Dipa Ray is currently a Lecturer at University of Edinburgh, UK. Her main research interests are polymer composites with a special focus on biofibres, biopolymers and biocomposites. She has been the author of more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed international journals, over 30 conference proceedings and has written 9 chapters in books. She has been recipient of the ‘Fast Track Award for Young Scientist’ in India in 2006 and ‘Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT)’ in India in 2008.