Faraan Fareed
Computational & Material Scientist | Research Professional
Lahore, PK.About
Highly motivated Computational & Material Scientist with a Master's in Computational Science and Engineering and a Bachelor's in Chemistry, possessing 2 years of research experience. Leverages advanced computational chemistry and simulation tools to model complex biological pathways, validate findings against clinical data, and contribute to impactful scientific publications. Dedicated to advancing knowledge in interdisciplinary research areas, including nanotechnology for wastewater treatment and sustainable material design.
Work
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
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Summary
Conducted advanced computational chemistry research for the Higher Education Commission (HEC)-funded project, 'In Silico Modeling of Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD) in Humans,' at SINES NUST, identifying biological pathways and validating findings against clinical data.
Highlights
Executed advanced computational chemistry and simulation tools to identify critical biological pathways of human-related rare diseases, specifically Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD).
Successfully simulated and validated both mutated and non-mutated genes by rigorously comparing computational results with clinical trials datasets, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Conducted comprehensive data collection and analysis of clinical trials datasets and real-world patient reporting cases from major hospitals in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
Contributed to a Higher Education Commission (HEC)-funded project, 'In Silico Modeling of Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD) in Humans,' advancing understanding of complex genetic disorders.
Education
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore
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Intermediate or High School Certificate
Pre-Medical
Grade: 'A' Grade
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore
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Matriculation or Secondary School Certificate
Science
Grade: 'A' Grade
Awards
Oral Presentation at 2nd International Academic Forum of 'Belt & Road'
Awarded By
Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
Presented research findings at a prestigious international academic forum, showcasing expertise in relevant scientific fields.
Oral & Technical Presentation (online)
Awarded By
International SIIRT Conference at SIIRT University, Turkey
Delivered an online oral and technical presentation at an international conference, sharing insights and technical expertise.
Poster Presentation of Research Thesis
Awarded By
1st International Conference of Chemistry at Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
Presented key findings from Bachelor's research thesis at an international chemistry conference, demonstrating early research capabilities.
Publications
Clay-Based Nanocomposites: Potential Materials for Water Treatment Applications: A Study in Large Companies
Published by
Springer
Summary
Co-authored a chapter on the application of clay-based nanocomposites for water treatment, published in 'Advanced Research in Nanosciences for Water Technology,' cited 9 times.
Languages
Urdu
Native
Chinese (HSK 1, 2, 3)
Basic
English
Proficient
Skills
Research & Computational Chemistry
Computational Chemistry, Material Sciences, Computer Simulations, In Silico Modeling, Biological Pathway Analysis, Gene Simulation, Clinical Data Validation, Nanotechnology, Wastewater Treatment, Solar Radiation Absorbing Glass Design, Dye Degradation, Theoretical Chemistry, Experimental Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Organic/Inorganic Catalysis, Synthesis, Spectroscopic Analysis, Laboratory Equipment Handling.
Software & Tools
ADF 2019, AMS 2021, Quantum Espresso 7.0, ORCA 6.0, DL Poly-5.0, Gaussian09, Minitab, ANSYS® Fluent, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows (8, 10, 11), Linux/Ubuntu.
Programming
C++, Python.
Professional & Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Independent Work, Multi-Tasking, Innovation, Communication, Research Supervision (informal), Academic Lecturing (informal), Stress Management, Strategic Planning.
References
Dr. Uzma Habib
Associate Professor / HOD SINES, SINES – NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. Contact details available upon request.
Dr. Ammar Mushtaq
Associate Professor, SINES – NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. Contact details available upon request.
Dr. Salma Sherbaz
Assistant Professor, SINES – NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. Contact details available upon request.
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi
Professor, SCME – NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. Contact details available upon request.