Polymers and advanced materials
Nano-technology/Nano-composite
Paints and coatings
Autodesk Fusion 360 3D modelling
3D printing
The University of Manchester-Manchester
MSc Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, Sept 2016 – Sept 2017 (Distinction: 77.33 %)
Dissertation: “Polymer/boron nitride nanocomposite coatings for corrosion protection” of steel.
Aligarh Muslim University-Aligarh-Bachelor’s of Tech. in chemical Engineering
Bachelor’s of Tech. in chemical Engineering. July 2009-June, 2013 ( GPA of 7.07 out of 10, First Division)
Dissertation: "Graphene cuprous oxide nanocomposite and its photocatalytic and anti-candida application."
International Indian School-Jeddah-Senior Secondary Examination Class XII CBSE
71 % aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biology (2007-08)
International Indian School-Jeddah-Class X, CBSE
86 % aggregate in Science, Social Science, Math, English, Urdu (2005-06)
TOEFL (2015) :104 ( TOEFL score card ), GRE General (2015): 312 ( GRE score card )
Process Improvement Analyst Trainee, Fortray Global Services LTD, London, UK (June 2025 – Present)
Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Collect and interpret process data using statistical tools to uncover trends and root causes.
Document current-state processes through workflow maps, diagrams, and structured reports.
Support DMAIC phases and assist in implementing process improvement initiatives.
Present findings to stakeholders and contribute to quality assurance and change management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams while enhancing Lean Six Sigma skills.
Business Development Manager,, D I Hospital & Cancer Research Centre, India, UK (Dec 2023 - Dec 2024)
Managing hospital operations, raising capital and marketing.
Successfully raised investment for setting up a lab facility.
Drove 2X increase in in-patient footfall for 3 consecutive months
Organised 2 cancer awareness programs in colleges.
Arranged 5 medical camps in nearby towns and villages.
Managed end-to-end pharmacy registration process
Overseeing Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY empanelment project.
Application Scientist, Applied Graphene Materials (Feb 2021 - Present)
Applied science
Managed field testing and successful trial of inhouse developed paint for offshore environment on narrow canal boat and bridge gate and railings.
Planned and managed scaled-up production of developed paint for offshore environment.
Senior Technologist, Applied Graphene Materials (Feb 2018 - Jan 2021)
AGM produces graphene nanoparticles (bottom to up approach) and graphene dispersions. The solvent & resin-based dispersions are primarily used in two areas: coatings and nanocomposites. My main responsibilities:
Product Development
Formulating, manufacturing, testing and analysis of graphene dispersions and graphene based paints.
Develop methods to manufacture dispersions and paints on a lab scale and pilot scale and provide technical support to production team for scale-up.
Conduct practical experiments to support knowledge in the coatings and wider technical team.
Develop customers' existing paints with incorporation of graphene.
Identify raw materials for carrying out formulation work and contact raw materials’ providers, such as manufacturer or distributor.
Visit customers and carry out field testing of developed products.
Health and safety
Assist in the development of Technical Guidance Notes, data sheets, and SDS by providing the necessary technical data and test reports.
Write risk assessment forms and standard operating procedures.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment in all areas by acting as Lab Safety Supervisor (LSS) after undergoing LSS training.
Ensure a clean and working environment complying with relevant SHE regulations. Conduct (weekly) inspections and cleaning ensuring all aspects of equipment and chemical usage. Carry out 2 audits annually with senior managers and SHE coordinator.
Use manufacturing and testing equipment and train new staffs on the equipment using a training record and sometimes using external training providers.
Own testing equipment and carry out/organise maintenance as required.
Project Management
Manage projects using project management software and keep line managers updated.
Present to manager and senior managers about plans, timelines, test reports regarding projects.
Attend training, conferences, exhibitions, webinars and reading magazines and research papers, and leading company websites to develop knowledge of the industry.
Carry out projects to develop dispersions to increase product portfolio and, develop in-house and customers' paints using graphene
Participate in development from formulation to manufacture to scale up to field tests
Achievements
Project Lead for improving customer paints and paints for offshore environment
Developed 5 stable standard dispersions
Improved paints of 2 customers
Improved 1 testing equipment design
Developed 1 better performing paint for offshore environment than the commercial standards. Successfully completed field testing by testing in real life situation
Organised 1 R&D training on a equipment for team members through external training providers
Student Representative at University of Manchester Student's Union (Oct 2016-Sept 2017)
As a Student Representative, I represent my course students in the Student Union and in the Staff-Student Liaison Meeting hold between Student representative and Academic staff where I raise the issues of the student to the meeting to make sure voices of the students are heard.
Product Application Analyst, National Petrochemical Industrial Company, NATPET (Jan 2014 -Sept 2016)
NATPET manufactures different grades of polypropylene homopolymer, random and impact copolymer using State of the Art Spheripol Technology from LyondellBasell. At NATPET I am involved with the following tasks:
1. Polypropylene grades' formulation, and applications
Acquiring knowledge of polypropylene (PP) grades, its processing methods, additives and its impacts on polymer properties.
PP grades formulation
Market driven development of new grades for niche application and enhancement of existing grade through lab tests and trials with machine manufacturers or converters
2. Product Stewardship and regulatory compliance
Monitoring & Handling regulatory compliance for all our grades (REACH, EU, FDA, China) by Conducting lab and regulatory tests.
Preparing and maintaining of Technical Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets and Regulatory Compliance Product Declaration.
Responsible Care RC 14001 Product Stewardship compliance.
Technical support and complaint handling.
3. R&D & Scholarly work
Furnishing articles for magazines for awareness about our products, its applications, and associated environmental hazards
Literature Survey and presentation for management for new developments in polymers and research. eg, recyclable self-healing organo-gels of PEG-HDCN, Oxidative coupling of Natural gas to Ethylene
4. Achievements
Product development: Improved a fiber grade, a film grade and a high-pressure extrusion pipe grade. Reformulated injection moulding grade for impact resistance
Regulatory affairs: Led grades’ compliance programs to regulatory standards, viz. REACH, US-EU food contact, RoHS, IMDS, medical devices (USP, EP, ISO 10993, China Medical), automotive (VDA, UL flammability). Qualified grades to regulatory standards of nine countries. Team lead for Product Stewardship activities recognized by GPCA® RC® as the best in the Gulf region
Project Management: Started programs for grades compliance to medical device & automotive application
Speaker Delegate for NATPET at the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association workshop: Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association (GPCA) selected NATPET as the company having the best practices in the Product Stewardship code of Responsible Care (RC 14001) among its full 32 member companies in the Gulf region. NATPET was invited to the first RC workshop held by GPCA in Dubai to give a presentation and share its best practices with the other member companies. I was selected by NATPET to represent it as a speaker to present NATPET Product Stewardship practices in this workshop.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Tutor, Superprof (Present)
Penny Appeal charity fundraising member, ‘Team Orange’ (Oct 2018 – Present)
Match-day catering and kiosk assistant at Manchester United Football Club (Apr 2017-Jan 2018)
Field Active Agent, Nuva water company, Manchester, UK (Feb 2016)
Part-time Retail Assistant for cash handling/checkout operation & monitor stock at local grocery store Manchester, UK (Dec 2016)
IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – (Jul 2025)
Certificate in Management Session 1 and 4, by IOM3 (6 Sept & 8 Nov 2022)
Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User (18 Nov, 2021)
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Certified Fine Finish – HVLP & Conventional spraying (2 Nov, 2021)
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Certified Intensive Airless Spraying (31 Aug, 2021)
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Fusion 360 Beginner to Certification (10 Jan, 2021), Online course
Learning Minitab (10th Apr, 2020), LinkedIn Learning
Paint Technology (29th Oct-1 st Nov, 2018), Melton Mowbray, UK
Fusion 360 Essential Training (12th Jul 2017), LinkedIn Learning
Polymer and Polymerization Technology (24-26th Nov, 2015), Al-Khobar, KSA
GPCA Responsible Care (RC) Workshop (12-13th Nov, 2014), Doha, Qatar
Graphene and 2-dimensional Materials, The University of Manchester (online course)
Python for Everybody Specialization, University of Michigan (online course)
National symposium on “Nanotechnology for Chemical Applications” held at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 27th of Feb. 2013.
Workshop on “Process Modeling and Simulation” held at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on March, 23-24, 2013.
YUVA Meet 2013 on “Green Growth: Preparing Youth for Sustainable Living”, organized by The Energy and Resource Institute, New Delhi.
Chartered Engineer (CEng), 16 Jun, 2021
Chartered Scientist (CSci), 18 Apr, 2021
MIMMM, Profession Member of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining, Mar 16, 2020
Second best employee of the year award at NATPET Annual Staff Party, March 16, 2016
GPCA, Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association
Paper Presentation on “Synthesis & Characterization of Graphene-Cuprous oxide Nanocomposite & its photocatalytic & Anticandidal Application”
United Nations RIO+20 India Certification Program a “Short Term Case Study in Sustainable Development”
Frictional Path
A design game which required to build a sliding path so that when a dropped ball travels through it takes maximum time to reach from top to the bottom and completely halt. Team received first prize.( ZARF-frictional path certificate )
Autodesk Fusion Tutor at Superprof (Oct 2018 - Present)
I'm a certified expert in Fusion 360 (now Autodesk Fusion) with over 10 years of hands-on experience designing and teaching 3D modelling and printing. My project work spans aerospace, automotive, medical devices, consumer products, and architectural structures — a few examples include:
Airbus A320 RC aircraft, Functional prosthetic hand , Biomedical microneedle patch, VW Golf scale model , Carport and patio, Wireless earphone, Sports shoes, Calculator case , Fidget toy
Penny Appeal fundraising volunteer (Oct 2018 - Oct 2019)
Volunteering for PennyAppeal fundraising organisation since October of 2018. PennyAppeal is a charity organisation registered in the UK which work for helping people in some of the poorest countries by providing food, shelter and clothing. They also help during emergencies such as natural disasters and calamities. Apart from that, they also undertake work to help various causes such as helping orphans find homes, building schools for children, supporting vulnerable women and supporting homeless people. They have worked around the world in 30 countries and also do charitable work in UK. I have helped raise funds by participating in running events, helping organising charity dinners and movie nights. I also take part in the regular meetings held in our area where we have around more or less 20 volunteers.
English tutor, Recognize Refugee Rights, University of Manchester (Sept 2016 - May 2017)
Volunteer for English Conversation Classes: Joined the Recognise Refugee Rights Society at the University of Manchester. The Society works for the refugees from all over the place who have ended in Manchester and UK. There are many activities and events organised by the society and one of it is the English Conversation Classes for refugees taking place weekly and I have volunteered myself to take the classes and hence helping the refugees with what I am able to do.
Polio Vaccination, Anti-polio campaign, International Indian School Jeddah, 2004
Ahmed N., Tamim F., Karimi A., " Polypropylene in Medical Application ,"Xpression issue 29, pp. 24-25 (Q3, 2015)
Karimi A., Ahmed N., Tamim F., " Additives and their significant roles in shaping the plastic performance ,"Xpression, issue 28, pp. 34-36 (Q2, 2015)
Karimi A., Ahmed N., Tamim F., " Regulatory Compliance of Product ," xpression, issue 26, pp. 29-31 (Q3, 2014)
Ahmed N., Tamim F., Karimi A., " Plastics Thermoforming Technology and Polypropylene ," Xpression, issue 27, pp. 33-35 (Q4. 2014-Q1, 2015)
Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining (IOM3), Professional member , MIMMM (Oct 2016-Present)
SCE: Saudi Council of Engineers, Chemical Engineer (Dec 2014-Oct 2017)
( SCE Engineering accreditation certificate )