Project Technology

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

SHUBNUM MUSTAPHA

PERSONAL DATA _____________________________________________________

Surname: Mustapha

Full Name: Shubnum

Residential Address: 6 Pamrose Place

Reservoir Hills

Durban

4090

Postal Address: P.O. Box 701400

Overport

4067

Contact numbers: (C) 078-***-****

(H) 031-***-****

Identity Number: 821***-****-** 9

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Married

Nationality & Race: South African Citizen - Indian

Preferred Language: English

Health: Excellent

License: Code 08

Criminal Offenses: None

E-mail: ********@*****.***

ACADEMIC HISTORY _________________________________________________

TERTIARY EDUCATION

MASTER’S DEGREE IN TECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY Graduated 2007

Biotechnology Durban University of Technology

Course: Research Project and Dissertation in completion of the Master’s Degree in Biotechnology.

Project: The Aerobic Degradation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) using microorganisms.

Analysis included:

• Sampling, Isolation, Screening and efficiency of bacterial cultures ability to degrade PCBs.

• Solid and liquid phase extraction techniques.

• Quantification of PCBs using gas chromatography with electron capture detector.

• Thin layer chromatography & spectrophotometer for qualitative analysis

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN TECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY Graduated 2004

Biotechnology Durban University of Technology

Courses studied

• Environmental Biotechnology IV

• Industrial Biotechnology IV

• Research Methodology: Natural Science (Distinction)

• Entrepreneurial Skills (Distinction)

• Plant Biotechnology IV

• Recombinant DNA Technology

• Research Project IV

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Graduated 2003

Biotechnology Durban Institute of Technology

Courses studied

• Analytical Biochemistry III • Microbial Biochemistry III

• Analytical Chemistry: Biological II • Microbiology I

• Biochemistry II • Microbiology II

• Bioprocessing III • Microbiology: Biological III

• Biotechnology Industry Practice I • Physics I

• Biotechnology Industry Practice II • Process Technology and

• Chemistry I Management I

• Disease and Immune Response II • Quantitative Methods

• Fermentation Technology II • Sanitation Safety and Hygiene I

• Food Microbiology III

Achievements

• National Diploma Experiential Learning Project Presentation at the 2003 Microbiology Conference: Degradation of Edible Oil Effluent using Yeast Biomass

• Distinction in Biotechnology Industry Practice I

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Basic Computer Literacy

• Working with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint Presentation

TRAINING AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Certificate in FIRST AID South African Red Cross Society

• Member of WISA Water Institute of South Africa

• Certificate for Experiential Training for National Diploma Project Presentation Department of Biotechnology (DUT)

• Oral presentation at SASM 2004 Conference

South African Society of Microbiology

• Oral presentation at SASM 2010 Conference

• Poster presentation at WISA 2010 Conference

SECONDARY EDUCATION

FULL MATRICULATION EXEMPTION Years attended (1999-2000)

Ridge Park College

Higher grade passes obtained in the following subjects

• English (1st language)

• Afrikaans (2nd language)

• Accounting

• Physical Science

• Biology

Standard grade pass obtained for the subject

• Mathematics

Achievements

• Distinction in Mathematics (SG)

• Work Experience Program in McCords Hospital (December 1999)

WORK HISTORY ______________________________________________________

PROJECT TEAM LEADER:

Durban University of Technology Period Employed (01/05 – 09/2010)

• Evaluation of the potential Endocrine Disrupting Hormones (EDC) in the water samples in and around KZN.

• Assessment of Micro-algae in a raceway pond to produce Biodiesel.

Overview:

• Managing and overview of a water analysis team

• Financial planning and development of the projects

• Data handling and capturing of results for statistical evaluation

• Future performance and upgrading of system plants

• Maintaining water legislation and regulations

Techniques: Microbiology, Liquid-Liquid Chromatography, Solid Phase Extraction, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography analysis of water samples, Automated Analyzer of Nitrates and Phosphates

Equipment: Microbiological kits, Medical kits, Sampling, Gas Chromatography/ Electron Capture Detector, Staining & Microscope, Radio-immunoassay, Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization Microscope, Spectrophotometer, Solid Phase Extraction and Chemical Oxygen Demand (CODs).

BIOCHEMISTRY LECTURER:

Department of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology Period Employed (01/07 – 06/07)

Duties Included

• Organizing, planning and lecturing

• Time management of daily tasks and scheduling of lectures

• Setting tutorials for examination supplements

• Supervision of students during laboratory experimentations

• Co-coordinating tests and exams

WASTEWATER RESEARCHER:

Durban University of Technology Period Employed (01/04 – 12/04)

Duties Included

• Project: Physiological and Biochemical fingerprinting of problematic filamentous bacteria in activated sludge treatment systems.

• Overview: Optimization of the bacterial growth on selective media. Microbiological and biochemical analysis for the identification of the bacteria.

• Equipment: In situ testing equipment for water samples, Staining of bacteria, Microscopy & Spectrophotometery of samples

MICROBIOLOGY DEMONSTRATER:

Microbiological Laboratory, Durban University of Technology Period Employed (02/04 –10/04)

Duties included

• Facilitating practical microbiology experiments

• Maintenance of laboratory equipment

• Techniques: ELISA kits, Serum testing, Pregnancy tests, Potential Pathogenic Bacterial testing from blood, serum and sputum analysis.

• Equipment: Gas Chromatography/ Electron Capture Detector, Staining & Microscope, Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization Microscope, Spectrophotometer, Solid Phase Extraction, Chemical Oxygen Demand (CODs) and Molecular Techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reactions and Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis.

APPRENTISHIP: ASSISTANT BIOTECH RESEARCH PROJECT

Durban University of Technology Period Employed (01/03 –12/03)

Duties Included

• Project: Degradation of edible oil effluent using yeast isolated from the oil plant

• Overview: Analysis of variety yeast by microbiological and biochemical testing.

• Equipment: Microbiological staining techniques & Microscopy for id of bacteria, Spectrophotometery, Chemical Oxygen Demand (CODs) tests, and Batch Reaction trials.

FACILITATOR: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

Durban University of Technology Period Employed (06/01- 10/01)

Duties Included

• Provision of supplementary tuition in the subject of chemistry

• Assessment of student performance.

• Encouragement of students to persevere with studies.

TEMP- CASHIER: SAGO REFINISHING OVERPORT

440 Randles Road, Sydenham, Durban, 4000 Period Employed (05/01 –11/03)

Duties Included

• Financial computer administration

• Cashier duties

• Over the counter assistance

SECRETARIAL TEMP POSITION: DR. S. DAWOOD (GP)

187 Alpine Road, Overport, Durban, 4000 Period Employed (03/98 –11/2000)

Duties Included

• General office administration

• Financial computer administration

VOLUNTEER SERVICES ________________________________________________

• Cashier for various events held by fund-raising committee (Al-Ansaar Trust): Ms. A. Ahmod.

• Volunteer Waitress for various events held by fund-raising committee (Al-Ansaar Trust): Ms. A. Ahmod.

REFERENCES _________________________________________________________

1. Ms. Rena Brijllal

Designation: Senior Microbiology Technician

Durban University of Technology

Tel: 031-***-****

Email: *****@***.**.**

2. Mr. Krishan Ramluckan

Designation: Senior Analytical Chemistry Lecturer

Durban University of Technology

Tel: 031-***-**** / 083-****-***

E-mail: *****@***.**.**

ADDENDUM __________________________________________________________

Certified copies and results are available on request.

DECLARATION _______________________________________________________

I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who always strives for excellence.

I hereby declare that the above information is true. I thank you for taking the time to review my CV and I hope to receive your reply.

Sincerely

Mrs. S. Mustapha

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