Azhar Mushtaq

Materials Engineer | Researcher | Product Development | Material Analysis | Surface Characterisation
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany.

Being a mechanical engineer with a Master's degree in Chemistry and Physics of Functional Materials from Germany, I have a strong passion for Materials Engineering. During my academic and professional journey, I have gained experience on working with different classes of materials that include metals, ceramics and plastics etc. My expertise lie in the domain of Material Research, Product Development such as lab-scale processing as well as Material Characterization such as mechanical, thermal, surface analysis etc. My aim to become an expert in material science while also contributing to the global innovation to develop new groundbreaking materials.


Experience

Research & Development Engineer

Calucem GmbH, Mannheim - Germany
  • Developed and optimized new and alternative binders for various applications, such as building chemistry, refractory, and anti-corrosion uses
  • Cooperation with customers worldwide with a focus on Product modification.
  • Conducted laboratory tests to assess and refine product designs, with a focus on material performance and strength analysis through compressive testing.
  • Utilized advanced techniques, including X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), to perform detailed material characterizations.
  • Conducted thorough characterizations of raw materials, interpreting data to inform product development and quality control strategies.
  • Evaluated test results and prepared reports, ensuring the transparent communication of findings and recommendations.
January 2023 - Present

Student Assistant-Master Thesis

Fraunhofer IGB, Straubing - Germany
  • Development of the thermoplastic blends with lignin.
  • Polymer Development with Extrusion, Inject Molding and Hot Press.
  • Failure Analysis thru Tensile testing.
  • Thermal Analysis (DSC) of modified lignin polymer films.
  • Chemical Characterization thru NMR and FTIR.
April 2022 - December 2022

Werk-Student Material Compliance

Rational AG Landsberg - Germany
  • Supporting activities in R&D of regulatory affairs.
  • Support by doing material characterization and surface analysis to ensure
  • Product fulfils the conditions of RoHS and REACH
October 2021 - April 2022

Trainee Engineer

RBN group Co. W.L.L, Doha - Qatar
  • Project management support (planning/implementation, documentation, data, spare parts and supplier management.
  • Cost calculation and estimation, mutual coordination, invoicing, budgeting, etc.) related to fire suppression systems.
  • Market research, analysis and business development support.- Project management support (planning/implementation, documentation, data, spare parts and supplier management. - Cost calculation and estimation, mutual coordination, invoicing, budgeting, etc.) related to fire suppression systems. - Market research, analysis and business development support.
August 2018 - July 2019

Heavy Maintenance Engineer Intern

Qatar Airways, Doha - Qatar
  • Support in reviewing maintenance tests and providing appropriate improvements.
  • Support in finding solutions to problems i.e interior damages or body corrosion, etc.
September 2017 - December 2017

Education

Universität Koblenz · Landau

Masters of Science
Chemistry and Physics of Functional Materials
March 2020 - December 2022

UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Bachelor of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
January 2014 - January 2018

Skills

Job Related Skills

Material Analysis
  • Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier-transform, Infrared spectroscopy (FITR), X-Ray fluorescence (XRF), Mechanical Testing.

Software Skills

  • MS-Office, (Advance level), Factsage, Aspen-Plus, ChromNAV 2.0, Origin, MATLAB, CATIA, AutoCAD, COMSOL (Basic Knowledge)

Driving License

  • Class B Driving License.

Languages

  • Urdu - Mother Tongue.
  • English (Level - C1).
  • German (Level - B1).