Dr. Ashique Kotta is a Senior Researcher at the Future Energy Convergence Core Center (FECC), Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has over eight years of research experience in advanced energy materials and sustainable technologies. His research focuses on perovskite solar cells, tandem photovoltaics, defect passivation strategies, quantum-dot-based optoelectronic materials, and eco-friendly recycling technologies for next-generation photovoltaic devices. In addition, he works on intelligent and active food-packaging materials based on biopolymers and natural functional compounds for food quality monitoring and preservation. Dr. Kotta has authored numerous SCI(E)-indexed journal articles and holds a Korean patent. He actively participates in multidisciplinary research projects supported by national and industrial funding agencies. His current research aims to develop high-efficiency, stable, and sustainable energy conversion technologies while advancing environmentally friendly materials for future energy and packaging applications.