Muhammad Ikram

About Muhammad Ikram

Interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in nanotechnology, biosensors, molecular diagnostics, and nanomedicine, with a strong focus on translational research and product-oriented biomedical innovation. My training includes molecular diagnostics (Dravet syndrome screening), biosensor development, nanomaterials engineering, and POC device fabrication across University of the Punjab, NIBGE (PIEAS), ICCBS–University of Karachi, and South Dakota State University. My work on functional nanomaterials has achieved significant international citation impact. Currently at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), I am working on smart polymeric nanogels for targeted cancer therapy, while continuing efforts in scalable biosensing and POC diagnostic platforms. I aim to bridge academic research and real-world biotech and medical device applications.

Experience

1. Graduate Research Assistant

   Joint School Of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   At JSNN, my research focuses on the design and development of smart, stimuli-responsive polymeric nanogels for targeted cancer therapy. My work involves engineering multifunctional nanocarriers with controlled drug loading and release properties to improve therapeutic efficacy while minimizing systemic toxicity. I also integrate nanomaterial-based platforms for biomedical applications, with an emphasis on translational nanomedicine and clinically relevant cancer treatment strategies.

Education

• National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (PIEAS)

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Biotechnology

  2017 — 2019

• Microbiolgy and Molecular Genetics University of the Punjab Lahore (Pakistan)

  BS, Microbiology and molecual genetics

  2013 — 2017