GHUFRAN UR REHMAN

Home Address: Wichern strasse 18

91052 Erlangen Germany

th Date of Birth: 12 Feb 1991 PERSONAL Place of Birth: INFORMATION Marital Status: Married Nationality: Pakistani

Mobile +49-176-64727024 ‐ Email: [email protected]

09/2012‐ M.Sc. with Honours Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP) 04/2015 Elite Masters’ Programme in Advanced Materials and Processes Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universität Erlangen‐Nürnberg (ECTS grade: 1.5) Core Subjects: Nano‐Materials & Nano‐technology and Advanced Process

M.Sc. Thesis Functionalization of CVD Graphene via electro‐grafting for gas sensor design , University of Mainz, Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universität Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light Erlangen (ECTS grade: 1.3)

M.Sc. Projects Hall‐effect of single layer Graphene and integration in optoelectronic devices Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light Erlangen  Measurement of charge carrier density, contact resistivity and integration in optoelectronic devices of graphene using Chemical Vapour Deposition, Sputtering, Lithography, Hall‐Bar Measurement, e‐Beam Deposition & Thermal deposition techniques. EDUCATION Growth & Characterization of Few Layer Graphene & Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light Erlangen, Germany ACADEMIC  Synthesized and optimized single layer graphene on copper using CVD technique and characterization of specimen using metallurgical microscopy and Raman PROJECTS spectroscopy.

07/2008‐ Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Materials Engineering

05/2012 National University of Sciences and Technology, ,

Specialization: Surface Engineering (CGPA: 3.45/4)

B.Eng. Project Innovative Fabrication of Advanced Composites Using Vacuum RTM Advanced Engineering Research Organization, Wah Pakistan  Designed a prototype lab scale machine Resin Transfer Molding. Observed different parameters involved in RTM which enhance properties of the final composites.

04/2006‐ FSc. Pre Engineering (HSSC) Higher Education (Grade: A , 80 %) 06/2008 Army Public School and College, , Pakistan.

03/2004‐ Matric 10th Grade (SSC) Secondary Education (Grade: A+, 85 %)

04/2006 Army Public School and College, Jhelum Cantonment Pakistan.

March 2012 – May 2012

Atomic Force Microscopy Lab Experience, SCME NUST Islamabad, Pakistan  AFM Training INTERNSHIP August 2011 – September 2011 EXPERIENCE Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra Pakistan  Aircraft Overhauling, Metallurgy ,Welding and Composite Fabrication July 2011 – August 2011 Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd., Dakhni Oil & Gas Condensate Plant  Gas Processing System & Corrosion Protection June 2013 – April 2014 Studen Research Assistent in Werkstoffwissenschaften 1 ‐ Metallurgy Laboratory

WORK Friedrich‐Alexander Universität, Erlangen Nürnberg, Germany  EXPERIENCE  Sample preparation (Metallography and Etching), poster design.

 As Characterization techniques (SEM, FIB, and AFM), graphic designer. Student June 2014 – May 2015 MSc Project/Research Assistant in Max‐Planck Institute for the Science of Light  Graphene and Ga‐N Synthesis and Characterization & TDSU Micro‐ & Nano‐ structuring

 Electro‐grafting of CVD Graphene for gas sensor design ‐ Synthesis and Characterization (Thesis Paper) – In Progress

1. Ravik Ramakrishnaiah, G U Rehman, Santhosh Basavarajappa, A Abdul Al kheraif, B. H. Durgesh, Abdul Samad Khan & I U Rehman, “Applications of Raman Spectroscopy in Dentistry”, Accepted: 9th Nov 2014. Applied spectroscopy reviews, Manuscript ID LAPS‐2014‐0045.

2. Saad Anas, G U Rehman, Zaffar M Khan, Noman U Haq, M Bilal Khan, Saad Nauman, M Shahid, PUBLICATIONS “Influence of MWCNTs as Secondary Reinforcement Material in Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composites & Fabricated using VARTM”, Published: April 2014, App. Poly. Composites, Vol.2 pg. 17 ‐ 27 POSTER PRESENTATION 3. G U Rehman, M Anas, Fakhar Alam & Zaffar M Khan, “Electrical characterization of graphite/polyurethane coating on honeycomb in Ku‐band for electromagnetic absorber design”, Submitted: 31st July 2014, J Sandwich S Materials JSSM‐14‐0063.

1. Graphene as Transparent Electrode and Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering of Graphene on Split Ring Resonators, Poster presented on 2nd International Congress on Next Generation Solar Energy, 09.‐11. December 2013 Erlangen, Germany.

2. Galium Nitride GaN LED Based on Nanorods, Poster presented on Engineering of Advanced Materials (EAM) Symposium 25th, November 2014 Erlangen, Germany.

 Technical Skills Metallography , Machine operation, Lathe, Milling, Welding, Casting, Extrusion PROFESSIONAL o o Characterization Equipment: Raman Spectroscopy, SEM, XPS, AFM, XRD, & Kiethley, Profilometry ,FIB , TGA & FTIR TECHNICAL  Programing & Computers SKILLS o C++basics , MS Office, Origin, Latex, Minitab, Mat lab, Photoshop CS 5  Design & Modelling Software o Auto inventor pro 2012, Gambit & fluent (Mesh Design)

 Attended course on “Introduction to Process Safety” at Thyssen Krupp, Dortmund Germany.  Participation in Seminar on “Academic and Scientific Presentation” in FAU Erlangen Germany. EXTRA  Poster presentation of Master Thesis Project in EAM Seminar Erlangen Germany. CURRICULAR  Participation in Rock Climbing, 4KM Marathon & GIKI MatTech Science Fair 2011. ACTIVITIES  Organizer of Centre of Renewable Energy System Seminar.  Organizer & Graphic Designer of Open‐House & Job Fair 2012.  Organized Seminar on BIO‐MATERIALS in NUST Islamabad.

 Awarded Graduation Scholarship from Bavarian State, Germany (4th Semester). AWARDS  Awarded Prize for second best thesis project in Bachelor of Materials Engineering. &  1st Prize in Thesis Poster Competition in Bachelor of Engineering. SCHOLARSHIP  Scholarships in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th semester during BEng studies, NUST Islamabad.

LANGUAGES English (IELTS; 7.0, Proficient Skills), German (Basic Skills A.1, A.2 Certificate), (Native)

1. Prof. Dr. Silke Christiansen  Photonic Nanostructures , TDSU Max Planck Institute for the science of Light Erlangen [email protected]

REFERENCES 2. Prof. Robin N. Klupp Taylor  Professor in Institute of Particle Technology FAU Erlangen, Germany [email protected] 3. Dr Ihtesham Ur Rehman  Reader in Biomedical Materials University of Sheffield , UK [email protected]