Dr. Mottakin Abul Kashem (PhD in Polymer Science, TU Munich) [Lean Six Sigma Black Belt]
The most important About MAK is that he understands every challenge very detail and is able to provide a consultative solution. MAK is a creative thinker. His traveling experiences in 40 countries made him a very open-minded and easy to work with person. Translating complex technical subject to a simple & audience-specific message is his art of work. He will investigate all avenues before providing a suggestion/solution. A very broad academic background, in-depth knowledge of polymer physics & processing technologies together with excellent 6+ years of research career and 7+years of industrial experiences in application development & technical service in the field of flexible plastic packaging and engineering plastics makes him capable of providing a fast, effective and precise solution.
Book
Magnetic particles in supported polymer nanostructures. (ISBN 9783844016277)
Conference Presentation
Metal-Blockcopolymer Nanocomposite. 2nd TUM-HASYLAB Colloquium on the metal-polymer interface, Hamburg, Germany (02.11.2010-03.11.2010)
Solvent evaporation induced ordered array of colloidal particles. DPG-Spring Meeting; section-condensed matter, Regensburg, Germany (21.03.2010-26.03.2010).
Particle Co-operated Self-assembly of Diblock Copolymer. 14th International Conference on Small-Angle Scattering (SAS09), Oxford, England. (13.09.2009-18.09.2009).
Particle Co-operated Self-assembly of Diblock Copolymer. 4th International Workshop on Polymer/Metal Nanocomposites (Nanoworkshop 2009), Prague, Czech Republic (02.09.2009-04.09.2009).
Correlated Roughness in Polymer Film Containing Magnetic Nanoparticles. Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California, USA. (20.05.2007-24.05.2007)
Investigation of structures in diblock copolymer film containing magnetic nanoparticles. DPG spring Meeting 2007, Regensburg; Section: Condensed Matter (26.03.2007-30.03.2007).
Nanostructures in ultra-thin diblock copolymer film containing magnetic nanoparticles. HASYLAB User’s meeting 2007, Satellite Meeting “Present Status and Future Perspectives of SAXS,WAXS, and GISAXS Experiments at HASYLAB”, Hamburg, Germany (25.01.2007-26.01.2007).
Career Path
2021 : MAK Polymer Consulting
2020 : MAK Polymer Consulting [Part-time]
2018 – 2020: Application Development Engineer at Borealis. Developed novel composition of blown and oriented PE films. Provided technical support to develop business and application in the field of blown PE, blown PP, Cast PP, MDO PE and BOPP. Major applications were mono-material full PE & PP pouches, stretch hood, stretch films, easy-peel, collation shrink, thermoformed PA/PE and PP/PE barrier films.
2013 – 2018: Technical Service Manager at Mitsui Chemicals Europe. Provided technical support and developed application in the field of blown films of PE, biaxially oriented films of polypropylene, impact modified compounds of nylon and polypropylene. Major application fields were easy-peelable and low temperature sealable films for high speed packaging, automotive under the hood, and cables compounds.
2013 : Publishing of a Book “Magnetic particles in supported polymer nanostructures (ISBN 9783844016277)”.
2012 – 2013: Travelling around the world. Explored around 15 countries.
2009 – 2012: Research Scientist at MiNaXS beamline at Petra III of Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg, Germany. Conducted research on block copolymers, polymer colloids and polymer-metal interfaces. Provided technical support to the beam line users. In charge of the AFM laboratory.
2008 : Guest scientist at Massachusetts University, Amherst, USA. Synthesized Fe-Pt nanoparticles to create 2d network polymer structures of conductive polymers.
2005 – 2008: PhD in Polymer Science, TU Munich, Munich Germany. PhD topic: Magnetic particles in supported polymer nano-structures. Morphology of self-assembled nanostructure in thin film of polymer and metal particles in solution and in physical vapour deposition process have been studied. Many novel results were published as articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
2005 : Guest Scientist at Institute for Polymer Research (IPF) Dresden, Germany. Research topic: Microfluidic device based on self-rolling polymer.
2003 – 2005: International Master in Applied Polymer Science, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany. Master’s thesis title : Effect of surface finish on PET textiles. Wet chemical and plasma treatments were investigated to design optimum processing condition of OT-textiles to get maximum breath ability and maximum barrier to body fluid.
2001 – 2002: Worked as a Technical Support Specialist in a medical equipment supply company and as a Chemist in Crown cement company in Bangladesh.
1999 – 2001: MSc. in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
1995 – 1999: BSc.(Hons.) in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
1994 : High school graduation, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
1977 : Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Selected Publications
P03, the Microfocus and Nanofocus X-ray Scattering (MiNaXS)beamline of the PETRA III storage ring: The microfocus endstation. J. Synchr. Radiation 19, 647 (2012). A. Buffet, A. Rothkirch, R. Doehrmann, V. Koerstgens, M. M. Abul Kashem, J. Perlich, G. Herzog, M. Schwartzkopf, R. Gehrke, P. Mueller-Buschbaum and S. V. Roth.
Influence of nanoparticle surface functionalization on the thermal stability of colloidal polystyrene films. Langmuir 28 (21), 8230, (2012). G. Herzog, M. M. Abul Kashem, G. Benecke, A. Buffet, R. Gehrke, J. Perlich, M. Schwartzkopf, V. Körstgens, R. Meier, M. A. Niedermeier, M. Rawolle, M. A. Ruderer, P. Müller-Buschbaum, W. Wurth and S. V. Roth.
Two- and three-dimensional network of nanoparticles via polymer mediated self- assembly. ACS Macro. Lett. 1, 396 (2012). M. M. Abul Kashem, D. Patra, J. Perlich, A. Buffet, S. V. Roth, V. M. Rotello and P. Müller- Buschbaum.
Formation and magnetism of iron nanostructures on ordered polymer templates. New J. Phys., 14, 043007, (2012). K. Schlage, S. Couet, S. V. Roth, U. Vainio, R. Rüffer, M. M. Abul Kashem, P. Müller-Buschbaum and R. Röhlsberger.
In-situ observation of self-assembly during nanoparticle solution casting on a colloidal film. J. Phys. Condens. Matter 23, 254208 (2011). S. V. Roth, G. Herzog, V. Körstgens, A. Buffet, M. Schwartzkopf, J. Perlich, M. M. Abul Kashem, R. Döhrmann, R. Gehrke, A. Rothkirch, K. Stassig, W. Wurth, G Benecke, C. Li, P. Fratzl, M. Rawolle, and P. Müller-Buschbaum.
Selective doping of block copolymer nanodomains by sputter deposition of iron. Macromolecules 44, 1621 (2011). M. M. Abul Kashem, G. Kaune, A. Diethert, W. Wang, K. Schlage, S. Couet, R. Röhlsberger, S. V. Roth, and P. Müller-Buschbaum.
Cobalt nanoparticle growth on a multiple structured colloidal template. Langmuir 27, 343 (2011). A. Buffet, M. M.Abul Kashem, K. Schlage, S. Couet, R. Röhlsberger, A. Rothkirch, G. Herzog, E. Metwalli, R. Meier, G. Kaune, M. Rawolle, P. Müller-Buschbaum, R. Gehrke, and S. V. Roth.
Stripe-Like pattern formation in airbrush-spray deposition of colloidal polymer film. Adv. Eng. Mater. 12, 1235 (2010). A. Buffet, M. M. Abul Kashem, J. Perlich, G Herzog, M. Schwartzkopf, R. Gehrke, and S. V. Roth.
Array of magnetic nanoparticles via particle co-operated self-assembly in block copolymer thin film. Macromolecules, 42, 6202 (2009). M. M. Abul Kashem, J. Perlich, A. Diethert, W. Wang, M. Memesa, J. S. Gutmann, E. Majkova, I. Capek, S. V. Roth, W. Petry, and P. Müller-Buschbaum.
Correlated roughness in polymer films containing maghemite nanoparticles. Macromolecules 41, 2186 (2008). M. M. Abul Kashem, J. Perlich, L. Schulz, S. V. Roth, and P. Müller-Buschbaum.
Maghemite nanoparticles on supported diblock copolymer nanostructures. Macromolecules, 40, 5075 (2007). M. M. Abul Kashem, J. Perlich, L. Schulz, S. V. Roth, W. Petry, and P. Müller-Buschbaum.
Combinatorial investigation of nanostructures formed in a titanium dioxide based nanocomposite film on top of fluor-doped tin oxide layers. Phys. Status Solidi (RRL) 1, 3, 119 (2007). P. Müller-Buschbaum, J. Perlich, M. M. Abul Kashem, L. Schulz, S. V. Roth, Y.J. Cheng, and J. S. Gutmann.
Modification of the morphology of P(S-b-EO) templated thin TiO2 films by swelling with PS homopolymer. Langmuir, 23, 10299 (2007). J. Perlich, L. Schulz, M. M. Abul Kashem, Y.-J. Cheng, M. Memesa, J. S. Gutmann, S. V. Roth, and P. Müller-Buschbaum.