Engineering Biotechnology · Graduating Aug 2026

Mus Ab Ali

I write code that parses genomes, build 3D protein models, understand nuclear medicine, and design biomedical sensors. An engineer who speaks biology.

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What I Bring to the Table

Not Just a Biotech Student.
An Engineer Who Can Do the Work.

Computational Biologist

Write Python scripts to parse genomic data, run BLAST alignments, build phylogenetic trees, and automate bioinformatics pipelines end-to-end.

Python R Biopython

Drug Discovery Analyst

Perform molecular docking with AutoDock, run virtual screening, build QSAR models, and evaluate drug-likeness using Lipinski's rules.

AutoDock PyMOL QSAR

Biomedical Engineer

Understand biosensor transducer principles, physiological signal acquisition (ECG/EMG), wearable device design, and point-of-care diagnostics.

Sensors ECG/EMG IoT

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Trained in PET/SPECT imaging principles, radiopharmaceutical handling (Tc-99m, F-18 FDG), targeted radiotherapy, and radiation safety protocols.

PET SPECT Dosimetry

Wet Lab Researcher

Hands-on with ELISA, gel electrophoresis, PCR, cell culture, centrifugation, biosafety cabinet, and autoclave — not just theory.

ELISA PCR Cell Culture

Product & Design Thinker

3D CAD modeling in Creo, rapid prototyping, design thinking methodology, and startup pitching — won LPU's VC Challenge in 1st place.

Creo 3D Print Pitching
68+
Teams beaten at Manipal Hackathon
IIT BHU
2nd place, tech hackathon
Biotech Park
Cancer research internship
1st Place
LPU VC Challenge · IQ Olympiad
Mus Ab Ali (Musab Malik / Malik Shahab) — Biotechnology Engineer at Lovely Professional University
Open to Work

I've parsed real genomic datasets at Biotech Park, Lucknow, won hackathons against 68+ national teams, and pitched a startup to VCs — and won. I don't just understand biology — I can automate it, model it, instrument it, and pitch it.

Aug 2022

Started B.Tech at LPU

Enrolled in Engineering Biotechnology. Built foundations in physics, chemistry, calculus, and cell biology — the engineering mindset from Day 1.

2023 — Year 2

The Computational Pivot

Python for Biotechnologists, MATLAB signal processing, biochemistry, immunology. Stopped being just a biology student — started being an engineer who codes biology.

2024 — Year 3

Hackathon Dominance + First Internship

Beat 68+ teams at Manipal Hackathon. 2nd place at IIT BHU. 1st place LPU VC Challenge. Bioinformatics, rDNA tech, and AI for drug discovery unlocked.

2025

Biotech Park, Lucknow — Cancer Research

Parsed real genomic datasets, worked on cancer biomarker analysis, applied computational pipelines in a live research environment. Not theory — actual research.

Aug 2026

Graduating · Ready from Day 1

All 8 semesters complete. Cheminformatics, drug design, nuclear medicine, regulatory affairs — the full stack. Open for full-time, internship, or freelance.

Based In
Muzaffarnagar, UP
Degree
B.Tech Biotech
University
LPU
Graduating
August 2026
8 Semesters · All Complete

The Academic Archive

Every course, lab, and concept across four years — from Maxwell's equations to molecular docking to nuclear medicine.

Semester 1Aug 2022 — Dec 2022

Engineering Physics

    Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic wave propagation
    Wave optics applied to biological imaging
    Laser physics and biophotonics applications

Engineering Chemistry

    Thermodynamics and kinetics of enzyme-substrate interactions
    Electrochemistry: Nernst equation for biosensor design
    Spectroscopic techniques: UV-Vis, IR, NMR fundamentals

Mathematics I

    Calculus for modeling biological growth curves
    Matrices and eigenvalues for population dynamics
    Series convergence — foundations for statistical analysis

Cell Biology

    Organelle architecture and metabolic pathways
    Cell cycle regulation: cyclins, CDKs, checkpoints
    Membrane transport mechanisms and signaling cascades
Semester 2Jan 2023 — May 2023

Mathematics II

    Differential equations for pharmacokinetic modeling
    Partial derivatives and optimization in bioinformatics
    Probability distributions for experimental data analysis

Molecular Biology

    DNA replication, transcription, and translation mechanisms
    Gene regulation: promoters, enhancers, operons
    Mutations, repair mechanisms, and genetic disorders

Microbiology

    Bacterial classification, staining, and culture techniques
    Virus structure, replication cycles, and phage biology
    Industrial microbiology: fermentation and bioprocessing

Basic Programming (Python/C)

    Variables, loops, functions, and data structures
    File I/O for parsing biological data files
    Introduction to algorithmic thinking for biotech problems
Semester 3Aug 2023 — Dec 2023

Biochemistry

    Protein structure: primary to quaternary, folding kinetics
    Enzyme kinetics: Michaelis-Menten, Lineweaver-Burk plots
    Metabolic pathways: glycolysis, TCA, ETC, gluconeogenesis

Genetics

    Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns
    Linkage, crossing over, and genetic mapping
    Population genetics: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

Immunology

    Innate vs adaptive immunity: cells, receptors, pathways
    Antibody structure, diversity, and hybridoma technology
    ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunotherapy basics

Python for Biotechnologists

    Biopython: sequence manipulation, BLAST automation
    Pandas/NumPy for experimental data analysis
    Matplotlib/Seaborn for scientific data visualization
Semester 4Jan 2024 — May 2024

Recombinant DNA Technology

    Restriction enzymes, vectors, and cloning strategies
    PCR optimization, gel electrophoresis, and blotting
    Gene expression systems: prokaryotic and eukaryotic

Bioinstrumentation

    Transducer principles: piezoelectric, optical, electrochemical
    Signal conditioning: amplification, filtering, ADC
    Medical devices: ECG, EEG, EMG working principles

MATLAB & Signal Processing

    Fourier transforms for biosignal frequency analysis
    Digital filtering: FIR/IIR for noise removal from ECG
    Image processing for microscopy and medical imaging

Plant Biotechnology

    Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and tissue culture
    GM crops: Bt cotton, Golden Rice, regulatory frameworks
    Plant genome editing: CRISPR in agriculture
Semester 5Aug 2024 — Dec 2024

Bioinformatics

    Sequence databases: GenBank, PDB, UniProt navigation
    Pairwise and multiple sequence alignment algorithms
    Phylogenetic tree construction: NJ, ML, Bayesian methods

Drug Design & Discovery

    Target identification and validation strategies
    Molecular docking: AutoDock Vina, Glide workflows
    ADME/Tox prediction and drug-likeness filters

Bioprocess Engineering

    Bioreactor design: batch, fed-batch, continuous systems
    Downstream processing: filtration, chromatography, precipitation
    Scale-up principles and GMP manufacturing

Biostatistics & R Programming

    Hypothesis testing: t-test, ANOVA, chi-square
    R: Bioconductor packages for omics data analysis
    Experimental design and power analysis
Semester 6Jan 2025 — May 2025

Nuclear Medicine

    Radioisotope physics: decay modes, half-life calculations
    PET and SPECT: detector physics, image reconstruction
    Radiopharmaceuticals: Tc-99m, F-18 FDG, targeted therapy

Cheminformatics

    Molecular descriptors: 1D, 2D, 3D fingerprint generation
    QSAR/QSPR modeling: regression, validation, applicability domain
    Chemical databases: PubChem, ChEMBL, ZINC navigation

Computational Biology

    Protein structure prediction: homology modeling, AlphaFold
    Molecular dynamics simulations: GROMACS basics
    Genome assembly and annotation pipelines

Biosafety & Bioethics

    Biosafety levels: BSL-1 to BSL-4 containment protocols
    IBC, GEAC, and international regulatory frameworks
    Ethical dimensions of gene editing and synthetic biology
Semester 7Aug 2025 — Dec 2025

Advanced Drug Delivery

    Nanoparticle-based drug delivery: liposomes, polymeric NPs
    Targeted delivery: antibodies, aptamers, ligand-conjugates
    Controlled release kinetics and pharmacokinetic modeling

Clinical Research & Trials

    Phase I-IV trial design and regulatory requirements
    CDSCO, FDA, EMA submission pathways
    Bioequivalence studies and pharmacovigilance

Patent Law & IPR

    Patent filing process: provisional, complete, PCT
    Biotech patentability: gene patents, software patents
    Technology transfer and licensing agreements

Project Phase I

    Literature review and research gap identification
    Methodology design and protocol finalization
    Preliminary data collection and analysis
Semester 8Jan 2026 — Aug 2026

Project Phase II / Thesis

    Full execution of research project with data analysis
    Thesis writing: introduction, methods, results, discussion
    Defense preparation and presentation

Comprehensive Viva

    Integration of all 8 semesters of knowledge
    Cross-disciplinary problem solving under examination
    Industry-relevant scenario-based questions

Seminar

    In-depth presentation on a chosen advanced topic
    Critical analysis of recent research papers
    Peer review and Q&A handling

Open Electives

    AI/ML applications in drug discovery
    Entrepreneurship and startup methodology
    Regulatory affairs for medical devices
Technical Arsenal

Skills & Proficiencies

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

Python Biopython R / Bioconductor BLAST ClustalW MEGA Phylogenetics GenBank / PDB
Python for Bioinformatics90%
R Programming75%

Drug Discovery & Cheminformatics

AutoDock Vina PyMOL QSAR Lipinski's Rules PubChem ChEMBL SwissADME
Molecular Docking85%
QSAR Modeling70%

Nuclear Medicine & Radiology

PET Imaging SPECT Imaging Tc-99m F-18 FDG Dosimetry Radiation Safety
Imaging Principles80%
Radiopharmaceuticals72%

Biomedical Engineering & Sensors

ECG / EMG Biosensors MATLAB IoT Healthcare Signal Processing Creo / 3D CAD
MATLAB & Signal Processing78%
Sensor Design68%

Wet Lab Techniques

ELISA PCR Gel Electrophoresis Cell Culture Centrifugation Western Blot Spectrophotometry Autoclave Biosafety Cabinet Restriction Digestion Transformation Colony PCR
Professional Journey

Experience & Volunteering

Internship

SEP Intern

Biotech Park, Lucknow

May 2024 — Jul 2024

BioinformaticsGenomicsDrug Discovery
  • Identified potential breast cancer drug targets using bioinformatics tools and genomic data analysis.
  • Analyzed large-scale datasets to uncover mutations and pathways linked to breast cancer.
  • Validated drug targets and optimized bioinformatics pipelines for efficient data processing.
  • Worked with researchers and scientists in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting.
  • Documented findings in reports and presentations for publications and conferences.
Volunteer

Humanity Welfare Society

Uttar Pradesh

Jun 2023 — Jul 2023

  • Conducted workshops on human health and vaccine importance in schools and communities.
  • Facilitated access to medications and healthcare resources with committee members.
  • Managed disease awareness campaigns and built public health support infrastructure.
NSS Volunteer

Differently Abled Assistance

NSS Program

Jan 2022 — Oct 2022

  • Created and adapted educational materials in Braille for accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Organized interactive sessions to enhance confidence, social skills, and development.
  • Assisted visually impaired students in education and daily activities.
Built, Not Just Studied

Featured Projects

Molecular Docking Pipeline

Automated Python pipeline for virtual screening of compound libraries against protein targets using AutoDock Vina with batch processing and result ranking.

Python AutoDock Vina Open Babel

BLAST Automation Tool

Python script for automated NCBI BLAST queries, result parsing, hit extraction, and downstream phylogenetic tree construction with Biopython.

Python Biopython NCBI BLAST

ECG Biomedical Sensor

Wearable biosensor prototype for real-time ECG acquisition using instrumentation amplifier, ADC, and IoT-enabled wireless data transmission.

MATLAB IoT Proteus

Drug-Likeness Predictor

Python tool that evaluates molecular drug-likeness using Lipinski's Rule of Five, Veber's rules, and predicts pharmacokinetic properties.

Python RDKit SwissADME API

Phylogenetic Analysis Pipeline

End-to-end pipeline from NCBI sequence retrieval to multiple sequence alignment (ClustalW) and phylogenetic tree visualization.

Biopython ClustalW MEGA

Nuclear Medicine Case Study

Comparative analysis of PET and SPECT imaging protocols for oncology diagnostics, including radiopharmaceutical selection criteria and dosimetry calculations.

PET/SPECT Dosimetry F-18 FDG
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

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Winner — Manipal Hackathon

2024

Beat 68+ national teams in a 24-hour biotechnology hackathon. Built a computational solution under extreme time pressure.

🥈

2nd Place — IIT BHU Tech Hackathon

2024

Secured 2nd position at one of India's premier tech hackathons, competing against top engineering talent nationwide.

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1st Place — LPU VC Challenge

2024

Pitched a biotech startup concept to a panel of VCs and won first place. Demonstrated product thinking and business acumen.

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1st Place — IQ Olympiad

2023

Won first place in the IQ Olympiad, demonstrating strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

📜

Dean's List — Academic Excellence

2023 — 2024

Consistently maintained top academic performance across semesters, recognized on the university Dean's List.

🎯

Hackathon Finalist — Multiple Events

2023 — 2025

Qualified as finalist in multiple national-level hackathons and innovation challenges beyond the top wins.

Writing & Tutorials

From the Lab Notebook

Tutorials, deep-dives, and case studies from my work in computational biology, drug discovery, and nuclear medicine.

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Location
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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