Ashfaq Ahmad
Ludger (United Kingdom), University of Warwick, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Swat
Research areas: Materials Science · Biomaterials · Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications · Protein purification and stability · 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
0000-0002-2656-5689
About
edit this: Ashfaq earned his undergraduate degree in Biotechnology from the University of Swat in 2016. He then pursued an MSc in Molecular Biology from Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB), KU Leuven, and Universiteit Antwerpen as part of the Interuniversity Program, graduating in 2019. Following his studies, Ashfaq joined the University of Warwick as a Marie-Curie Early-Stage Researcher and began his PhD journey as a part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie NanoCarb consortium.
During his doctoral research, titled "Glycosylated Nanoparticles and their Interactions with Lectins," Ashfaq focused on the recombinant production of carbohydrate-binding proteins, known as lectins, and their subsequent interactions with glycosylated nanoparticles. His work also involved analysing the glycoprotein corona of nanoparticles and exploring the diagnostic potential of glycosylated nanoparticles. He was part of the team at University of Warwick, who developed the first-of-its-kind glycan-based flow-through device for the detection of SARS-COV-2.
In 2023, Ashfaq became a part of the research and development team at Ludger. His current focus is on establishing protein biochemistry laboratories at Ludger, with a particular emphasis on developing robust protocols for the expression and purification of glycan-binding proteins, including carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes). Additionally, he is also involved in the development of high-throughput plate-based assays.
Research Interests
Molecular biology and Protein/enzyme sciences
Glycosciences
Computational glycobiology
Polymers and nanotechnolgy
Employment
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Ludger (United Kingdom) Scientist2023 - Present
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University of Warwick Project Support Technician2022 - Present
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University of Warwick Senior Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)2022 - 2023
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University of Warwick Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher2019 - 2022
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University of Swat Research Assistant2015 - 2017
Education
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University of Warwick Doctor of Philosophy2019 - 2023
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel Master of Science in Molecular Biology2017 - 2019
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University of Warwick Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology2012 - 2016
Projects & Funding
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Glyco-Nanoparticles for Applications in Advance Nanomedicine European Commission2018 - 2023
Publications (11)
- Mechanical release of homogenous proteins from supramolecular gels Save
- Surface mannosylation of dispersion polymerisation derived nanoparticles by copper mediated click chemistry Save
- Recovery of Intact Homogenous Proteins Stored within Mechanically Releasable Supramolecular Gels Save
- Anionic Synthetic Polymers Prevent Bacteriophage Infection Save
- High Molecular Weight Polyproline as a Potential Biosourced Ice Growth Inhibitor: Synthesis, Ice Recrystallization Inhibition, and Specific Ice Face Binding Save
- Plasmonic Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein with Polymer-Stabilized Glycosylated Gold Nanorods Save
- Polymer-tethered glycosylated gold nanoparticles recruit sialylated glycoproteins into their protein corona, leading to off-target lectin binding Save
- Glycan-Based Flow-Through Device for the Detection of SARS-COV-2 Save
- Effect of Gibberellic Acid on Production of Biomass, Polyphenolics and Steviol Glycosides in Adventitious Root Cultures of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Save
- Stimulation of secondary metabolites by copper and gold nanoparticles in submerge adventitious root cultures of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Save
- Spectral lights trigger biomass accumulation and production of antioxidant secondary metabolites in adventitious root cultures of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Save