Dr. Hassan Kanso

Hassan Kanso

Bioengineering | Protein Biochemistry | Computational Biology

Open to collaboration, consulting, and freelance projects in bioengineering, computational biology, and laboratory automation.
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/about me

PhD-trained scientist with expertise in protein biochemistry, analytical assay development, and stem cell biology. Earned a PhD in Medical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London (2019–2023), specializing in bioactive self-assembled protein nanosheets for stem cell biotechnologies. Demonstrated success in bridging research and industry through scalable biomaterials, quality control, and innovative software solutions.

Selected Publications:

  • Artificial Cells Evidence Apical Compressive Forces Building up During Neuroepithelial Organoid Early Development (click here)
  • Strong Elastic Protein Nanosheets Enable the Culture and Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells on Microdroplets (click here)
  • Engineered Protein Nanosheets for the Scale-up of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Culture on Bioemulsions (click here)
  • Supercharged Protein Nanosheets for Cell Expansion on Bioemulsions (click here)

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PhD Researcher @ Queen Mary University of London

  • Engineered bioactive protein nanosheets for stem cell biotechnologies.
  • Developed high-yield recombinant protein pipelines in E. coli & P. pastoris (>75 mg/batch, >95% purity).
  • Advanced biophysical characterization: SPR, ELISA, rheology, mass spectrometry.
  • Created automated image analysis and data processing pipelines (Python, MATLAB).

Teaching & Mentorship @ QMUL & Freelance

  • Undergraduate demonstrator in biochemistry and molecular biology labs.
  • A-Level Biology & Chemistry tutor (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Cambridge International).
  • Remote e-teacher for Cambridge International Biology (2024–2025).
  • Mentored graduate and undergraduate researchers in advanced lab techniques and data analysis.

Computational Tools & Automation

  • Developed cross-platform lab toolkit (Flutter/Dart, Python) integrating 10+ scientific tools and ELN.
  • Automated high-throughput image analysis pipelines (PyImageJ, MATLAB).
  • Built batch data processing and visualization tools for biophysical experiments.

Industry Collaboration & Consulting

  • Applied protein engineering and quality control to biomanufacturing and regenerative medicine projects.
  • Developed scalable biomaterial platforms and functional biointerfaces for drug discovery.
  • PRINCE2-certified project management and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

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