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33 D --19 – 6 Villa Puteri condominium, Jalan Tun Ismail Kuala Lumpur, +60-3-40417798, +60-13-3779201
Safina_tahira@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Being diversified and well versed in teaching techniques, supplemented with strong personal skills and solid background in Biochemistry, I am capable of accomplishing any task related to Biochemical and water/waste water Laboratory analysis, project management, Research and Development, Pulp production, Paper manufacturing, process engineering and related environmental issues with sound knowledge of all subjects and excellent academic record.
An outstanding academic background with following details.
M. Sc. Pulp and Paper Technology Asian Institute. of Tech. Thailand 01/2000 – 07/2001
 CGPA = 3.60 – Rank 5/15
 Major courses
Fiber and Paper Fundamentals Pulp and Paper Industry
Environmental control in Pulp and Paper Industry Pulp Manufacture
Paper and Board Technology Fiber Line Technology
Recycled Fiber Technology Printing Paper Technology
Pigment Coating Paper Chemistry
Chemistry
 Masteral thesis on “Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching in a Recycled Pulp and Paper Mill: A Case Study in Thailand" under the guidance of Dr. M. Ruhanen.
M. Sc. Biochemistry University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan). 11/1989 —12/1991
 CGPA = 3.85 (82.15 %) with Honors—Rank 1/15
 Major courses
Biochemical Analysis Chemistry of Carbohydrates and Lipids
Biochemical Techniques Chemistry of proteins
Molecular Biochemistry Applied Biochemistry
Water and Mineral Metabolism Biological Oxidation Reduction
Intermediary Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Proteins
Intermediary Metabolism of Lipids and Nucleotides and Degradation
 Masteral thesis on “Incidence of Endosulfan on Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) and its effects on Total, Reducing and Non Reducing sugars” under the Guidance of Professor Dr. A. Illahi.
Experience
Research Student (Wrote report and proposal)
(i) “Hydrogen Peroxide bleaching in recycled pulp and paper mill: a case study in Thailand in Thailand”. (Asian Institute of Technology Thailand. Dec, 2000- July, 2001)
 Lab scale pulping and Hydrogen peroxide bleaching of old newspaper collected from mill.
 Researched and identified problem related to lower final brightness of paper, higher chemical consumption and TDS load in waste water to be discharged.
 Investigated the optimum peroxide /sodium hydroxide ratio for hydrogen peroxide bleaching to reduce effluent and better process control in the activated sludge plant.
 Comparison of process water and wastewater characteristics (BOD5, COD, TDS, and pH) collected after lab scale and mill bleaching by lab analysis.
 Evaluation of WWTP to optimize its efficiency by analyzing treatment efficiency of each process
Accomplishments/Results
 Optimization of NaOH and Na2Sio3 to achieve required final brightness and reduce chemical consumption and finally TDS load.
 Adjustment in the operation of WWTP, especially in activated sludge system, tertiary clarification and sludge dewatering areas to meet Thai industrial effluent standards.
(ii) “Incidence of Endosulfan on Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) and its effects on Total, Reducing and Non Reducing sugars”. (University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan. May 1991-sep 1991).
 Field spray of Endosulfan on Okra and daily lab analysis of residual persistence of Endosulfan, total, reducing and non reducing sugars on okra samples
 Spectrophotometric analysis of Fifty samples randomly collected from market and fields
 Developed a correlation between Endosulfan, total, reducing and non- reducing sugars.
Accomplishments/Results
 Amount of Endosulfan progressively increased up to 5th day, then it decreased and was non-detectable on 15th day.
 16 % of samples randomly collected contained higher amount of Endosulfan residues as compared to the amount recommended by FAO.

• Science Teacher Federal High school Okara cantt, Pakistan. 4 months
• Science Teacher Kamalia Sugar Mill High school Kamalia, Pakistan. 5 years
• Biochemist Islamabad Clinical Lab, Kamalia Pakistan 3 years
• Teacher, O-level Islamic International School, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia July 2002
to-date
(Chemistry and Maths)

Laboratory Skill
 One term extensive courses on “Biochemical techniques,” “Biochemical analysis” and “Best available techniques about Environmental control in Pulp and Paper Industry”.
 One-week training course on Environmental Chemistry and Laboratory
 Extensive laboratory work on water/wastewater analysis and Biochemical analysis during research.
Short Training:
 10 days training course of Ms Excel, Ms Power Point, Internet Literacy and Web designing organized by Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
Seminars and Conferences Attended
 “Three years of Condebelt drying at Stora Enso Pankakoski Mill in Finland” on May 18, 2000 in AIT.
 “Surface treatment of paper and board” held in AIT Bangkok from Nov 13 – 17, 2000.
 “Elimination of Coat weight variations with machine design” on Nov 14, 2000 in AIT.
 “Significance of paper machine calendaring on coating coverage” on Nov 20, 2000, AIT Bangkok.
 One day seminar on “Development of metered size press coating for high – speed operation” on Nov 21, 2000 in Bangkok.
 “Effect of calendaring and wetting on paper properties” held in AIT on Feb 22, 2001.
 One day Paper seminar on “Improving the productivity and quality with paper automation technologies” held in AIT, Bangkok on July 10, 2001.
 Three days training on “Reengineering yourself to achieve peak performance at your work” held in Grand Olympic Hotel Kuala Lumpur from 1 - 3 November 2002.
Computer Expertise
Well versed with
Windows, DOS, Microsoft office particularly Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer
Personal strengths
 Self motivated and result oriented
 Flexible and Born team member
 Strong communication skills
Distinctions
 2000 – 2001: Recipient of Scholarship from Government of Finland for pursuing Masters of science in Pulp and Paper Technology at AIT, Bangkok
 Special Thesis Grant from Government of Pakistan to visit Paper industry of Pakistan.
 Recipient of Award for outstanding performance in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan).
 Winner in Badminton doubles competition in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Extra curricular activities
 Active participation in sports (Badminton and Squash)
 Class Representative
 Member of National Cadet Corps of Pakistan
 Active participation in literary programs
 Member of Biochemical Association of University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Personal Details
Date of Birth: May 31,1 968
Height: 162 cm
Nationality: Pakistani
Languages: Punjabi / Urdu (Native languages) English: (Study at English medium universities), Malay (Beginner)