Dr. Daksh Shelly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, India. He earned his Ph.D. from the same institution in 2023, specializing in polymer nanocomposites and fiber-reinforced composites, followed by postdoctoral research at Inha University, South Korea. His research expertise spans synthetic and natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, functional polymer coatings and surface treatments, shear-thickening fluid (STF) systems, rheological characterization, nano- and micro-filler dispersion, and interfacial compatibilization techniques, with a strong focus on evaluating the mechanical and tribological performance of advanced polymer-based material systems. He has authored over 25 SCI-indexed publications in leading journals, contributing substantially to the understanding of structure-property-performance relationships in functional polymer composites, and has actively promoted sustainable reinforcement strategies and durable, wear-resistant material design within the field. He also serves as a reviewer for more than 50 journals across major publishers including Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, and Taylor & Francis, reflecting his sustained engagement with, and standing in, the polymer composites and tribology research community.