Dr. Muhammad Asim | Materials | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Muhammad Asim, Shandong Lead Chemicals Co Limited, China

Dr. Muhammad Asim is a chemical engineer with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Tianjin University, China, where he specialized in heterogeneous catalysis for hydrogen production under the supervision of Prof. Ji-Jun Zou. His doctoral research focused on charge polarization in noble metal and metal phosphide catalysts for hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane hydrolysis. He also holds a Master’s degree from Karlstad University, Sweden, and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Asim has worked extensively in the synthesis of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, water-based inks, and silicon carbide composites. He currently serves as an R&D Engineer at Shandong Lead Chemicals Co., Ltd., in China. His research interests include thermoplastic elastomer development, heterogeneous catalysis, reaction kinetics, and sustainable hydrogen production. Dr. Asim is skilled in a variety of chemical analysis techniques and engineering software, and has hands-on experience with both polymer synthesis and materials testing.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Muhammad Asim is a highly accomplished chemical engineering researcher with a proven track record of impactful research and industrial application. With a Ph.D. from Tianjin University and a master’s from Karlstad University, his academic credentials span top-tier institutions in China and Europe. His research expertise lies in heterogeneous catalysis, hydrogen production, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) synthesis, and reaction kinetics—fields critical to sustainable energy and advanced materials.

🎓 Education

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2019–2023)
  🏫 Tianjin University, China
  🧪 Thesis: Stimulating charge polarization of noble metal and metal phosphide-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane hydrolysis
  👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Ji-Jun Zou

• MS in Chemical Engineering (2010–2012)
  🏫 Karlstad University, Sweden
  🌲 Thesis: Effect of prehydrolysis prior to Kraft cooking on Swedish spruce wood
  👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Ulf Germgard

• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (2003–2007)
  🏫 University of the Punjab, Pakistan
  🏭 Thesis: Design of CO₂ absorption and stripping section of ammonia plant (815 tons/day) to produce H₂-free CO₂

💼 Work Experience

• 2025–Present
  🔬 R&D Engineer – TPU Elastomers
  🏢 Shandong Lead Chemicals Co., Ltd, China
  🧵 Focus: Flame-retardant & self-healing TPU synthesis

• 2024–2025
  🖌 R&D Engineer – Water-based Inks
  🏢 Linyi Linbang New Materials Co., Ltd, China

• 2023–2024
  ⚙️ Research Associate – SiC Ceramics & Carbon Fiber Effects
  🏢 Shantian Abrasive Co. Ltd, China

• 2013–2019
  🎓 Lecturer – Chemical Engineering
  🏫 Sharif College & National Textile University, Pakistan

• 2008–2010
  🏭 Shift Engineer – Fertilizer Plants
  🏢 Riches & Suraj Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Pakistan

🏆 Achievements & Honors

• 🎖 Developed novel flame-retardant and self-healing TPU materials

• 🧪 Synthesized water-based inks tailored for decorative paper

• ⚗️ Optimized catalysts for hydrogen production via ammonia-borane hydrolysis

• 🔍 Contributed to particle size optimization in reaction bonded SiC ceramics

• 👥 Led collaborations between industry and academic research teams

• 📚 Former lecturer at prestigious engineering institutions in Pakistan

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