Dr. Nazila Biglari | biotechnology | Best Paper Award

Researcher, University Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia

🔬 Dr. Nazila Biglari is a dynamic project manager and innovative scientist specializing in microbiology, biotechnology, and polymer research. With a strong background in microbial fermentation and biopolymer production, she has successfully led interdisciplinary research projects. She has extensive experience in developing commercial applications for bioplastics, probiotics, and pharmaceutical compounds. Dr. Biglari has worked as a research assistant at Yeditepe University and Tabriz University, contributing to pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology. As a project manager at Universiti Sains Malaysia, she supervised multiple biotechnological projects, focusing on microbial polymer engineering. Her expertise extends to quality control, environmental microbiology, and medical laboratory testing. Recognized for her contributions, she has received prestigious awards and has been published in high-impact journals. Her work integrates microbiology with material science, offering innovative solutions for sustainable applications.

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Education

🎓 Ph.D. in Biotechnology – Universiti Sains Malaysia

• Research on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) production using genetically modified Cupriavidus necator.
• Developed novel fermentation strategies for high-cell-density cultures.
• Engineered biopolymers with enhanced molecular weight for commercial applications.

🎓 M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology – Universiti Sains Malaysia

• Investigated thermophilic Actinomycetes from extreme environments in Iran and Malaysia.
• Studied microbial ecology, physiology, and phosphate solubilization for agricultural use.

🎓 B.Sc. in General Microbiology – Azad University, Iran

• Gained hands-on experience in bacteriology, immunology, and chemical analysis.

Experience

🧪 Research Assistant – Yeditepe University, Turkey (2023)

• Worked on beta-lactam inhibitors for pharmaceutical applications.
• Developed fermentation-based production methods for these inhibitors.

🧪 Research Assistant – Tabriz University, Iran (2022)

• Conducted studies on Coenzyme Q10 and probiotics production through microbial fermentation.

🧪 Project Manager – Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016–2019)

• Led multiple microbiology and biotechnology research projects.
• Supervised students in polymer research and bioprocessing techniques.
• Developed bioinformatics approaches for engineering novel copolymers.

🧪 Quality Inspector – BornaMoin, Iran (2007–2008)

• Conducted microbiological testing on food products.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in the Quality Control Department.

🧪 Medical Laboratory Assistant – Afzalipour University Hospital, Iran (2005–2006)

• Performed microbiological, serological, and hematological testing on patient samples.

Awards and Honors

🏅 USM Fellowship – Universiti Sains Malaysia
🏅 Best Ph.D. Thesis Nomination – Universiti Sains Malaysia
🏅 Sanggar Sanjung Awards – Recognized for excellence in journal publications and innovative research (2021)

Research Focus

🔬 Biopolymers & Sustainable Materials – Development of biodegradable plastics, especially polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs).
🧫 Microbial Fermentation – Optimization of microbial systems for the production of high-value compounds like probiotics, CoQ10, and beta-lactam inhibitors.
🛠 Bioprocess Engineering – Upstream and downstream process development for biotechnology applications.
🦠 Environmental Microbiology – Exploration of extremophiles for industrial and agricultural applications.
🧪 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Production of novel bioactive compounds through microbial engineering.

Publications

📄 Enhancement of bioplastic polyhydroxybutyrate P(3HB) production from glucose by newly engineered strain Cupriavidus necator NSDG-GG using response modeling
📄 Conjugated polymer-based composite scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
📄 A study on the effects of increment and decrement repeated fed-batch feeding of glucose on the production of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) [P (3HB)] by a newly engineered Cupriavidus necator
📄 The ability of Streptomyces spp. isolated from Iranian soil to solubilize rock phosphate
📄 Application of Polysaccharide-Based Materials in Food Packaging
📄 Metal-organic frameworks integrated into carbohydrate polymers as promising platforms for tissue engineering
📄 Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Food Industry
📄 A short review on polysaccharide-based nanocomposite adsorbents for separation and biomedical applications
📄 Improving Bioplastic Production: Enhanced P (3HB-co-3HHx) Synthesis from Glucose by Using Mutant Cupriavidus necator