Muhammad Kamran

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About Me

Throughout my professional career, I have gained a diverse range of experience and skills that have allowed me to work in different roles and sectors. Specifically, I have had the privilege of serving as a dairy trainer, where I was able to share my knowledge and expertise with others to provide them with the tools to improve their operations.
Additionally, I have worked as a veterinarian, where I was able to use my skills and expertise to ensure the health and well-being of animals. As a quality control microbiologist, I was able to use my knowledge of microbiology to help ensure that products met safety and quality standards. Finally, I also worked as a lecturer at a government university, where I had the opportunity to share my expertise with students and help guide them towards their professional goals. Each of these roles has been rewarding in their own right, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in such varied fields throughout my career.

Qualification

The University of Queensland

Ph.D. in Veterinary Science

October 2018 - Present

I'm currently working on my Ph.D. at the University of Queensland in Australia, and I'm in the final stages. My research focuses on understanding why some cattle are more susceptible to buffalo flies, specifically Haematobia irritans exigua. I'm set to complete my thesis by October 2023.”
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University of Agriculture in Faisalabad

M.Phil. in Microbiology

Sep 2014 – Jan 2017

Before my Ph.D., I completed my M.Phil. at the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, Pakistan. During this period from September 2014 to January 2017, I delved into the world of polyhydroxyalkanoate (a type of bioplastic) producing bacteria in the rumen flora of domestic animals in Faisalabad.
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University of Agriculture in Faisalabad

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Sep 2009 – July 2014

My journey began with a DVM degree at the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, Pakistan, where I studied from September 2009 to July 2014. This degree is registrable in Australia, and it laid the foundation for my further studies and research in veterinary science.
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Experience

June 2023 – Continue

Data Specialist

Organization: Neogen Australasia Pty Limited

June – Sep 2021

Career Development Framework Research placement

Organization: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)
Agriculture and Food
Project: Flystrike vaccine development
https://cdf.graduate-school.uq.edu.au/story/3582/find-solutions-real-life-challenges(https://cdf.graduate-school.uq.edu.au/story/3582/find-solutions-real-life-challenges)

Aug 2017 – May 2018

Dairy Trainer

Organization: FrieslandCampina® (Engro Foods Pakistan Limited)

Project: Big push towards rural economy/farmer-based training program
This project created 18000+ dairy farmers, 600 Female Micro Businesses, 300 Female Livestock Extension
Entrepreneurs and 300 Female Village Milk Collectors and won commonwealth company of the year award
(https://www.brecorder.com/news/414266).
Job Responsibilities: Demonstration of basic livestock techniques and farm management skills to rural men and
women, coordination with local livestock managers and local producers for meetups to improve basic livestock
practices, mobilization of farmer community for professional short courses.

Jan 2017 – July 2017

Quality Control Microbiologist

Organization: Sanna Labs, Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company, Pakistan

Job Responsibilities: Sample collection, storage and inventory management, sterility testing of veterinary injections
and vaccines, development of research protocols, antibiotic assays of veterinary antibiotics, area monitoring to control
“Bio burden”, PCR. data management and record maintenance of microbiology section.

Feb 2016 – June 2017

Visiting Lecturer

Government College University, Faisalabad (Pakistan)

Awards and Certifications

Innovation for the red meat industry HDR Award

Animal Production Research Open Category Award

3MT FINALIST 2021

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation 3MT Final

First Aid support Certificate

A Statement of Attainment is issued by a Registered Training Organisation when an individual has completed one or more accredited units.

Young Science Ambassador Award

In recognition of dedication and commitment to STEM education

UQ Student Representative

In recognition of my participation in the UQ Student Reps Bootcamp