Hello, I'm Abdel Salam M.
Details
- Professional CategoryConsulting & Advisory
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)500
Headline
Global R&D executive and materials science leader with 32+ years driving innovation across $4.3B+ businesses in automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. Recognized among world's top 2% most cited scientists (Stanford/Elsevier, 2020-2025) with 220+ publications and 23 books.
Experience
President
EMC3 LLCSeptember 2022 - Current• Spearhead a multidisciplinary team of professors, engineers, and scientists to deliver consultation and training for top-tier companies in automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and oil & gas industries.
• Spearheaded technology scale-ups in ESG, coatings, polymers, waste treatment, recycling, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials.
• Provided on-demand training for managers, engineers, and scientists, enhancing operational efficiency and performance.
• Advised universities, funding agencies, and international consultancy firms, facilitating successful project funding and strategic partnerships.
Vice President of Advanced Material Research
Stanley Black and DeckerOctober 2021 - September 2022• Championed the integration of Materials Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Mechanical Simulation for a $4.3B business, overseeing 51 R&D projects in advanced coatings, additive manufacturing, and AI-driven solutions.
• Led three specialized teams of PhD scientists in Materials Science, Mechanical Simulation, and Digital & AI, improving project efficiency and innovation.
• Advanced ESG initiatives, including a $750K NSF−funded project on “Economically Sustainable Polypropylene Recycled Plastics Enabled by Compatibilizer Additives”, with potential for $5M in follow-up funding.
• Achieved 300% performance improvement through innovative material solutions & 3D laser metal additive manufacturing
• Established the Materials Technology Council and mentored 2 start-ups through the SBD TechStar-Accelerator Program.
Industry
- Construction
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Oil, Gas, and Mining
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States
Language(s)
- English
- Arabic
Education
Boise State University
DoctorateMaterials Science and EngineeringMarch 2006 - August 2007
Max Planck Institute
DoctorateAdvanced materials and smart coatingsJuly 2009 - December 2010
Cairo University
DoctorateChemistryOctober 1999 - February 2003
Professional Membership / Certification
• The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) • Fulbright Alumni, USA • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) • Alexander von Humboldt Alumni, Germany • Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Alumni, Potsdam, Germany • European Science Foundation
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- Career Opportunities
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