Ashar Zafar

Ashar Zafar is an R&D Senior Specialist at Stora Enso, possessing over a decade of experience in research and development focused on bio-based adhesives and sustainable materials. Ashar has led projects that emphasize innovation through collaboration with cross-functional teams, enhancing applications in engineered wood, insulation, and packaging. Prior to this role, Ashar completed a PhD at Aalborg University Denmark, investigating the durability of mineral wool-based insulation, and held visiting fellowships and research positions that included surface characterization and analytical investigation of adhesive systems. Ashar's academic background includes multiple master's degrees in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering from various institutions, complemented by foundational work at Highnoon Textiles as a Process Controller.