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Hire Zafar I.

Pakistan

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Expert Cement QC & Lab Manager | ASTM/EN/ISO Compliance | Cementitious Product R&D | QMS, SOP & Quality Work Instruction

Profile Summary

With 20 years of dedicated expertise in the grey and white cement industry, I am a results-driven R&D and Quality Control Manager who bridges the gap between rigorous laboratory science and commercially-viable product innovation. My core focus is delivering tangible results for my clients. I have a proven track record in: Product Development & Innovation: I lead the formulation and R&D of advanced cementitious materials. My experience includes developing low-carbon cements, integrating SCMs, and successfully launching cement-based finishing solutions (polymer-modified products) compliant with stringent EN, ASTM, and HDB Singapore standards. Expert Quality Assurance & Compliance: I am an expert in establishing and managing ISO-compliant laboratories. I ensure the highest accuracy, traceability, and reliability in all testing protocols, from raw material analysis (AFR evaluation) to final product characterization (clinker mineralogy via XRD/XRF, burnability, grindability). Operational & Laboratory Excellence: I optimize laboratory operations from the ground up. This includes developing clear SOPs and Quality Work Instructions, managing advanced equipment (calibration, maintenance), navigating internal and external audits, and ensuring robust HSE & Risk Management. As an analytical problem-solver, I excel at translating complex technical data (using LIMS, ERP, and statistical analysis) into actionable insights and clear, comprehensive reports. Whether you need to formulate a high-performance cement-based or sustainable product, optimize your QC systems, I have the specialist skills to deliver results. I provide hands-on experience in developing comprehensive SOPs and quality work instructions precisely tailored to ASTM, BS/EN, and ISO standards, ensuring your laboratory not only achieves but maintains its compliance. Let me help you solve your material challenges and measurably improve performance. Detailed Expertise & Portfolio (Secured Google Drive Links) "Cementitious Advanced Product Technical Dossier" http://bit.ly/47MEJSl "Manufacturing Success: Process & QA/QC Demonstration" https://bit.ly/47Zhvd0

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ★ Product Compliance
• ★ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ Chemical Reagent Development
• ☆ Dispersion Chemistry
• ☆ Surface Science
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Inorganic Chemistry
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Surface Chemistry
• ☆ Ceramic Engineering
• ☆ Powders & Bulk Materials
• ☆ Refractory Materials
• ☆ Composite Materials
• ☆ Applied Chemistry
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Product Launch Support
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Gray Literature Search
• ☆ Instructional Webinars
• ☆ Skills Training
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Spec Sheets
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Copywriting
• ☆ Emails & Newsletters
• ☆ Product Descriptions
• ☆ User Guides & Handbooks
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Consumer Products
• ☆ Business Operations
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ Business Education
• ☆ Small Business
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Sustainable Development
• ☆ Consumer Behavior & Theory
• ☆ Environmental Economics
• ☆ Economic Evaluation
• ☆ Marketing Strategy
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Qualitative Market Research
• ☆ Quantitative Market Research
• ☆ Innovation Management

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Research Market Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Prototyping

Work Experience

Manager

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd.Pakistan

July 2005 - Present

Manager

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd.Pakistan

July 2005 - Present

Education

M.Sci. Chemistry

University of Science & Technology, Bannu Pakistan

October 2010 - December 2012

MSc Chemistry (Chemistry)

University of Science and Technology Bannu

October 2010 - December 2012

BSc Chemistry (Science)

University of the Punjab

October 2000 - November 2002

BSc Chemistry

University of Punjab Lahore Pakistan

October 2000 - November 2002

Certifications

• QCX Quality Control

  FLSmidth, Denmark

  September 2015 - September 2015

Publications

DATA SET

Z. Iqbal, ASTM & BS EN Compliant Polymer-Modified White Cement Powder Wall Coating Dataset: Formulation, Testing, and Performance Evaluation, Independent Research Dataset, Mianwali, Pakistan, Nov. 2025.