Electrochemistry and Applied Chemistry, PhD Researcher

Location:

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Posted:

March 30, 2023

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Sundus Khan

Research interests

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Selangor, Malaysia

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8066-3522

Nanotechnology, Electrochemistry, Chemical Sensors, Nanodevices, Polymers, Material Characterization, Energy and interfaces

• I am a Ph.D. research scholar. My project was on the development of a sensor for antioxidants using electrochemistry

• My research in M.Sc. was on ionic interactions of divalent transition metal sulfate in aqueous PVOH systems by viscosity method

• Research articles have been published during my M.Sc. and Ph.D. Education

1. Ph.D. (Oct 2017 - Jan 2023)

(Doctor of Philosophy in Electrochemistry Applied Chemistry) Monash University Australia (Malaysia Campus)

2. B.Ed. (2013-2015)

First Division

Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan

3. M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) (2008-2009)

First Division

University of Karachi, Pakistan

4. B.Sc. Hons (Chemistry) (2005-2008)

First Division

University of Karachi, Pakistan

5. HSSC (Pre-Medical) (2003-2005)

Secured A- Grade

Major in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

St. Joseph’s College, Karachi, Pakistan

6. SSC (Science) (2001-2003)

Secured A-One Grade

Major in Biology, Maths, Chemistry, and Physics.

Civil Aviation Authority Model School-2. Karachi, Pakistan Experience

• MONASH UNIVERSITY

(2017- 2020)

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSOCIATE CHEMISTRY

As a postgraduate student on a Merit Scholarship at Monash University, I contributed as a Teaching Associate for the unit of Chemistry Advanced along with marking lab reports for undergraduate students.

THE CITY SCHOOL

(August 2012- June 2015)

SCIENCE/ O-LEVEL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

• Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance

• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction

• Participated in faculty and parent conferences

• Planning and implementing lab-based science lessons

• Constantly encouraging students to grow, learn and improve

• Using the latest technology in classes

• Teaching science to groups of students of all abilities

• Reviewing a student's academic progress against set targets

• Ensuring that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives

• Working in partnership with other teaching staff on daily basis. GENE-TECH LABORATORIES

(January 2009- January 2012)

PRODUCT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

• Achieved experience in Regulatory Affairs

• Writing, checking/reviewing documents as per regulatory requirements

• Co-ordination with other departments/partners

• Gained knowledge of new molecules found by internet browsing and creative work

• Designing product artwork in closed correspondence with the creative team

• Making leaflets of the product and designing blister diagrams. Publications

• Published Research Paper: (M.Sc.)

Publication of the Research Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, Volume 2- November 2013 (11)

(http://www.ijsciences.com/pub/article/286)

Title: ‘Ionic Interactions of Divalent Transition Metal Sulfate in Aqueous PVOH Systems by Viscosity Method.’

• Published Research Paper: (Ph.D.)

Publication of the Research Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 15 (2020) 2307 – 2325 doi: 10.20964/2020.03.40

Title: ‘Development of polymer-based chemical sensor to study the impact of polymer concentration and freeze-thaw cycle on the detection of gallic acid.’

• Research Paper (Submitted in Journal Electroanalytical Chemistry): (Ph.D.) Title: ‘The effect of molecular weight of polyvinyl alcohol on PVA/GCE polymer- based sensor and its application in the determination of gallic acid.’

• Review (To be Submitted): (Ph.D.)

Title: ‘Application of Hydrogels in Therapeutics and Theranostics Delivery.’

• Research Paper (To be Submitted): (Ph.D.)

Title: ‘Voltammetric detection of antioxidants in Momordica Charantia using a developed electrochemical sensor.’

• Visualize Your Thesis 2021 (Ph.D.)

MONASH UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA

Video Presentation Title: ‘The smart polymer sensor for biomedical application.’ First online date, Posted date: 26.08.2021

URL:

https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/presentation/The_Smart_Polymer_Sensor_for_Bio medical_Application/14922921/1

Research experience

List by the project:

• 2017- 2022: The Fabrication of Polyvinyl alcohol Chemical Sensor for the Detection of Gallic Acid

The Ph.D. research project is being supervised by A/P Goh Joo Kheng. Developed in-depth knowledge of advanced literature search for research, electrochemical techniques, sensors, and nanomaterials. Presented research at Monash Science Symposium Malaysia through a poster presentation. Participated as Oral Presenter in a conference GCNZ19 on Green & Sustainable Chemical Science at the University of Auckland (Green Chemistry New Zealand 2019)

• 2009 - Thesis: Viscometric study of the ionic interaction of transition metal sulphates in aqueous PVOH solution

Master’s degree research was supervised by A/P Rehana Saeed. Gained experience to study polymer and their interaction with metals and techniques for characterization of polymers. My research report for this project was awarded a First-Class mark. List by skills:

• Achieved Monash Doctoral Program education hours by attending several online courses and workshops under the umbrella of two major parent training topics

‘Excellence in Research & Teaching’ and ‘Professionalism, career & innovation’

• Attended workshops for Counselling, Health and Wellness Services

• Attended NMR workshop organized by the NMR Infrastructure Platform and ACS Monash University Malaysia Student Chapter (23

- 24

July 2019)

• Attended a day in Insilico LAB: Computational Chemistry organized by ACS Monash University Malaysia Student Chapter (2

July 2019)

• Attended a day in Medicinal Chemistry Lab organized by ACS Monash University Malaysia Student Chapter (1

July 2019)

• Attended Ametek Workshop - Fundamental Electrochemistry Research at Sunway University (24

April 2019)

• Attended LCMS Workshop- Introduction to Mass Spectrometry Workshop at Monash University Malaysia organized by LCMS Platform, JCSMHS (22 nd

- 23

April 2019)

• Attended Chemometrics and Biospectroscopy Workshop (1 st

- 3

Oct 2018)

• Attended workshop on True Confocal Micro Raman Spectroscopy & Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope at Monash University Nano-analytical Platform (NAP)

– 4

April 2018)

• Attended Sessional Teaching Essentials Programme (STEP) workshop (21 st

Feb 2018)

• Attended presentations on Rheometer (29

Nov 2017).

List by conference attendance/talks:

• Attended Green Chemistry New Zealand Conference 2019 (GCNZ19), a conference on green and sustainable Chemical Science in the University of Auckland as a Student Speaker for Oral Presentation on 2-5 December

• Attending International Neuroscience Symposium organized by Brain Research Institute Monash Sunway (BRIMS). Monash University Malaysia (17 th

Oct 2019)

• Attended BioBusiness talk organized by Industry Advisory Board of School of Science and BioTalent Malaysia (3

Sep 2019)

• Attended Academic Seminar Series talk entitled, “New insights into the applications of nanotubes, nanofibers, and nanocomposites” organized by School of Science Monash University and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Section, Chemistry Institute of Malaysia (IKM) (14

June 2019)

• Presented research in the 5th Monash Science Symposium (21 st

- 23

Nov 2018)

• Attended Evening with Industry - Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) (4 th

Sep 2018)

• Attended United by Research Symposium Series II 2018 (URSS II) (3 rd

Sep 2018)

• Attended Active Learning Approaches for Teaching Science (26 th

July 2018)

• Attended Intellectual Property: Prior Art Talk (11 th

July 2018)

• Attended Epilepsy Seminar and Research Meeting (28 th

Feb 2018)

• Attended the 1st Academia Sinica-Monash Malaysia Bilateral Forum (2 nd

Nov 2017)

• Attended ACADEMIC SEMINAR SERIES on “MonEco: On-campus species identification and localisation in an integrated framework for research and teaching”

(30

Oct 2017)

• Attended the Mini Science Series Webinar entitled “Pandemic Preparedness: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learnt” (6

Nov 2020)

• Attended the Mini Science Series 2021 “Digital Health: A Step Towards Modernized Healthcare” (19

February 2021).

Funding and Awards

Awarded “Merit Scholarship” for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) by Monash University Awarded “Bronze Certificate of Participation” of completing workshops conducted by counselling services

Awarded “Certificate of Participation” in Mass Spectrometry workshop by Monash University

Awarded “Certificate of Participation” for poster presentation in Monash Science Symposium 2018

Awarded “Certificate of Participation” in Sessional Teaching Essential Program 2018 by Monash University

Awarded “Certificate of Participation” in the event “Join Hands & Make the Pledge” 2018 by Sunway Education Group at Sunway University Awarded “Certificate of Attendance” in True Confocal Micro Raman Spectroscopy & Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope workshop by Monash University Awarded “Certificate of Participation” in volunteering for Science in Motion 2019, School of Science, Monash University

Awarded “Certificate of Participation” in sustainable palm oil in food and health seminar in Monash University, 29

October 2019

Awarded “Certificate of Attendance” in the Green Chemistry New Zealand 2019

(GCNZ19) conference 2019 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Awarded “Certificate of Participation” for participation in the webinar MINI SCIENCE SERIES 2021 (Digital Health: A Step Towards Modernized Healthcare) by Monash Science Symposium on February 19, 2021

Awarded “Scholarship” by UKAA (University of Karachi Alumni Association) of Baltimore Washington Metropolitan Area P.O.Box 1522, Springfield, Virginia, USA Awarded “Certificate of Appreciation” in extra circular activities, presented by Chairman Chemistry Dept. (Karachi University)

Awarded “Merit Certificate” for participating in “Science Exhibition”, presented by Principal St. Joseph’s College

Awarded “Merit Certificate” in DG Gold Award ceremony for securing 89% in S.S.C, presented by Chairman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Professional Society Membership

• ACS MUM International Student Chapter Member (American Chemical Society Monash University)

• Women's Empowerment Network (WEN) member.

Other skills

• Administration experience: Have 5-year experience in conducting Summer Camp for English language and home tuition classes of grade 9 th

to 12

by communicating and

delivering effectively within the team and gained deep knowledge in project/team management

• Technical skills: Strengths include the ability to freely leverage multiple competencies including Electrochemical techniques, Voltammetry, HPLC techniques, LCMS, FESEM & Raman spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and Material characterization

• Languages: English, Urdu, and Arabic.

Extracurricular Activities

• Volunteer participation in Science in Motion (2019), School of Science, Monash University

• Played badminton at the secondary school level and served as Captain of the throw-ball team which trained me sportsmanship and teamwork

• Organized and managed students’ functions/ seminars/ programs in Chemistry Department, Karachi University

• Participated in debate competitions at the school level

• Listening to intellectual discussions, reading books and newspaper articles

• Interest in public speaking and many sports including cricket, football, tennis, and skiing Referees

1. PROFESSOR GOH JOO KHENG, EMILY PhD

Professor

Head of School

School of Science

Building 4, Level 8, Room 4-8-01C

Monash University Malaysia

Jalan Lagoon Selatan

47500 Bandar Sunway

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysia

T: +603-****-****, ext: 46108 (DID: 5514 6108)

E: ***.***.*****@******.***

2. PROFESSOR SADEQUR REHMAN

Professor of Plant Genetics, Director of Tropical Medicine & Biology Multidisciplinary Platform

School of Science

E: *******.******@******.***

T: +603-****-****

Room 4-8-01D

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0109-5895

3. Dr. Cheow Yuen Lin

Senior Lecturer

School of Science

Primary: *****.****.***@******.***

Secondary: +603-****-****

Room 4-8-38

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0336-2328

4. Dr. SUMMYIA MASOOD

Assistant Professor

Physical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

University of Karachi

Pakistan

T: +923*********

E: *******@***.***.**

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