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Farah Naz

Farah Naz

Bremen

Summary

PhD-trained materials scientist with over five years of specialized experience in polymer chemistry, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), and organic synthesis, focusing on wastewater treatment and environmental applications. Proven expertise in synthesizing and analytically characterizing biodegradable polymers and nanomaterials fuels innovative research initiatives aimed at carbon dioxide capture and sustainable solutions. A strong publication record underscores a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, while effective cross-functional collaboration enhances project outcomes and fosters teamwork. Dedicated to leveraging scientific expertise to address pressing environmental challenges through advanced chemical analysis and innovative problem-solving techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Chemist (R&D)

Joker Ltd.
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Led R&D of industrial chemical formulations for children’s slime, progressing projects from concept to pilot scale.
  • Prepared and maintained technical documentation (COAs, logbooks, LIMS entries) in alignment with SOPs and data-integrity (ALCOA) principles.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products; investigated and flagged out-of-spec results.
  • Established and maintained international supplier contacts to source and negotiate raw materials for slime production.
  • Calibrated and maintained lab instruments; executed routine QC checks and supported method verification/validation activities.
  • Ensured chemical safety compliance: maintained SDSs, performed risk assessments, enforced PPE/waste-disposal procedures, and supported audits and incident reporting.

Research Associate

City University of Hong Kong
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed MOF-based perovskites for environmental applications.
  • Secured research funding through project design and collaborated with industry partners.
  • Managed laboratory operations, mentored junior researchers, co-authored publications, and enforced safety compliance.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Shenzhen University
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Developed monomers of biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications.
  • Optimized synthesis/testing protocols and contributed to manuscripts.
  • Managed lab operations and mentored junior researchers.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Wuhan University of Technology
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Designed MOFs catalyst for and elucidated polymerization pathways via kinetic studies and in-situ NMR/FTIR, clarifying active sites and rate-limiting steps.
  • Produced multiple SCI-indexed publications and reproducible protocols, improving catalytic activity/selectivity and guiding greener polymer synthesis.

Lecturer

Faisalabad Institute of Research and Technology
11.2014 - 03.2015
  • Taught undergraduate chemistry courses and supervised laboratory sessions.
  • Developed course materials and ensured safe laboratory practices.

Education

Ph.D. - Materials Science & Engineering

Wuhan University of Technology
06.2019

M.Phil. - Applied Chemistry

Government College University (GCU)
08.2015

Skills

    Data analysis

  • FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, DSC, UV-Vis/PL, GC-MS, HPLC, GPC, BET surface area, Spectroscopy & NMR data interpretation

    Software

  • Microsoft Office, Origin, GraphPad Prism, MestReNova

LANGUAGES

English (C1)
German (A1)
Chinese (A1)
Urdu (Native)
Punjabi (Native)

Timeline

Senior Chemist (R&D)

Joker Ltd.
10.2024 - 07.2025

Research Associate

City University of Hong Kong
07.2023 - 09.2024

Postdoctoral Researcher

Shenzhen University
11.2021 - 10.2023

Postdoctoral Researcher

Wuhan University of Technology
11.2019 - 09.2021

Lecturer

Faisalabad Institute of Research and Technology
11.2014 - 03.2015

M.Phil. - Applied Chemistry

Government College University (GCU)

Ph.D. - Materials Science & Engineering

Wuhan University of Technology

COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION

  • Quality & EHS: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GLP; lab safety SOPs and risk assessments
  • Regulatory: UFI/PCN submissions, REACH/CLP classification and labeling, SDS authoring
Farah Naz