S. A. R. Hashmi is the Head of the Green Engineered Materials and Additive Manufacturing Division and the Chief Scientist at CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, is leading a group of senior researchers involved in the development of advanced composites and processes. He is a Coordinator of AcSIR AMPRI Study Centre. The pioneering work of Dr. Hashmi includes the development of CNT reinforced smart polymer composites, natural fiber-based composites, bamboo composites, and functionally graded composites.