Photonics
Thermal management and spatial radiation profiling of 265–280 nm SMD LED arrays, replacing fragile mercury-vapor tubes with instantaneous, mercury-free germicidal irradiation.
Jahanzeb Sheikh, PhD · Biomedical Engineering
Inventing photonic and neural systems that bridge engineering and clinical microbiology. bridge engineering and clinical microbiology.
I engineer 275 nm solid-state photonic devices to eradicate multi-drug-resistant hospital pathogens — Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. aureus, and aerosolized respiratory viruses — while preserving human fibroblast viability.
8+
Years R&D
99.99%
Log-kill
275 nm
Peak flux
34+
Publications
03 // Evidence over adjectives
Selected impact
Translational research is only as valuable as the outcomes it changes. Here is the measurable footprint of my work.
34+
Peer-reviewed journals
Published in Springer Nature, IEEE, Scopus, and UTM Press, advancing UV-C disinfection, BCI, and biomedical frameworks.
13
Books & chapters
Authored 9 Springer Nature chapters and 4 research books on solid-state UV-C photobiology, wound healing, and mercury phase-out.
18+
Peer-reviewer certifications
Certified reviewer for 18+ international journals including Springer Nature, Elsevier, and BMC, upholding research integrity and scientific rigor.
2
Global academic honors
Nominated by HEC Pakistan for Advanced Training in China (2026), and awarded "Outstanding Pitch" at NASA/JAXA Japan.
15+
Students mentored
Supervised PhD, MSc, and BS capstone teams across UTM, SSUET, and Dow University, focusing on medical devices and AI.
3
Clinical prototypes
Engineered from bench to bedside: handheld wound sterilizers, high-flux surface arrays, and in-duct HVAC sanitizers.
Interactive
Dose simulator
How much UV-C kills a pathogen without harming a fibroblast? Drag the sliders to explore the empirical model behind my Springer Nature paper.
Simulated fluence
11.25mJ/cm²
99.98% · 3.8-log
Kinetic parameters from Sheikh et al., Med Biol Eng Comput (2021). Fibroblast safety threshold is preserved at these doses.
Research
Scientific domains
Integrating biophotonics, electronic instrumentation, and cell microbiology into robust, field-tested clinical solutions.
100 nm
UV-C
400 nm
Antibacterial
Calibrating selective photobiological kill curves: eradicating multi-drug-resistant bacterial biofilms while preserving human dermal fibroblast viability.
Wound Treatment
Accelerating tissue regeneration and antisepsis through precise UV-C dosing that eliminates infection without collateral cellular destruction.
Medical Imaging
Advanced diagnostic imaging, radiomics, and real-time clinical monitoring technologies for early disease detection and surgical guidance.
Selected works
Publications & book chapters
Peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, and Springer Nature book chapters advancing photobiology and hospital disinfection.
Optimizing Voice-Based Feature Engineering and Machine Learning Pipelines for Early Parkinson's Disease Detection
Bratislava Medical Journal
Multifunctional coating of AZ31 Mg alloy using azadirachta indica and PVA for enhanced biocompatibility
Zeitschrift für Metallkunde: International Journal of Materials Research
Systematic Review on Engineered Biomaterials for Cardiac Regeneration and Repair: From Emerging Technologies to Translational Barriers
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology
Pre-Trained Inception V3 and ResNet-50 with Data Augmentation for Accurate Classification of Vitiligo Lesions
Jurnal Kejuruteraan
Vessel Segmentation for Fundus Images Based on High Resolution Networks with Gamma Correction and CLAHE Preprocessing
Critical Reviews™ in Biomedical Engineering
Comparison of Attention Levels During Morning and Afternoon Learning Sessions Using Electroencephalography
Journal of Medical Device Technology
Optimizing Temporal and Spectral Interval Selection for Impaired Speech Decoding from EEG
In: Saidin, S., et al. Emerging Science and Technology for Human Well-Being. IFMBE Proceedings, vol 128. Springer, Cham.
A Tensor Flow Lite-Powered Wearable Navigation Assistant Using Raspberry Pi for Real-Time Obstacle Detection and Autonomous Mobility in the Visually Impaired
Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences
Green synthesis and antibacterial evaluation of silver nanoparticles using Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extracts
Studia UBB Chemia
Design and Fabrication of Low-cost Force Sensing Resistor for Prevention of Bedsores
In 2025 5th International Conference on Digital Futures and Transformative Technologies (ICoDT2) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Enhancing the Performance of Pressure Regulation via Genetic Algorithm (GA) for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
Jurnal Kejuruteraan
Chamber Design and Intensity-Modulated Ultraviolet-C LEDs for Advanced Pulsed Photonic Disinfection
Biomedical Engineering/Biomedizinische Technik
Review on Fundamental of Electroencephalography and Detection Techniques in Substance and Behavioral Addiction
Journal of Human Centered Technology
Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired: Enhancing Navigation, Safety, and Emergency Response
2025 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Classic and alternative disinfection practices for prevention of hospital-acquired infections: a systematic review
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Motorised Bionic Arm Using SSVEP with Enhanced Hand Gesture Accuracy and Reliability
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology
Hybrid LSTM-Attention Framework for Enhanced Classification of Cardiac Abnormalities from ECG Signals
2025 International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electronics, Computing, and Communication (ICETECC), Jamshoro, Pakistan
Comparative multivariate analysis for high-touch surface disinfection using optimized ultraviolet-C LEDs configuration
Hygiene and Environmental Advances
Bacterial disinfection and cell assessment post ultraviolet-C LED exposure for wound treatment
Med Biol Eng Comput 59, 1055-1063
Synergistic augmentation of EtOH and 4-Watt ultraviolet-C for rapid surface decontamination
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology
Optimum Material Removal in Electrical Discharge Machining through Advanced Control Integration of PSoC Microcontroller
Jurnal Kejuruteraan
Predictive Value of Multi-Phase CT Radiomics in Delineating Early and Advanced T Staging of Colon Cancer
Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences
Design and Development of a Novel Nano-hybrid Dental Composite: Antibacterial Silica Nanocomposite for Dental Use
Jurnal Kejuruteraan
Comparative Efficacy Assessment of Solitary SMD Beaded Ultraviolet-C Light Emitting Diodes for Enhanced Disinfection of High-Touch Surfaces
Jurnal Kejuruteraan
Bacterial Morphology and Microscopic Advancements: Navigating from Basics to Breakthroughs
Microbiology & Immunity Communications
Surface Bacterium Disinfection Using Everlight 6565 UV-C SMD
Journal of Human Centered Technology
Enhanced Irradiance Levels using Synergistically Engineered Monochromatic Wavelength Ultraviolet-C Arrays Configuration
Journal of Human Centered Technology
Mental Task Design Based on EEG Signal for Brain Computer Interface System
Journal of Human Centered Technology
Magnetic resonance imaging-based estimation of knee cartilage thickness with MATLAB
Jurnal Kejuruteraan
A Low-Cost Vein Pattern Detector for Clinical Diagnostics and Non-Intrusive Medical Monitoring
Technical Journal
Innovative Transformer-Based Wireless Power Transfer System for Low Power E-Bicycle
ICITS 2023. Lecture Notes in Bioengineering. Springer, Singapore
Wireless Power Transfer System Simulation With Lumped Elements Matching For Possible Bid Applications
8th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities
Minimal Interactive Knee Cartilage Segmentation Model
8th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science And Humanities
Accelerating Wound Healing Using Ultraviolet Radiation
UTM Press
Brain Computing Interface Innovations and Applications
UTM Press
Healing Essentials with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
UTM Press
Fundamentals of Ultraviolet Radiation Systems
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
Ultraviolet Disinfection Technologies
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
UV-Based Medical and Clinical Applications
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
Ultraviolet Dosimetry and Safety Guidelines
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
Advancements in UV Technologies
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
UV Systems for Wound Management and Care
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
Future Perspectives in UV Disinfection and Wound Healing
Ultraviolet Systems and Applications... Springer Nature
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Advancing Healthcare Technologies
Biomedical Engineering and Advancing Healthcare Technologies. UTM Press.
Disinfection Technologies
Biomedical Engineering and Advancing Healthcare Technologies. UTM Press.
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About
The story behind the science
"Real biomedical engineering is never about publishing papers in isolation. It is about closing the loop between irradiance modeling, bacterial petri dishes, cell viability assays, and manufacturable devices that nursing staff can actually hold."
My journey began at NED University and Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), where I built foundations in circuit design, biosensors, and biomedical instrumentation. On hospital wards, one reality struck me repeatedly: patients surviving complex surgeries only to contract lethal, antibiotic-resistant infections.
Chemical wipes leave residues. Low-pressure mercury lamps generate ozone and pose catastrophic glass and mercury disposal hazards. My thesis: could narrow-band UV-C LEDs at exactly 275 nm deliver the photonic dose required to rupture bacterial DNA and viral RNA, while remaining safe for surrounding human tissue?
At Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre, I designed precision radiometric testbeds, tuned SMD diode arrays, and conducted in-vitro trials against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. Today I serve as an Assistant Professor at SSUET and a Reviewing Editor for Springer Nature, continuing to advance translational photobiology.
2016–2020
Lecturer · SSUET
Biomedical electronics, medical instrumentation, 15+ capstone teams.
2018–2020
M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
UTM · BCI, EEG decoding, neural prosthetics.
2020–Present
PhD & UV-C innovations
UTM · 275 nm wound sterilization, HVAC biosecurity.
2025–Present
Reviewing Editor & Board Member
Springer Nature · Editorial leadership and peer review.
Appointments
Career & leadership
Mar 2026 — Present
Section Editor
International Journal of Human Centered Technology (HumEnTech)
- Oversee editorial management of submitted manuscripts within the assigned section.
- Ensure adherence to publication ethics, academic integrity, and journal policies.
2025 — Present
Reviewing Editor & Community Board Member
Springer Nature (Germany, Hybrid)
- Provide critical evaluation of scholarly manuscripts and uphold research integrity.
- Engage with global researchers and editors to support high-quality scientific work.
Dec 2020 — Present
Assistant Professor
Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET)
- Implemented MoU between UTM & SSUET, facilitating student internships in biomedical engineering.
- Taught Biophysics, Biosensors, Instrumentation, and Radiobiology.
- Served as QEC Liaison Officer and career counselling committee member.
2022 — 2026
Work Package Leader
CBHE Erasmus+ Grant (5a Region)
- Represented Malaysia & Pakistan in an international consortium of universities.
- Solely managed 6 work packages, including curriculum modernization and quality assurance.
Contact
Let's build clinically proven solutions
Translational R&D partnerships, medical device advisory, peer review, or academic talks — I welcome the conversation.
LinkedIn
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ORCID
0000-0002-3712-802X
Based between
Malaysia (UTC+8) · Pakistan (UTC+5)