worth over $40 million.