Umair Ali Asif
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Chemical Engineer with over three years of experience in cement manufacturing, industrial wastewater treatment research, and electrocatalysis. Expertise in process optimization, water treatment technologies, and sustainability initiatives, complemented by a strong foundation in laboratory analysis. Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and adhering to safety and environmental standards. Actively pursuing opportunities in industrial water treatment and sustainable process engineering within Australia, leveraging a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager Production (Engineer-III)
Cherat Cement Company Limited
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Monitor and optimise cement plant KPIs to improve energy efficiency and production quality.
- Implemented trials of refuse-derived fuel at the precalciner, reducing fossil fuel consumption by 15 %.
- Lead troubleshooting of process upsets, coordinating with maintenance and quality teams to minimise downtime.
Trainee Engineer
Cherat Cement Company Limited
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted in daily operation of kiln and cement mill sections ensuring smooth production.
- Conducted data analysis on fuel and raw material consumption to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Research Assistant
National University of Science & Technology (NUST)
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed high-capacity surface-engineered MXene composite for heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater.
- Performed advanced characterisation (UV-Vis, SEM, FTIR, XRD) to validate results.
Intern
National Cleaner Production Centre Foundation
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Gained exposure to industrial waste minimisation and cleaner production techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science & Technology
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
National Fertilizer Corporation Institute of Engineering & Technology
01.2019
Skills
- Operational process optimization
- Water and wastewater management
- Sustainability management
- KPI analysis
- CFD Aspen HYSYS MATLAB AutoCAD
- Electrochemical analysis techniques
- Analytical reporting skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel VBA), EndNote, Origin
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Published two research papers
Awarded laptop
Registered engineer in pakistan
Certification
- X-Ray Diffraction (SCME, NUST, 2022)
- FTIR Spectroscopy (SCME, NUST, 2021)
- Potentiostat Application (SCME, NUST, 2022)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS) (NFC-IET, 2018)
Publications
- Umair Ali Asif et al. “LSTN perovskite and graphitic carbon nitride hybrids as bifunctional electrocatalyst for water-splitting application.” Journal of Alloys & Compounds (Impact Factor 6.2), 2023.
- Umair Ali Asif et al. “Development of high-capacity surface-engineered MXene composite for heavy metal Cr (VI) removal from industrial wastewater.” Chemosphere (Impact Factor 8.8), 2023.
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mhVeLnYAAAAJ&hl=en
Community Service
Cleaning campaigns | Tree plantation | Environmental protection | Health awareness campaigns | Blood donation
Awards
Publication Award, NUST (2023), Registered Engineer, Pakistan Engineering Council (2023), Prime Minister Laptop Scheme Award, HEC (2019), Gold Medal – Inter Cadet College Hockey Championship (2014)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Manager Production (Engineer-III)
Cherat Cement Company Limited
11.2023 - 09.2025
Trainee Engineer
Cherat Cement Company Limited
12.2022 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
National University of Science & Technology (NUST)
09.2021 - 02.2022
Intern
National Cleaner Production Centre Foundation
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
National Fertilizer Corporation Institute of Engineering & Technology
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science & Technology