Hanif Uddin

A driven materials chemist with more than 10 years' hands-on industrial as well as academic research and development experience, ready to push the boundaries and redefine the possibilities. A cross-disciplined researcher with strong interpersonal skills and background in polymer/materials chemistry, nanomaterials/nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical science. Results-oriented innovator, public speaker, excellent team player, strong problem-solving skills.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, Georgia

(2021-01)

Department of Chemistry

• Working on DOE-funded stable SP2 COF synthesis and finding new applications of these materials.
• Working on NSF and US Army-funded projects to develop polyimide-based two-dimensional semiconducting electronic materials for transistor/chip, sensor, and dielectric applications.
• Synthesized sustainable block-copolymers by living anionic polymerization.
• Worked on reversible covalent bond-based nanoscale thermoplastic elastomers, which may significantly improve the recovery and reprocessing of these advanced materials.
• Worked on boron-based highly conductive polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries.
• Responsible for manuscript and proposal writing.
• Helping graduate students run experiments, characterizing materials, and maintaining safety protocols.

Polymer Scientist - Biocure Inc.

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Synthesized POx-based amphiphilic di- and triblock copolymers via CROP, achieving narrow Đ (<1.2) and tunable MW distributions suitable for high-purity, function-critical applications.
• Scaled polymer production from lab to 10–20 L pilot scale by optimizing monomer feed rates, thermal gradients, and mixing regimes, ensuring reproducibility and tight process control.
• Engineered polymers with tunable HLB and interfacial compatibility for targeted release profiles, surface, and integration into contact, coating, or implantable device platforms.
• Applied DoE to identify and optimize critical process parameters, improving batch consistency, yield, and readiness for controlled manufacturing environments.
• Utilized NMR (¹H, ¹³C), GPC-MALS, FTIR, DSC, and TGA for in-depth polymer characterization to confirm architecture, MW, thermal properties, and degradation kinetics across development stages.
• Developed PVA-based hydrogel systems, including visible light-cured adhesives and contact lens materials, with mechanical and chemical properties optimized for biocompatibility and functional performance.
• Designed and analyzed PVA-conjugated injectable/implantable delivery platforms for peptides/proteins, evaluating hydrogel degradation and sustained release behavior under physiological conditions.
• Employed molecular dynamics, DFT, and modeling tools to predict polymer solubility, conformation, and substrate interactions, enabling data-driven synthesis and formulation decisions.
• Designed and tested nanoscale carriers (liposomes, polymersomes, nanoreactors) from functionalized block copolymers for targeted delivery and biointerface applications.
• Authored SOPs, batch protocols, and technical reports in compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and ICH Q8–Q10 guidelines; contributed to IP filings and tech transfer documentation for scale-up readiness.

Research & Teaching Assistant - Center for Functional Nanoscale Materials, Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, Georgia

(2013-01 - 2018-12)

• Completed project in a timely manner, which involved the development of well-defined amphiphilic polymeric hairy nanoparticles by living anionic (high vacuum) polymerization, and ATRP to study self-assembled polymer morphologies.
• Led the Synthesis and characterization of aromatic polyimide (Polycondensation), which finally secured funding of $250,000.
• Developed a separation method that improved the monomer (3-methyl 4-vinyl pyridine) yield by more than 40%.
• Synthesized and characterized well-defined styrenic block copolymers and polymer blends.
• Carried out both general and organic chemistry labs during the academic school year.
• Help students gain a better understanding of lectures by carrying out both one-on-one and small group sessions.
• Helped teachers with record keeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades.

Sr. Lecturer & Lecturer - Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

• Successfully taught undergraduate and graduate courses that helped me be promoted to a Sr. Lecturer position within 7 months.
• Supervised research projects for master's level students, which resulted in 1 peer-reviewed publication.

Officer - Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited - Bangladesh

(2008-01 - 2011-12)

• Trained up the Medical Representatives, which improved the sales growth by 30%
• Managed a group of 10 people effectively.

Ph.D. - Chemistry - Clark Atlanta University (2018-12)

M.Sc. - Pharmaceutical Chemistry - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2010-12)

B.Sc. - Pharmaceutical Science - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2008-12)