Dr. Abdul Rehman
Lecturer
Dr. Abdul Rehman holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), specializing in Smart Self-healing and Recyclable Elastomers. With over 12 years of experience across academia, research, and industry, he possesses extensive expertise in the design, development, and performance evaluation of advanced self-healing polymers and multifunctional composite materials.
His research focuses on polymer systems capable of autonomous damage repair, aimed at enabling enhanced durability, sustainability, and functional performance for applications in automotive, aerospace, engineering structures, soft robotics, flexible sensors, and wearable electronics. He has authored more than 20 research articles published in WoS and Scopus indexed journals, along with a book chapter published by Elsevier.
In addition to his teaching and research activities, Dr. Rehman has served on multiple administrative roles within the Polymer Engineering department. From 2016 to 2021, he held positions including Convener of Industrial Liaison & Linkages, Convener of the Job Placement Cell & Career Counseling, Coordinator (Academics), Secretary of the Board of Studies (BOS), Secretary of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), and Member of the Faculty Board of Studies (FBOS), contributing to curriculum development, industry engagement, and student career development.
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Ph.D. Polymer Engineering
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia (2025)
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M.Sc. Polymer & Process Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Pakistan (2014)
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B.Sc. Polymer Engineering
National Textile University (NTU), Faisalabad, Pakistan (2012)
Self-healing Elastomers - Polymer Nanocomposites - Rubber Technology - Supramolecular Polymers - Self-repairing and Strechable Fabrics - Stereolithography /
3D Printing
Tiny Plastics, Big Reactions: The Chemistry behind Microplastic Fate and Mitigation
IKM Division of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Malaysia (2025)
Inclusive Publishing: Pathways, Partnerships, and Practical Tools
John Wiley & Sons (WILEY) (2025)
Copyright Decoded: What Every Author Needs to Know
John Wiley & Sons (WILEY) (2025)
"The Smart Behind Separation" Workshop on Determination of VOC by Headspace GCFID/GCMS
Perkin Elmer in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2024)
Applications and Demonstration of Benchtop and High Resolution XRD
RGS Corporation in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2024)
Science of Aging Gracefully with Badminton
Setia SPICE Aquatic Center in collaboration with USM, Malaysia (2024)
Power Up Your Battery Research: Electrify with Innovation @ USM
Perkin Elmer in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2024)
XPS Insights: Renewable Energy and Compound Semiconductors
Shimadzu in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2024)
Nanoscale Mechanical Hardness Testing Workshop
Bruker in collaboration with School of Mechanical Engineering, USM (2023)
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis with Sample Observation
RGS Corporation in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2023)
Latest Advancement in Particle Size Analyzers: New Techniques & Development
HORIBA in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) (2023)
Unveiling The Potential of Jupiter XR Atomic Force Microscope in Semiconductor Applications
Novatiq Scientific in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2023)
Zwick/Roell Asian Forum for Materials Testing (AFMT) for Medical Devices
Zwick/Roell, Germany in collaboration with Science & Engineering Research Centre (SERC), USM (2023)
TRIZ (Theory for Incentive Problem Solving) Tools & Techniques
ORIC (Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization), NTU, Pakistan (2018)
Introduction to Compressed Air Engineering
Asian Institute of Industrial Air (AIA) in collaboration with NTU,Faisalabad (2019)
Community Basic Life Support Orientation Course
NTU in collaboration with Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122), Pakistan (2018)
Advance Testing Techniques
NTU in collaboration with Zwick/Roell, Germany (2017)
Outcome Based Education for Engineering Programs
NTU in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) (2017)
Smart Materials: The Materials of Future
NTU in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) (2017)
AutoCAD for Engineering
National Textile University (NTU), Pakistan (2017)
MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
NTU in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) (2017)
Design and Deploy Embedded Systems using LabVIEW
NTU in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) (2017)
Materials Characterization Techniques
National Textile University (NTU), Pakistan (2017)
Managing Citations in Research using Mendeley
NTU in collaboration with PASTIC (Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre), Islamabad (2017)
Hands-on Training on ScienceDirect
NTU Library in collaboration with A&J DEF TEK Consultants, Rawalpindi (2017)
Outcome Based Education (OBE)
NTU in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) (2016)
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Lahore in collaboration with PEC (2016)
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Lecturer (Polymer Engineering)
National Textile University (NTU), Pakistan (2025 - Now)
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Ph.D. Candidate / Graduate Research Fellow
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia (Jan. 2022 - May 2025)
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Lecturer (Polymer Engineering)
National Textile University (NTU), Pakistan (July 2016 - Dec. 2021)
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Manager (Research & Development)
Mohid Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Lahore, Pakistan (Jan. 2016 - July 2016)
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Deputy Manager (Production & Product Development)
T.M. Rubber (Pvt.) Ltd. Lahore, Pakistan (Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2015)
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Production Engineer
MLW Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Lahore, Pakistan (Sep. 2012 - Dec. 2013)
2025 | |
| 1 | A Rehman, RK Shuib, "Enhanced thermal stability, flame retardancy, and thermal conductivity of self-healing natural rubber composites reinforced surface treated halloysite clay nanotubes", Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Vol. 73, No. 9, (2025), pp.9 |
2024 | |
| 2 | A Rehman, RK Shuib, "Effect of halloysite nanotubes on the self-healing performance of natural rubber nanocomposites enabled by reversible zinc thiolate networks", Applied Clay Sciecne, Vol. 258, No. 9, (2024), pp.9 |
| 3 | NF Mohd Sani, NA Majid, A Rehman, N Hayeemasae, S Radhakrishnan, MB Kulkarni, RK Shuib, "A review of the recent development in self-healing rubbers and their quantification methods", Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, Vol. 40, No. 2, (2024), pp.2 |
| 4 | A Rehman, H Ismail, NFM Sani, N Othman, NA Majid, A Islam, RK Shuib, "Enhancing self‐healing efficiency of natural rubber composites using halloysite nanotubes", Polymer Composites, Vol. 45, No. 1, (2024), pp.1 |
| 5 | NA Majid, A Rehman, NF Mohd Sani, N Hayeemasae, H Ismail, MS Masraff, RK Shuib, "Facial fabrication of self‐healing natural rubber foam based on zinc thiolate ionic networks", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 141, No. 17, (2024), pp.17 |
2023 | |
| 6 | MK Azeem, A Islam, RU Khan, A Rasool, MAUR Qureshi, M Rizwan, A Rehman, RK Shuib, A Sadiqa, "Guar gum/poly ethylene glycol/graphene oxide environmentally friendly hybrid hydrogels for controlled release of boron micronutrient", Royal Society Open Science, Vol. 10, No. 12, (2023), pp.12 |
| 7 | A Rehman, H Ismail, NFM Sani, NA Majid, N Othman, RK Shuib, "Surface modification of silica with polymethylmethacrylate-co-methacrylic acid for enhancement of self-healing performance of natural rubber composites based on metal thiolate ionic network", Polymer Engineering & Science, Vol. 63, No. 5, (2023), pp.5 |
| 8 | NA Majid, A Rehman, RK Shuib, "Effect of multi-wall carbon nanotube reinforcement on self-healing natural rubber composites", Proceedings of the 5th International Postgraduate Conference on Materials, Mineral and Polymer (MAMIP), Vol. 5, No. 1, (2023), pp.1 |
| 9 | A Rehman, NA Majid, NFM Sani, RK Shuib, A Islam, "Investigation of high loading halloysite nanotubes on the self-healing efficiency of natural rubber nanocomposites", Proceedings of the 5th International Postgraduate Conference on Materials, Mineral and Polymer (MAMIP), Vol. 5, No. 1, (2023), pp.1 |
2022 | |
| 10 | A Rehman, NFM Sani, RK Shuib, "Effect of halloysite nanotubes on the performance of self-healing natural rubber", Springer Proceedings in Materials, Vol. 24, No. 1, (2022), pp.1 |
| 11 | NFM Sani, RK Shuib, A Rehman, "Effect of silica reinforcement on self-healing properties of natural rubber", Springer Proceedings in Materials, Vol. 24, No. 1, (2022), pp.1 |
| 12 | A Rehman, F Saeed, RK Shuib, "Characterisation and properties of polyisoprene (IR)/polybutadiene (BR) rubber blends-reinforced silanised silica nano-filler", Journal of Rubber Research, Vol. 25, No. 3, (2022), pp.3 |
2021 | |
| 13 | S Sehar, I Naz, A Rehman, W Sun, SS Alhewairini, MN Zahid, A Younis, "Shape‐controlled synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles for efficient dye photodegradation and antibacterial activities", Applied Organometallic Chemistry, Vol. 35, No. 1, (2021), pp.1 |
2020 | |
| 14 | ZA Rehan, M Zahid, S Akram, A Rashid, A Rehman, "Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by pressure-driven membrane processes", Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Gas Separation, Vol. , No. , (2020), pp. |
2019 | |
| 15 | A Khan, SHJ Naqvi, S Afzal, F Rehman, A Rehman, "Temperature effects on adsorption rate for azo dye removal from textile waste water using activated bentonite clay", NUST Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2019), pp.2 |
2024 | |
| 1 | A Rehman, H Ismail, RK Shuib, "Thermal Stability and flammability of self-healing natural rubber reinforced acid treated halloysite clay nanotubes", International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals, and Environment (RAMM), Venue: Raia Inn Penang, Malaysia, (2024) |
| 2 | A Rehman, H Ismail, RK Shuib, "Impact of surface modified halloysite nanotubes on the self-healing efficiency of natural rubber composites", International Conference on Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (ICAEMC), Venue: Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Center - AEMC, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), (2024) |
2023 | |
| 3 | A Rehman, N Othman, RK Shuib, "Investigation of high loading halloysite nanotubes on the self-healing efficiency of natural rubber nanocomposites", International Postgraduate Conference on Materials, Mineral and Polymer (MAMIP), Venue: School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, Malaysia, (2023) |
2022 | |
| 4 | A Rehman, B Hilmi, MS Masraff, N Othman, RK Shuib, "Smart Self-healing Rubber – Emerging New Technology for Puncture Proof Tyre", Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE-2022) - SDG International Innovation Event & Expo., Venue: Virtual Edition, (2022) |
| 5 | A Rehman, NFM Sani, RK Shuib, "Effect of halloysite nanotubes on the performance of self-healing natural rubber", 19th Asian Workshop on Polymer Processing (AWPP), Venue: Ombak Villa, Langkawi, Malaysia, (2022) |
| Book Title | Subject | Published Year | Publisher |
| Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Gas Separation | Micro and Nano Technologies | 2020 | Elsevier |
| 1 | IKM Research Prize in Polymer and Materials ScienceMalaysian Institute of Chemistry (Institut Kimia Malaysia, IKM) (2024) |
| 2 | Sanggar Sanjung Award - Journal Publication CategoryUniversiti Sains Malaysia (USM) (2024) |
| 3 | Outstanding Publication AwardSchool of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM (2023) |
| 4 | Sanggar Sanjung Award - Journal Publication CategoryUniversiti Sains Malaysia (USM) (2023) |
| 5 | Gold Award - Innovation title "Smart Self-healing Rubber"Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE-2022): SDG International Innovation Event & Expo (2022) |
| 6 | Special Award (Euro) - Innovation title "Smart Self-healing Rubber"Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE-2022): SDG International Innovation Event & Expo (2022) |
| 7 | USM Graduate Fellowship (GFUSM)Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) (2022) |
| 8 | Overseas Ph.D. Scholarship (FDPOS)Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan (2021) |
| 9 | Best Teacher AwardDepartment of Polymer Engineering, NTU (2018) |
| 10 | Best Teacher AwardDepartment of Polymer Engineering, NTU (2017) |
| 11 | University Merit Scholarship (4 times during B.Eng.)National Textile University (NTU), Faisalabad, Pakistan (2011) |