Mahmoud Abo El Makarim Mohamed M. Saleh

Mahmoud Abo El Makarim Mohamed M. Saleh

PhD candidate in Natural Sciences

Stuttgart, Germanymahmoud-abo-el-makarim-saleh-0065bb4a

Profile summary

PhD candidate in natural sciences (bioorganic chemistry) with experience in analytical and preparative chemistry. Proficient in HPLC, UV/VIS, and the interpretation of NMR, MS, and IR spectra. Structured, precise, and team-oriented with a high level of responsibility and experience in the GMP environment.

Career highlights

PhD Scholarship (DAAD): Awarded a highly competitive DAAD PhD Scholarship (Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany, 2019/20), fully funded for 4.5 consecutive years.

Publications (8): Published eight peer-reviewed scientific articles in the fields of pharmaceutical analysis and organic synthesis. Served as corresponding author on six publications and first author on the most recent one.

Key skills

Skills
Development, validation, and application of analytical methodsSynthesis of organic compoundsStructural elucidation and purity assessmentWorking in a GMP-regulated environmentHPLC and UV/Vis spectrophotometryStatistical analysis2D NMR (COSY, HSQC, HMBC, PIP HSQMBC)IR and MSColumn chromatography and TLCWet chemistry toolsChemstationMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)OpenLab CDSSpinworksTopspinChemDrawData Science/Machine Learning for Chemical Data AnalysisProgramming (Python/R) for Data Analysis and AutomationProcess Chemistry/Scale-up TechniquesMicroscopy Techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, AFM)Grant Writing and Scientific Communication

Professional experience

Research assistantOct 2024 - Jun 2025
Institute of Chemistry, University of Hohenheim | Germany

• Finalization and publication of the PhD dissertation

  • Finalization and publication of the PhD dissertation
Laboratory ConsultantApr 2024 - Oct 2024
PQE | Munich, Germany

• On-site support for customers (performing WFI & pure steam sampling in the GxP area, logging GxP values and transferring them to the QC laboratory, assisting with the verification of relevant SOPs) • Conducting research for the marketing department (support in the medical cannabis area)

  • On-site support for customers (performing WFI & pure steam sampling in the GxP area, logging GxP values and transferring them to the QC laboratory, assisting with the verification of relevant SOPs)
  • Conducting research for the marketing department (support in the medical cannabis area)
QC-Specialist- HPLC-Laboratory (accredited laboratory)Jul 2012 - May 2019
National Organization for Drug Control and Research (currently: Egyptian Drug Authority) | Egypt

• Accreditation-related tasks (Our achievement: accredited laboratory) • Registration (QC-related) for new pharmaceutical brands in Egypt • Regular inspection QC for pharmaceuticals prior to release into the Egyptian market

  • Accreditation-related tasks (Our achievement: accredited laboratory)
  • Registration (QC-related) for new pharmaceutical brands in Egypt
  • Regular inspection QC for pharmaceuticals prior to release into the Egyptian market

Education

Doctorate, Natural Sciences (Organic Chemistry)Oct 2019 - Present
University of Hohenheim

Title of the dissertation: Urease- and laccase-catalyzed reactions using aldehydes and derivatives thereof as substrates

Master's, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Cairo University

Title of the thesis: Development and Validation of Analytical Methods for the Determination of some Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs

Bachelor's Degree, Pharmaceutical SciencesOct 2006 - May 2011
Cairo University