Research · Public Service · Innovation

Interdisciplinary research with practical impact.

I work at the intersection of public administration, photonics, biosensors, food science and applied research. My portfolio reflects a path shaped by academic rigor, institutional experience, and an emerging focus on advanced sensing technologies for biomedical diagnostics.

Beaumont, Texas

MPA · Lamar University

Photonics and Biosensors

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2 IEEE conference papers

4 Ongoing Research

4+ Years of FAO experience

Current focus

Photonic crystal fiber biosensors for healthcare diagnostics

About

A portfolio built across administration, research, and emerging technical work

My background combines academic training, international development experience, and interdisciplinary research interests. I have worked across administration, operations, policy support, and research, while steadily building a research identity in photonic sensing and biomedical diagnostics.

Professional Foundation

Strong operational and institutional experience in procurement, reporting, project coordination, logistics, and administrative support within international development settings.

Research Orientation

Experience in literature review, data organization, survey support, and cross-disciplinary synthesis in public administration, resilience, and social research.

Technical Growth

Developing a stronger technical profile in photonic crystal fiber biosensors, optical sensing, and early-stage healthcare diagnostic applications.

Experience

Professional and research experience

A path shaped by university research, international development administration, and field-based project support.

Research Assistant

Lamar University · January 2025 – Present

Conduct literature reviews, analyze peer-reviewed studies, support survey design, organize research data, and contribute to work on disaster response, public administration, and community resilience.

Administrative Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · December 2020 – July 2024

Coordinated procurement, logistics, reporting, financial documentation, workshops, travel arrangements, and administrative operations across development projects.

Project Support Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · March 2020 – November 2020

Supported data collection, report drafting, survey implementation, and coordination with field stakeholders on food security and nutrition-related work.

Field Data Enumerator (Intern)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · December 2019 – March 2020

Conducted fieldwork, validated research data, and supported field logistics during survey operations.

Research

Publications and ongoing projects

My research profile reflects interdisciplinary work across public administration, disaster resilience, photonics, and biomedical sensing.

Selected Publications

A Numerical Simulation for the Diagnosis of Cancer Cells Using a Gold-Coated SPR-Boosted PCF Biosensor

Accepted for presentation at the 2026 IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing & Its Applications. View publication

Advances in Photonic Crystal Fiber Biosensors for Multi-Organ Cancer Diagnostics: A Systematic Review

Accepted at the 2026 IEEE International Colloquium on Signal Processing & Its Applications. View publication

Photonic Crystal Fiber Biosensor for Cancer Detection

Developing an SPR-enhanced photonic crystal fiber biosensor for early detection of cancer biomarkers through numerical simulation and sensitivity optimization.

PCF-Based Sensor for Foodborne Pathogen Detection

Designing photonic crystal fiber sensors to detect foodborne bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella for improved food safety monitoring.

PCF Optical Sensor for Chemical Contaminant Detection

Investigating PCF-based optical sensing methods to detect toxic contaminants in food and water for environmental monitoring and safety applications.

Strengths

What I bring

My work sits at the intersection of academic inquiry, institutional understanding, and practical coordination. I bring structured research habits, communication skills, and interdisciplinary curiosity to every project.

Photonics and optical biosensors

Public administration research

Literature review and academic synthesis

Survey design and documentation

Project coordination and procurement

Policy analysis and disaster management

Research communication and report writing

Multilingual communication

Education

Academic background

My training combines science, public administration, and interdisciplinary research development.

Master of Public Administration

Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

Expected July 2026 ·

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Food Science and Technology

Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh

2014 – 2019 ·

Highlights

Selected achievements

A few accomplishments that reflect consistency, growth, and applied experience across multiple fields.

Awarded in Food Product Development Competition, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Recognized for strong administrative performance at FAO

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Contact

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For research collaboration, academic opportunities, professional communication, or portfolio inquiries, feel free to reach out.

abdullahalmaimun@yahoo.com

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