Hamid Khan

Human genetics and neurogenetics researcher with PhD training in biotechnology and a focused research profile in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental disorders, rare genetic disease, genomics, and epigenomics. International research experience across Pakistan, Canada, and China, with practical strength in whole-exome sequencing, microarray-based genotyping, homozygosity-by-descent mapping, variant interpretation, DNA methylation-oriented research, PCR/Sanger validation, and manuscript development. Prepared for postdoctoral, research scientist, and faculty-track roles requiring independent project ownership, publication productivity, teaching, collaboration, grant development, and translational genomic research leadership.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences (2025-02 – Present)

• Conducting postdoctoral research on the genetic and epigenetic basis of ASD and related neurodevelopmental disorders under Prof. Hong-Tao Li.
• Developing DNA methylation-oriented research on early ASD diagnosis and contributing to manuscripts, grant outputs, and international collaborations.

Human Molecular Geneticist at Zarqa Genomics Lab (2024-09 – 2025-02)

• Supported molecular genetics workflows and clinical genomics interpretation in a laboratory setting, with emphasis on human genetic disorders and NGS-informed reporting.

IRSIP Visiting Researcher at Molecular Neuropsychiatry and Development Laboratory, CAMH / University of Toronto (2022-01 – 2022-07)

• Worked under Prof. John Vincent on ASD-related molecular genetics, sequence data interpretation, variant prioritization, and cross-institutional research collaboration.

Research Associate, PAK-US Science and Technology Cooperation Program Phase 7 at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)

• Contributed to the project Health Security: Point of Care, Multiplexed Molecular Detection of Infectious Diseases Endemic in Pakistan at the Biomolecular Genetic Engineering Laboratory.

Lab Incharge / Researcher at Biomolecular Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, IIUI

• Managed laboratory activities, supported molecular biology workflows, coordinated sample handling, and assisted students and trainees in experimental procedures.

Visiting Lecturer at Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University

• Taught biological sciences and biotechnology-related courses and supported academic mentoring, practical teaching, and departmental learning activities.

PhD in Biotechnology (Human Genetics) – International Islamic University Islamabad (2018 – 2024)

MS/MPhil in Biotechnology (Human Genetics) – International Islamic University Islamabad (2016 – 2018)

MSc in Zoology – Hazara University Mansehra (2011 – 2013)

BSc in Biological Sciences – University of Peshawar (2008 – 2010)