Muhammad Iqbal

About Muhammad Iqbal

Hi, I\'m Iqbal — a passionate innovation leader who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and scalable impact. With a PhD in Materials Chemistry and an MBA in Innovation & Global Challenges, I’ve spent the last 15+ years building, leading, and commercializing breakthrough technologies across materials science, coatings, and energy storage.At the core of my work is a simple goal: to solve real-world problems through scientific creativity, collaboration, and strategic execution. From developing waterborne binders for Li-ion batteries to commercializing sustainable coatings and primers for digital printing and leading multi-partner innovation projects, I bring a balance of technical depth and business acumen.Along the way, I’ve led high-performing teams, partnered with global leaders (Ford, BASF, AEC), and helped scale products that make a measurable difference — for customers, for markets, and for the planet. I also enjoy coaching about innovation, building inclusive innovation cultures, and connecting dots across disciplines to drive momentumSpecialties:Emulsions, Thermoplastic composites, Core-shell nanoparticles, Aerogels, Wastewater treatment, Photocatalysts, Colloidal stability, Surface modification, Polymer chemistry, Surface analysis (XPS, EDS, AFM), Wet chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Handing of air-sensitive compounds, Mechanical and thermal analysis, Microscopy (SEM, TEM), Spectroscopy (IR, NMR, PL, UV-Vis), Membrane separations,

Experience

1. Technical Manager, Materials Innovation

   Michelman

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  MBA , Specializations in Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship, Global Challenges in Business

• University of Windsor

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry (Materials)

• University of the Punjab

  BS Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering

• Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

  Master's degree (MS), Materials Engineering

Skills

• Nanotechnology
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Nanomaterials
• Materials Science
• Powder X-Ray Diffraction
• Characterization
• Microfabrication
• Spectroscopy
• Optical Microscopy
• Nanofabrication
• Experimentation
• Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Nanoparticles
• Afm
• Thin Films
• Electron Microscopy
• Tem
• Electrochemistry
• Surface Chemistry
• Sputtering
• Polymers
• Polymer Characterization
• Polymer Composites
• Design of Experiments
• Adhesives
• Membrane Separations
• Tangential Flow Filtration(Tff)
• Colloids
• Magnetic Nanoparticles
• Uv/Vis
• Chemistry
• Nmr
• Microscopy
• Xps
• Inorganic Chemistry
• R&D
• Uv/Vis Spectroscopy
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Nmr)
• Polymer Chemistry