Nasir Masood
Islamabad,Pakistan
Summary
Analytical Chemist and Instrumentation Specialist combining chemistry, electronics and software to design scientific instruments and sensor systems. Builds and benchmarks custom analytical hardware, processes experimental data and delivers practical solutions for research and testing environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Analytical Chemist and Instrumentation Specialist
PAEC
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2003 - Current
With extensive hands-on expertise in designing, fabricating, and benchmarking custom scientific analytical instruments and chemical sensors. Proven track record in prototyping Drift-Time Ion Mobility Spectrometry (DT-IMS) systems, high-voltage/low-ripple power supplies, multi-op-amp potentiostats for Cyclic & Differential Pulse Voltammetry, and room-temperature chemiresistive gas sensors using nanomaterials (TMDs/Metal Oxides). Skilled in bridging chemical synthesis, analog/digital hardware prototyping (Arduino/microcontrollers), circuit simulation (MultiSim), and python-based signal processing.
Assistant professor in chemistry
PIEAS
Islamabad, Pakistan
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Conducted pioneering research in organic chemistry.
- Complied with all university policies regarding ethical conduct of research experiments.
- Enhanced learning experience by integrating technology into classroom instruction.
- Mentored and supervised postgraduate students conducting laboratory experiments, improving safety practices.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Measurements, Sensors, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor
University of Twente
Enschede, the Netherlands 09.2007 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Islamabad 11.2001 - 09.2003
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan, Punjab 10.1997 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
Bahauudin Zakariya University
Multan, Punjab 09.1994 - 07.1997
Skills
IMS & Gas Phase Analysis
Electrochemistry & Sensors
Gas sensors
Controlled vapour generation
Material Fabrication
Electrodeposition techniques
Electronics & Hardware Design
PCB layout
Software & Data Analysis
Embedded control
Core Technical Competencies
Technical tools
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Affiliations
- Reading
Certification
- Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design
- Phython
- Basic Electronics
Timeline
Assistant professor in chemistry
PIEAS
05.2016 - 03.2018
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Measurements, Sensors, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor
University of Twente
09.2007 - 11.2011
Analytical Chemist and Instrumentation Specialist
PAEC
09.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
11.2001 - 09.2003
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Bahauddin Zakariya University
10.1997 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
Bahauudin Zakariya University
09.1994 - 07.1997