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Dr. Syed K. H. Gulrez
Asst Professor, SABIC Polymer Research Lab, Deptt of Chemical Engineering,
College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O.Box 800, Riyadh 11421
+966547577086, syed.gulrez@gmail.com
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A PhD / Post Doctorate from United Kingdom with strong interdisciplinary educational and research background having experience in polymer modification (nonwoven fibres, bioadhesive, hydrogel synthesis), light scattering, rheology, mechanical and morphological characterisation of polymeric materials.
EDUCATION:
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Ph.D. (Polymer Science & Technology)
University of Wales, United Kingdom,
01/2006 – 03/2010
Thesis: Characterisation and Modification of Hydrocolloids
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M.Tech. (Fibre Science & Technology)
Department of Textile Technology,
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India,
07/2002 – 06/2004
(Grade: 8.34 CGPA on 10-point scale)
Professional and Research Experience:
1.
Assistant Professor
SABIC Polymer Research Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh
January 2012 – till present
Key responsibilities:
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Planning and execution of original research
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Writing research proposals to secure funds for future research
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Writing original papers for submission to peer reviewed international journals
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Taking short courses on polymer processing & characterisation and training research students to use scientific equipments
Research Projects undertaking:
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Development of conductive polyolefins
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Carbon Fiber reinforced Polypropylene and polyethylene
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PE films for greenhouse
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Role of starch on mechanical properties and biodegradability of polyolefin-starch composites
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Fire retardant Polyolefins
2.
Post Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA)
Material Science Research Centre, PHRC, Glyndwr University, Wrexham, United Kingdom
March 2010 – June 2011
Achievements:
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Developed bioadhesive formulations for stoma care.
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Carried out extrusion and extensional flow studies of biopolymer adhesive, their mechanical and peel strength evaluation and morphological analysis.
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Developed hydrocolloid based hydrogel formulation with superior properties
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Management Trainee-Technical
R&D Centre, SRF Limited, India
June 2004 – December 20005
Key Learning and Achievements:
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Synthesis of specialty chemicals, their characterisation and purification
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Used high pressure autoclave reaction vessel, Fractional distillation, GC-MS
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Leading a group and reporting to the R&D Centre Director
Training Courses ATTENDED
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Rheology training course at Malvern Instruments, Malvern, UK
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Particles CIC Industrial Rheology Seminar at Leeds University, UK
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Industrial Management Training Course, SRF Ltd, New Delhi, India
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European Computer Driving License (ECDL) in Microsoft word and excel
Awards
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PhD Studentship Award (2006-2009), Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Ltd, London, UK
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Research Scholarship Award (2006), Gen Foundation, London, UK
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Teaching Assistantship (2002-2004), Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE 2002; 93.4 percentile)
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Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET, 2002) conducted by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, India for Lectureship Eligibility in Chemical Sciences.
Patent (Applications)
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S. Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G.O. Phillips. Production of hydrogel membrane/sheet comprising of polysaccharide gums using radiation and acid induced modification. UK Provisional patent 2010.
2.
B. Gupta, S. K. H. Gulrez, Nishat Anjum & Harpal Singh. Development of Antimicrobial Suture and Its Application Thereof. Indian Patent Application 1049/DEL/2004. Applied on 7th June 2004
3.
B. Gupta, S. K. H. Gulrez, Nishat Anjum & Harpal Singh. Development of Antimicrobial Suture and Its Application Thereof. Indian Patent Application 1050/DEL/2004. Applied on 7th June 2004
Publications
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Syed. K. H. Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, Yapeng Fang, G. O. Phillips, A. Patrick Gunning. Revisiting the Conformation of Xanthan and Effect of Industrially Relevant Treatments. In Press, Accepted Manuscript 20th June 2012, Carbohydrate Polymers. Available online http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.06.055
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S. K. H. Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G. O. Phillips. Hydrogels: Method of preparation, characterisation and application. In "Progress in Molecular and Environmental Bioengineering - From Analysis and Modeling to Technology Applications", ISBN 978-953-307-268-5, 1st Edition Aug 2011, 3221 downloads as on 24/06/2012.
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S. Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G. O. Phillips. Characterisation and Radiation Modification of Carrageenan in the Solid State. In “Radiation Processing Technology Applications”, Khandal, R.K., Niyogi, U.; SRI Publication, 1st Edition 2010, pp 519-532.
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Syed Gulrez. Development of Antimicrobial Suture of Polypropylene: Use of high energy radiation; Lambert Academic Publication, Germany, 1st Edition 2010.
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Bhuvanesh Gupta, Nishat Anjum, S. K. H. Gulrez, Harpal Singh. Development of Antimicrobial Polypropylene Suture by Graft Polymerisation. II. Evaluation of Drug Release and Antimicrobial Nature, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 103, 3534-3538 (2007).
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Nishat Anjum, S. K. H. Gulrez, Harpal Singh, Bhuvanesh Gupta. Development of Antimicrobial Polypropylene Suture by Graft Polymerisation .I. Influence of Synthesis Conditions and Characterisation. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Vol. 101, 3895-3901 (2006).
Presentations (oral)
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Characterisation and radiation modification of carrageenan in the solid state. S. Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G.O. Phillips. Presented at the 2nd Research Coordination Meeting on “Development of radiation-processed products of natural polymers for application in agriculture, healthcare, industry and environment”. 13th October 2009, Reims, France.
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Effect of heat treatment on conformation of xanthan: Rheological evidences. Syed Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G.O. Phillips, P. A. Williams. Presented at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Young Scientist Symposium. 17th June 2008, Bangor University, UK.
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Radiation modification of polysaccharides. Syed Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G.O. Phillips. Presented at the 1st Research Coordination Meeting on “Development of radiation-processed products of natural polymers for application in agriculture, healthcare, industry and environment”. 22nd April 2008, Vienna, Austria.
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Characterisation of CMC biopolymer. Syed Gulrez, S. Al-Assaf, G.O. Phillips, P. A. Williams. Presented at Postgraduate Researchers in Science and Medicine Conference (PRISM), 29th June 2007, University of Chester, UK.