Taariq Hassan

Hi, I'm Taariq

22 yo | Biochem + Arabic @ SMU | AI/ML Developer | Medical Patent Holder | Algorithmic Trader

International research collaborator, Lab researcher (patent holder) and relentless builder & researcher focused on shaping the future of healthcare through AI.

EDUCATION

SMU

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry; Minors, Computer Science & Arabic

2020 - 2024

RESEARCH & PROJECTS

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JDB-1-200 Carbapenem Patent

Southern Methodist University

2023 - 2024

Co-authored patent for JDB-1-200, a breakthrough carbapenem antibiotic with 16-fold improvement in activity against KPC carbapenemase-producing pathogens. Changed stereochemistry at C8 position from 8R to 8S, achieving MIC reduction from 8 to 0.5 μg/mL against resistant strains.

Medicinal Chemistry
Patent Research
Antibiotic Resistance
Structure-Activity
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Curea - AI Traditional Medicine Platform

Personal Project

Feb 2025 - Present

Comprehensive digital platform bridging ancient healing wisdom with modern AI technology. Built database with 2,000+ traditional medicines from 8+ cultural systems (TCM, Ayurveda, African Traditional Medicine). Features AI-powered symptom checker and interactive plant database with safety warnings.

React.js
Python
AI/ML
Healthcare
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Synapsi - AI Spaced Repetition Platform

Personal Project

Oct 2024 - Present

Revolutionary AI-powered learning platform using Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FRSR) algorithm and OpenAI integration. Transforms educational content into personalized flashcard sessions with 40% improved learning efficiency and AI-driven PDF processing pipeline with 95% accuracy.

TypeScript
FastAPI
OpenAI
FRSR Algorithm
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Solstice - Solana Token Analytics Platform

Personal Project

2024 - Present

Advanced Solana blockchain analytics tool for identifying first buyers, early adopters, and market patterns. Features bulk wallet checker, copy wallet finder, timestamp wallet analysis, and top holder tracking. Provides comprehensive token analysis with real-time data processing and pattern recognition.

Solana
Blockchain
Data Analytics
Web3
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Muqaddas - Islamic Knowledge AI Chatbot

Personal Project

2024 - Present

Comprehensive Islamic knowledge platform featuring AI-powered chatbot for Quran, Hadith, and Tafseer queries. Provides verse-by-verse Quranic text with detailed explanations, authentic Hadith collections, and scholarly interpretations. Supports multiple languages with accurate Arabic text rendering and contextual understanding.

NLP
Arabic Processing
AI Chatbot
Religious Studies