01/03/2026
Dr. Nadeem Iqbal is a Pakistani materials scientist and engineer with a PhD in Materials and Surface Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. He has a diverse career spanning academia, industrial research, and executive leadership. His expertise lies in the development of advanced polymer composites, nanocomposites, and rubber products for a wide range of high-performance applications, including automotive parts, aerospace components, fire-retardant materials, and bulletproof armour.
Currently, he is serving as Director Operations and Innovation at Pothohar Poly Chemicals Pvt Ltd since January 2025. As a technical director and advisor for several companies, including Pakistan Chemical and Bio Industries and TM Rubber Private Limited, Dr. Iqbal has a proven track record of leading large-scale industrial projects. He has successfully designed and commissioned multiple production plants and developed hundreds of commercial products, from metallic stearates, One Pack Thermal Stabilizers to nano-fertilizers. He also has a strong academic background, having taught at the University of the Punjab and supervised numerous M.Phil and PhD students. With over a dozen peer-reviewed publications, multiple patents, and recognition for his research presentations, Dr. Iqbal is a results-oriented professional dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge materials research and practical industrial application.
