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Tafazzul Sheikh

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Environmental engineering researcher at KTH who recovered 4–6 g/L of volatile fatty acids from pulp and paper effluent.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an entry-level Environmental Engineer or Process Engineer role in water and wastewater treatment engineering.

At KTH Royal Institute of Technology, I optimised and characterised membrane distillation and adsorption systems to recover volatile fatty acids from pulp and paper waste effluent. Adsorption recovered 4–6 g/L, and I identified membrane coating instability as a limit on distillation performance.

As a Research Assistant at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, I fabricated ultrafiltration membranes and achieved 94% humic acid removal with minimal nanotube loading. My research also includes silver nanoparticle synthesis for nitrite sensing, published in Microchemical Journal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

The City College of New York

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Evaluated AlphaFold 3 model confidence using Python-based analysis and resolved a failed photocatalytic CO-production system by diagnosing reagent concentration issues. Presented findings at the CCNY Undergraduate Research Symposium.

AlphaFold Python Research Data Analysis Presentation Skills

Research Assistant

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

Fabricated ultrafiltration polymeric membranes for humic acid removal and conducted multi-parameter characterisation including hydrophobicity, porosity, fouling resistance, and FTIR spectroscopy. Achieved 94% humic acid removal and presented findings at an international conference.

Membrane Filtration Ultrafiltration FTIR Water Treatment Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology

2023 - 2025

MSc in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology with coursework in Environmental Bioprocess Technologies, Bioprocess Design, and Advanced Microbiology and Metagenomics.

N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology

2019 - 2023

Grade: CGPA 8.50

B.E. in Biotechnology with coursework in Upstream and Downstream Technologies, Environmental Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry. Achieved a CGPA of 8.50.