Shaahin is a fibre technologist and polymer chemist with over 12 years of industry experience. Trained in textile chemistry and fibres at Shahre Ray University in Iran, he specialises in fibre spinning technology and synthetic fibre innovation, contributing to the development of advanced materials.

He has received international recognition for his work, including the British Inventors Society Double Gold Innovation Award in London (2007) and the Best Ecological Invention Award in Barcelona (2010). Shaahin also holds several patents for his fibre and polymer inventions.

At Lincoln Agritech, Shaahin focuses on polymer modifications, processing, and fibre spinning, with particular interests in rayon and regenerated fibres and sustainable polymer applications.

Focus areas:

• Fibre synthesis, including rayon and regenerated fibres
• Polymer modifications and processing
• Applications of polymers for human use