MUAZ A. TOPAL
Junior In Biological Sciences
Education City, Al-Rayyan,Qatar
Summary
A super curious student who is not afraid to do anything to get an answer. Always questions and tries to go deep with his understanding who is particularly interested in genes and how they are regulated in cells to understand the deep-lying mechanisms affecting phenotypes. Dedicated and experienced mentor who listens carefully, identifies problems efficiently and suggests appropriate solutions. Respectful towards anyone and their ideas, making him a good team member. Seeks challenges continuously, believing that they cause him to be stronger.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Course Assistant (Genetics)
Carnegie Mellon University In Qatar
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Peer Mentor
Carnegie Mellon University In Qatar
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Counseled 2 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
Research Apprentice
Carnegie Mellon University In Qatar
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn best practices and techniques.
- Successfully designed plasmid targeting ITGav and ITGa5
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Al-Rayyan, Qatar 08.2021 - Current
Skills
RESEARCH: Cell transformation Enzyme digestions DNA ligation Primer design Mini prep Spectroscopy Bacterial vector cloning Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Plasmid design Gel electrophoresis Site-directed mutagenesis Plaque assay Electroporation
Accomplishments
Designing plasmids targeting ITGa5 and ITGav (Research Apprentice) | May 2022 – June 2022
- Designed and produced plasmids targeting ITGa5 and ITGav integrins in cancer cells
- Successfully implemented techniques such as direct cloning, restriction enzyme digestion, bacterial cell transformation, etc
Generating Plastic Eating Yeasts | March 2022 – Present
- Trying to insert the PETase (enzyme which metabolizes plastic) gene into yeast to have plastic eating yeasts
- Aiming to bolster the fight against plastic pollution
Timeline
Course Assistant (Genetics)
Carnegie Mellon University In Qatar
08.2023 - 11.2023
Peer Mentor
Carnegie Mellon University In Qatar
08.2022 - 05.2023
Research Apprentice
Carnegie Mellon University In Qatar
05.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
08.2021 - Current