Dr. Yasir Nawab is a leading expert in sustainable textiles and composite materials, with nearly 20 years of experience. He is a tenured professor at National Textile University, an Adjunct Professor at NC State University, USA, and a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, UK. Dr. Nawab’s leadership in the KnowTex project is transforming Pakistan’s textile export value chain, driving socio-economic progress through innovative circular economy practices.

He also leads transformative initiatives like the UKRI and SMEP-funded Banana Fiber project in Pakistan, Kenya, and Uganda, converting agricultural waste into valuable fibers that create jobs and advance environmental sustainability. As a researcher specializing in composite materials, textile recycling, and second-hand clothing value chains, Dr. Nawab advocates for sustainable business models in Pakistan that integrate recycled materials into textile products.

In addition to his research, he advises on policy and develops cutting-edge curricula, shaping the future of sustainable textiles and composite applications worldwide.