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Hire Dr. Matthew H.

United States

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Senior Scientist | Specializing in Analytical Chemistry, Imaging & Biosensor Design

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-trained biological scientist with 10+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, assay development, electrochemical sensors, and imaging/data analysis. I’ve led R&D projects in food safety, animal health, and biomedical applications, taking ideas from concept to validated assays. My expertise includes: • Assay design & validation (ELISA, enzyme activity, biosensors) • Analytical methods (spectroscopy, electrochemistry, materials characterization) • Imaging & data science (hyperspectral imaging, PCA/PLS, Python-based pipelines) • Bioinformatics applications (sequence analysis, omics workflows, statistical modeling) I specialize in helping companies and labs develop reliable analytical methods, interpret complex biological data, and optimize R&D workflows. Whether you need proof-of-concept assay design, high-throughput data analysis, or regulatory-ready validation support, I can deliver results tailored to your needs.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Biochemistry
• ★ Biochemical Assays
• ★ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ Electrochemistry
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ Omics
• ☆ Comparative Genomics
• ☆ Proteomics
• ☆ Genomics
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Electron Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Agricultural Engineering
• ☆ Agricultural Technology
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Python
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ SAS
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Reverse Engineering
• ☆ Device Fabrication
• ☆ Product Design
• ☆ CAD & 3D Modeling
• ☆ Design for Manufacturing
• ☆ 2D Drawing
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Product Launch Support
• ☆ Software Development
• ☆ Mobile Application Development
• ☆ Web Application Development
• ☆ UI/UX Design
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ UX Design
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Animation & Illustration
• ☆ Video Production
• ☆ Scientific Animation & Illustration
• ☆ Medical Illustration
• ☆ Graphic Design
• ☆ Skills Training
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Release Notes
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Grant Writing
• ☆ Formulation
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Formulation
• ☆ 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Market Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Product Development Formulation, Deformulation, Product Evaluation, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Research Assistant

South Dakota State University

August 2017 - Present

Research Leader

Neogen Corporation

July 2021 - July 2025

Education

PhD in Biology, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering specialization (Agricultural, Biosystems, and Mechanical Engineering)

South Dakota State University

August 2017 - Present

PhD in Biological Sciences

South Dakota State University

August 2017 - May 2021

Bachelors of Science in Ecology & Environmental Sciences

South Dakota State University

August 2012 - May 2016

Bachelor's in Science of Ecology and Environmental Science (Natural Resources)

South Dakota State University

August 2012 - May 2016

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Matthew Hummel, Sambhu Sapkota, Mahzuzah Zahan, Sushma P. Karanam, Jejal Bathi, Namita Shrestha, Zhengrong Gu, Venkataramana Gadhamshetty (2024). Graphene-Infused Hybrid Biobattery–Supercapacitor Powered by Wastewater for Sustainable Energy Innovation . Inorganics.

Matthew Hummel, Sambhu Sapkota, Mahzuzah Zahan, Sushma P. Karanam, Jejal Bathi, Namita Shrestha, Zhengrong Gu, Venkataramana Gadhamshetty (2024). Graphene-Infused Hybrid Biobattery–Supercapacitor Powered by Wastewater for Sustainable Energy Innovation . Inorganics.

Matthew Hummel, Shun Lu, Shuai Kang, Rajesh Pathak, Wei He, Xueqiang Qi, Zhengrong Gu(2021). Density Functional Theory Investigation of the NiO@Graphene Composite as a Urea Oxidation Catalyst in the Alkaline Electrolyte . ACS Omega. 6. (22). p. 14648--14654. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Matthew Hummel, Shun Lu, Zhengrong Gu, Yucheng Wang, Keliang Wang, Rajesh Pathak, Yue Zhou, Hongxing Jia, Xueqiang Qi, Xianhui Zhao, et al.(2021). Highly Efficient Urea Oxidation via Nesting Nano-Nickel Oxide in Eggshell Membrane-Derived Carbon . ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Matthew Hummel, Shun Lu, Xiaomei Wang, Wei He, Rajesh Pathak, Xiuxiu Dong, Hongxing Jia, Zhengrong Gu(2020). Communication—In Situ Electrodeposition of Nickel Phosphide on Ni Foam for Non-Enzymatic Detection of Nitrite . Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 167. (14). p. 146517. The Electrochemical Society

Matthew Hummel, Shun Lu, Zhengrong Gu, Yue Zhou, Keliang Wang, Ben Bin Xu, Yucheng Wang, Yifan Li, Xueqiang Qi, Xiaoteng Liu(2020). Nickel Oxide Immobilized on the Carbonized Eggshell Membrane for Electrochemical Detection of Urea . Journal of The Electrochemical Society. The Electrochemical Society

Matthew Hummel, Shun Lu, Zebadiah Nelson, Hongxing Jia, Rajesh Pathak, Yue Zhou, Zhengrong Gu(2020). Kappa-Carrageenan/Graphene Oxide Carbon Composite Film for Electrochemical Sensing of Dopamine . Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 167. (11). p. 116506. The Electrochemical Society

Matthew Hummel, Ming Nie, Shengjuan Du, Qing Li, Zhengrong Gu, Shun Lu(2020). Tungsten Carbide as Supports for Trimetallic AuPdPt Electrocatalysts for Methanol Oxidation . Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 167. (4). p. 044510. The Electrochemical Society

Shouyun Cheng, Matt Hummel, Bishnu Dahal, Zhengrong Gu, Parashu Kharel, Sergio I. Martínez-Monteagudo(2020). A two-step process for the synthesis of sweetening syrup from aqueous lactose . LWT. 117. p. 108659. Elsevier {BV}

Matthew Hummel, Shun Lu, Zhengrong Gu, Yan Gu, Zhisheng Cen, Lin Wei, Yue Zhou, Caizhi Zhang, Chi Yang(2019). Trash to treasure: A novel chemical route to synthesis of NiO/C for hydrogen production . International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 44. (31). p. 16144--16153. Elsevier {BV}

Matthew Hummel, Rajesh Pathak, Ashim Gurung, Hytham Elbohy, Ke Chen, Khan Mamun Reza, Behzad Bahrami, Sally Mabrouk, Raju Ghimire, Zhengrong Gu, et al.(2018). Self-recovery in Li-metal hybrid lithium-ion batteries via WO3 reduction . Nanoscale. 10. (34). p. 15956--15966. Royal Society of Chemistry ({RSC})