Processing Technology for Bio-Based Polymers

Associate Professor of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

She completed her Ph.D on synthesis and characterization of polyurethane based pressure sensitive adhesives Containing aliphatic diisocyante, and her research is focused on synthetic and bio-based polymers and composites, as well as biodegradation of fabric dyes. She also has a strong command of developing synthetic routes for polymer products and the interpretation of data. Dr. Akram has published 21 research publications with high impact factor journals, authored 5 book chapters, and has actively participated as a speaker at national and international conferences.

She received her PhD in Chemistry from Government College University, Faisalabad, which she completed under the Higher Education Commission indigenous scholarship. Dr. Tabasum has extensive experience in synthetic and bio-based polymers especially in applied industry, and her PhD was focused on synthesis, characterization, and applications of polyurethane acrylate copolymers for wet textile processing. She has published multiple articles and book chapters, as well as supervising a number of M.Phil and PhD scholars.

She completed her Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry specialized in the synthesis and characterization of PLA-g-hydroxyethyl cellulose-based polyurethanes with potential as biomedical implants. She has strong expertise in the development of synthetic routes for bio-based polymer products and interpretation of data, and her research is being funded by the International Foundation for Science, Sweden. Dr. Noreen has authored or co-authored 26 articles and 6 book chapters. For her contributions in the field, GCUF bestowed her with the Outstanding Researcher Award for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Muhammad Usman Akbar is a Senior Chemist and Quality Control Specialist, at Rafhan Maize Product Co. Ltd. (Ingredion, USA), based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He also previously worked as visiting Assistant Professor of Applied Chemistry at Government College University Faisalabad. Dr. Akbar’s research has focused on novel mixed polymeric micelles for delivery of curcumin and investigated its prolonged therapeutic effects against different chronic diseases. He has published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and authored 4 book chapters, as well as participating in national and international conferences. His expertise mainly focuses on processing technology, and he has a proven track record of product testing over 10 years of experience in different industries, which has also helped to build effective collaborations between industry and academia.