Mr. Shakil Ahmed Polash, PhD
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Department: School of Science
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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shakil.polash@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID:
0000-0003-2987-5444
About
I am an ECR and have interdisciplinary research experience in material science, drug delivery and antimicorbial drug. I’ve completed my PhD in Applied Biology and Biotechnology program from RMIT University. During PhD, I developed biocompatible non-viral vector for drug/nucleic acid encapsulation and delivery to cell. I have optimized method to tune the property of biocomposites to deliver nucleic acid effectively to mammalian cells. In parallel, I am deeply engaged in addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance to develop novel antimicrobial strategies that target drug-resistant pathogens.
With a commitment to innovation, my aim is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and clinical application, contributing to the development of next-generation therapies that could transform the treatment of infectious diseases and beyond.
Research fields
- 3206 Medical biotechnology
- 3106 Industrial biotechnology
- 4003 Biomedical engineering
- 3403 Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- 3214 Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
- 4004 Chemical engineering
- 4016 Materials engineering
- 4018 Nanotechnology
- 3207 Medical microbiology
- 3210 Nutrition and dietetics
Non-academic positions
- Research assistant, Sir Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility, Bansal's group
- RMIT University
- School of Science
- Melbourne, Australia
- 24 Jun 2024 – Present
- Research assistant, Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry, Bhargava's group
- RMIT University
- School of Science
- Melbourne, Australia
- 5 May 2024 – Present
Teaching interests
I have received extensive training as a teaching assistant across various disciplines, including Bioscience and Applied Chemistry. Since 2021, I have been an active member of the teaching team at RMIT, serving as a demonstrator in multiple courses such as cell and tissue culture, life on the earth, microbiology, ect. My Course Experience Survey ratings consistently exceed the departmental average, reflecting my strong commitment to effective teaching.
Research interests
Materials science, Drug/nucleic acid delivery, Antimicrobial drug, Animal cell culture
