Abad Nadeem

10+ years of experience in providing solutions to technology development challenges in the ?Food & Biotechnology Industry" having expertise in Product Development ?Enzyme Production?, Process Development, Process Optimization, Manufacturing of Biomaterials and their purification through downstream processing ? Extensive knowledge & practice in initiating and leading Research and Development (R&D) projects from conceptual proof to bench-scale and pilot-scale studies by applying tools and techniques related to industrial biotechnology ( Microbial cultivation/ Culturing, Microbial media Preparation and sterilization, Enzymatic Scarifications, Submerged Fermentation, and Solid state fermentation) ? Proven skills in design and development and monitoring of the process, Piping and Instrumentation Drawings ( PI & D), Commissioning and installation of various kinds of Reactors, Fermentors, Bubble-column bioreactors, Airlift Bioreactors, Acetator, Fluidized Bed reactor and Continuous Stirrer Tank Reactors at Pilot-Scale by applying chemical engineering tools. ? Proven skills in Design of Experiments, Controlling of chemical reaction or biochemical reactions, and Control of Process variables (Aeration, Agitation, Temperature, Pressure, Dissolved Oxygen) during troubleshooting to achieve process automation and process improvement at pilot scale studies through process engineering during the technology transfer process. ? Extensive knowledge & practice regarding product recovery and preservation after the fermentation process by applying suitable separation techniques (Filteration, centrifugation, fractional distillation,) ? Competent in collection and handling of research data, Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs ) analytical test reports, microbiology reports, batch production reports, monthly progress reports, and setting of Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) after data analysis. ? Having Solid knowledge and laboratory skills in characterization methods and analyses of raw materials and finished products by applying analytical chemistry techniques ? Making necessary arrangements for laboratory waste management and implementation of SOPs regarding laboratory safety and project management ? Having Knowledge and practice in LEAN Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practice ( GMP ), Six Sigma, and ISO-related other quality control standards. ? Having profound Interest in the integration of PID controllers, PLC system operation, engineering-related software, Computer Aided Design CAD, AutoCAD, and ASPEN.