About
Summary
Expertise in optical instrumentation, fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM), microfluidics integration, Flow Cytometry, non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (tACS, tDCS, tMS), biomedical imaging, signal processing, and experimental system development. Experienced in designing, integrating, and validating research platforms involving optics, sensors, microfluidics, electronics, and software. Strong practical background in laboratory experimentation, prototype development, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in translating scientific concepts into functional systems and motivated by developing technologies with real-world healthcare and diagnostic applications.
Positions
Research & Development Jan 2021 -
FLIM-Microfluidic Cancer Biomarker Detection Platform
- Designing and operating an integrated optical imaging system.
- Integrating microfluidic sample handling with fluorescence detection.
- Developing analysis workflows for rapid fluorescence lifetime measurements.
- Optimising experimental performance and throughput.
Technologies
FLIM, CMOS-SPAD Sensors, Optical Instrumentation, Python, MATLAB, Microfluidics
Junior Researcher Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
University of Science and Technology of China
EEG Neuromodulation Platform
- Supported development of tACS experimental systems.
- Processed EEG datasets for cognitive studies.
- Performed signal analysis and interpretation.
Technologies
EEGLab, MATLAB, Python
Lecturer Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
Taught Quantum Mechanics, Applied Physics and Electronics to undergraduate and master's students
Lecturer Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
University of Management and Technology
Taught Quantum Mechanics and Applied Physics
Intern Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC)
- Participated actively in learning practical and theoretical performances of different equipment
- Observed and learned the working of gamma cameras, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET cameras
- Understood Quality Control of the above-mentioned cameras
- Learned the method of radiation therapy & the ideas of protection from radiations
Education
Center for High Energy Physics, University of the Punjab Lahore 2010 - 2012
Field of study: High Energy Physics
Degree: M.Phil
M.Phil Research: (Medical Physics)
- Simulated PET scanner performance using SimSET.
- Reconstructed and analysed medical imaging datasets.
- Evaluated imaging quality metrics.
Technologies
SimSET, MATLAB, AMIDE
Center for High Energy Physics, University of the Punjab Lahore 2006 - 2010
Field of study: Computational Physics
Degree: B.Sc(Hons)
B.Sc(Hons) Research:
Combining the minimization and shooting method to solve the Schrodinger Wave Equation.
- Advanced equation-solving methods using Mathematica
- Shooting Method for multi-order ordinary differential equations
- Numerical methods for finding roots
Skills
HARDWARE & LABORATORY
Microfluidics Integration
Prototype Development
Test & Validation
Experimental Design
Optical Alignment
Electronics Integration
Laboratory Instrumentation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming
Python
MATLAB
C
C++
Electronics & Embedded Systems
KiCad
Altium Designer
Proteus
Eagle
EasyEDA
Arduino
STM32
Raspberry Pi
Scientific Software
Mathematica
Jupyter Notebook
Visual Studio
PsychoPy
EEGLab
SimNIBS
CAD & Design
AutoCAD
Tinkercad
Operating Systems
Linux
Windows
Professional interests
I have a strong interest in Biophysics, Biomedical Physics, Optical Imaging, Biosensors, Neuroelectronics, Brain Imaging, Optics and Instrumentation.
Languages
Urdu & English
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