Jawad Ahmed

PhD-qualified Chemical Engineer with over 8 years of combined academic and industrial R&D experience in advanced polymer materials, high-performance fibers, and functional composites. Proven track record in translating research into scalable industrial solutions, including commercialized adhesive systems and advanced materials for energy and electronics applications. Strong expertise in electron beam/UV irradiation, polymer crosslinking, and materials characterization.

Actively seeking roles across academia, R&D, and advanced materials industry in the UK.

Postdoctoral Researcher at Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), NIMTE (2024-07 – Present)

• Developed next-generation UHMWPE fibres with significantly improved creep resistance using electron beam and UV crosslinking
• Engineered polymer networks through optimisation of irradiation dose, co-agents, and stabilisation strategies
• Investigated oxidation, degradation, and long-term mechanical performance of advanced polymer systems
• Designed and executed experimental programmes to accelerate material optimisation

Project Manager (R&D) at Changzhou DUBO Polymer Co., Ltd. (2022-05 – 2024-04)

• Led development of polymer formulations and adhesive systems for industrial applications
• Successfully commercialized 12+ hot melt adhesive products across multiple sectors
• Managed R&D funding (~1.5M CNY) and coordinated cross-functional teams
• Delivered scalable solutions aligned with manufacturing and performance requirements

Director (R&D Materials) at Dongguan Pengwei Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (2021-12 – 2022-05)

• Directed development of advanced electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries
• Designed conductive networks using CNTs, graphene, and conductive polymers
• Developed thermally conductive materials for electronics applications
• Established testing protocols and supported industrial integration

Tr. Chemical Engineer at ENAR Petrotech Services Pvt. Ltd. (2012-05 – 2013-05)

• Performed process simulations using Aspen HYSYS
• Conducted mass & energy balance calculations
• Developed and interpreted PFDs and P&IDs

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2020-12)

M.E in Chemical Engineering – Mehran UET (2015-12)

B.E in Chemical Engineering – Mehran UET (2011-12)