I seek an R&D or industrial role (on-site/remote/contract) in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.

Mohammed Khalifa
@mohammedkhalifa
Materials researcher at Head Sports developing integrated sensors for sports equipment and wearable devices.
What I'm looking for
At Head Sports, I drive the layout, structural engineering, and development of integrated sensor technologies for sports equipment and wearable devices. I also work as a Research Engineer at WAPSCOS India Pvt. Ltd, analyzing polymer composite structures and testing hydrophobic coatings against ASTM and ISO guidelines.
At Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, I developed advanced materials for aerospace and wind energy applications, including polymers, prepregs, and composites. I also developed and integrated nano-electronic sensors for real-time process monitoring and structural health tracking during composite manufacturing.
As Senior Researcher and Project Lead at Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, I coordinated international research programs and managed composite evaluation and qualification protocols. My work there included developing functional materials for piezoelectric, triboelectric, humidity, pressure, gas, wearable, and accelerometer sensors.
My Ph.D. research at National Institute of Technology (NIT) - Karnataka focused on electrospun nanocomposite fabrics for sensors, battery separators, and energy harvesting devices. Across my research career, I have contributed to 40 international peer-reviewed journal publications, one patent, and six book chapters.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Engineer
WAPSCOS India Pvt. Ltd
Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)
Employed advanced characterization tools to analyze structural integrity and thermal properties of polymeric composites. Executed monitoring and functional testing of hydrophobic coatings and directed mechanical structure validation and failure analysis.
Independent Research Consultant
Head Sports
Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)
Drive the layout, structural engineering, and development of integrated sensor technologies for sports equipment and wearable devices.
Senior Researcher & Project Lead
Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH
Jun 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 6 months)
Developed and optimized advanced materials for aerospace and wind energy applications. Led smart sensor development, material synthesis, and integration of nano-electronic sensor systems for process monitoring and structural health tracking.
Researcher
Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)
Engineered advanced lightweight structures and bio-based resins for wind turbine blades. Invented and deployed an online health monitoring sensor system within rotor blades and conducted extensive testing and failure analysis.
Assistant Professor
SIET
Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 (8 months)
Instructed advanced engineering coursework in machine design, mechanical workflows, and materials engineering. Supervised laboratory modules covering material characterization, destructive testing, and structural evaluation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Ph.D., Materials Engineering
Ph.D. in Materials Engineering with thesis on electrospun nanocomposite fabrics for sensors, battery separators, and energy harvesting devices.
Visvesvaraya Technological University
M.Tech, Machine Design Engineering
M.Tech in Machine Design Engineering, ranked first across the institute, specializing in structural development and material characterization.
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with research on turbulent gas turbine cooling method and five publications.
Government Polytechnic Raichur
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
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