Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
Curiosity is what first pulled me toward science, then toward materials science, and eventually into research.I turn complex materials data into engineering decisions and measure every result. I'm a results-driven Materials Scientist & R&D Engineer combining advanced characterisation, applied ML, and certified process safety expertise across industrial HAZOP . At Fraunhofer LBF, I work within a nationally funded IGF (Industrielle Gemeinschaftsforschung) consortium —a pre-competitive industrial research programme under AiF . At TU Darmstadt, I operate at the frontier of materials characterisation and applied ML. One project directly challenges an industry standard: I demonstrated that intensity-dependent UV-C damage in PBT invalidates the Reciprocity Law underpinning global accelerated aging norms — with direct implications for recyclability and product lifetime predictions across the thermoplastics industry. 📊 R&D results: · 92% ML prediction accuracy · 95% improvement in data reproducibility · 30% reduction in analysis time · 500+ specimens characterised · 25% improvement in lifetime assessment accuracy Before Germany, I led engineering decisions across chemical, energy & textile sectors. As Deputy Manager HSE, Process Safety & ESG at Artistic Milliners, I built the ESG Framework 2030 — establishing Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG baselines, delivering GRI/IFRS S1&S2-compliant reports recognised by ICAP, and tracking 40+ KPIs across Velocity EHS, Qlik, Power BI & SAP. At Fauji Fertilizers, I delivered 100% PHA coverage across a 3,000-person facility, improving safety by 80% via DuPont RBA. 📈 Industrial results: · 96% audit closure rate · 100% on-time GRI/IFRS submissions · 33% defect reduction · $4.1M annual savings via process optimisation My edge: I run DSC, refine crystal structures in FullProf & Jana2020, and build Python ML pipelines integrating Raman, FTIR & UV-Vis data then translate findings into boardroom-ready sustainability strategy DAAD Scholar. Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland #26839/32) 🔬 Core expertise SEM · XRD · DSC · FTIR · Raman · UV-Vis · EIS · TGA · AFM · NMR · VSM · Thin Film · Magnets · Thermoplastics ·Electrochemical Testing ·Phase Refinement (FullProf, X'Pert, Jana2020) · Python · ML Pipelines ·Spectral Data Analysis ·Predictive Modelling ·LIMS ·Power BI ·Qlik ·SAP ·MATLAB ·HAZOP ·LOPA ·PHA·QRA ·SIL·Functional Safety (TÜV) ·ISO 9001/45001 ·IEC 61511 ·API-754 ·Lead Auditor (SGS) ·ESG Reporting · GRI · IFRS S1&S2 Protocol · Scope 1/2/3 ·LCA ·Circular Economy ·Industry 4.0 ·Digital Transformation ·Root Cause Analysis
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is Europe's largest application-oriented research organisation, operating 76 institutes across Germany at the interface of fundamental science and industrial application. My work sits at exactly that intersection — translating experimental data into findings that challenge how the industry thinks about polymer aging. 🔬 Flagship research finding The result I'm most proud of: I demonstrated that intensity-dependent UV-C damage in PBT invalidates the Reciprocity Law — the foundational principle underpinning current ISO/IEC accelerated aging standards globally. It means aging tests at different irradiance intensities cannot be directly compared — with direct consequences for recyclability assessments and product lifetime predictions across the thermoplastics industry. 📌 IGF Consortium (AiF · BASF · Atlas) Part of a publicly funded IGF (Industrielle Gemeinschaftsforschung) pre-competitive research consortium. I work alongside BASF and Atlas running systematic UV-C aging campaigns on five thermoplastics: PE-HD, PP, PS, PET, and PBT. Every data point feeds back into real industrial decisions. 🧪 Materials characterisation 500+ specimens characterised via ATR-FTIR, UV-Vis, Raman microscopy, colorimetry, and light microscopy. Raman microscopy has been especially valuable — its spatial resolution maps chemical changes at the microscale, catching degradation patterns bulk techniques miss entirely. ⚙️ ML & AI-driven analysis Built Python ML pipelines integrate with Altexo software fusing Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis into a single degradation prediction model (92% accuracy) testing time reduce 50% by using Pre processing,MVA (Multi varietyanalysis,ML.Raman's molecular fingerprint captures structural changes early — before other methods detect them. Redesigned data storage and processing workflows, improving reproducibility 95% and cutting analysis time 30%. 📊 92% ML accuracy · 95% reproducibility · 30% faster analysis · 500+ specimens for BASF & Atlas
Advanced Thin Film Technology group at the TU Darmstadt working on new materials for the next generations Materials ✅Working across the Advanced Thin Film Technology and Surface Structure Characterization groups, developing sustainable polymer,Magnetocaloric material functional thin-film materials for high-performance industrial applications. ✅Led degradation and aging studies of Materials using UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy, identifying intensity-dependent failure mechanisms and improving material lifetime assessment accuracy by ~25% ✅Developed Python-based machine learning models integrating Raman, FTIR, and UV-Vis datasets, reducing material failure prediction time by ~40% and digitalizing 500+ hours of PLD processing data into structured quality databases for continuous optimization. ✅Hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques, such as high-temperature viscometry, hot-stage microscopy, TG/DTA, XRD, and Rietveld refinement. ✅ Conducted comprehensive batch marking and handling and track root cause of material s in case any investigation tracking of non uniform results . ✅Coordinated with suppliers and ordering of desired material acquisition. ✅Synthesized and validated 10+ Heusler alloys and super-absorbing polymer systems, delivering 20% improvement in absorption efficiency while leading full material feasibility workflows from composition design to GMP-aligned performance validation. ✅Standardized spectroscopy and non-destructive testing (NDT) protocols within a multi-partner industrial consortium, improving measurement reproducibility by 95% and enabling adoption by industry partners under ISO & REACH compliance. ✅Plant troubleshooting and client support (complex problem solving) using variety of chromatographic, spectroscopic and other analytical techniques. Core Competencies Sustainable Packaging, Machine Learning,Surface Characterization,QA.GMP compliance.
✅Lead Overall HSE , Process safety and ESG Management System as Deputy Manager . Executed Process safety, OHIH, and HSE 1st,2nd party audits identifying 150+ non-conformances with 96% closure rate ✅Conducted 10%baseline PHA by using RBA standard with 90%compliance stewardship through real time software velocity EHS. ✅Revised P&IDs piping and mechanical engineering digrams removed redundant equipments for 100%compliance and daily stewardship make it digitalize and assessible for operators too. ✅Worked with cross functional engineering departments in Process safety studies like HAZOP,PHA ,QRA and ERP together with different engineering departments and gain an insight into all disciplines of plant design. ✅Revamp ERP SOP with 100 %alignment with other near by chemical industries. Conduct QRA study and compliance checked by 3rd party SGS audit . ✅Implemented API-RP 754 and Led end-to-end PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, and ERP studies using risk-based analysis (RBA) methodology, improving safety-critical barriers by 70% and achieving 95% on-time corrective action closure ✅Developed GRI/IFRS-compliant ESG reporting achieving 100% on-time submissions ✅ Created dashboards monitoring 40+ KPIs reducing product defects by 33% ✅ Developed and delivered HSE training programs on process safety and major accident hazard (MAH) awareness to all plant personnel ✅Conduct 1st ,2nd party Audit, Site Investigation and JSA and Monthly tracking Environmental KPIs related to soil and groundwater investigations Air and Hazardous Waste storage in site audits and log in Velocity EHS , Excel and Qlick software and present in Monthly HSE Meeting to update site general manager Group HSE. ✅Ensured compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA PSM, and GMP regulations; revamped site HSE SOPs accordingly. ✅-Developed Artistic Milliners award-winning FY23 Sustainability Report, aligned with GRI Standards and recognized by ICAP, collaboration with 50+ stakeholders for data collection and validation
Transformed risk management framework for 3,000+ person facility}, delivering 100% baseline PHA coverage across all MAHs with 80% efficiency improvement through DuPont RBA methodology, HAZOP/LOPA/SIL studies, and real-time Velocity EHS/Qlik monitoring—reducing incidents by 42% 2.Integrated PSM and Chemical Management System governing 200+ hazardous substances, implementing Bowtie/QRA analyses, Fire & Gas Mapping, comprehensive FAS systems, and sustainability frameworks achieving full regulatory compliance and 35% sustainability improvement. .Key Skills -> Daily Monitoring Reports -> Process flow diagrams & Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P & ID) -> Process simulations using Aspen Hysys -> Process hazard analysis & OSHA knowledge -> Microsoft office (Word,excel and powerpoint) -> Knowledge of process design and API standards -> Possess working experience/ knowledge of operations, compressors and turbines Software Skills: ->Developed Dashboardsin data visualization tools like (e.g., Velocity EHS, Qlik etc. Opera, Power BI ,Excel) -> ALOHA,CERES - Modeling of impact of hazardous chemical
Procurement & Vendor Management: 1.Executed comprehensive P2P strategy processing 300+ POs annually via SAP with 95% on-time delivery, reducing costs by 18% through strategic sourcing across LinkedIn, B2B platforms, and global supplier networks spanning 50+ vendors in 12 countrie 2.Inventory & Material Flow Optimization: Implemented SAP-based tracking system that eliminated 70% of stock discrepancies, saved $150K in carrying costs, and achieved 98% material availability while controlling raw materials and spare parts inventory aligned with production schedules 3.Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Coordinated 15+ cross-functional projects across Operations, Engineering, and Global teams, delivering 20% ahead of schedule with 100% budget compliance through effective communication of scope, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies 4.Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Deployed Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DFMEA, PFMEA, TPM, Kaizen, 5S) improving OEE by 22%, reducing defects by 35%, and generating $275K annual savings while maintaining 100% EHS compliance and zero regulatory violation 5.Trade Documentation & Compliance: Processed international trade documents (POs, Proforma Invoices, LCs, Technical Specs) per Incoterms and customs regulations, streamlining workflows by 40% while maintaining complete audit trail and financial accuracy