An accomplished Assistant Professor with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Craiova, Romania. Specializes in internal combustion engines, biofuels, and combustion engineering. Has worked as a FAPESP Research Fellow in Brazil, focusing on alternative fuels and emission mitigation. Teaches Thermodynamics, Internal Combustion Engines, and Energy Resources, supervising undergraduate and graduate students. Published over 18 peer-reviewed papers, participating in international conferences and summer schools. Holds scholarships from Romanian Government and FAPESP, with expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and GT-Power. Combines experimental and numerical skills, researching biofuel combustion and cyclic variability in engines. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Portuguese, adaptable to diverse academic environments.