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Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Specialist | Method Development Scientist | Analytical Chemistry Consultant

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As a dedicated Analytical Scientist with over a decade of experience in academia, research, and industry, I am passionate about advancing scientific discovery and mentoring the next generation of scientists. My journey spans groundbreaking research in method development, hands-on teaching, and leading innovative projects in pharmaceutical and environmental analytics. I hold a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Waterloo, where I focused on refining quantitation techniques for solid-phase microextraction under the mentorship of Professor Janusz Pawliszyn. My work has been published in high-impact journals like Analytical Chemistry and Analytica Chimica Acta, with a focus on improving extraction efficiency, kinetics, and practical applications of analytical tools. In industry roles, I’ve led teams to develop and validate analytical methods for drug discovery, bioequivalence studies, and environmental toxin detection. From optimizing LC-MS/MS workflows for lipid analysis to designing ADME assays for CNS drugs, I thrive on solving complex challenges while adhering to regulatory standards like cGMP and FDA guidelines. Teaching remains close to my heart. I’ve mentored hundreds of students across universities in Canada and Bangladesh, fostering their skills in lab techniques, critical thinking, and scientific communication. My goal is to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, empowering others to innovate. Awards like the Analyst Poster Prize (Royal Society of Chemistry) and Wrike Elite 100 Award (2024) reflect my commitment to excellence in both science and project management. I actively collaborate with global researchers and enjoy reviewing manuscripts to contribute to the broader scientific community. Let’s conne if you’re passionate about analytical chemistry, method development, or interdisciplinary research—or if you’d like to discuss mentorship, collaboration, or the latest advancements in mass spectrometry!

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Analytical Chemistry

Services

• Consulting

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Senior Chemist

Deciem Inc

August 2023 - Present

Education

Ph.D. (Chemistry)

University of Waterloo

September 2011 - August 2016

MSc.

Trinity Western University - Canada

September 2009 - August 2011

Postgraduate Diploma (Environmental Science)

Tokyo Institute of Polytechnics - Japan

October 2006 - January 2007

Bachelors, Chemistry

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology - Bangladesh

September 1998 - August 2004

Certifications

• Project Management

  MITACS

  July 2018 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Md. Nazmul Alam, Emir Nazdrajić, Varoon Singh, Marcos Tascon, Janusz Pawliszyn(2018). Effect of Transport Parameters and Device Geometry on Extraction Kinetics and Efficiency in Direct Immersion Solid-phase Microextraction . Analytical Chemistry. 90. (19). p. 11548--11555. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Md. Nazmul Alam, Janusz Pawliszyn(2018). Effect of Binding Components in Complex Sample Matrices on Recovery in Direct Immersion Solid-Phase Microextraction: Friends or Foe? . Analytical Chemistry. 90. (4). p. 2430--2433. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Nathaly Reyes-Garcés, Md Nazmul Alam, Janusz Pawliszyn(2018). The effect of hematocrit on solid-phase microextraction . Analytica Chimica Acta. 1001. p. 40--50. Elsevier {BV}

Nathaly Reyes-Garcés, Emanuela Gionfriddo, German Augusto Gómez-Ríos, Md. Nazmul Alam, Ezel Boyacı, Barbara Bojko, Varoon Singh, Jonathan Grandy, Janusz Pawliszyn(2018). Advances in Solid Phase Microextraction and Perspective on Future Directions . Analytical Chemistry. 90. (1). p. 302--360. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Md. Nazmul Alam, Luis Ricardez-Sandoval, Janusz Pawliszyn(2017). Calibrant Free Sampling and Enrichment with Solid-Phase Microextraction: Computational Simulation and Experimental Verification . Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 56. (13). p. 3679--3686. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Érica A. Souza-Silva, Emanuela Gionfriddo, Md. Nazmul Alam, Janusz Pawliszyn(2017). Insights into the Effect of the PDMS-Layer on the Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Analyte Sorption onto the Matrix-Compatible Solid Phase Microextraction Coating . Analytical Chemistry. 89. (5). p. 2978--2985. American Chemical Society ({ACS})

Alam, M.N., Pawliszyn, J.(2016). Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation of Calibrant-Loaded Extraction Phase Standardization Approach . Analytical Chemistry. 88. (17). p. 8632-8639.

Alam, M. N. and Ricardez-Sandoval, L. and Pawliszyn, J.(2015). Numerical modeling of solid-phase microextraction: binding matrix effect on equilibrium time . Anal Chem. 87. p. 9846-54.

Alam, M.N., Ricardez-Sandoval, L., Pawliszyn, J.(2015). Numerical Modeling of Solid-Phase Microextraction: Binding Matrix Effect on Equilibrium Time . Analytical Chemistry. 87. (19). p. 9846-9854.

Du, F. and Alam, M. N. and Pawliszyn, J.(2014). Aptamer-functionalized solid phase microextraction-liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry for selective enrichment and determination of thrombin . Anal Chim Acta. 845. p. 45-52.

Du, F., Alam, M.N., Pawliszyn, J.(2014). Aptamer-functionalized solid phase microextraction-liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry for selective enrichment and determination of thrombin . Analytica Chimica Acta. 845. p. 45-52.

Alam, Md Nazmul, Shamsi, Mohtashim Hassan, Kraatz, Heinz-Bernhard(2012). Scanning positional variations in single-nucleotide polymorphism of DNA: an electrochemical study . Analyst. 137. (18). p. 4220-4225.

Alam, M.N., Shamsi, M.H., Kraatz, H.-B.(2012). Scanning positional variations in single-nucleotide polymorphism of DNA: An electrochemical study . Analyst. 137. (18). p. 4220-4225.

Alam, M.N., Sarkar, S.M.(2011). Mesoporous MCM-41 supported N-heterocyclic carbene-Pd(II) complex for Suzuki coupling reaction . Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis. 103. (2). p. 493-500.

Sarkar, S.M., Alam, M.N., Miah, M.R.(2009). Erratum: Highly efficient silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling reactions (Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters (2009) 96:1 (175-183) DOI: 10.1007/s11144-009- 5456-1) . Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters. 97. (1).

Sarkar, Shaheen M., Alam, Md. Nazmul, Miah, Md. Rezwan(2009). Highly efficient silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling reactions (vol 96, pg 175, 2009) . Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters. 97. (1). p. 163.

Kim, Yeon-Ho, Alam, Md. Nazmul, Marutani, Yoshie, Ogata, Takeshi, Morisada, Shintaro, Nakano, Yoshio(2009). Improvement of Pd(II) Adsorption Performance of Condensed-tannin Gel by Amine Modification . Chemistry Letters. 38. (10). p. 956-957.

Alam, Md. Nazmul, Sarkar, Shaheen M., Miah, Md. Rezwan(2009). Heterogeneous Heck reaction catalysed by silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd complex . Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters. 98. (2). p. 383-389.

Sarkar, S.M., Alam, Md.N., Miah, M.R.(2009). Highly efficient silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling reactions . Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters. 96. (1). p. 175-183.

Nazmul Alam, M., Sarkar, S.M., Rezwan Miah, M.(2009). Heterogeneous Heck reaction catalysed by silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd complex . Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters. 98. (2). p. 383-389.

Kim, Y.-H., Alam, M.N., Marutani, Y., Ogata, T., Morisada, S., Nakano, Y.(2009). Improvement of Pd(II) adsorption performance of condensed-tannin gel by amine modification . Chemistry Letters. 38. (10). p. 956-957.

Sarkar, Shaheen M., Alam, Md. Nazmul, Miah, Md. Rezwan(2009). Highly efficient silica gel-supported 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pd catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira coupling reactions . Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters. 96. (1). p. 175-183.

Mahzuz, H.M.A., Alam, R., Alam, M.N., Basak, R., Islam, M.S.(2009). Use of arsenic contaminated sludge in making ornamental bricks . International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 6. (2). p. 291-298.