Muhammad Muqtasid
Research Student
Islamabad
Summary
Motivated research student with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experienced in literature review, molecular docking, and characterization techniques. Committed to driving advancements in material science for improved drug delivery and desalination outcomes.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Student
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted final year project
- Performed literature review and synthesized Metal Organic Framework, Ionic Liquid, and Carboxymethyl Chitosan modified Polyamide and Cellulose acetate membrane to enhance desalination capacity
- Received best project award for research excellence
- Presently working on publishing the article
Intern
School of Interdiscipilinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES), NUST
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted literature review on cyclodextrin (CD) molecules, identifying key insights to enhance drug solubility and delivery efficiency
- Performed molecular docking of curcumin with native cyclodextrin to assess binding affinity and inclusion behavior, informing subsequent experimental designs
- Explored amphiphilic block copolymer coatings for CD complexes, screening selected polymers for stability enhancement to optimize drug delivery systems
- Analyzed and compared stability, hydrophilicity, and predicted drug delivery potential of modified complexes for tumor-targeted therapy
Intern
US-Pakistan Center of Advanced Studies in Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed literature on α-MnO₂ nanowires for ORR/OER applications in metal-air batteries, focusing on synthesis methods and characterization techniques.
- Synthesized α-MnO₂ nanowires and studied synthesis conditions and reaction mechanisms of copper MOF (Cu-MOF) and copper nanoparticles.
- Applied various characterization techniques to analyze structure, composition, and morphology of MnO₂ nanowires, Cu-MOF, and Cu nanoparticles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National University of Science And Technology (NUST)
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Synthesis methods
Material characterization
Molecular modeling
Computational chemistry
Origin software
Community service
Certification
Archery Club
Timeline
Research Student
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST
06.2025 - Current
Intern
School of Interdiscipilinary Engineering and Sciences (SINES), NUST
06.2025 - 08.2025
Intern
US-Pakistan Center of Advanced Studies in Energy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
National University of Science And Technology (NUST)
04.2001 -