Dr. Irfan Shahzad

Supporting process optimization and production activities across EMEA sites Working on Extrusion process and elastomeric foams Evaluating raw materials for performance and processability Improving rheological properties and overall product quality Collaborating with R&D, production, and suppliers

Development of sustainable packaging Material and barrier coatings based on bio-polymers

Development and characterization of bio-based polymer films from Alginate, Pectin, and Zein for food packaging Development of a suitable process technique for compounding the novel biodegradable bioplastic. Determination and optimization of the biodegradable plasticizer for these films Establishment of optimal processing conditions Investigation of the effect of reinforcing fibers Thermal (DSC, TGA) and mechanical analysis (tensile, tear, DMA) of the films produced

Polymer chemistry, Synthesis, Analytical chemistry, Plasticizers, Optimization, bio-polymers, films

Textile Chemistry, Fibre sciences, Yarn Spinning, Textile spinning, Modern textile yarns, textile testing, composite materials.