HIRA FATIMA
Chemical Engineer
Perth,Australia
Summary
Having nearly a decade of professional experience for variable work environments including Pakistan, South Korea, and Australia in different fields (health, environment, water treatment, hydrogen production. Expert at work with varieties of analytical lab devices, materials development and their analysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lecturer
Curtin College@Navitas
Perth, Australia
02.2022 - Current
- Teaching EMCH1000 second trimester students
- Teaching EMCH1000 first trimester students.
Teaching assistant
Curtin University
Perth, Bently, Western
02.2022 - Current
- Australia
- Research Methods for Advanced Engineering (Semester 2 2022 Bentley Perth Campus - INT[1])
- Teaching Resources, Processes, and Materials Engineering (Semester 1 2022 Bentley Perth Campus-INT[1]) to first-semester students.
Research assistant
Curtin University
Perth, Bently, Australia
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Project design, literature survey, experimental analysis
- Demonstrate a continuous focus on safety through routine risk assessment and safety checks
- Manage/supervise the project to meet deadlines
- Engage in effective teamwork
- Analyze project designs and data curation to ensure work is carried out accordingly
- Key projects:
- Development of heterogeneous photocatalyst materials to produce hydrogen with water splitting, as well as the optimization of synthesis parameters, and photocatalyst dosage for optimal hydrogen production
- Development of photocatalytic materials for the degradation of emerging and conventional water contaminants.
Research fellow
Curtin University
Perth, Bently, Australia
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Project design, literature survey, experimental analysis
- Demonstrate a continuous focus on safety through routine risk assessment and safety checks
- Manage/supervise the project to meet deadlines
- Engage in effective management of different projects
- Analyze project designs and date curation to ensure work is carried out accordingly
- Conducted data gathering and data analysis to effectively draft the manuscripts
- Key projects:
- Organic chemical synthesis of light-responsive photocatalyst materials and lowering the band gap of the nanomaterials for heterogeneous photocatalysis
- Solvothermal synthesis of light-responsive photocatalyst materials and reducing the charge recombination of optical catalyst materials by conjugation of high surface area/porous materials
- Seed growth synthesis of heterogenous near-infrared (NIR) light-responsive catalysts materials
Research fellow
Kangwon National University
Chuncheon
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Project design, literature survey, experimental analysis
- Conducted data gathering and data analysis to effectively draft the manuscripts
- Strategic support to other researchers
- Proactively participated in ongoing research projects to hone skills, build, and develop a reputation as a motivated and high-performing professional
- Key project:
- Rational design and development of nanomaterials for the bioseparation of protein
Research fellow
Chung Ang University
Seoul
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Develop a reputation as a motivated and high-performing professional
- Strategic support to other researchers
- Conducted data gathering and data analysis to effectively draft the manuscripts
- Key Projects:
- Modification of magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles with hexylphosphoric acid
- Improvement in the thermal stabilities of polyethylene composites
Lecturer
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Islam college of science and technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
- Teaching to first-semester students.
Research fellow
National University of Sciences and Technology
Islamabad
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Project design, literature survey, experimental analysis
- Conducted data gathering and analysis to effectively draft the manuscripts
- Key projects:
- Preparation of the development of controlled shape and size nanoparticles for their potential applications in magnetic hyperthermia/magnetic resonance imaging
- Industrial
Biomedical Engineer Internee
Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of Heart Disease Rawalpindi
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Managerial activities during the ongoing treatment and diagnostic processes
- Tools consistent with obtaining and maintaining machines in facilities by coordinating with manufacturers and vendors.
Quality Control Engineer Internee
Nestle Sheikhupura Pakistan
07.2011 - 08.2011
- Calibration & Validation of Lacto-scan
- Calibration of Milk-o-Scan
- Comparative study and analysis of instrument-integrated slope/intercept adjustment for maximum performance on all parameters
- Publications
- H Fatima, MR Azhar, Y Zhong, Y Arafat, M Khiadani, Z Shao, Rational design of ZnO-zeolite imidazole hybrid nanoparticles with reduced charge recombination for enhanced photocatalysis, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 614 2022 538-546
- M Kazmi, M Irfana, L Zhoua, S Yuana, H Fatima, LY Tiana, YL Yea, QS Lua, XY Lua, SZ Yanga, JD Gud, BZ Mua, Electron donors and mediators in the thermodynamics and kinetics of CO2 bioreduction, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 156
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
05.2017 - 09.2022
MS - Biomedical Engineering
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
09.2012 - 01.2015
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology (UET)
09.2008 - 01.2012
emergency management training - undefined
Curtin University
HAZOP training - undefined
Curtin University Fire extinguisher training - undefined
Curtin University Dangerous goods handling certification - undefined
KnowBe4 security awareness certification Information management work essentials certification Health, safety, and emergency management Equal opportunity work essentials – lite certification FTIR, XRD, and UV-Vis training in - undefined
Curtin University
Skills
Expert working with photodegradationundefined
Timeline
Lecturer
Curtin College@Navitas
02.2022 - Current
Teaching assistant
Curtin University
02.2022 - Current
Research assistant
Curtin University
08.2021 - 04.2022
Research fellow
Curtin University
05.2017 - 08.2021
Doctor of Philosophy - Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
05.2017 - 09.2022
Research fellow
Kangwon National University
03.2016 - 04.2017
Research fellow
Chung Ang University
03.2015 - 02.2016
Lecturer
01.2014 - 01.2015
Biomedical Engineer Internee
Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National Institute of Heart Disease Rawalpindi
06.2013 - 06.2013
Research fellow
National University of Sciences and Technology
06.2013 - 01.2015
MS - Biomedical Engineering
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
09.2012 - 01.2015
Quality Control Engineer Internee
Nestle Sheikhupura Pakistan
07.2011 - 08.2011
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology (UET)
09.2008 - 01.2012
emergency management training - undefined
Curtin University
HAZOP training - undefined
Curtin University Fire extinguisher training - undefined
Curtin University Dangerous goods handling certification - undefined
KnowBe4 security awareness certification Information management work essentials certification Health, safety, and emergency management Equal opportunity work essentials – lite certification FTIR, XRD, and UV-Vis training in - undefined
Curtin University
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