Dr. Ahsan has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of proteomics, mass spectrometry-based method development, identification of potential biomarkers, toxicity, stress tolerance, and allergens. Together with his collaborators, he has published his research in a number of prestigious journals, including Nature Immunology, Nature Communications, Cell Metabolism, Communication Biology, Journal of Virology, Molecular Oncology, Elife, Redox Biology, Plant Physiology, Mass Spectrometry Reviews, Journal of Proteomics, Journal of Proteome Research, Amino Acids, Food Chemistry, and more.
For over 15 years, he has been working on various mass spectrometry-based proteomics platforms to investigate fundamental biological questions with potential translational impact. His research intersects various biological fields and involves both basic scientists and healthcare professionals. He has a particular interest in the field of discovery proteomics, clinical proteomics, biomarker development and allergen analysis.
As a director of OU Proteomics Core facility, he offers specialized service and expertise for the analysis of peptides and proteins using mass spectrometry. He continually develops new methods and optimized proteomics approaches for profiling and quantifying peptides, proteins, and post translational modifications from any biological units and suggests proteomic experimental strategies for grant proposals.
Prior to joining the OU faculty in 2020, Dr. Ahsan was a research staff member in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Missouri, a research assistant professor at Brown University and was the co-director of the Center for Cancer Research Development, Proteomics Core Facility at Rhode Island Hospital.
When asked about his recent promotion, he stated, "To me, this promotion is definitely motivating, encouraging, and fostering a pleasant work environment. It is not only an indication of active support or encouragement for advancement and development, but also a reminder of new responsibilities. I am therefore extremely grateful to the chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, as well as to all the committee members, faculty, staff, and leadership of the VPRP office, for their confidence in me and for providing this new opportunity."
