Prof Dr. Sameh Ahmed | Best Researcher Award - Award Winner - 2023
Prof Dr. Sameh Ahmed | Environmental Chemistry
Congratulations, Sameh Ahmed, on receiving the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Taibah University in Saudi Arabia! We take immense pride in celebrating your outstanding achievement, which not only brings honor to your name but also shines a spotlight on the excellence of research at Taibah University.
As the recipient of the Best Researcher Award, your dedication to advancing knowledge and making impactful contributions to your field has not gone unnoticed. Your passion, commitment, and scholarly pursuits have set a high standard for academic excellence. This recognition is a testament to your unwavering pursuit of knowledge and your significant impact on the research landscape.
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Sameh Abdel-Raouf Ahmed Hassan began his academic journey in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, earning a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Assiut University, Egypt, in 1999. He achieved an excellent academic record, graduating with a Degree of Honor.
He continued his education with a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same university in 2003. His thesis focused on the spectrophotometric and spectrofluorometric determination of some psychoactive drugs.
Later, in 2009, Sameh pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Nagasaki University, Japan. His doctoral research, titled "Selective Determination of Quinones in Biological and Environmental Samples by HPLC with Photo-Induced Chemiluminescence Detection," showcased his commitment to advanced analytical techniques.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
Sameh's professional journey reflects a diverse and accomplished career in academia and research:
- Demonstrator and Lecturer (1999-2005): He started as a Demonstrator and later became a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry at Assiut University, Egypt.
- Ph.D. Student (2005-2009): Sameh pursued his Ph.D. at Nagasaki University, Japan, specializing in pharmaceutical sciences.
- Assistant Professor (2009-2011): After completing his Ph.D., he returned to Assiut University as an Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry.
- Associate Professor (2011-2020): Sameh continued to climb the academic ladder, becoming an Associate Professor at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia.
- Professor (2020-present): Currently, Sameh holds the position of Professor of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry at Taibah University, KSA.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS:
Sameh's contributions to the field of pharmaceutical analytical chemistry are significant, with a focus on innovative methods and applications. His research spans a variety of areas, including:
- Development of analytical methods for pharmaceuticals
- Determination of vitamins and drugs in biological samples
- Application of advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques
- Investigation of the impact of reactive species on diseases like COVID-19
- Development of drug delivery systems for enhanced bioavailability
His notable achievements include a patent for a "Flexible Pen for Dose-Sensitive Semi-Solid Preparations" and contributions to books and numerous articles in reputable journals.
SHORT COURSES ATTENDED:
Sameh has actively engaged in professional development through various short courses and workshops, including those on effective presentation skills, SPSS programming, electronic exams, and avoiding plagiarism in scientific research.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
- Sameh has been recognized for his research excellence, receiving the "Award of the Best Researcher" from the Japan Society of Analytical Chemistry in July 2009.
- He received the "Prize for the Best Presentation" from the Japan Society of Analytical Chemistry in September 2006.
ACADEMIC CITES:
Sameh's research has been well-received in the scientific community, evidenced by the numerous citations of his publications in reputable journals.
OCCUPATION
From March 2020 till present: Professor of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry– Pharmacognosy
and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department – College of Pharmacy – Taibah University - AlMadinah Al-Munawarah – Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.
2. From November 2014 to March 2020: Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry– Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department – College of Pharmacy –
Taibah University - Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah – Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.
3. From September 2011 to November 2014: Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Analytical
Chemistry– Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department – College of Pharmacy –
Taibah University - Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah – Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.
4. From July 2009 to September 2011: Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry -
Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry – Faculty of Pharmacy – Assiut University –
Assiut – Egypt.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Sameh A. Ahmed, Nehad A. Abdallah, Mohammed Almaghrabi, Yaser M. Alahmadi, Parallel
artificial liquid membrane extraction coupled with UPLC-ESI-MS/MS method for high-throughput
quantitation of repaglinide in diabetic patients, Talanta,2023,125498.
2. Sameh A. Ahmed, Yaser M. Alahmadi, and Yasser A. Abdou. The Impact of Serum Levels of
Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species on the Disease Severity of COVID-19. International
Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; 24(10):8973.
3. Hani M. J Khojah, Sameh A. Ahmed, Sultan S. Al-Thagfan, Yaser M. Alahmadi, and Yasser A.
Abdou. "The Impact of Serum Levels of Vitamin D3 and Its Metabolites on the Prognosis and
Disease Severity of COVID-19" Nutrients 14, no. 24: 5329 (2022).
4. Hany S. M. Ali, Sameh A. Ahmed, Abdulmalik A. Alqurshi, Ali M. Alalawi, Ahmed M. Shehata,
and Yaser M. Alahmadi. " Boosting Tadalafil Bioavailability via Sono-Assisted Nano-EmulsionBased Oral Jellies: Box–Behnken Optimization and Assessment" Pharmaceutics 14, 2592
(2022).
5. Hany S. M. Ali, Sameh A. Ahmed, Abdulmalik A. Alqurshi, Ali M. Alalawi, Ahmed M. Shehata,
and Yaser M. Alahmadi. "Tadalafil-Loaded Self-Nanoemulsifying Chewable Tablets for
Improved Bioavailability: Design, In Vitro, and In Vivo Testing" Pharmaceutics 14, 1927(2022).
6. Sameh A. Ahmed, Hani M.J. Khojah, Sultan S. Al-Thagfan, Yaser M. Alahmadi, Yasser A.
Mohammed, An ultrasensitive UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS method augmented with a controlled
microwave derivatization reaction for quantitation of vitamin D3 and its major metabolites in
COVID-19 patients, Talanta,246, 123497(2022).
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TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOP
1. A workshop on “Drugs and Cardiology”, Dar Al-Iman Intercontinental, Almadinah
Almunawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia (June 2012).
2.A workshop on “Drugs and Kidney”, Dar Al-Iman Intercontinental, Almadinah
Almunawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia (February 2013).
3. Training Program on “Effective presentation”. Faculty and Leadership Development
Center, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt. July 25-27th, 2009.
4. Training Program on "SPSS Program". Deanship of University Development. Taibah
University, Almadinah Almunawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. February 19th , 2014.
5. Training Program on"Skill of Searching in Scientific databases". Deanship of University
Development. Taibah University, Almadinah Almunawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.
February 23th , 2014.
6. Training Program on "Electronic Exams". Deanship of University Development. Taibah
University, Almadinah Almunawarah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. March 4th, 2014.
7. Training Program on "How to Avoid Plagiarism in Scientific research". Deanship of
University Development. Taibah University, Almadinah Almunawarah, Kingdom of
Saudia Arabia. April 16th, 2014.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Sameh's legacy is marked by his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, mentoring students, and contributing valuable research to the scientific community. His future contributions are anticipated to further enrich the field through continued research, teaching, and innovative developments in pharmaceutical sciences.