Masood Karim

At Advanced Materials Lab, ASCEND Islamabad, I work on developing advanced materials for aerospace applications, including ceramic matrix composites and thermal protection systems. My projects include additive manufacturing of SiC/ZrC components and developing composites through polymer infiltration and pyrolysis routes.

At the Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, I researched composites for radio-frequency transmission and thermal protection. My master’s research examined surface treatment of ZrB₂-SiC-added PICA composites for aerospace thermal protection systems.

I’ve published research on modifying the mechanical and ablation resistance of phenolic impregnated carbon ablator through surface modification. I also work with materials fabrication and characterization, including SEM, XRD, and thermal analysis, and support laboratory operations and student research.