Heba M. Mohamed
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in bioanalysis and therapeutic drug monitoring, green analytical chemistry, and AI in bioanalytical research. Demonstrates excellence in translational science, teaching, curriculum development, and accreditation. Proven track record in international research collaboration and securing research funding. Committed to mentoring and faculty development, with a focus on advancing scientific innovation and education.
Dedicated, with natural ability to inspire and engage students, combined with strong analytical and communication skills. Proven expertise in research and curriculum development, delivering high-quality educational content. Committed to fostering academic excellence and contributing to success of [Desired Position] role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Professor-Pharmaceutical sciences
Cairo University
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted interdisciplinary research, focusing on bioanalytical methods, pharmaceutical sciences and green chemistry.
- Published extensively in Q1/Q2 journals, contributing to global knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.
- Represented university in international conferences and established cross-border academic partnerships.
- Attended industry events and conferences to build partnerships and market learning programmes.
Chair of Pharmacy Program
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Dubai, Dubai
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Spearheaded strategic reform initiatives aligned with institutional objectives, fostering innovation in education and research.
- Led curriculum development and accreditation processes, ensuring alignment with national (CAA) and international standards.
- Conducted interdisciplinary research, focusing on bioanalytical methods, pharmacogenomics, pharmaceutical sciences and green analysis.
- Established and strengthened partnerships with industry leaders, including collaborations with UNC Chapel Hill for student mobility programs.
- Directed faculty recruitment, mentoring, and performance management, enhancing academic excellence.
- Managed budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring program sustainability and growth.
- Led initiatives to integrate AI and advanced technologies into educational and research frameworks.
- Developed and led courses in pharmacology, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacogenomics, medicinal chemistry and drug development, Clinical Biochemistry and clinical toxicology.
- Developed and validate various assessment strategies for various courses in the program matrix.
- Mentored students in obesity-related projects, bridging basic science with clinical relevance.
- Promoted a positive work environment to boost employee morale.
- Achieved greater team cohesion with regular team building exercises.
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted interdisciplinary research, focusing on bioanalytical methods, and pharmaceutical sciences and green analysis.
- Published extensively in Q1/Q2 journals, contributing to global knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.
- Represented university in international conferences and established cross-border academic partnerships.
- Supervised graduate students and mentored early-career researchers.
Assistant Professor
Fatima College of Health Sciences
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Developed and led courses in Anatomy & Physiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, biostatistics, and clinical pharmacy practice.
- Coordinated student placements, fostering relationships with healthcare providers and industry partners.
- Support initiatives related to student recruitment, retention, and career placement.
- Played active role in outreach and student engagement programs.
- Chaired the assessment and quality committees
- Contributed significantly to the design and implementation of new courses.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings and discussions for improved academic programmes.
- Organised guest lectures to provide students with diverse perspectives.
- Incorporated technology into teaching methods for better student understanding of complex concepts.
- Continued personal professional development by attending workshops and training, optimising knowledge to enhance course curriculum.
- Facilitated extra-curricular workshops and activities alongside main teacher.
Assistant Professor
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and led courses in Anatomy & Physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacogenomics, medicinal chemistry and drug development, Clinical Biochemistry and clinical toxicology.
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects, promoting student engagement in multidisciplinary research and increased publication by 30%.
- Coordinated student placements, fostering relationships with healthcare providers and industry partners.
- Actively contribute to departmental or university-wide committees and working groups as needed.
- Pursue scholarly or creative work within their area of expertise and share outcomes for critical peer.
- Support initiatives related to student recruitment, retention, and career placement.
- Implemented innovative assessment strategies across foundational and senior-level courses.
- Fostered inclusive learning environment for all students, promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Provided mentorship to junior faculty members, enhancing university community spirit.
- Spearheaded initiatives towards expanding department's research capabilities and resources.
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Monash University
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Delivered lectures and workshops in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on advanced analytical techniques and research methodologies.
- Employed technology in classroom instruction to enhance learning experiences.
Lecturer
Cairo University
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Taught undergraduate pharmacy students pharmaceutical analysis, Instrumental analysis, quality control.
- Conducted seminars, discussion groups and laboratory sessions to supplement lectures.
- Participated in different in administrative duties in practical and theoretical exams, invigilation duties.
- Served as personal tutor for struggling students, increased pass rates.
- Conducted research, contributed to the knowledge base in the field.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
- Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
Pharmacist
Private Pharmacy
Cairo
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Optimised workflow processes to enhance productivity within the team.
- Checked dosages carefully prior to dispensing prescriptions; ensured patient safety.
- Handled complaints tactfully and efficiently; maintained customer satisfaction levels.
- Ensured accuracy in dispensing prescriptions, ensuring safety for patients.
- Managed stock effectively, preventing shortages of key medications.
- Undertook regular continuing professional development activities to maintain high professional standards.
- Minimised errors in prescription handling through meticulous attention to detail.
- Liaised closely with GPs and other healthcare providers, ensuring seamless patient care coordination.
- Assisted in training junior staff members, contributing to an efficient work environment.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication information and advice.
- Kept accurate records of all dispensed items, adhering strictly to legal requirements.
- Advised patients on potential side effects or interactions with other drugs; increased awareness.
- Participated in public health campaigns within local community; promoted healthy lifestyle choices.
Education
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Six sigma black belt Certification - undefined
Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Certification - undefined
Australian Precision Medicine Academy
Certified Microsoft Educator | Blackboard Certified | FHEA - undefined
Clinical Research Certificate - undefined
Harvard Medical School
PhD - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University
M.Sc. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy
Skills
- Bioanalysis and therapeutic drug monitoring
- Green analytical chemistry
- AI in bioanalytical research
- Translational science
- Teaching excellence
- Curriculum development and accreditation
- International research collaboration
- Research funding acquisition
- Mentoring and faculty development
Accomplishments
- Global Research Recognition: Twice featured in the World’s top 2% scientists’ list (Stanford University and Elsevier, 2020, 2023).
- National and International Accreditation Expertise: Successfully led multiple programs through accreditation processes, ensuring adherence to international standards.
- Innovative Research: Principal investigator on interdisciplinary grants, including projects on AI applications in healthcare and pharmacogenomics.
- Strategic Partnerships: Facilitated global collaborations, including student mobility programs and joint research initiatives with renowned universities.
- Advancing Graduate Education: Designed and implemented graduate-level courses and programs in pharmaceutical sciences and related fields.
- Promoting Cultural Sensitivity: Developed initiatives that integrate local cultural dynamics into global research and educational frameworks.
- Blackboard Certified Educator
- HEA Fellow
Custom
- A qualitative exploration of physicians’ knowledge and perception about the use of medical cannabis, Nortan Hashad, Heba M. Mohamed, Lamia AlHajri, Reem AlZarooni, Saadiya Alkhaldi, Alya AlMaazmi, Sara AlRaeesi, Maryam AlMehairi, Waqar Ahmed, Under review process, Drug and Alcohol Review, 2025
- Global, regional, and national trends in routine childhood vaccination coverage from 1980 to 2023 with forecasts to 2030: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Haeuser, Emily et al., The Lancet, 2025, 406, 10500, 235 – 260
- Assessing pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices on medicines waste reduction in the UAE, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Mena Al-Ani, Mustafa Aal Yaseen, Hoor Hamidoglu, Heba M. Mohamed & Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber, Future Science OA, 2025, 11, 1, 2526952, https://doi.org/10.1080/20565623.2025.2526952
- Bridging one health and sustainable analysis: enrofloxacin quantification amid combined therapy and its active metabolite in various matrices using green RP-HPLC, Heba M. Mohamed, Mona T. Ragab, BMC Chem., 2024, 19, 18, 180, 10.1186/s13065-024-01283-3
- Prenylated xanthones from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) target oxidative mitochondrial respiration in cancer cells, El Gaafary M, Abdel-Baki PM, El-Halawany AM, Mohamed HM, Duweb A, Abdallah HM, Mohamed GA, Ibrahim SRM, Simmet T, Syrovets T, Biomed Pharmacother., 2024, 179, 117365, 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117365
- Core-shell molecularly imprinted polymer sensor for enrofloxacin determination in various matrices: a novel, sustainable One Health analytical strategy, Mona T. Ragab, Amr M. Mahmoud, Heba M. Mohamed, Anal Methods., 2024, 16, 37, 6392-6402, 10.1039/d4ay00914b
- Quality‑by‑design ecofriendly potentiometric sensor for rapid monitoring of hydroxychloroquine purity in the presence of toxic impurities, Mohammed E. Draz, Fadwa H. Edrees, Heba M. Mohamed, Sherif F. Hammad & Ahmed S. Saad, Scientific Reports, 2024, 14, 6869, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53456-8
- Spectrophotometric resolution for quantitative analysis of aspirin and rivaroxaban combination therapy in biological fluids using simple and eco-friendly procedures, Heba M. Mohamed & Essam, H., BMC chemistry, 2024, 18, 1, 36, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-024-01140-3
- Segmentation of breast tissue structures in mammographic images, Rajoub, B., Qusa, H., Abdul-Rahman, H., & Mohamed, H., Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing in Medical Imaging, 2024, 115-146
- Mammographic breast density segmentation, Rajoub, B., Qusa, H., Abdul-Rahman, H., & Mohamed, H., Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing in Medical Imaging, 2024, 147-171
- A sustainable approach for the degradation kinetics study and stability assay of the SARS-CoV-2 oral antiviral drug Molnupiravir, Edrees, F. H., Draz, M. E., Saad, A. S., Hammad, S. F., & Mohamed, H. M., Scientific reports, 2023, 13, 1, 8797, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-34537-6
- Green RP-HPLC method for simultaneous determination of sofosbuvir, ledipasvir, Velpatasvir antivirals and beyond in their bulk material and co-formulated products, Heba M. Mohamed, Ahmed S. Saad, Amani M. Morsi, Hebatallah M. Essam, Microchemical Journal, 2023, 186, 108344
- End-of-life management of single-use baby diapers: analysis of technical, health and environmental aspects, Płotka-Wasylka, J., Makoś-Chełstowska, P., Kurowska-Susdorf, A., Treviño, M. J. S., Guzmán, S. Z., Mostafa, H., & Cordella, M., The Science of the total environment, 2022, 836, 155339, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155339
- Patients' experience with the use of real-time telemedicine as a clinical management option: a cross-sectional survey, N Hashad, L Al Hajri, H Mohamed, N Abdulrazzaq, A Alfalasi, F Alneaimi, Int J Clin Pharm., 2022, 44, 6, 1552-1552
- Theoretical exploration of healthcare providers' perceptions regarding the effectiveness of real time telemedicine implementation in United Arab Emirates, N Hashad, L Al Hajri, H Mohamed, N Abdulrazzaq, A Bilal, R Mohamed, H Almarzooqi, H Aljawi, Int J Clin Pharm., 2022, 44, 6, 1467-1467
- Measuring the Level of Knowledge and Awareness About COVID-19 Among the Community of a College in Dubai: A Comparative Study Between Participants of Health Sciences and Non-Health Sciences Backgrounds, Lamia AlHajri and Heba M. Mohamed, SAGE Open, 2022, April, 10.1177/21582440221091723
- Solventless Microextration Techniques for Pharmaceutical Analysis: The Greener Solution, Heba M Mohamed, Front Chem., 2022, 9, 785830, https://doi:10.3389/fchem.2021.785830
- Challenges for mothers having G6PD deficient children in the United Arab Emirates: exploring a new horizon for the pharmacist educational role, H Mohamed, L Al Hajri, A Mustafa, Int J Clin Pharm., 2021, 43, 6, 1760-1760
- Green analytical chemistry as an integral part of sustainable education development, Justyna P. Wasylka.; Heba M. Mohamed; Aleksandra K. Susdorf; Rajkumar D.; Michel Y. Fares; Vasil A., Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2021, Accepted for publication, April
- Developing, optimizing, and assessing a green electrophoretic method for determination of benzbromarone and allopurinol with its active metabolite in biological and pharmaceutical matrices, Hebatallah M. Essam and Heba M. Mohamed, J Sep Sci, 2021, 10.1002/jssc.202000934
- Development and validation of LC-MS/MS assay for the determination of Hydrochlorothiazide in the presence of some anti-hypertensive agents in plasma, Heba M. Mohamed and Y.M. Fayez, Current Pharmaceutical Analysis, 2021, https://doi.org/10.2174/1573412917999201102202258
- Sensors and biosensors for environment contaminants, Heba M. Mohamed, Nano sensor Technologies for Environmental Monitoring, 2020, Book chapter
- Peer teaching as an educational tool in Pharmacy schools; fruitful or futile, M. H. Aburahma, Heba M. Mohamed, Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 2017, 9, 6, 1170:1179
- Analytical Eco-scale for Assessing the Greenness of a Developed RP-HPLC Method Used for Simultaneous Analysis of Combined Antihypertensive Medications, Heba M. Mohamed and Nesrine T. Lamie, J AOAC Int., 2016, 99, 5, 1260-1265
- Green approach using monolithic column for simultaneous determination of co-formulated drugs, Ali M. Yehia and Heba. M. Mohamed, J Sep Sci., 2016, 39, 11, 2114-22
- Towards disposable electrodes; Pharmaceutical applications and recent developments, Heba. M. Mohamed, Trends of Analytical Chemistry TrAC, 2016, 82, 1–11
- Application and Validation of superior spectrophotometric methods for simultaneous determination of ternary mixture used for hypertension management, Heba. M. Mohamed, Nesrine. T. Lamie, Spectrochemica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2016, 155, 103–110
- Chemometrics resolution and quantification power evaluation: Application on pharmaceutical quaternary mixture of Paracetamol, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine and p-aminophenol, Ali M. Yehia, Heba M. Mohamed, Spectrochemica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2016, 152, 491–500
- Application and validation of an eco-friendly TLC-densitometric method for simultaneous determination of co-formulated antihypertensive agents, Nesrine T. Lamie, Heba M. Mohamed, RSC Adv., 2015, 5, 59048-59055
- Green, environment friendly analytical tools: insights on pharmaceuticals and cosmetics analysis, Heba M. Mohamed, Trends in Analytical Chemistry TrAC, 2015, 66, 176–192
- A study of selective spectrophotometric methods for simultaneous determination of binary mixtures with sever overlapping spectra, Heba M. Mohamed, Spectrochemica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2015, 136, 1308 - 1315
- Educational games as a teaching tool in Pharmacy curriculum, M. H. Aburahma, Heba M. Mohamed, American J. Pharm. Educ., 2015, 79, 4, Article 61
- Spectrophotometric methods manipulating ratio spectra for simultaneous determination of binary mixtures with sever overlapping spectra: A comparative study, H. Moustafa and Y. Fayez, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2014, 133, 759–766
- Validated stability-indicating HPLC method for determination of Rabeprazole sodium and Domperidone in the presence of their degradation products, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Heba M. Mohamed and Azza A. Mostafa, Sci. reports, 2013, 2, 9, 1-7
- Chromatographic methods for the simultaneous determination of metoprolol tartrate and hydrochlorothiazide in presence of hydrochlorothiazide degradation product, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Heba M. Mohamed and Azza A. Mostafa, JPC., 2013, 26, 6, 510-516
- Miniaturized membrane sensors for potentiometric determination of metoprolol tartrate and hydrochlorothiazide, Heba M. Mohamed, Nesrin K. Ramadan and Azza A. Mostafa, Acta Chim. Slov., 2012, 59, 344-352
- Potentiometric determination of amlodipine besilate and valsartan using micro sized and polymeric matrix membrane sensors, Heba M. Mohamed, Nesrin K. Ramadan and Azza A. Mostafa, Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta, 2012, 30, 1, 15-29
- Simultaneous determination of Rabeprazole sodium and Domperidone, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Heba M. Mohamed and Azza A. Mostafa, J. Applied. Pharma. Sci, 2011, 1, 9, 73-80
- Rapid and Highly Sensitive HPLC and TLC Methods for Quantitation of Amlodipine besilate and Valsartan in Bulk Powder and in Pharmaceutica Dosage Forms and in Human Plasma, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Azza A. Moustafa and Heba M. Mohamed, Anal. Lett., 2010, 43, 4, 570-581
- Simultaneous Determination of Amlodipine Beselate and Valsartan, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Azza A. Moustafa and Heba M. Mohamed, Bull. Fac. Pharm., Cairo Univ., 2009, 47, II, 35 – 47
- Simultaneous determination of Phenazopyridine hydrochloride and Trimethoprim in their binary mixture, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Heba M. Mohamed and Azza A. Moustafa, Bull. Fac. Pharm., Cairo Univ., 2008, 46, I, 33 – 47
- Spectrophotometric stability-indicating methods for determination of Flavoxate hydrochloride in the presence of its degradate according to ICH guidelines, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Heba M. Mohamed and Azza A. Moustafa, Bull. Fac. Pharm., Cairo Univ., 2008, 46, I, 177-190
- HPLC and TLC stability- indicating methods for the determination of Flavoxate hydrochloride in bulk powder and in pharmaceutical formulation and in presence of its degradation product according to ICH guidelines, Nesrin K. Ramadan, Heba M. Mohamed and Azza A. Mostafa, Bull. Fac. Pharm., Cairo Univ., 2008, 46, I, 23 – 32
- Polymeric matrix membrane sensors for stability-indicating potentiometric determination of oxybutynin hydrochloride and flavoxate hydrochloride urogenital system drugs, Heba M. Mohamed, Nesrin K. Ramadan, and Azza A. Moustafa, J. AOAC Int., 2008, 91, 6, 1318-1330
- Different Methods for the Determination of Oxybutynin Hydrochloride, Heba M. Mohamed, Nesrin K. Ramadan, and Azza A. Moustafa, Bull. Fac. Pharm., Cairo Univ., 2007, 45, 3, 31-40
Personal Information
Title: Professor, Ph.D., M.Sc., PGx Pharmacist, FHEA, Certified Microsoft Educator, Certified E-Teacher
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Arabic
Native
Affiliations
- Promot Engineering
- Digital Education
- Working with statistical package
- Professional Basketball player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professor-Pharmaceutical sciences
Cairo University
01.2025 - 09.2025
Chair of Pharmacy Program
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
01.2020 - 07.2025
Assistant Professor
Higher Colleges of Technology
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Professor
Fatima College of Health Sciences
01.2013 - 01.2019
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Monash University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Lecturer
Cairo University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Pharmacist
Private Pharmacy
01.2008 - 01.2012
Six sigma black belt Certification - undefined
Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Certification - undefined
Australian Precision Medicine Academy
Certified Microsoft Educator | Blackboard Certified | FHEA - undefined
Clinical Research Certificate - undefined
Harvard Medical School
PhD - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University
M.Sc. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Cairo University
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy