Abel Thekkeparampil Varghese – Chemical Engineering PhD Scholar at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia. Pioneering research in neodymium recovery using deep eutectic solvents, lithium recycling from spent Li-ion batteries, CO2 capture (direct air capture), nuclear energy ion exchange, and sustainable resource recovery. Former Project Associate at IISc Bengaluru. Published in Journal of Molecular Liquids, Discover Chemistry & Canadian Journal of Chemistry. NASA Open Science certified. BTech from Anna Universit