MD NOOR A ALAM

Research Scientist with experience in quantum & bionanomaterials development

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ABOUT ME

Currently, I hold the position of Scientific Expert at Merz Aesthetics GmbH, a leading player in the global dermal filler and neurotoxin industry with products available in over 90 countries. In this role, my primary responsibilities include overseeing the implementation and validation of product and process transfers to the German production site. My role necessitates close collaboration with the operations team to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality standards, including ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820.

Before joining Merz, I worked as a Doctoral Researcher at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research for four years, where I completed several collaborative projects with a focus on the sensing and therapeutic applications of surface-coated nanoparticles. I designed and synthesized several macromolecules and ligands for nanoparticle functionalization. I have also published multiple papers in prestigious journals from American Chemical Society, Elsevier, The Royal Society of Chemistry and other major publishers.
I am enthusiastic about acquiring hands-on experience and fostering innovation. As a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, my goal is to contribute to the industry's growth while upholding exemplary quality standards.

EXPERIENCE

Jul 2023 – Present: Scientific Expert

Merz Aesthetics, Dessau, Germany

Implement process and product transfers at German site, ensure smooth integration, and validate processes. Adapt lab processes to industrial standards, adhere to regulatory requirements, plan and execute experiments, manage sub-projects, and prepare GMP-compliant documentation.

Jan 2020 – Jun 2023: Doctoral Researcher

Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany

Completed several collaborative projects focused on sensing and therapeutic applications of synthesized biomolecule and small molecule-coated nanoparticles.

Jan 2018 – Dec 2019: Academic Staff

Ulm University, Ulm, Germany

Developed efficient nanoparticles surface coating technique with various proteins and antibodies. Synthesized diverse macromolecules for nanoparticle surface coating to improve colloidal stability and added novelties.

Oct 2017 – Dec 2017: Research Assistant

Ulm University, Ulm, Germany

Prepared and characterized gold nanoparticles for photo-therapeutic applications.

Jun 2011 – Sep 2013: Resolutions Officer

SGS Bangladesh Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Assisted the regulatory authorities with chemistry knowledge for proper HS (Harmonized System) classification of nationwide imported goods according to WTO, WCO and country directives.

EDUCATION

Apr 2019 – Present: Doctor of Philosophy | Chemistry

Ulm University, Ulm, Germany

Tentative dissertation title: Surface-functionalized nanodiamonds for sensing and therapeutic applications.

Focus: Quantum and bionanomaterials

Oct 2014 – Jul 2017: Master of Science | Advanced Materials

Ulm University, Ulm, Germany

Thesis title: Mitochondria targeted gold nanorod-protein hybrid nanomaterials for dual phototherapy.

Focus: Biomaterials

Jul 2009 – Jun 2010: Master of Science | Chemistry

Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Focus: Organic Chemistry (1-year non-thesis program)

Jul 2005 – Jun 2009: Bachelor of Science | Chemistry

Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Focus: Organic Chemistry (4 years program)

FURTHER EDUCATIONS & TRAINING

Dec 2023: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

UMS Consulting, Germany

Mar 2022: Foundations of Project Management

Google LLC, Online course

Aug 2021: Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

University of Amsterdam, Online course

Feb 2021: GMP in Analytical QC

CONCEPT HEIDELBERG GmbH, Germany

MEMBERSHIPS

Jul 2020 – Present:
German Chemical Society (Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker)

Jan 2021 – Present:
Max Planck Alumni Association

Jan 2024 – Present:
Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association

TECHNICAL SKILLS

COMPUTER SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Teamwork | Resourcefulness | Adaptability | Negotiation | Empathy

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bengali
English
German

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C1
B1

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Wu, Y.*, Alam, M. N. A.*, Balasubramanian, P., Winterwerber, P., Ermakova, A., Müller, M., Wagner, M., Jelezko, F., Raabe, M., & Weil, T. (2021). Fluorescent Nanodiamond– Nanogels for Nanoscale Sensing and Photodynamic Applications. Advanced NanoBiomed Research, 1(7), 2000101.
https://doi.org/10.1002/anbr.202000101
Wu, Y.*, Alam, M. N. A.*, Balasubramanian, P., Ermakova, A., Fischer, S., Barth, H., Wagner, M., Raabe, M., Jelezko, F., Weil, T., & Weil, T. (2021). Nanodiamond Theranostic for Light-Controlled Intracellular Heating and Nanoscale Temperature Sensing. Nano Letters, 21(9), 3780-3788.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00043
Liu, W.*; Alam, M. N. A.*; Liu, Y.; Agafonov, V. N.; Qi, H.; Koynov, K.; Davydov, V. A.; Uzbekov, R.; Kaiser, U.; Lasser, T.; Jelezko, F.; Weil, T.; Ermakova, A. (2022). Silicon-VacancyNanodiamonds as High Performance Near-Infrared Emitters for Live-Cell Dual-Color Imaging and Thermometry. Nano Letters, 22(7), 2881-2888.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00040

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Streptavidin Coated Nanodiamonds as a Multifunctional Nanocarrier.

Introduced various post-coating functionalizations on nanoparticle surface for site-specific cargo delivery, imaging, and improved drug loading.

Antibody Functionalized Nanodiamonds for Targeted Delivery and Imaging.

Used single-domain antibody for cell membrane targeted cargo delivery.

Intracellular Radical Sensing Using Fluorescent Nanodiamonds.

Detection of intracellular reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide radicals with surface functionalized nanoparticles.

INTERESTS

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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