Muhammad Nurudeen Ibrahim
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Motivated Graduate Student experienced with advanced research techniques, including data collection and statistical analysis. Utilizes modern biotechnological and molecular biology techniques to execute ground breaking research. A fast learner and highly adaptable individual that uses collaborative approaches to foster productive research environments. Strong understanding of research design and implementation, ensuring accurate and reliable study results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
Dunkle lab, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alabama
12.2024 - Current
- Working on designing CRISPR diagnostics.
- Studying erythromycin resistance methyltransferase for drug design
- Advisor: Dr. Jack A. Dunkle.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alabama
08.2024 - Current
- Presented relevant lab lectures and set up experimental materials for students.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Research Assistant: Masters Research
School of Molecular Biosciences, University of Glasgow
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Analysed RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq data from glioblastoma cells treated with epigenetic inhibitors.
Graduate Assistant
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Kano State Polytechnic.
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, proctoring, result collation and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
Class Instructor
Hauwada International College
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Taught senior classes Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
- Prepared examination questions, graded the examinations and offered feedbacks.
Student Intern, Molecular diagnostic laboratory
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Ahmadu Bello University
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed several molecular biology based skills.
- Interpreted results and kept records.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry (Biochemistry)
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL04-2029
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Distinction, Top 4% of 75 students)
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland, UK 03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (4.79/5.00, Top 1% of 150 students)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Zaria, Nigeria02-2020
Skills
- Biochemical and Molecular biology laboratory techniques
- Bioinformatics and Computational biochemistry (Operating Geneious, RNA-seq and ChIP-seq analysis)
- Structural analysis (PyMol and Chimera)
- Data analysis and Presentation(MS Excel, GraphPad Prism, SPSS and R)
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-driven and motivated
Affiliations
- Graduate Student Member, 2025-Present : National Organization for the professional Advancement of Blacks Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE),
- Graduate Student Member, 2024-Present : American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
- Associate Member, 2024-Present : Royal Society of Biology (RSB),
Publications
Ibrahim, M.N., Sunusi, U.K., Muhammad, J., Sadiq, I.Z., Anti-trypanosomal potential of methanolic extract of Detarium microcarpum leaves in Trypanosoma congolense infected rats., Nigerian journal of scientific research, 19(3), 189-194, 2020.
Presentations
Molecular response of Glioblastoma cells to treatment with epigenetic inhibitors., Glasgow computational biology meeting, Invited Oral presentation, 2023-11-28
Professional Services
- Judge, Undergraduate Research and Creative activities (URCA) Conference, 2025 : Judged undergraduate student’s poster presentations during the URCA conference at The University of Alabama.
- Graduate Fellow, Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP), 2022-2024 : A UNDP and Nigerian government skill improving programme to enhance employability of graduates.
- Volunteer, Glasgow Science Festival 2023 (GSF23) : Introduced primary school pupils to various aspects of science during the event.
- Academic team member, Sound-minded Educational foundation (SOMEFON), 2022-2024 : Set and reviewed around 500 high school standard quiz questions spanning the area of science, mathematics and sports. Also moderated sessions during the annual quiz of the foundation.
Awards
- Kaduna State Merit-Based Foreign Scholarship Award, 2022, Fully funded scholarship for MSc program at the University of Glasgow.
- Zazzau Achiever’s Award (Academic Excellence), 2022, Awarded as a first-class graduate from Zazzau metropolitan during Zazzau New Media Connect 3.0 in recognition of excellent academic performance.
- Prof. I.A. Umar prize, 2016, As overall best first year student, Biochemistry Department, ABU Zaria, (2015/2016)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Hausa
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Student Researcher
Dunkle lab, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alabama
12.2024 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alabama
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant: Masters Research
School of Molecular Biosciences, University of Glasgow
05.2023 - 11.2023
Class Instructor
Hauwada International College
02.2021 - 06.2021
Graduate Assistant
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Kano State Polytechnic.
01.2021 - 10.2021
Student Intern, Molecular diagnostic laboratory
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Ahmadu Bello University
06.2018 - 11.2018
Ph.D. - Chemistry (Biochemistry)
The University of Alabama
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Distinction, Top 4% of 75 students)
University of Glasgow
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (4.79/5.00, Top 1% of 150 students)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
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