Resume
Doctoral candidate in Biotechnology Engineering with expertise in cell/stem cell culture, bioprocess system engineering, process design, and foundational research background in biomedical genetics.
Education
October 2019 -
In Progress
Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program for Industry-University Co-Creation
Doctoral Program
Osaka University, Japan
October 2017 -
September 2019
Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program
Masters of Engineering
Osaka University, Japan
September 2013 -
July 2016
Biomedical Genetics
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Experience
September 2015 -
June 2016
Sessional Project Worker
Newcastle University Students' Union, United Kingdom
Publications
June 2024
Spatial heterogeneity analysis of seeding of human induced pluripotent stem cells for neuroectodermal differentiation
Qatan AAI et. al., (2024). Regenerative Therapy Vol. 26, pp. 922-931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reth.2024.10.006
Conferences
March 2020
SCEJ 85th Annual Meeting
The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ)
Kansai University, Japan
Scholarships
October 2017 -
March 2023
Mitsubishi Corporation Scholarship
Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education
Sultanate of Oman
September 2012 -
July 2016
Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship
Sultanate of Oman
Awards
ncl+ Advanced Award in Leadership
Newcastle University Careers Service,
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, United Kingdom (2016)
Community Impact Award
Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering, Newcastle University Students’ Union, United Kingdom (2016)
Outstanding Achievement Award
Contribution Award
Peer Tutor Special Contribution Award
INTO Newcastle University, United Kingdom (2013)
Certificates
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google, United States (2022)
Making a Cell Therapy: Principles and
Practice of Manufacturing
MITx: Online Learning, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, United States (2022)
MEI-Center Summer School
Global Center for Medical Engineering and Informatics,
Osaka University, Japan (2021)
Skills
Academic and Scientific Research
Process Design, Experimental Design, Academic Writing
Stem Cell Culture, Cell Differentiation
Flow cytometry, Immunofluorescence Microscopy
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Information Technology
Data Analysis (Python, R, SQL)
Image Processing (ImageJ macro)
Software Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python)
Office Suites (Microsoft Office, Apple iWork)
Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Cloud, Inkscape)
Languages
Shehri (Native)
Arabic (Native)
English (Proficient)
Japanese (Intermediate)
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