Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology, specializing in graphene oxide-supported nanocomposites for pollutant degradation. Currently an Instructor at the University of Minnesota, previously an Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCLA. Extensive teaching experience in mathematics and programming. Recognized with multiple awards, including the Devbhumi Education Excellence Award 2023. Leading research projects in nanozyme synthesis and environmental remediation. Strong skills in heterogeneous catalysis and catalyst characterization, with a proven ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.
🎓 Education
Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China September 2015 — July 2019
Research Work: Synthesis of graphene oxide-supported heterogeneous nanocomposites for degradation of chlorinated hydrocarbons.M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan September 2010 — December 2013 Research Work: Prediction of oil extraction and yield from pyrolysis of rice bran using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan August 2005 — September 2009
🧑🏫 Working & Teaching Experience
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Instructor Aug 2022 – Present Math 2243: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (Spring 2024, Spring 2023)University of California, Los Angeles, CA Assistant Adjunct Professor Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 Taught introductory programming course in C++ (PIC 10A) Teaching Assistant Aug 2017 – Jun 2021 Courses: PIC 10ABC (C++ programming), PIC 16 (Python with Applications), Math 164 (Fundamentals of optimization), Math 151B (Applied numerical methods) Mentor, Directed Reading Program (DRP) Jan 2021 – Mar 2022Mentored undergraduate students on projects: Unsupervised learning of image segmentation, Generative Adversarial Networks, Applications of mean field games in finance University of California, Los Angeles, CA Research Assistant Aug 2017 – Aug 2022Developed algorithms for Wasserstein distance, fast gradient flows solutions, and mean-field control models George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Research Assistant May 2017 – May 2018Developed deep learning methods for classification tasks Cheiron, Inc., Washington D.C. Actuary Feb 2015 – Sep 2016Actuarial pricing and projection models, actuarial valuation reports
🎖️ Achievements
Devbhumi Education Excellence Award 2023 Awarded By: Chief Minister Uttarakhand, Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami Date: 27 November 2023 Young Alumni Award in Engineering 2024 Awarded By: Technical Education Minister Uttarakhand, Mr. Subodh Uniyal Date: 27 January 2024 Award for Excellence In Research 2024 Awarded By: EET CRS 7 Continents R&D Awards Date: 10 March 2024
🔬 Ongoing Projects
Foreign Expert Introduction Plan of Henan Province Project: Key technologies and applications of novel nanozyme synthesis in the biomedical industry Role: Foreign Expert Contributor Duration: 2023-2024 Henan Province Postdoctoral Startup Fund Project: Synthesis of Fe-bimetallic Nanocomposite for Degradation of Environmental Contaminants Role: Principal Investigator Duration: 2021-2022 Henan University Post-Doctoral Startup Research Fund Project: Fe-bimetallic Nanocomposite for Environmental Remediation Role: Principal Investigator Duration: 2020-2021
💼 General Skills
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- Ability to Work in a Team
- Strong Communication Skills
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Catalyst Characterization