Associate Researcher in Biotechnology Engineering with expertise in stem cell culture, bioprocess engineering, and data-driven analysis of cell systems. Holds a Ph.D. from The University of Osaka, with research focused on improving the reliability and consistency of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) culture and differentiation.
Professional Experience
April 2025 - Present
Associate Researcher
Laboratory for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Oman
Engaging in interdisciplinary projects focused on advancing stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine.
Education
October 2019 -
March 2026
Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program for Industry-University Co-Creation
Doctorate of Philosophy in Engineering
The University of Osaka, Japan
Thesis: Spatial Heterogeneity Analysis at Seeding of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Neuroectodermal Differentiation
October 2017 -
September 2019
Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program
Master of Engineering
The University of Osaka, Japan
Thesis: Evaluation of Spatial Heterogeneity in High-Density Seeding of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
September 2013 -
July 2016
Biomedical Genetics
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Research Project: Phosphorylation of Vps74 in Response to Telomeric DNA Damage in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Publications
June 2024
Spatial heterogeneity analysis of seeding of human induced pluripotent stem cells for neuroectodermal differentiation
Qatan AAI et al., (2024). Regenerative Therapy Vol. 26, pp. 922-931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reth.2024.10.006
Conferences
March 2020
SCEJ 85th Annual Meeting
The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ)
Kansai University, Japan
Scholarships
October 2017 -
March 2023
Mitsubishi Corporation Scholarship
Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education
Sultanate of Oman
September 2012 -
July 2016
Ministry of Higher Education Scholarship
Sultanate of Oman
Awards
ncl+ Advanced Award in Leadership
Newcastle University Careers Service,
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, United Kingdom (2016)
Community Impact Award
Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering, Newcastle University Students’ Union, United Kingdom (2016)
Outstanding Achievement Award
Contribution Award
Peer Tutor Special Contribution Award
INTO Newcastle University, United Kingdom (2013)
Certificates
Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care
Harvard Medical School, USA (2025)
Making a Cell Therapy: Principles and
Practice of Manufacturing
MITx: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (2022)
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google, USA (2022)
Skills
Academic and Scientific Research
Process Design, Experimental Design, Academic Writing
Stem Cell Culture, Cell Differentiation
Flow cytometry, Immunofluorescence Microscopy
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Information Technology
Data Analysis (Python, R, SQL)
Image Processing (ImageJ macro)
Software Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python)
Office Suites (Microsoft Office, Apple iWork)
Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Cloud, Inkscape)
Languages
Shehri (Native)
Arabic (Native)
English (Proficient)
Japanese (Intermediate)
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