SUDESH RATHILAL earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and is now Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at Durban University of Technology (DUT), where he has served since 1996. His work in chemical engineering has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals, leadership roles including Head of Department and Research Coordinator, and recognition as Full Professor (awarded December 2020). His research topics mainly include water and wastewater treatment, liquid-liquid extraction processes, adsorption technologies, and heat/mass transfer applications. Professor Sudesh chairs the Green Engineering and Sustainability research focus area, fostering multidisciplinary collaborations between academia and industry, while maintaining active teaching responsibilities in Process Control and Multistage Operations. His research group continues to advance sustainable engineering solutions through both fundamental studies and applied industrial partnerships.