Curriculum Vitae

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

 

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 other digital media 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)

 

 

 

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, Maths and Art, as well as recreational studies in ceramics and needlework.

 

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

WEBSITE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT, 1999 - current

Web-master for the UCL, Surfaces and Interfaces Research Group Website (1999 - 2001), and various other websites (2001- current) such as the Audiology Resources Website (2004 - current) and a local community website for Tooting

  • 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 - current

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, and doing a variety of art, craft and design work. 

I have a keen interest in science and technology. I 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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