Ahmed Sobhy Darwish | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Darwish | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Zagazig University, Egypt

Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish is an accomplished analytical chemist and Laboratories Development Deputy Manager at Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries (EIPICO), also affiliated with Zagazig University. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry‑Physics, a diploma (Analytical Chemistry, excellent), pre-master, and a Master’s degree, all from Zagazig University. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. He began his career in QC laboratories at Delta Pharma, then progressed through section head roles at Grand Pharma, Averroes, Al‑Debeiky, and Copad Pharma. He leads a team of ten at EIPICO, overseeing method development, stress stability studies, and comparative in vitro investigations. He actively contributes to regulatory harmonization by engaging with USP, BP, SFDA, and other pharmacopoeias. A Best Researcher Award recipient, he has submitted case studies to BP and participated in USP pilot programs. He also serves as a peer reviewer for international journals.

Professional Profile

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Education

Ahmed Sobhy Darwish’s academic background showcases a steady commitment to excellence in analytical chemistry. He began his studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry‑Physics from Zagazig University, graduating with high distinction. He further pursued a diploma in Analytical Chemistry with top honors, followed by a pre‑master qualification marked by outstanding academic achievement. His educational journey culminated in a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, and he is currently engaged in doctoral studies in the same field. His English proficiency is evidenced by a TOEFL score that surpasses common requirements for doctoral programs. This well-structured academic progression illustrates his deepening expertise, strong theoretical foundation, and dedication to advanced analytical techniques.

Professional Experience

Ahmed Sobhy Darwish has built an extensive career in pharmaceutical quality control and analytical method development. He began with a foundational role as a quality control chemist, where he developed essential technical skills. He progressed through leadership roles in various pharmaceutical companies, overseeing stability studies and analytical methodology. His responsibilities included managing laboratory operations, validating stability-indicating methods, and leading teams in analytical research. Currently, he holds a senior position where he directs lab development initiatives, supervises a professional team, and leads innovative projects such as stress stability testing and in vitro comparative studies. He also liaises with pharmacopoeial bodies, reflecting his authority in aligning practices with regulatory standards. His career demonstrates a trajectory of growing leadership, technical depth, and strategic contribution to pharmaceutical innovation.

Research Focus

Dr. Darwish’s research centers on developing eco-friendly, stability-indicating HPLC and liquid chromatography methods for pharmaceutical analysis. His work prioritizes environmental sustainability while ensuring robustness and regulatory compliance. Key areas include quantifying drugs such as piracetam, vincamine, levomenol, netilmicin, colchicine, khellin, valsartan, sacubitril, simvastatin, and fenofibrate in bulk and finished dosage forms. He emphasizes certified reference materials, green solvent systems, and minimal waste generation. By submitting two eco-analytical case studies to the British Pharmacopoeia sustainability guidance, he directly impacts regulatory practice. Participation in the USP Quality Assist Beta Pilot Program and BP Beta Site studies further reinforces his focus on method validation in real-world settings. His research bridges analytical precision with environmental responsibility, positioning him at the forefront of sustainable pharmaceutical quality control.

Publication Top Notes

“A Simple Eco‑Friendly Stability‑Indicating HPLC Method for Determination of NETILMICIN in Bulk and Ophthalmic Solution”, Biomedical Chromatography (August 2025), DOI: 10.1002/bmc.70152.
A validated HPLC approach using green solvents to quantify netilmicin in bulk and ophthalmic solutions, offering reduced environmental impact while maintaining assay accuracy.

“Environmental sustainability profiles assessment of HPLC stability indicating method for quantitation of piracetam and vincamine in pharmaceutical medications”, Talanta Open (August 2025), DOI: 10.1016/j.talo.2025.100407.
Evaluates environmental metrics (e.g., solvent consumption, waste) for HPLC methods analyzing piracetam and vincamine, demonstrating greener alternatives without sacrificing sensitivity.

“Developing a sensitive, ecological, and economic HPLC method for the concurrent quantification of KOLCHICINE and KHELLIN”, Microchemical Journal (July 30, 2025), DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2025.114716.
Introduces a dual-analyte HPLC method for colchicine and khellin in bulk and sachets, optimized for sensitivity and cost-effectiveness using eco-friendly solvents.

“Simple validated approach to quantify valsartan and sacubitril in medications using liquid chromatography”, Bulletin of Faculty of Science, Zagazig University (July 1, 2025).
Presents a streamlined LC protocol for simultaneous determination of valsartan and sacubitril, validated for pharmaceutical formulations with robust linearity and accuracy.

“DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF STABILITY INDICATING RP‑HPLC METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF SIMVASTATIN AND FENOFIBRATE IN BULK AND DOSAGE FORM”, Bulletin of Faculty of Science, Zagazig University (July 1, 2025).
Reports a reversed‑phase HPLC technique validated for concurrent analysis of simvastatin and fenofibrate, incorporating stress degradation studies to ensure specificity.

“An ecologically sound HPLC determination of LEVOMENOL in topical therapies using a certified reference material with green properties”, Results in Chemistry (May 8, 2025).
Describes a certified‑reference based HPLC method for levomenol quantification in topical products, optimizing green solvent usage while achieving regulatory-grade precision.

Conclusion

Dr. Darwish’s deep integration of sustainability, innovation, and leadership in pharmaceutical analytics makes him an exceptional nominee for the Best Researcher Award. His profile aligns well with the award’s objectives of recognizing impactful, regulatory-aligned, and environmentally responsible scientific contributions.

Mohammed Hefni | Mass Spectrometry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Hefni | Mass Spectrometry | Best Researcher Award

Linnaeus University, Sweden

Dr. Mohammed Hefni is a Senior Researcher at Linnaeus University, Sweden, with a passion for sustainable, nutritious food development and health-impact clinical trials. His research spans chromatographic analysis, food science, and health, focusing on the intersection of nutrition and food processing. In addition to his research work, Dr. Hefni teaches nutrition, food chemistry, and analytical chemistry courses, helping shape the future of young scientists. His broad academic background and extensive research across Sweden, Egypt, and other global research centers, such as Uppsala and New Zealand, have allowed him to contribute significantly to advancing knowledge in food science and health outcomes.

Profile

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Education 🎓

Dr. Hefni obtained his PhD in Food Science, co-supervised by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Mansoura University, focusing on folate in Egyptian foods and how food processing and bio-processing impact its levels. Prior to that, he earned an MSc and a BSc in Food Science from Mansoura University, where he conducted research on children’s nutrition. His education in food science, backed by strong international experience, has made him a leader in his field, continually pushing boundaries in nutrition and food research.

Experience 💼

Dr. Hefni has extensive academic experience, transitioning from Assistant Lecturer to Associate Professor at Mansoura University, Egypt, and later joining Linnaeus University as a Senior Researcher in 2016. His career spans teaching, research, and international collaborations. He has worked on cutting-edge food science projects as a postdoctoral researcher in Sweden, New Zealand, and Poland. His expertise in chromatographic techniques, bioactive peptides, and food processing has made him a key figure in both food science education and research. Additionally, his contributions in research and teaching have fostered the development of new methodologies and innovations in nutrition and food chemistry.

Awards and Honors 🏅

Dr. Hefni’s remarkable career has been recognized through numerous awards. These include the University Research Award at Mansoura University (2010, 2012), the University Incentive Award (2015), and several international scholarships. His contributions to food science research have been bolstered by training grants and fellowship awards from renowned institutions in Poland, New Zealand, and the UK. His award-winning research highlights his expertise in areas like bioactive peptides, folate profiling, and sustainable food development. These accolades underscore his ongoing commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in nutrition and food chemistry.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Hefni’s research focuses on sustainable food development, particularly nutrition and food chemistry, and their connection to health outcomes. He works extensively with chromatographic analysis and clinical trials to assess the health impacts of foods, especially legumes and plant-based diets. His recent work explores improving folate content in Egyptian foods and investigating bioactive compounds such as peptides. His research is essential for developing food products that contribute to better health and sustainability, emphasizing the potential of food processing and bio-processing methods to enhance nutrition.

Publication Top Notes📚

  • Less meat, more legumes: prospects and challenges in the transition toward sustainable diets in Sweden (2020)
  • High-moisture meat analogues produced from yellow pea and faba bean protein isolates/concentrate (2021)
  • Folate content in foods commonly consumed in Egypt (2010)
  • Folate content in processed legume foods commonly consumed in Egypt (2014)
  • Increasing the folate content in Egyptian baladi bread using germinated wheat flour (2011)
  • Folate content in faba beans (Vicia faba L.)—effects of cultivar, maturity stage, industrial processing, and bioprocessing (2015)
  • The application of pulse flours in the development of plant-based cheese analogues (2021)
  • Characterization of flavonoid compounds in common Swedish berry species (2020)
  • Effect of germination and subsequent oven-drying on folate content in different wheat and rye cultivars (2012)
  • Flours from Swedish pulses: Effects of treatment on functional properties and nutrient content (2019)
  • A HPLC-UV method for the quantification of phenolic acids in cereals (2019)
  • Bread making with sourdough and intact cereal and legume grains–effect on glycaemic index and glycaemic load (2021)
  • Betaine, choline and folate content in different cereal genotypes (2018)
  • A simple HPLC method with fluorescence detection for choline quantification in foods (2015)