Functional Polyurethane Coatings

Zakariya Zubair obtained his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from ENSISA, France in 2020, and is currently serving at National Textile University at Faisalabad, Pakistan as Assistant Professor. He has 15 impact factor publications, 5 book chapters and more than 4 conference talks to his credit. His areas of research include shape memory polymer composites, smart materials and functional coatings.

Khubab Shaker is a distinguished researcher and academic with a proven track record in textiles and composite materials. With a strong foundation in his field, he has made significant contributions through extensive research and publications. His academic journey began at the National Textile University in Faisalabad, Pakistan, where he earned his doctorate in 2018. He pursued his postdoctoral studies at the Montanuniversitat Leoben, Austria, in the processing of composite materials. His extensive experience, spanning over 14 years, has culminated in a prolific research output, including 85 impactful publications, six edited books, and 26 book chapters. He has also delivered over 25 conference papers and keynote/invited talks. Currently serving as a chairman of the Department of Materials at National Textile University, his research focuses on natural fibers, woven structures, and green composites.

Asif Hafeez is currently working as an assistant professor at the Department of Materials in National Textile University, where he has been actively involved in technical training, teaching, and research. He completed his Ph.D. in 2021 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia, and his M.Sc. from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. Dr. Asif Hafeez is an expert in polymeric membranes, polymer additives, and their processing. He has published multiple book chapters, and his research work is published in renowned research journals. He has 15 years of vast experience in industry, academia, and research.