Short Bio

I’m a lifelong learner driven by service and the pursuit of knowledge. My journey began in aviation, where I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with incredible teams across borders, supporting critical missions and advancing aerospace capabilities. Along the way, I’ve embraced opportunities to study and teach, earning advanced degrees and mentoring future engineers with the same curiosity that guides me. My work in research focuses on solving practical challenges in aerospace, always grounded in humility and gratitude for the mentors and colleagues who’ve shaped my path. Above all, I strive to leave things better than I found them as a mantra to try to leave a legacy.

Experience

May 2025 · Present

Director, Materials and Manufacturing

National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP)

Establishing Materials & Manufacturing Cluster at Industrial Innovation Enclave at NASTP

June 2021 · May 2025

Assistant Professor (Deputy Head of Department, Training Coordinator & Head Mechanics, Structures and Materials)

National University of Sciences & Technology

Teaching undergraduate/postgraduate courses in Advanced Mechanics and Continuum Mechanics; supervising student projects and theses; mentoring students in academics and leadership development.

May 2020 · August 2020

Materials Engineering Intern

Tesla Inc

Developed material selection systems for SpaceX Mars missions; created performance metrics for sheet metal qualification; led cross-functional teams as Scrum Master for global casting equipment setup.

July 2014 · January 2016

Assistant Professor

National University of Sciences & Technology

Restructured engineering curriculum; managed $0.5M R&D portfolio producing 17 publications for department; mentored students in academic and community initiatives.

August 2012 · June 2014

Founding Member, Research Engineer

Failure Analysis Center

Helped established profitable investigative center; conducted 40+ failure analyses generating revenue; managed full-cycle investigations and safety audits.

August 2010 · July 2012

Maintenance Systems Engineer (F-16 Flight Lines)

Pakistan Air Force

Led 200+ technicians in aircraft operations; managed logistics for 500+ combat missions; implemented $1M fuel efficiency program; coordinated international exercises.

June 2008 · July 2010

Engineering Officer

Pakistan Air Force

Managed F-16 mid-life upgrades; optimized inspection processes reducing downtime by 28%; supervised 100+ technicians in aircraft maintenance operations.

Education

Jan 2016 · Jan 2021

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Honors - Fulbright Scholar Advisor - Christopher Muhlstein. Research - Deformation and damage evolution mechanisms in metal sheets using DIC.

Aug 2017 · Dec 2018

Masters of Business Administration

Georgia Institute of Technology

TI:GER Fellow - Deans Merit Scholarship - Batts Fellowship

Jan 2016 · Jan 2021

Masters in Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Completed coursework for 02 additional MS in Engineering degrees while pursuing PhD.

Jun 2012 · Jun 2014

Masters in Materials and Surfance Engineering

National University of Sciences & Technology

MS with Research in Polymer Composites for Energy Applications .

Jun 2004 · May 2008

BS in Aeronautical Engineering & Systems Engineering

United States Air Force Academy

USAFA Distinguished Graduate with a Double Major and Soaring Instructor Pilot .