I am Muhammad Irfan-maqsood, Pakistani stem cell biologist, journal editor and lecturer having PhD in Molecular Biology, MSc (Molecular Biotechnology) and MA in Political Sciences – International Relations. I have been the editor of several international journals i.e. Journal of Cellular Immunotherpay (Elsivier Inc, Netherland), The Cancer Press (DiscoverSys Inc, Canada), Journal of Cell and Molecular Research (Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran) and Journal of Genes and Cells (DiscoverSys Inc, Canada). I have worked as consultant/advisor to the prestigious organizations of regional countries for technology development and internationalization of scientific projects. I have visited 10+ countries having experience of touching the academic and innovation ecosystem of south Asia, middle east, caucuses region and northern Europe (Scandinavian countries) and having a decade of experience as executive or director of research, publishing and innovation. I am an award winning and globally listed innovative researcher and technology development expert working on academic publishing and genes and cell therapies and speaker having the opportunity to speak over 100s seminars and workshops in Pakistan-Iran-Turkey-Azerbaijan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for hosts at my destinations, meeting new peoples, finding new friends and supporters, exploring services, skills, culture and traditions of countries especially in Asia or eastern Europe

Interests

Web designing, Research Planning and Management, Academic Writing and Evaluation, Journals Editing and Publishing Management, Team Working and Leadership, Connecting Science and Society

• international culture
• investment and partnerships

Music, Movies, and Books

Sci-fi and psychological thrillers
Fictional films and series
Action and history drama series and films
Indian romantic and comedy films

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1. Received Ph.D. (Cell Biology)
2. Received two Master degrees (MSc-Molecular Biotechnology and MA-Political Sciences)
3. Established IMAQ Group of Companies (Pakistan, UK, Canada)
4. Coordinated the 5 International Entrepreneurs Show in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey
5. Married to a Persian family

Teach, Learn, Share

1- I can develop a CMS based website for persons, companies or groups
2- I can teach or consult in entrepreneurship, setting up business and growing business internationally
3- I learn and exchange culture, languages and professional experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

Developing website, Writing contents, Teaching & Consulting (biology, entrepreneurship, social development, culture and history of countries i have visited or lived), setting up business and growing business internationally

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Sweden, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey