Dr. Muhammad Umar obtained his undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Textile Engineering from the National Textile University and a Ph.D. in Materials from the University of Manchester. He is now working as an Application Scientist at the Henry Royce Institute for sustainable materials, with research experience in hydrogels, fiber-based composites, 2D materials, especially graphene and MoS2, textile-related technologies, and material characterization techniques. He has a breadth of experience in developing sustainable products and materials and commercializing lab research. He also has working experience as a Materials Scientist and Lab Manager for AEH Labs at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre. His scientific work has been published in several high-impact journals and he has also won four bursaries to present his work at prestigious international events. He is also experienced in wastewater treatment and the formulation of gels for agricultural and biomedical applications. His other research areas of interest are fiber spinning, fibrous or nonwoven wound dressings, membranes, and polymer composites. He is also a peer reviewer for a number of high-impact journals and performs duties as a mentor and assessor for the Leadership in Education Awards Programme (LEAP). He was awarded the status of Fellow by the Higher Education Academy in 2020 and he was endorsed as a Global Talent by the Royal Society in 2022.