Masudur Rahman PhD
Huntington,WV
Summary
With a background as a Patent Examiner and Biomedical Engineer, I offer extensive expertise in Gene Therapy, STEM Cell Research, and Immunotherapy (CAR-T), as well as targeted drug delivery and biosensing technology. My leadership has secured funding for Phase 2 SBIR projects totaling nearly $1 million from prestigious entities like the NIH, NSF, and DoD. I excel in managing complex biopharmaceutical projects, demonstrating drive, leadership, and collaborative efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patent Examiner
USPTO
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct detailed examinations of patent applications within Gene Therapy, STEM Cells, and Immunotherapy (CAR-T) domains to verify compliance with established formal criteria
- Investigate existing technological literature and databases ("prior art") to confirm the novelty and uniqueness of inventions
- Draft official correspondence (office actions) and engage directly with inventors and patent professionals regarding the patentability of their inventions.
- Maintained litigation docket and calendars for 52 attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
Assistant Professor Biomedical Engineering
Marshall University
08.2015 - Current
- Taught various Biomedical Engineering courses, covering topics such as Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Capstone Projects, Biophysical Measurements, Nanomedicine, Computational Engineering, and Nanotechnology
- Managed and guided undergraduate research initiatives financed by NASA, EPSCoR, and the NSF
- Performed departmental roles ABET, faculty search, and advising students at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Taught Chemistry courses (CHM218, 217, 205), including lecturing, leading laboratory sessions, overseeing grading, and mentoring teaching assistants.
- Elevated student satisfaction rates with accessible office hours, thorough explanations of complex topics, and consistent positive reinforcement
Research Scientist
Parabon NanoLabs Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Successfully led the execution of various NIH, NSF, and DoD seed (Phase 1) projects, culminating in establishing Phase 2 SBIR projects with funding around $1 million
- Directed an innovative NIH Phase I project focused on developing a novel vaccine platform utilizing DNA nanocarriers and encapsulating mRNA lipid nanoparticles (mRNA-LNP) to enhance immunogenicity and extend specific antibody production in induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells
- Developed an NIH Phase I project to create a DNA-based HIV vaccine designed to elicit broadly neutralizing antibodies against the HIV-1 envelope protein trimer antigen, including leading the immunoassay validation process
- Managed a two-year SBIR Phase II project to innovate a DNA-based rapid detection assay targeting a surrogate marker of biological threats
- Provided biopharmaceutical expertise to principal investigators and collaborative partners
- Established partnerships with industry leaders to secure resources and support for cutting-edge research initiatives.
- Oversaw work protocols and compliance, including grant writing, technical report reviews, budgeting, protocol adherence, adherence to GxP, SOPs, and inventory management.
- Secured intellectual property protection for groundbreaking inventions through diligent patent application processes
NSF Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Marshall University
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Spearheaded the development of a Lab-on-Chip system for assaying environmental toxins, explicitly targeting water pollution
- Engineered a model involving HUVEC secondary endothelial cells within a microfluidics Lab-on-Chip environment
- Successfully isolated IRP-IRE mRNA and its encoding secondary structures, integrating these components into chip-based systems for enhanced optical detection and the application of downstream sensors, leveraging riboswitches and FRET techniques
- Conducted advanced protein kinetics analysis employing High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)
- Orchestrated project planning and development, fostering effective communication with post-doctoral researchers and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations
- Oversaw the laboratory budget, maintained inventory accuracy, and implemented safety training protocols
- Took on the responsibility of drafting grant reports, developing lab protocols, and authoring scientific manuscripts for publication.
Research Scholar
Marshall University
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Establish a lithography facility center and develop projection lithography
- Develop DNA nanostructure-based optoelectronic biosensor laboratory
- Develop bacterial expression to isolate His-RNAP and purify using HPLC and affinity columns
- Supervise STEM summer research program.
Foreign Researcher
Toyohashi University of Technology
07.2007 - 01.2008
- Published patent for the quasi-real-time detection system for airborne bio-particles using discharge plasma
- Developed DNA nanostructure-based optoelectronic biosensor laboratory
- Mentoring molecular biology student's projects.
Research Assistant
Toyohashi University of Technology
12.2003 - 06.2007
- Synthesized, In vivo and in vitro study of antitumor Rh(II) complexes
- Developed the nanoparticles addressing technique using triple-stranded DNA
- Synthesized Rh (II)-saccharinate and seven new compounds for the anti-cancer drug study.
- Conducted pilot studies as part of preliminary investigations to determine feasibility and effectiveness of proposed methodologies
Education
Ph.D. - Environment and Life Science & Engineering
Toyohashi University of Technology
Toyohashi, Japan 12.2003 - 08.2007
Master of Engineering - Material Science & Engineering
Toyohashi University of Technology
Toyohashi, Japan 12.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National University
Dhaka, Bangladesh 02.1997 - 11.2001
Intro To Design Thinking Micro-Credential -
Lewis College of Business Marshall University
Huntington, WV 05.2021 - 05.2021
Nanostructure Fabrication -
MIT Professional Education
Cambridge, MA 06.2009 - 06.2009
Skills
Deadline Management
Publication, Book Chapters and Oral presentation
23, 2, and 48
Patents
US2010/0089754A, USA
Awards
- NSF Post-Doctoral Fellowship, National Science Foundation, USA, 08/2013, 05/2016
- MIT Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, 2009
- MEXT Fellowship, Ministry of Education, Japan, 04/2004, 11/2006
- Mystic Tan" Best Student Paper Award, IEEE-IAS Joint Conference on Electrostatics
Timeline
Patent Examiner
USPTO
05.2022 - Current
Intro To Design Thinking Micro-Credential -
Lewis College of Business Marshall University
05.2021 - 05.2021
Research Scientist
Parabon NanoLabs Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Professor Biomedical Engineering
Marshall University
08.2015 - Current
NSF Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Marshall University
07.2013 - 05.2016
Nanostructure Fabrication -
MIT Professional Education
06.2009 - 06.2009
Research Scholar
Marshall University
01.2008 - 06.2013
Foreign Researcher
Toyohashi University of Technology
07.2007 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Environment and Life Science & Engineering
Toyohashi University of Technology
12.2003 - 08.2007
Research Assistant
Toyohashi University of Technology
12.2003 - 06.2007
Master of Engineering - Material Science & Engineering
Toyohashi University of Technology
12.2001 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National University
02.1997 - 11.2001
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