Experienced and highly-motivated analytical chemistry scientist with research expertise in development of array sensors and SPR-biosensors based on multiple platforms of UV-Vis, fluorescence and surface enhance Raman (SERS) spectroscopy. Highly skilled in synthesis, bio/modification and characterization of nanomaterials. Strong oral and written communication skills, developed through authored publications and proposals, as well as presentation of research at conferences. Well-established team development, leadership and problem-solving skills with proven ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments.

 

SKILLS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Synthesis of plasmonic nanostructures	Gold and silver nanostructures with      variety of morphologies such as Spheres, Rods, Triangles, Cubes
Synthesis of luminescent nanomaterials	Cadmium telluride, Molybdenum sulfide and graphene QDs with                                                  tunable optical and chemical properties
Biofunctionalization of nanomaterials	Self-assembly of thiol-containing ligands on gold surface (SAMS)  Vesicle formation and Lipid bilayer assembly on gold chips  Functionalization of gold surface with                                       small biomolecules, antibodies and aptamers                                       through biotin-streptavidin interactions and                                       carbodiimide crosslinker chemistry
Chemometrics and data analysis	Multivariate Calibration (PLS-R)  Experimental Design  Pattern Recognition (HCA, PCA, LDA, PLS-DA)
Analytical Instrumentation	UV/Vis, Photoluminescence, IR and SERS Spectroscopy  DLS/Zeta potential Analysis  Flow system SPR spectroscopy together with imaging
Cell culturing	Jurkat T cells
Computer software’s	Statistics: Origin Lab, Systat, SPSS, Matlab Chemistry: Chem Office, Design Expert, GaussView Graphics: Adobe photoshop, CorelDraw Office package: Word, Excell, Powerpoint Web design: Microseoft webDesign, Artisteer

REASEARCH INTERESTS

1. Optical sensor arrays (Design and development of nanoparticle-based recognition elements for the determination and discrimination of important chemical and biological active compounds in an array-based framework)
2. Nanobiosensors (Development of nanoparticle-based analytical devices, more specifically, colorimetric, fluorimetric and ratiometric probes using plasmonic and photoluminescent NPs for diagnostic applications and point-of-care purposes)
3. High Throughput Optical Sensor Arrays on Substrates
4. Biosensors for the in vitro screening of drugs

EDUCATION

Sep 2013 - Sep 2018        Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IRAN

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Thesis Title: Optical Sensor Arrays Based on Nanostructured Materials for Quantitative Detection and Qualitative Discrimination of Biomolecules

Supervisor: Professor M.R. Hormozi-Nezhad

 

Sep 2011- Sep 2013         Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IRAN

M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry

Thesis Title: Colorimetric Sensing of Nitrite and Glutathione Based on Morphological Changes of High Aspect Ratio of Gold Nanorods

Supervisor: Professor M.R. Hormozi-Nezhad

 

Sep 2007- Sep 2011         Khajeh Nasir University of Technology, Tehran, IRAN

B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Jan 2019 – Now                Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

                                                Post-doctoral Researcher

Design of nanostructure optical sensor arrays for biomedical and environmental applications

Supervisor: Professor M.R. Hormozi-Nezhad

 

VISITING POSITION

Aug 2016- Aug 2017        Ecole polytechnique Federale Lausanne (EPFL)

                                                Visiting Scholar

Development of new state-of-the-art technologies and their applications to the biomedical field

Supervisor: Professor Hatice Altug