Professor Achraf Ghorbal stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research as the Director of the Advanced Materials, Applied Mechanics, Innovative Processes, and Environment Research Unit (UR22ES04). With a distinguished academic career, he served as the Vice-Director of the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gabes—University of Gabes—Tunisia, demonstrating leadership and expertise over seven years from 2013 to 2020. Achraf Ghorbal's academic journey began with the successful completion of his M.Sc. in Processes and Materials Engineering in 2003, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry of Materials in 2006 from the University of Haute Alsace–Mulhouse–France. In 2007, he embarked on a pivotal postdoctoral fellowship at the French Atomic Energy Commission (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique) in Saclay—France, laying the foundation for his future contributions to the field. Recognized for his outstanding capabilities, Achraf Ghorbal assumed the role of Assistant Professor in 2008 at the University of Gabes—Tunisia. Over the years, his dedication and scholarly achievements led to successive promotions, reaching the positions of Associate Professor in 2015 and Full Professor in Materials Science in 2022. In these roles, he has significantly advanced the academic and research landscape, contributing to the University of Gabes and beyond. Professor Ghorbal's research is at the forefront of addressing pressing environmental challenges. His focus spans wastewater treatment, bio-based polymers, eco-materials, and bio-based composites, showcasing a commitment to sustainable solutions. He has played a pivotal role in various major research initiatives, serving as a co-investigator and notably as the Principal Investigator (PI) for significant projects such as the Indo-Tunisian joint project (2017-2000), the Federated Research Projects of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (2019-2023), and the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area – Section 2 - PRIMA Project (2023-2026).