Md Mahmudul Hasan
El Paso,United States
Summary
To conduct advanced research in polymer chemistry, developing sustainable materials for energy, electronics, and environmental technologies to address global challenges and advance scientific progress. My ambition is to build a broad-based academic career, combining teaching and research, to apply my knowledge and innovations to develop my country and the world. Experienced in conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Research Assistant
The Pankow Research Group
El Paso, Texas, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and ensure a comprehensive understanding of current findings.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, utilizing statistical software to enhance research accuracy and reliability.
- Coordinated project timelines and milestones, ensuring alignment with research objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Developed experimental protocols, optimizing methodologies for improved consistency and reproducibility of results.
- Mentored undergraduate researchers on best practices in data management and experimental design, fostering a collaborative environment.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
El Paso, Texas, USA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in curriculum development and instructional design for undergraduate chemistry courses.
- Coordinated laboratory sessions, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective teaching methodologies.
- Mentored students in advanced laboratory techniques, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Facilitated office hours to support students in understanding complex chemical concepts and coursework.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
Senior Analytical Scientist
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Led analytical method development for pharmaceutical product testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw validation of laboratory instruments and equipment, enhancing reliability of test results.
- Mentored junior scientists in best practices for experimental design and data interpretation.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols that increased accuracy of analytical results by standardizing procedures.
- Evaluated new technologies to improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness in testing methodologies.
- Ensured the reliability of analytical results by consistently following established protocols and best practices in sample handling, storage, and analysis.
- Improved analytical methods by developing and implementing new protocols for sample preparation and data analysis.
- Mentored junior scientists in essential laboratory techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance during experiments.
Analytical Scientist
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Perform analytical activities such as raw material analysis, solubility studies, API-Excipient compatibility & innovator characterization for export market.
- Perform hygroscopicity study of API for export products, force degradation studies of API & finished products.
- Perform stability study, dissolution profile of R&D, lab & optimization batches.
- Perform method development & pre-verification/pre-validation as assigned.
- Perform discriminatory power of dissolution method for export products.
- Perform analytical work to develop alternative source of existing products.
- Quality Control (QC) circle activity.
- Update, review and generate STP, Specifications, SOP, protocol for analytical development and SSR when required.
- Maintain a clean laboratory environment and ensure that safety regulations are followed.
Research Assistant
Water Science and Technologies
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Perform analytical activities for water test & heavy metal test in water.
- Quality test of water with chemical and biological procedures.
- Preparation of STP for different reagent based chemicals from natural ingredients.
- Perform the qualitative and quantitative determination procedures of chemicals.
Education
PhD - Chemistry
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2027
MS - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2019
BS - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh01-2016
Skills
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
- UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High-resolution Mass Spectroscopy (HRMS)
- Liquid chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS)
- Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Cyclic voltammetry (CV), Potentiostat
- Karl-Fischer Titration, Thermogravimetric analyzer,
- Differential scanning calorimeter
- Potentiometer, Particle size analyzer, Dissolution and Disintegration tester
Research Experience
- Research Assistant, The Pankow Research lab – Working on synthesizing and characterizing conjugated self-healing polymers under the supervision of Dr. Robert Mark Pankow, University of Texas at El Paso, USA.(August 2023-Present).
- Project: Synthesis and Characterization of a Urea functionalized Polythiophene for electrochromic and energy storage applications. (2023-2025)
- Project: Synthesis and characterization of Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) n-type based polymers with oligoether and urea side chain. (2025 - present)
- Project: Characterization of mechanical and self-healing properties of EDOT and ProDOT-based copolymers (future work).
- Research Assistant, Dr. Kabir’s Research lab – Worked on industrial treatment for cellulose materials and water under the supervision of Dr. Hamidul Kabir, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (2018-2019).
- Project: Synthesis and characterization of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose from Industrial Waste Cotton Fabric. (2018-2019)
- Project: Isolation and screening of cellulose-producing bacteria from environmental source and evaluation of cellulase enzyme production. (2018-2019)
- Undergraduate Project: Extraction and purification of liquid sugar from Molasses. (2016-2017)
Publications
- Systematic investigation of urea containg sidechains in electrochromic ProDOT and EDOT copolymers."Md Mahmudul Hasan, Raul S Ramos, Kavish Saini, Shahjahan Mahmud, Ashley Morales, Adrian B Richarte, Michael Lyubchenko, Sreeprasad T Sreenivasan, Yirong Lin, Robert Mark Pankow, RSC appl. polym., 2026, advance article, DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00413F
- 3D Photoprintable Bismuth Methacrylate Resins: From Formulation to Printed Polymers. " Juan E. M. Urbay, Tanya M. Llanas, Gamaliel H. Martinez, Md Shahjahan Mahmud, Sofia Pinzon, Odette Burciaga-Saenzpardo, Angel Yglecias, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Sarah N. Joyce, Robert C. Roberts, Yirong Lin, Brian E. Schuster, Alexandria N. Marchi, and Katja Michael. (Under review)
- Conjugated polymers with near-infrared (NIR) optical absorption: Structural design considerations and applications in organic electronics."T. Zubair, Md Mahmudul Hasan, R.S Ramos and R.M. Pankow, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024, 12, 8188-8126.
Industrial Experience
- Industrial In-plant Internship (1st December-31st December, 2017) Square Pharmaceuticals Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Industrial Trainee for Industrial Process Unit Operation and Process Control Technology (March 2016) Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI), Narsingdi, Bangladesh
Research Interest
- Polymer Chemistry.
- Organic Chemistry.
- Green and sustainable chemistry.
Awards
Sloan Fellowship at UTEP 2024, National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship on thesis work (2018), Government Scholarships at the undergraduate and secondary school levels (2013)
Timeline
PhD Research Assistant
The Pankow Research Group
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
08.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Analytical Scientist
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
01.2022 - 07.2023
Analytical Scientist
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
04.2019 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Water Science and Technologies
04.2018 - 03.2019
PhD - Chemistry
The University of Texas At El Paso
MS - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
BS - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka