Research & Innovation Leadership

• Over a decade of research experience in functional and traditional ceramics.
• Focuses on lead-free piezoelectrics, dielectric materials, multilayer actuators, and ceramic tile manufacturing.
• Authored and co-authored numerous high-impact papers; accumulated 2,000+ citations, with an h-index of 23 and an i10-index of 34.
• Contributed to pioneering research on KBT-based (potassium bismuth titanate) ceramics and multilayer actuator design.
• Research bridges theory and industrial application, focusing on temperature stability, fatigue resistance, and advanced materials processing.

Technical Contributions

• Co-inventor in the development of lead-free multilayer piezoelectric actuator materials.
• Advanced energy and resource optimization in traditional ceramics manufacturing.
• Improved ceramic tile compositions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize defects.
• Led initiatives promoting sustainable production methods and circular material use in ceramics.
• Ongoing work aims to make ceramic manufacturing more resource-efficient, eco-friendly, and commercially scalable.

Academic & Consultancy Background

• Served as Senior Researcher in Ceramic Technology at the University of Sheffield, focusing on process optimization and microstructural analysis.
• Collaborated with industrial partners to develop high-performance ceramic components for advanced applications.
• Founded ZAS Research Consultancy to provide industrial R&D and training services in ceramics and materials science.
• Offered technical mentoring and analytical support to doctoral and early-career researchers.
• Former Assistant Professor of Physics at Abdul Wali Khan University, supervising research in electroceramics and multifunctional ceramics.
• Secured multiple national and institutional research grants and led graduate-level research teams.

Vision & Entrepreneurial Drive

• Founded ZAS Ceramics to translate advanced research into practical, sustainable solutions for industry.
• Combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility to create cleaner, smarter production methods.
• Advocates for industry–academia collaboration to accelerate technology transfer and innovation in ceramics.
• Leads projects that promote decarbonization and resource efficiency in traditional ceramics sectors.
• Guides ZAS Ceramics toward global leadership in innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.

Company Administration

Tahira Naz – Company Secretary

Manages company communications, correspondence, and client enquiries in a professional and timely manner.

Prepares documents for submission to HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory bodies as required.

Maintains accurate financial, administrative, and company records.

Assists with payroll processing, invoicing, and basic bookkeeping duties.

Drafts, writes, and edits non-technical content for company communications, the website, and other publications.

Supports the Director with day-to-day business operations, scheduling, and organisational tasks.

Coordinates general office administration, filing, and record-keeping systems.

Provides general assistance as and when required.