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hasnain yousaf

@hasnainyousaf

Chemical engineer at the University of Ljubljana researching pyrolysis and gasification with an instrumented updraft gasifier.

Slovenia

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking remote or hybrid opportunities in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or R&D/process engineering support within the EU chemical, materials, or environmental sectors.

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, I research the reactive zone in pyrolysis and gasification. I design and operate an updraft gasifier setup with advanced sensing and control, and take in-line measurements to provide data for process simulations and reactor optimization.

At International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, I developed a miniaturized gas-diffusion micro-extraction protocol with optical detection for analyzing volatile compounds in food and environmental samples. I also designed and fabricated a 3D-printed membrane holder compatible with commercial microplates.

My work has also included synthesizing triphenylene-based ligands for Metal-Organic Frameworks at the University of Barcelona and operating a poly-urethane plant at ATS Synthetic Pvt. Ltd. Through my Erasmus Mundus Master's in Chemical Innovation and Regulation, I studied REACH, CLP, and other international chemical regulatory frameworks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

MSCA Researcher

Current

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Conducts experimental characterization of the reactive zone in pyrolysis/gasification, designs and operates experimental setups, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Pyrolysis Gasification Process Design Experimental Setup Sensing Control Data Analysis Collaboration

Chemical Engineering Specialist

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Implemented gas-diffusion micro-extraction under microplate format, developed a miniaturized extraction protocol with optical detection, and designed a 3D-printed membrane holder.

Gas Diffusion Micro Extraction Optical Detection 3D Printing Analytical Chemistry Method Development

Chemical Engineering Specialist

University of Barcelona

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 (2 months)

Synthesized triphenylene-based ligands for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) using Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and utilized them to construct MOFs with enhanced stability and functionality.

Suzuki Coupling Metal Organic Frameworks Ligand Synthesis Laboratory Research

Lab Practical

Facultidad de Quimica and Phisica, University of the Barcelo

Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)

Utilized advanced nanofabrication techniques including optical photolithography and electron beam lithography to design and fabricate nanostructures for various applications.

Photolithography Electron Beam Lithography Nano Fabrication Nanostructure Design

Chemical Process Engineer on Poly-Urethane Plant

ATS Synthetic Pvt. Ltd.

Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Worked as Control Room Engineer at Poly-Urethane Plant, supervising and monitoring process parameters and maintaining production by keeping plant operations as per standards.

Process Control Plant Operations Supervision Monitoring Polyurethane

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Hokkaido University

Master's Thesis Research, Chemical Engineering and Processes

2024 -

Conducting master's thesis research on an inexpensive method for detection, identification, and quantification of microplastics in air, water, and soil using visualization techniques with a bandpass filter and portable GoPro camera.