AHMAR KHAN
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Research Fellow adept at developing, executing, and evaluating high-quality research involving the development of multiplex bioanalytical assays via LC-MS/MS. Having completed Masters degree in Pharmacy (M. Pharmacy) from the University of Kashmir and nearing completion of Masters by Research (M.Res) with industry experience in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Hertfordshire and seeking a position focused on independent research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Research Fellow
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
10.2022 - Current
- Developed multiplex LC-MS/MS assay using micro-sampling tools for measuring drug concentrations with overarching aim of optimizing respiratory disease management.
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to ensure data quality and project research.
- Collaborated with industry bioanalytical scientists to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment as per study requirements.
- Maintained quality standards to preserve integrity of data findings.
- Tracked expenses to keep project operations within allocated budget
- Requested equipment and sullies necessary to successfully conduct research.
- Wrote reports to summarise data and implications of results.
- Prepared graphs and spreadsheets to present findings.
- Created presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings.
Internship
Alderly Analytical Limited
Macclesfield, UK, Cheshire
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Underwent training on GLP and ICH M10 guidelines for bioanalysis of molecules.
- Hands-on training on Waters Xevo TQ Absolute LC-MS/MS system.
Research Trainee
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Gurugram, India
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed and validated bioanalytical method for estimating drugs in biological matrices using UPLC- MS/MS.
- Utilized sample cleanup techniques for extraction of drugs from human plasma viz Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE), and Protein Precipitation (PP).
- Underwent training on IVRT/IVPT studies for topical formulations using Franz diffusion cell system.
- Underwent training on dissolution studies using Fiber optics dynamic dissolution monitoring system.
Internship
Medley Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Jammu, India
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Underwent training on production of Tablets, Capsules, and Syrups.
- Performed Quality control tests for Tablets and Capsules.
Education
Masters by Research (M.Res) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK, AL109AB. 10.2022 -
M. Pharmacy (M. Pharm) - Pharmaceutics
University of Kashmir
Srinagar, India 09.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Kashmir
Srinagar, India 09.2012 - 07.2017
12th - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and IT
Jehlum Public School
Srinagar, india 12.2009 - 12.2010
6 month diploma - Computer Software Technology
DOEACC
Srinagar, india /2008 - /2008
10th -
Jehlum Public School
Srinagar, India 12.2007 - 12.2008
Skills
- Proficient in LC-MS/MS
- Outstanding communicator
- Qualitative research
- Bioanalytical assay development experience
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Disaster management
- Team- work
Accomplishments
- Got selected for a fully funded M.Res project at the University of Hertfordshire, UK in collaboration with Capitainer and Alderly Analytical Limited.
- Qualified GPAT with an all-India rank of 387.
- Qualified NIPER- JEE with an all-India rank of 961.
Affiliations
International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering | Mar 2018
Languages
English
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Kashmiri
Fluent
Certification
1. Presented a paper titled “Ebola Virus Disease- Prevention is better than cure” in National Seminar on Science Education: Challenges and Prospects on 28th February2018.
2. Presented a paper titled “Alzheimer’s disease: A double Whammy for elderly and society” on Ageing and Elderly Care: Critical issues, challenges and the way forward (29-30 march, 2018).
3. Presented a paper titled “3-D Drug Printing- A swing from lab production to computerized production” in the 13th session of Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress organized from 2nd to 4th April, 2018.
4. Presented a paper titled “4-D Printing-An emerging technology towards the dawn of smart future” in the13th session of Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress organized from 2nd to 4th April, 2018.
5. Presented a paper titled “Drug Repurposing: older drugs new tricks” in 1st International Conference on Recent Trends and Innovation in Engineering, Sciences and Management, on 17- 19th April, 2018.
6. Presented a paper titled “Harnessing Nanotechnology to Enhance Efficiency of Herbal Drug Delivery” in National Conference on Recent Advances in Understanding the role of Phytochemicals in Human Health (RAURPHH-2018) 25TH-26TH JULY, 2018.
7. Accepted paper for poster presentation in Pharmaceutica 2019.
Timeline
Internship
Alderly Analytical Limited
11.2022 - 11.2022
Masters by Research (M.Res) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Hertfordshire
10.2022 -
Research Fellow
University of Hertfordshire
10.2022 - Current
Research Trainee
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
10.2018 - 04.2019
M. Pharmacy (M. Pharm) - Pharmaceutics
University of Kashmir
09.2017 - 11.2019
Internship
Medley Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
02.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Kashmir
09.2012 - 07.2017
12th - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and IT
Jehlum Public School
12.2009 - 12.2010
10th -
Jehlum Public School
12.2007 - 12.2008
6 month diploma - Computer Software Technology
DOEACC
/2008 - /2008
Publications
4D Printing: The dawn of “smart” drug delivery systems and Biomedical Applications
Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics | Oct 2021
Chicken Consumption predisposes to diabetes through epigenetic modification by miRNAs: an in-silico predictionBiological Sciences | Apr 2021
Ocular Inserts: a novel approach in ocular drug deliveryJournal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics | Jul 2019
3-D Drug Printing: A Swing from Laboratory Production to Computerized Production.Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics | Oct 2019
Drug Repurposing: Older drugs new tricksInternational Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering | Mar 2018
Extra curricular activities
Published Poem internationally in the anthology “Spring” by The Strokes Stories Publishing.
Dec 2021
Published Poem in the anthology “Inspiration” by Aakhri Kalam Publications.Dec 2020
Published Poem internationally in the anthology “The Bridge” by The Strokes Stories Publishing.Dec 2020
Completed online course in basics of POSH Compliance, myUpchar.com, New DelhiMar 2020
Participated in Online Contest 2020/NSS Kashmir Fights Covid-19 in the category of Poetry Writing., National Service Scheme, University of Kashmir., Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirMay 2020
Completed online course on "Artificial Intelligence & Drug Discovery", Shri Vithal Education & Research Institute’s College of Pharmacy, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated and qualified online social awareness course on "COVID -19 Awareness Programme”, Government Polytechnic, Thane., Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirMay 2020
Qualified the quiz on the topic of Covid-19: Community Awareness & Safety, D Y Patil University School of Pharmacy & Indian Pharmaceutical Association Community Pharmacy Division., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated in two days online International conference on Covid-19: Challenges in Testing Prophylaxis & Management., ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated and qualified online quiz about Covid-19 Awareness., Faculty Tick India., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Completed online quiz on Covid-19, The School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF- DU, Salem, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated in field work related to traffic management of Srinagar city, Green Globe, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaJul 2012
Participated in GK Annual Students’ essay Writing competition, Greater Kashmir News, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaJul 2007
Participated in Trekking to Kolahai glacier, Sonamarg., Modern Public School, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaAug 2004
Instrumentation Handling
• LC-MS/MS (waters Xevo TQS micro, Waters Xevo TQ Absolute)
• Fiber optic dissolution monitoring system (Pion Helios dynamic dissolution system).
• Franz cell manual diffusion system (Peme Gear).
• UV- UV-visible spectrophotometer (Labomed, Shimadzu, Eppendorf, Agilent Technologies).
• Fluorescence Spectrophotometer (Agilent Technologies).
• Dissolution testing apparatus USP type2 (Remi, Bells India, Electrolab).
• Flame Photometer (Labtronics).
• Friability test apparatus (Roche)
• Tablet disintegration testing apparatus (Bells India).
• Other basic equipment used in routine experimentation.
Hobbies
Writing Poems
Drawing,
Music,
Hiking.
Conferences and Seminars
- PGR student conference 2023; University of Hertfordshire, UK.
- LMS conference 2023; University of Hertfordshire, UK.
- First National Conference on Haemovigilance.
- 11th JK-Science Congress; University of Kashmir.
- One-day Seminar cum Awareness programme on Emergency and Trauma Care; Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir and Sher-i- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences.
- National Seminar on Science Education: Challenges and Prospects.
- National Seminar on Ageing and Elderly Care: Critical issues, challenges and the way forward; University of Kashmir.
- 13th session of Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress; University of Kashmir
- 1st International Conference on Recent Trends and Innovation in Engineering, Sciences and Management; Amar Singh College.
- National Conference on Recent Advances in Understanding the role of Phytochemicals in Human Health (RAURPHH-2018); University of Kashmir.
- 7th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology; Jamia Hamdard, India.
Volunteer Experience
Currently working as a Mentor at Project "Eduaccess" where we help improve access to higher education, leadership, and professional opportunities for individuals from marginalized communities in the Global South.
Publications
4D Printing: The dawn of “smart” drug delivery systems and Biomedical Applications
Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics | Oct 2021
Chicken Consumption predisposes to diabetes through epigenetic modification by miRNAs: an in-silico predictionBiological Sciences | Apr 2021
Ocular Inserts: a novel approach in ocular drug deliveryJournal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics | Jul 2019
3-D Drug Printing: A Swing from Laboratory Production to Computerized Production.Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics | Oct 2019
Drug Repurposing: Older drugs new tricksInternational Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering | Mar 2018
Extra curricular activities
Published Poem internationally in the anthology “Spring” by The Strokes Stories Publishing.
Dec 2021
Published Poem in the anthology “Inspiration” by Aakhri Kalam Publications.Dec 2020
Published Poem internationally in the anthology “The Bridge” by The Strokes Stories Publishing.Dec 2020
Completed online course in basics of POSH Compliance, myUpchar.com, New DelhiMar 2020
Participated in Online Contest 2020/NSS Kashmir Fights Covid-19 in the category of Poetry Writing., National Service Scheme, University of Kashmir., Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirMay 2020
Completed online course on "Artificial Intelligence & Drug Discovery", Shri Vithal Education & Research Institute’s College of Pharmacy, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated and qualified online social awareness course on "COVID -19 Awareness Programme”, Government Polytechnic, Thane., Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirMay 2020
Qualified the quiz on the topic of Covid-19: Community Awareness & Safety, D Y Patil University School of Pharmacy & Indian Pharmaceutical Association Community Pharmacy Division., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated in two days online International conference on Covid-19: Challenges in Testing Prophylaxis & Management., ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated and qualified online quiz about Covid-19 Awareness., Faculty Tick India., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Completed online quiz on Covid-19, The School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF- DU, Salem, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaMay 2020
Participated in field work related to traffic management of Srinagar city, Green Globe, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaJul 2012
Participated in GK Annual Students’ essay Writing competition, Greater Kashmir News, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaJul 2007
Participated in Trekking to Kolahai glacier, Sonamarg., Modern Public School, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaAug 2004
Instrumentation Handling
• LC-MS/MS (waters Xevo TQS micro, Waters Xevo TQ Absolute)
• Fiber optic dissolution monitoring system (Pion Helios dynamic dissolution system).
• Franz cell manual diffusion system (Peme Gear).
• UV- UV-visible spectrophotometer (Labomed, Shimadzu, Eppendorf, Agilent Technologies).
• Fluorescence Spectrophotometer (Agilent Technologies).
• Dissolution testing apparatus USP type2 (Remi, Bells India, Electrolab).
• Flame Photometer (Labtronics).
• Friability test apparatus (Roche)
• Tablet disintegration testing apparatus (Bells India).
• Other basic equipment used in routine experimentation.
Hobbies
Writing Poems
Drawing,
Music,
Hiking.
Conferences and Seminars
- PGR student conference 2023; University of Hertfordshire, UK.
- LMS conference 2023; University of Hertfordshire, UK.
- First National Conference on Haemovigilance.
- 11th JK-Science Congress; University of Kashmir.
- One-day Seminar cum Awareness programme on Emergency and Trauma Care; Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir and Sher-i- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences.
- National Seminar on Science Education: Challenges and Prospects.
- National Seminar on Ageing and Elderly Care: Critical issues, challenges and the way forward; University of Kashmir.
- 13th session of Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress; University of Kashmir
- 1st International Conference on Recent Trends and Innovation in Engineering, Sciences and Management; Amar Singh College.
- National Conference on Recent Advances in Understanding the role of Phytochemicals in Human Health (RAURPHH-2018); University of Kashmir.
- 7th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology; Jamia Hamdard, India.
Volunteer Experience
Currently working as a Mentor at Project "Eduaccess" where we help improve access to higher education, leadership, and professional opportunities for individuals from marginalized communities in the Global South.
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