Curriculum Vitae

Tasneem Fatima Mohiuddin
BSc, MSc*, PhD, MRSC, CPhys MInstP,
PG Cert* (publishing), MMCP
Portrait of Tasneem Mohiuddin

 

 

PROFILE STATEMENT

  • High level communication and I.T. skills. 

  • A good organiser with an outgoing personality and the determination to succeed.

  • A diligent practical worker. Likes thinking of, designing, developing, and learning about new things.

  • Enjoys using new technology such as scientific instruments and computers. 

  • Has a good sense for art, design and colour.

 

 

GENERAL SKILLS 

Creative: Planning, designing, and implementing new ideas. Use of digital images in presentations in a way as to give a good visual impact. Photography, digital scanning and image manipulation.
 
Communication: Writing reports and papers for publication. Supervising others: in safety, and in demonstrating practical techniques. Interacting with a wide variety of people: including mechanical staff, technical staff, academics, students and service engineers.
 
Research & Decision Making: Experience of sourcing, selecting, evaluating and purchasing items such as software, computer and scientific equipment. Evaluating the cost and quality of potential purchases. Use of the Internet, libraries and CD-ROMS to locate and research information

 

 

COMPUTING & TECHNICAL

  • Graphics/Image Processing: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photopaint, 'Paintshop Pro, Microsoft Photo Editor, Xara 3D, scientific packages (NiH Image / Scion Image, X-Image), Adobe Illustrator, and skills in 3D (Bryce, 3D Studio Max)
     
  • Web-publishing: HTML programming, Dreamweaver (Macromedia Certified Professional / MMCP), MS Front Page, Cute FTP, Internet Explorer & Netscape Navigator, site management and design from first concepts, basic training in Shockwave Flash, knowledge of web acessibility and usability issues.
     
  • DTP & Data Processing: 'MS Office (Word) XP/2000/'97' and previous versions, QuarkXPress, 'Axum'

  • Technical Skills: Use of computers (PC's, Mac's) and operating systems (MS Windows, Mac OS). Use of specialist scientific equipment. microscopy and working with scientific images

 

 

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

PgCert with Distinction* in Publishing Production' (awarded 2nd March 2001) 
 London College of Printing, 2000 - 2001
This included the study of print & website publishing, followed by a work placement (Nature Group, Macmillan Publishing). Further Details
PhD in 'Photocurrent Imaging Using a Scanning Laser Microscope' (awarded 28th Feb 1999) 
 University College, University of London,  1993 - 1998, 
This work involved elements of Chemistry (electrochemistry), Physics and Material Science Further Details
MSc with Distinction* in Chemical Research (awarded 1st Nov 1993)
King's College, University of London,1992 - 1993 
Research: chemical kinetics: metal ion promoters / catalysts Further Details
BSc with (2:1) Honours in Chemistry (awarded 1st Aug 1992) 
 King's College, University of London, 1989 - 1992  
 3rd Year Research Project: Chemical Kinetics. Further Details

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Arts:

  • Macromedia Certified Professional (2002), 70% + pass mark, included: Dreamweaver, Handcoding, Accessibility, Usability, W3C guidelines, design principles, uploading and maintaining websites


  • BTEC Professional Award in Design (awarded Aug 2003), distinction grades, specialised in the Digital Media Area with courses including: Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Digital Typographic Design and Copywriting.
Science:
  • Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society.
  • Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
  • Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP CPhys)
  • Member of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Member of the Natural History Museum

 

 

 

GENERAL EDUCATION

Internet Courses: 'Publishing on the Internet': HTML programming (1999) and 'Designing for the Web using Dreamweaver' (2000) at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Accessibility and Usability at Southbank University (2002).

School (pre-1989): GCE A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics and 7 GCE O' Levels including; English(B), Maths (B), Art (B), as well as recreational studies in ceramics and needlework.

 

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

WEBSITE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT, 1999 - 2004

Web-master for the UCL, Surfaces and Interfaces Research Group Website (1999 - 2001), and various other freelance websites (2001-2004).

  • site management, development and design from first concepts
  • providing regular administration and day-to-day maintenance of websites
  • use of web programming, software & browsers
  • team working: students and staff in order to incorporate their research work
  • photography & art work, image processing
  • problem solving and testing the HTML programming
  • publicising: contacting search engines, other research establishments
  • multitasking: in carrying out both scientific research & website management

Macromedia Certified Professional Developer (2002), BTEC Professional Award in Design (2003).

DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING, 1993 - 2004

Used in all areas of work and study during this period, including design and scientific work
  • manipulation & presentation of scientific images
  • construction of graphics & logos, for websites and print
  • storing and handling images on different media types
  • experience in the use of many different image types / formats
  • use of image processing software including: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Corel Photopaint and Paintshop Pro.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, 1993 - 2001

Research Scientist at the Chemistry Department, University College London,'The Surfaces and Interfaces Research Group'

PhD Research (1993-1998) followed by Postdoctoral research (1999-2001): Photocurrent Imaging using a Confocal Scanning Laser Microscope: scientific imaging, microscopy, semiconductors, electrochemistry, corrosion, fuel cells  

  • decision making, locating, ordering, and buying items required
  • organising my time and work, working independently
  • designing items for my work and interacting with technical staff  
  • helping to fault find and implement repairs in equipment
  • library / research skills (print & electronic) to abstract complex information
  • carrying out new scientific research, use of specialist scientific equipment
  • analytical reasoning, writing papers for publication in scientific journals
  • assisting PhD students

Memberships of Various Professional Scientific Organisations

PUBLISHING WORK AND TRAINING, 2000-2001

Completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Publishing Production, Passed with Distinction*, from the London College of Printing (2001). Subjects included: Print Production, Website Production, Editorial, Marketing and the use of Digital Media software, as well as a one month work placement at the Nature Goup, Macmillan Publishing (covering the same areas as studied).

 

 

INTERESTS

When I have some free time I enjoy visiting the museums in London, reading about the latest advances in science and computer technology, and doing a variety of art and craft work.  I am a member of The Natural History Museum and The British Association for the Advancement of Science.  I also belong to various professional scientific organisations.  I am a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society, a Member of the Institute of Physics (CPhys MInstP) and a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC).

 

 

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