This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Next-Generation Materials and Devices (ICNMD 2024). It focuses on the current state-of-the-art research and development in next-generation materials and devices for sustainable development. It also offers insights into future trends and potential applications of next-generation materials and devices. Various topics covered in this book are nanomaterials, optical materials, biomaterials, energy materials, materials design through computational approaches, etc. This book is beneficial for students, researchers, and industry professionals from the allied fields of materials science.

Dr. S. Saravanakumar is a researcher and educator with specialized expertise in the domain of optoelectronic materials. Presently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Physics within the School of Advanced Sciences at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. Dr. Saravanakumar earned his doctoral degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and possesses extensive professional experience, encompassing over 15 years in research and a decade in academia. His distinguished research profile includes over 70 peer-reviewed publications with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 250, reflecting substantial contributions across diverse areas including luminescent materials, perovskite-based systems, magnetic materials, nanostructures, and ceramics. His technical proficiency spans advanced computational methodologies, facilitating impactful insights into material science. Furthermore, his roles as a reviewer and editorial board member for several renowned scientific journals underscore his significant standing and credibility within the international research community.

Dr. Mohd. Shkir is an Associate Professor of Physics at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, with over two decades of expertise in materials science, focusing on nanostructured-optoelectronic materials. He earned his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. Since joining King Khalid University in 2013, Dr. Shkir has published over 500 papers with significant citation impact and has received numerous accolades, including the Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Excellence Awards. His research interests encompass nanomaterials, advanced functional materials, and optoelectronic devices. Beyond research, he serves as an editor and reviewer for several prestigious journals and has successfully led numerous funded research projects. 

Dr. Gustavo F. S. Andrade is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo and completed postdoctoral research at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and the University of Victoria, Canada. Dr. Andrade specializes in vibrational and electronic surface spectroscopies and metallic nanomaterials, especially plasmonic nanostructures. He has published 75 journal articles, contributed to book chapters, and holds a patent. Additionally, he serves as a referee for numerous journals and is a member of several editorial boards.