Dr. Somia Yassin Hussain Abdalkarim is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor recognized for her outstanding contributions to textile and polymer science. She obtained her B.Sc. in Textile Engineering with honors from the University of Sudan of Science and Technology (2011), followed by an M.Sc. in Textile Science and Engineering from Donghua University (2015), and a Doctor of Engineering degree from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (2019), where she received the Excellent Ph.D. Dissertation Award. She has co-authored over 75 international journal publications with more than 3,000 citations and an H-index of 33. Her research excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including the China Textile Industry Federation Science and Technology Award, the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Award, and the Zhejiang Provincial Teaching Achievement Award. Her pioneering work focuses on biodegradable and renewable polymer materials, particularly nanocellulose and biopolymer-based composites for sustainable food packaging and agricultural applications. This research directly contributes to combating global plastic pollution and advancing circular economy principles. As Principal Investigator of major national and provincial research projects, she has demonstrated strong leadership,and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her visionary approach sustainability, and practical relevance, making her a distinguished scholar and a driving force in materials research.