Experienced Lead Materials Scientist with a strong background in R&D, manufacturing, and materials engineering across automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Over a decade of hands-on experience in failure analysis, process optimization, quality assurance, and technical leadership. I bring a practical, results-driven mindset, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and support innovation through data-backed decisions. Passionate about improving performance, solving complex materials challenges, and contributing to impactful product development.

Cardiff University

University of Liverpool

Islamic Azad University

• Lead day-to-day operations of the advanced materials and battery teardown laboratory, managing a
multidisciplinary team.
• Implemented Lean and 5S practices, significantly improving workflow efficiency and lab throughput.
• Oversaw lab KPIs, procurement, service contracts, and maintenance of critical testing equipment.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to align technical outcomes
with business objectives.
• Mentored apprentices and technical staff, fostering a high-performing, safety-first team environment.
• Achieved a sixfold increase in test capacity, improving turnaround from 1–2 cells/month to 12/week.

Lead Material Scientist

• Led the design, procurement, and delivery of a new aluminium grain refiner manufacturing line and
supporting lab.
• Managed vendor selection, technical specification, and facility setup to meet international standards.
• Delivered full technical capability transfer, staff recruitment and training, and operational budget
management.
• Reported to the board and coordinated strategic production decisions with finance, QA, and technical
teams.
• Completed facility setup within 12 months, enabling production and QA functions to launch ahead of
schedule.

Plant General Manager

• Directed R&D and field implementation of Optifine grain refiners in partnership with Brunel University.
• Supported international production partners and customers, contributing to product adoption and sales
growth.
• Managed internal lab operations, equipment procurement, and QA improvements.
• Delivered performance summaries and technical reports to the CEO to inform strategy.
• Increased trial success rate and customer retention by introducing standardized technical support
processes.
• Spearheaded development of high-efficiency grain refiner “125” via collaborative R&D project with
Brunel University.

Technical Manager

• Led development of crashworthy aluminium extrusions for automotive structures.
• Designed and executed DOE trials, collaborated with OEM clients, and managed prototype workflows.
• Liaised with business units and subcontractors to scale R&D results to production.
• Contributed to forming strategy and alloy selection through technical advisory.
• Helped reduce material usage by supporting lightweighting strategies in component design.

Research Metallurgist

• Conducted surface treatment and cleaning process trials for aluminium rolling products.
• Supported lab testing and analysis, driving improvements in quality and formability.
• Collaborated with QA and operations teams to optimize testing protocols.
• Identified surface treatment variables that led to measurable scrap reduction and improved product
consistency.

Development Technologist

• Led Innovate UK-funded technology transfer to modernize wire drawing processes.
• Designed COMSOL simulations, reduced tooling wear, and developed scientific QA systems.
• Facilitated training and capability transfer for sustainable impact post-project.
• Delivered measurable improvements in production consistency and equipment lifespan through
modelling and process redesign.

KTP Research Fellow

• Conducted forging research on high-Cr steels, supporting simulation models for industrial partners.
• Delivered data on flow stress, grain growth, and microstructural evolution.
• Enabled improved simulation fidelity and industrial forming strategies through experimental dataset
generation.

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