nashamim@pvamu.edu
936-261-9400
Education
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2002
CGPA:3.61/4.00
Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 2007
CGPA: 4.38/5.00
Professional Experience
2008-2014 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Texas Tech University
Polymer Rheology and Condensed Matter Physics Group (G.B. McKenna)
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Rheological and thermal characterization of polymers, structure property relationship in polymers, ultrathin films, ionic liquids, energetic materials and biological fluids Laboratory manager including safety
2003-2007 Graduate Research Assistant, National University of Singapore
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Full research scholarship, National University of Singapore
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Synthesis and characterization of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for bioseparation application
Skills and Instrumentation
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Rheology Rheometer (ARES, AR-G2, Anton Paar)
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Thermal analysis Flash DSC, Differential Scanning Calorimetry DSC, TGA
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Structure Characterization TEM, SEM, Dynamic light scattering, FTIR, AFM.
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Programming languages Matlab, Fortran, Aspen-HYSIS
Teaching Experience
2010-2014 Instructor, Texas Tech University
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CHE 3330 Material Science and Engineering
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CHE 1121 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
2004-2006 Teaching Assistant
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Tutor, grader and laboratory demonstrator for particle technology course
Referred Journal Publications
1. N. Shamim and G.B. McKenna, The first observation of glass transition temperature in
TNT using flash differential scanning calorimetry, In preparation.
2. N. Shamim., Y. P. Koh, S. L. Simon and G. B. McKenna, The glass transition temperature of thin polycarbonate films measured by flash differential scanning calorimetry, Submitted to Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics.
3. N. Shamim and G. B. McKenna, Mechanical spectral hole burning in polymer solutions: comparison with LAOS fingerprinting, Journal of Rheology, 58, 43-62, 2014.
4. N. Shamim, S. J. Usala and G. B. McKenna, The elasticity of cervical-vaginal secretions is abnormal in polycystic ovary syndrome: case report of five PCOS women, Indian
Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 16 (6), 1019-1021, 2012.
5. N. Shamim and G.B. McKenna, Glass dynamics and anomalous aging in a family of ionic liquids above the glass transition temperature, The Journal of Physical Chemistry
B, 114 (48), 15742-15752, 2010. Citation: 7
6. N. Shamim, L. Hong, K. Hidajat, and M.S. Uddin, Adsorption, desorption and conformational changes of desorbed lysozyme from thermosensitive nanomagnetic particles, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 320 (1), 15-21, 2008. Citation: 21

7. N. Shamim, L. Hong, K. Hidajat and M.S.Uddin, Thermosensitive polymer (Nisopropylacrylamide) coated nanomagnetic particles: preparation and characterization,
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 55, 51-58, 2007. Citation: 47
8. N. Shamim, L. Hong, K. Hidajat and M.S.Uddin, Thermosensitive polymer coated nanomagnetic particles for separation of biomolecules, Separation and Purification
Technology, 53, 164-170, 2007. Citation: 38
9. N. Shamim, L. Hong, K. Hidajat and M.S.Uddin, Thermosensitive-polymer-coated magnetic nanoparticles: adsorption and desorption of bovine serum albumin, Journal of
Colloid and Interface Science, 304 (1), 1-8, 2006. Citation: 67
10. N. Shamim, Z.G. Peng, L. Hong, K. Hidajat and M.S.Uddin, Synthesis and characterization of double surfactant coated magnetic particles, International Journal of
Nanoscience, 4(2), 187-195, 2005.
Professional Affiliation
Society of Rheology; The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
Conferences
1. N. Shamim, Y. P. Koh, S. L. Simon and G. B. McKenna, The glass transition temperature of thin polycarbonate films: measured by Flash Differential Scanning
Calorimetry, ACS National Meeting on Chemistry and Materials of Energy, March 2014.
2. N. Shamim and G. B. McKenna, A comparison of mechanical hole burning and Fourier transform rheology of polymer solutions, Society of Rheology, Annual meeting, February
2013.
3. N. Shamim and G. B. McKenna, The glass transition temperature of polycarbonate ultrathin films measured by flash differential scanning calorimetry, North American
Thermal Analysis Society, Annual Conference, August 2012.
4. N. Shamim and G. B. McKenna, Anomalous aging in a family of ionic liquids near the glass transition temperature, Society of Rheology, annual meeting, October 2010.
5. N. Shamim and G.B. McKenna, Dynamic properties of imidazolium based ionic liquids studied by mechanical spectroscopy, Society of Rheology, 81st annual meeting,
Madison, Wisconsin, October 2009.
6. N. Shamim and G.B. McKenna, The measurement of dynamic properties of imidazolium based ionic liquids in the vicinity of the glass transition temperature, North American
Thermal Analysis Society, 37th Annual Conference, Lubbock, Texas, September 2009.
7. Uddin. MS and N. Shamim. Particle 2006, Orlando, Florida, May 2006.
8. N. Shamim, K. Hidajat, L. Hong and M. S. Uddin, (267f) Adsorption and desorption of lysozyme on thermosensitive nano-sized magnetic particles and its conformational changes, AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 2006
9. N. Shamim, K. Hidajat, L. Hong and M. S. Uddin, (513d) Conformational changes of bovine serum albumin upon adsorption on nano-sized thermosensitive magnetic particles, AIChE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2005.
10. N. Shamim, K. Hidajat, L. Hong and M. S. Uddin, Recent advances in separation and purification techniques for biological and pharmaceutical products development,
Nanyang Technological University, February 2005
11. N. Shamim, K. Hidajat, L. Hong and M. S. Uddin, 1st Nano-Engineering and Nano-
Science Congress, National University of Singapore, July 2004.
12. N. Shamim, K. Hidajat, L. Hong and M. S. Uddin, International Conference on Chemical
Engineering, Bangladesh, 2003.
Immigration Status Permanent resident of USA (Green card)