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
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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
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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
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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
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2025–Present
🔬 R&D Engineer – TPU Elastomers
🏢 Shandong Lead Chemicals Co., Ltd, China
🧵 Focus: Flame-retardant & self-healing TPU synthesis
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2024–2025
🖌 R&D Engineer – Water-based Inks
🏢 Linyi Linbang New Materials Co., Ltd, China
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2023–2024
⚙️ Research Associate – SiC Ceramics & Carbon Fiber Effects
🏢 Shantian Abrasive Co. Ltd, China
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2013–2019
🎓 Lecturer – Chemical Engineering
🏫 Sharif College & National Textile University, Pakistan
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2008–2010
🏭 Shift Engineer – Fertilizer Plants
🏢 Riches & Suraj Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Pakistan
🏆 Achievements & Honors
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🎖 Developed novel flame-retardant and self-healing TPU materials
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🧪 Synthesized water-based inks tailored for decorative paper
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⚗️ Optimized catalysts for hydrogen production via ammonia-borane hydrolysis
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🔍 Contributed to particle size optimization in reaction bonded SiC ceramics
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👥 Led collaborations between industry and academic research teams
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📚 Former lecturer at prestigious engineering institutions in Pakistan
Publication Top Notes:
Luminous polystyrene upconverted nanoparticles to visualize the traces of nanoplastics in a vegetable plant
Ligand-regulated Ni-based coordination compounds to promote self-reconstruction for improved oxygen evolution reaction
Near-infrared driven photocatalytic hydrogen production from ammonia borane hydrolysis using heterostructure-upconverted nanoparticles
Pt@Ni2P/C3N4 for charge acceleration to promote hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane
Self-Supported Pt@Ni<sub>2</sub>P for Controllable Hydrogen Release from Ammonia-Borane Hydrolysis
Pt loading to promote hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane hydrolysis of Ni2P under visible light
Synergetic effect of Au nanoparticles and transition metal phosphides for enhanced hydrogen evolution from ammonia-borane