Dr. Muhammad Naseem Akhtar is Research Scientist-I at the Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. He is an accomplished researcher with expertise in petrochemicals, polymer science, and plastic waste valorization. As a lead scientist at KFUPM, he has directed multiple research projects focused on sustainable polymer technologies and catalytic processes for industrial applications. His distinguished record includes 66 peer-reviewed publications and 31 patents, underscoring his contributions to advancing materials science and circular economy solutions. He serves a role in societies, as well as research projects. His teaching disciplines include polymers, polymer sustainability, and polymer characterization, and his interests include catalysis, petrochemicals, polymers, plastic waste valorization, etc.