Назханд Амир

Amirhossein Nazhand holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology with a research emphasis on enzyme engineering and biocatalytic process optimization. His work centered on advancing chiral amine synthesis—critical intermediates in drug development—through structure-guided engineering of imine reductases. By integrating computational modeling, rational protein design, and kinetic analysis, he developed enzyme variants with enhanced stereoselectivity and catalytic efficiency, demonstrating scalable biocatalytic routes for pharmaceutical applications. His research bridges protein biochemistry and industrial biomanufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional chemical synthesis methods.