Projects and Professional Experience

My professional journey combines academic research with applied sustainability projects, collaborating with universities, corporations, and international organizations. These experiences have sharpened my ability to bridge the gap between science, policy, and industry.

Sustainability Intern – Carlisle Construction Materials (2025)

• Evaluated the carbon footprint of PVC roofing materials across the supply chain.

• Developed sustainability scenarios for integrating recycled materials into manufacturing.

• Proposed a roadmap for lowering Scope 3 emissions in line with corporate climate commitments.

EDF Climate Corps Fellow – T-Mobile (2024)

• Designed cost-optimal Scope 3 emissions reduction pathways to align T-Mobile’s supplier network with its 2040 net-zero goal.

• Conducted scenario modeling to assess the financial and environmental implications of supplier decarbonization.

• Developed recommendations for a supplier engagement strategy, enabling measurable progress in reducing embodied emissions.
  
  

Research Associate – SUNY-ESF (2016–2019)

• Conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of landfill cover systems, comparing bio-based and engineered materials.

• Modeled renewable energy futures for Pakistan using social, economic, and environmental indicators.

• Co-authored peer-reviewed publications and presented findings at international conferences.
  
  

Graduate Researcher – Montclair State University (2020–Present)

• Led doctoral research on food waste valorization in New Jersey, combining LCA and Life Cycle Costing (LCC).

• Presented work at the Sigma Xi Symposium (2022, 2023) and the Clean Energy Summit (2025).

• Developed methods for integrating social LCA into waste-to-energy assessments.
  
  

Environmental Scientist – Project Procurement International, Pakistan (2011–2012)

• Contributed to environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) for infrastructure projects.

• Designed and implemented stakeholder engagement processes for compliance with international safeguards.

• Evaluated renewable energy project proposals for sustainability alignment.
  
  

Early Research – Renewable Energy from Bitter Almond Oil (2012)

• Conducted a master’s thesis on biofuel production from non-food feedstocks.

• Demonstrated the feasibility of bitter almond oil as a biodiesel source, contributing to the foundation of my interest in circular bioeconomy pathways.
  
  

Cross-Cutting Contributions

• Expertise in ISO-compliant LCA, LCC, and carbon footprint analysis.

• Proven ability to design projects that connect academic research with industrial and policy applications.

• Strong record of disseminating findings to both scientific audiences and professional stakeholders.