Muhammad Taha Tahir Syed

SMEP - Pakistan's Leather Sector: Traceability, Cleaner Production, & Circularity

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - PCSIR • www.wwfpak.org/our_work_/water_/smep_tanneries/ • November 2024 - Present

• Screened 20 marine fungi were screened, and marine fungi; 8 showed lipase activity.

• Optimized low-cost solid-state fermentation to boost yield.

• Extracted, tested, and packaged enzyme—ensuring cost-effective industrial use

• Conducted food microbiology testing and water quality analysis using membrane filtration, adhering to WHO and PSQCA regulations.
• Performed sample testing of various food products, including fish and spices, to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
• Conducted GMO testing to detect genetically modified organisms in food samples.

• Screened 20 fungal isolates from environmental samples, identifying 8 strains (40%) that tested positive for lipase production.
• Performed microscopic identification of all 20 fungal samples.
• Quantified lipase activity of the 8 positive strains.
• Analyzed growth conditions for optimal lipase production, resulting in a 30% improvement in yield for the top-performing strain.

• Assisted in client acquisition efforts, contributing to the onboarding of 20+ new accounts through lead generation and outreach activities.
• Supported the development and execution of 3+ marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and attract potential clients.
• Collaborated with the sales team to maintain client relationships and ensure satisfaction, fostering long-term partnerships.

• Performed and analyzed over 200 diagnostic tests in hematology and clinical chemistry, including CBCs, coagulation profiles, and metabolic panels, ensuring 98% accuracy in results.
• Conducted 50+ molecular diagnostic procedures, such as PCR and DNA extraction, contributing to timely and precise patient diagnoses.
• Collected and processed 150+ blood samples through phlebotomy, maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and patient safety protocols.