Dr. Muhammad Tauseef Khawar

Dr. Muhammad Tauseef Khawar

Dr. Muhammad Tauseef Khawar

Assistant Professor

  • No. of Journal Publications: 16
  • No. of Conference Papers: 2


Biography

Dr. Muhammad Tauseef Khawar is working as an Assistant Professor at National Textile University (NTU), Faisalabad. Before joining the NTU, he worked as a Research Fellow in Sustainable Textile Manufacturing within School of Design, University of Leeds, UK. Prior to that, he completed his PhD from the Department of Materials, The University of Manchester UK in the development of nanocomposite materials for filtration application. He obtained B.Sc in Textile Engineering (with specialisation in Garment Manufacturing) from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan and M.Sc in Textile engineering (Nonwovens) from National Textile University Faisalabad in 2012 and 2015 respectively. He has also worked in the textile industry for more than four years in the field of garment and socks manufacturing. His key research interests are focused on various aspects of textile science and technology including development of sustainable and eco-friendly textile manufacturing, nonwovens, nanocomposites and garment manufacturing.

 


  1. PhD Textile Science and Technology (2020)
    The University of Manchester, United Kingdom 
  2. M.Sc Textile Engineering (2015)
    National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan 
  3. B.Sc Textile Engineering (2012)
    Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan 

Sustainable Clothing,  Nanomaterials,  Nanocomposites,  Nonwovens,  Garment Manufacturing,  Sustainable Textile Manufacturing  


  1. Assistant Professor
    National Textile University, Faisalabad  (September 2022 - To date)

  2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    School of Design, University of Leeds, UK (November 2020 - March 2022)

  3. Assistant Manager Operations
    Interloop Limited  (October 2012 - October 2016)

  4. Management Trainee Officer
    Musterhaft Pvt. Ltd. (March 2012 - Oct 2012)


2025

1

Amna Siddique, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Zhiwei Xu, Chan Choon Kit, Adnan Mazari, Salman Naeem, Jawad Naeem*, Sidra Saleemi, "Foam dyeing: A review of its potential to reshape sustainable textile processing", Textile Research Journal, Vol. 0, No. 0, (2025), pp.0

2

Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Wasif Razzaq, Amjad Farooq, and Zakariya Zubair, "Process Optimization for the Production of Chitosan Nanofibers via Electrospinning", Journal of Design and Textiles (JDT), Vol. 4, No. 1, (2025), pp.1

3

Nayab Islam, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar*, Muzammal Hussain, Muhammad Babar Ramzan*, "Sustainable business model: Feasibility study for a clothing library to promote responsible consumption", Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, Vol. 20, No. , (2025), pp.

4

Muhammad Babar Ramzan, Hafsa Maryam, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Aqsa Imran, Sheheryar Mohsin Mohsin Qureshi, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, "The Role of Standardized Technical Packages in Ensuring Consistency and Accuracy in Apparel Product Development", Autex Research Journal, Vol. , No. , (2025), pp.

5

Shagufta Riaz, Sharjeel Abid, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar*, "A Review on Innovative Design and Development of Women's Intimate Apparel", Journal of Design and Textiles, Vol. 4, No. 2, (2025), pp.2

2024

6

Amjad Farooq, Syed Rashedul Islam, Md. Al-Amin, Mohammed Kayes Patoary, Md Tanjim Hossain, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Zongqian Wang *, Mingwei Tian * , "From farm to function: Exploring new possibilities with jute nanocellulose applications", Carbohydrate Polymers , Vol. 342, No. , (2024), pp.

7

Amjad Farooq, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Zongqian Wang*, Mingwei Tian*, Muhammad Mushtaq, "Maximizing Degumming Efficiency for Firmiana simplex Bark Using Deep Eutectic Solvents", polymers, Vol. 16, No. 15, (2024), pp.15

8

Sharjeel Abid, Sana Khalid, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Yasir Nawab, Shagufta Riaz*, "Comparison between BOD and COD of auxiliaries used in conventional and enzymatic pretreatment of textiles polluting the aquatic environment", Chemical Papers, Vol. , No. , (2024), pp.

9

Amna Siddique, Jawad Naeem, Kiang Long Ang, Sharjeel Abid, Zhiwei Xu, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar*, Sidra Saleemi, Muhammad Abdullah, Adeel, "Cinnamon and Eucalyptus Extracts: A Promising Natural Approach for Durable Mosquito-Repellent Fabrics with Multifunctionality", ACS Omega, Vol. , No. , (2024), pp.

2023

10

Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Hugh Gong, Qasim Zia, Hafiza Hifza Nawaz & Jiashen Li , "Effect of Low-Pressure Plasma Surface Modification on Filtration Performance of Chitosan Nanofibrous Respiratory Filter", Fibers and Polymers, Vol. , No. , (2023), pp.

11

Madeeha Tabassum, Qasim Zia, Jiashen Li, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Sameen Aslam and Lei Su*, "FAPbBr3 Perovskite Nanocrystals Embedded in Poly(L–lactic acid) Nanofibrous Membranes for Enhanced Air and Water Stability", Membranes, Vol. 13, No. 3, (2023), pp.3

2022

12

Muhammd Tauseef Khawar, Hugh Gong, Qasim Zia, Hafiza Hifza Nawaz and Jiashen Li, "Chitosan nanofibres and polypropylene meltblown substrate based multilayer respiratory filter for byssinosis prevention", Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 52, No. , (2022), pp.

2021

13

Hifza Nawaz, Muhammad Umar, Iqra Nawaz, Azeem Ullah, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Marek Nikiel, Humaira Razzaq, Muhammad Siddiq, Xuqing Liu, "Hybrid PVDF/PANI Membrane for Removal of Dyes from Textile Wastewater", Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 24, No. 5, (2021), pp.5

14

Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Muhammad Tausif, Munir Ashraf, Faheem Ahmad, Sheraz Ahmad, Farooq Azam, Mehran Khattak, "An experimental study on dyeing of needle-punched polyethylene-terephthalate non-wovens", Coloration Technology, Vol. 137, No. 4, (2021), pp.4

2020

15

Qasim Zia, Madeeha Tabassum, Zihan Lu, Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Jun Song, Hugh Gong , Jinmin Meng, Zhi Li and Jiashen Li, "Porous poly(L –lactic acid)/chitosan nanofibres for copper ion adsorption", Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 227, No. 1, (2020), pp.1

2016

16

Zahid Hussain, Muhammad Qamar Tusief, Sharjeel Abid, Muhammad Tauseef Khawer, Nabeel Amin and Mudassar Abbas, "Effect of different processing stages on the crystallinity % and tensile strength of 100% cotton fabric", Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (Series A: Physical Sciences), Vol. 59, No. 2, (2016), pp.2


2023

1

Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Hugh Gong, Jiashen Li , "Impact of plasma surface modification on filtration performance of nanocomposite filter material", 3rd International Conference on Polymers and Composites, Venue: Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad, (2023)

2022

2

Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Hugh Gong, Jiashen Li, "Electrospinning Process Optimisation of Chitosan Nanofibres Production", 2nd International Conference on Polymers and Composites, Venue: National Textile University Faisalabad, Pakistan, (2022)


Book Title Subject Published Year Publisher
Garment Sizing and Pattern Making Book Chapter: Digital Pattern-Making Techniques 2024 Springer Nature

2025

1 MS/MPhil Development of Cost Effective Partywear Denim Garment
2 MS/MPhil To Uncover the Unconscious by ZMET for Consumer Behaviour in Fast and Slow Fashion
3 MS/MPhil Development of Smart Inhaler holder for Asthma Patients
4 Bachelor Impact of Lycra protecting agents on seam strength and comfort properties of a denim garment
5 Bachelor Analysis of style change over factors and their impact on production efficiency in apparel industry
6 Bachelor Impact of fabric quality on post stitching Lycra damage in denim apparel
7 Bachelor Impact of lycra protectants on properties of garments
8 Bachelor Development of multi-functional texties by polyester waste
9 MS/MPhil Impact of Different Cutlines on Printed Design-based Fabric Consumption
10 MS/MPhil Fashion Alchemy Business Model: Personalization of Post-consumer Waste by Redesigning
11 MS/MPhil Development and Evaluation of Modest, Illusion Garments for Women on CLO 3D
12 MS/MPhil Development of Moisture Management Socks by using Innovative Material and Technology

2024

13 MS/MPhil Feasibility study of Clothing Library to promote Sustainable Business Model
14 Bachelor Identification of various physical or mechanical risks in the apparel industry, their root causes, and possible solutions

2023

15 MS/MPhil Standardization of Tech Pack for Apparel Industries
1
Chief Minister Merit Scholarships (CMMS) for PhD Studies
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)  (2016)
2
EDANA Student Grant for Nonwoven Innovation Academy
European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA)  (2015)
3
PEEF Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)  (2008)
  • HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor
  • Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Course (ISO 50001- Energy Management Systems)

Registered Engineer
Pakistan Engineering Council

Member
International Association of Engineers