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Aizhan Issatayeva

Aizhan Issatayeva

Parma

Summary

A dedicated and enthusiastic job seeker with a diverse research background, including photonics, biochemistry, and management. Eager to contribute obtained skills and passion to the innovative field of medical device development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Stage Researcher

University Of Parma
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Working on a project called "SERS-based detection of miRNA-based cancer biomarkers".
  • Gained multidisciplinary experience, including chemistry (fabrication of metal nanoparticles), biology (working with microRNAs and DNAs), photonics (conducting SERS measurements, utilizing photonic crystal fibers, performing COMSOL simulations), data analysis (using MATLAB), and presentation skills (writing papers and participating in conferences).
  • Collaborated with various international groups and conducted experiments at several European universities, such as Politecnico di Torino (Italy), Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany), and Tyndall National Institute (Ireland).
  • Conducted multiple laboratory works for Master's students as a part of the Photonic Devices course.
  • The work resulted in 2 published journal papers, 2 papers in process, and participation in 5 conferences.

Research Assistant

Nazarbayev University
09.2017 - 01.2021
  • Worked on two projects: "Fiber-optic based shape reconstruction of the medical needle for minimally invasive surgeries" and "Fiber-Optic Based Smart Textiles for Real-Time Monitoring of Breathing Rate."
  • Gained huge experience in the preparation of setups, including the development of a custom-made phantom and multiplexing of distributed sensing using nanoparticle-doped fibers.
  • Worked with Fujikura splicer, lasers, RFA modules, and various types of interrogators, such as Luna OBR, Micron Optics, and IMON-512.
  • Contributed to the publication of 26 journal and conference papers and presented the work at the Photonics Asia 2018 conference.

Education

Ph.D. - Information Technologies

University of Parma
Parma, Italy
01.2024

Master's - Engineering Management

Nazarbayev University
Astana, Kazakhstan
05.2020

Bachelor's - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Nazarbayev University
Astana, Kazakhstan
05.2018

Skills

  • Lab Operations
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Research and Analysis
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Public Presentations
  • Teaching Students
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • MATLAB
  • COMSOL

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kazakh
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Early Stage Researcher

University Of Parma
02.2021 - 01.2024

Research Assistant

Nazarbayev University
09.2017 - 01.2021

Ph.D. - Information Technologies

University of Parma

Master's - Engineering Management

Nazarbayev University

Bachelor's - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Nazarbayev University
Aizhan Issatayeva