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Curriculum Vitae - PhD Student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, specializing in metabolic network modeling, synthetic biology, and AI/ML applications in biotechnology.
Basics
| Name | Galib Hassan Khan |
| Label | PhD Student in Chemical Engineering |
| galibhkhan@gmail.com | |
| Url | https://galibhassankhan.com/ |
| Summary | PhD student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (started January 2023), specializing in metabolic network modeling, machine learning applications in systems biology, multi-objective optimization, and computational approaches to metabolic engineering and modular cell design. Completed M.S. in December 2024. |
Work
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2023.01 - Present Graduate Research Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Developing computational tools for metabolic network modeling and analysis. Applying machine learning techniques to biological systems. Working on modular cell design and microbial community optimization.
- Metabolic network modeling
- Machine learning applications in biology
- Modular cell design
- Omics data analysis
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2021.11 - 2022.05 Research Officer
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (iccdr,b)
Worked on environmental health projects focused on air pollution reduction. Analyzed data from brick manufacturing industry to develop pollution mitigation strategies.
- Environmental data analysis
- Statistical modeling
- Air pollution mitigation
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2019.05 - 2021.10 Co-Founder & Chairman
Bohubrihi
Co-founded an edtech startup providing professional technical education in Bengali. Led strategic direction and organizational growth. Successfully exited through acquisition by Shikho in 2021.
- EdTech platform development
- Reached 70,000+ students
- Data science course creation
- Successful exit through acquisition
Education
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2023.01 - 2024.12 Knoxville, TN, USA
M.S.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Chemical Engineering
- Computational biology
- Metabolic engineering
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2023.01 - Present Knoxville, TN, USA
Ph.D.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Chemical Engineering
- Metabolic network modeling
- Synthetic biology
- Machine learning applications in biology
- Systems biology
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2015.02 - 2019.04 Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.Sc.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Chemical Engineering
- Process modeling
- Machine learning
- Chemical process simulation
Publications
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2025.01.01 A Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Scalable Biomanufacturing through Modular Cell Design and Resource Allocation
2025 AIChE Annual Meeting
A novel multi-objective optimization framework for scalable biomanufacturing that leverages modular cell design principles and optimal resource allocation strategies.
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2025.01.01 Smart culture medium optimization for recombinant protein production: Experimental, modeling, and AI/ML-driven strategies
Biotechnology Advances
This comprehensive review explores the integration of experimental approaches, mathematical modeling, and artificial intelligence/machine learning strategies for optimizing culture medium in recombinant protein production.
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2021.02.01 Modeling Thermodynamic and Kinetic Simulation of Hydrogen Production from Dry Reforming of Natural Gas
2021 International Conference on Computer, Communication, Chemical, Materials and Electronic Engineering (IC4ME2)
Thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of hydrogen production through dry reforming of natural gas, investigating reaction mechanisms and optimization strategies.
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2021.02.01 Room Occupancy Detection from Temperature, Light, Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Measurements Using Deep Learning
2021 International Conference on Computer, Communication, Chemical, Materials and Electronic Engineering (IC4ME2)
A deep learning approach for room occupancy detection using environmental sensor data including temperature, light, humidity, and carbon dioxide measurements.
Skills
| Programming & Tools | |
| Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) | |
| MATLAB | |
| R | |
| COBRA Toolbox | |
| COBRApy | |
| Git | |
| Linux/Unix |
| Machine Learning & AI | |
| Deep Learning | |
| Neural Networks | |
| Optimization Algorithms | |
| Feature Engineering |
| Computational Biology | |
| Metabolic Network Modeling | |
| Flux Balance Analysis | |
| Genome-Scale Metabolic Models | |
| Omics Data Analysis | |
| Systems Biology |
Certificates
| Deep Learning Specialization | ||
| DeepLearning.AI (Coursera) | 2020 |
| IBM Data Science Professional Certificate | ||
| IBM (Coursera) | 2019 |
Languages
| English | |
| Fluent |
| Bengali | |
| Native speaker |
Interests
| Research Interests | |
| Metabolic Engineering | |
| Synthetic Biology | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Multi-objective Optimization | |
| Machine Learning in Biology | |
| Modular Cell Design | |
| Microbial Community Design | |
| Multi-omics Data Integration |