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Dr. Kim Andrews is an interdisciplinary scientist and Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. Her work focuses on translating scientific discovery into practical solutions for human health, food security, and societal well-being. Her career spans academia, pharmaceutical science, industry, and national laboratory research, with experience at BASF, Eli Lilly and Company, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Dr. Andrews has contributed to more than 70 scientific publications and multiple patents. Her current research applies artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to targeted drug delivery, identifying nanocarrier design features that improve selective delivery of anticancer therapeutics. This work is being advanced in collaboration with a former director at Eli Lilly and Company, whose pharmaceutical-industry experience contributes to its scientific and translational direction. She is also exploring controlled-release semiochemical systems for sustainable pest management, extending targeted-delivery principles into agricultural applications.
Dr. Andrews is co-leading the development and scientific direction of a proposed 2027 international multidisciplinary STEM boot camp focused on AI-enabled agricultural sensing, post-harvest monitoring, and food security.
Her current and future direction integrates AI, translational science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an evolving physician-scientist perspective to advance more precise therapies, sustainable agriculture, resilient health and food systems, and healthier, longer lives.
As an educator, she encourages students to connect chemistry with real-world challenges through critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and interdisciplinary problem solving.
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Candidate — Preclinical/Basic Science Coursework Completed
JFK Medical School, Willemstad, Curaçao | 2014–2016
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota | August 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana | December 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Chemistry
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee | May 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
Mercer University, Macon, Georgia | May 1993
Publications and Scholarly Works
Journal Articles
1. Mir, M. A., Zaidi, N., Chang, S. K., Abdelli, N., & Andrews, K. (2026). Artificial intelligence applications in food science: A review of cutting-edge technologies. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 12(1), 2606439.
2. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2026). Novel and easy spectroscopic method for cadmium estimation in aqueous samples. Physics and Chemistry of Solid State, 27(1), 15-19.
3. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., Andrews, K., & Mir, U. M. (2026). Noval synthesis of N-substituted pyrroles by green catalyst: Apple juice. Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 64(1), 135-141.
4. Mir, M. A., Khan, M. A. A., Banik, B. K., Hasnain, S. M., Alzayer, L., Andrews, K., & Abba, S. I. (2025). Microplastics in food products: Prevalence, artificial intelligence based detection, and potential health impacts on humans. Emerging Contaminants, 11(2), 100477.
5. Mir, M. A., Mahmoud, M., Andrews, K., et al. (2025). Experimental, spectroscopic, computational and molecular studies of plant growth promotor 2-naphthylacetic acid. Physics and Chemistry of Solid State, 26(1), 158-165.
6. Zaidi, N., Mir, M. A., Chang, S. K., Abdelli, N., Hasnain, S. M., Khan, M. A. A., & Andrews, K. (2025). Pharmaceuticals and personal care products as emerging contaminants: Environmental fate, detection, and mitigation strategies. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 105(20), 8837-8865.
7. Zaidi, N., Mir, M. A., Chang, S. K., Abdelli, N., & Andrews, K. (2025). DFT, molecular docking and receptor inhibition analysis of neuromodulatory molecule-dopamine. Current Pharmaceutical Analysis, 21(5), 271-280.
8. Zaidi, N., Mir, M., Chang, S., Abdelli, N., & Andrews, K. (2025). Integrating computational analysis with IR, Raman, and visible spectroscopy for ampicillin characterization. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 24(11), 1429-1439.
9. Mir, M. A., Ahmad, W., Andrews, K., & Kukretee, N. (2024). Chemical synthesis, experimental, molecular docking and drug-likeness studies of salidroside. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 49(7), 9451-9466.
10. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., & Andrews, K. (2024). Assessment of heavy metals and fungi contamination of spices available in Saudi Arabian food cuisines. Food Chemistry Advances, 4, 100694.
11. Mir, M. A., Chang, S. K., Ashraf, M. W., & Andrews, K. (2024). Heavy metal and mycotoxin-producing fungi contamination of coffee consumed in Saudi Arabia. Food Chemistry Advances, 5, 100798.
12. Mir, M. A., Jassal, M. M. S., & Andrews, K. (2024). Molecular dynamic, Hirshfeld surface, computational quantum and spectroscopic analysis of 4-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde. Current Organocatalysis, 11(1), 60-70.
13. Mir, M. A., Andrews, K., Ashraf, M. W., et al. (2024). The molecular structural analysis of biologically important catechol molecule: An integrative perspective from experiments and futuristic tools. Current Organocatalysis, 11(1), 78-88.
14. Mir, M. A., Andrews, K., Hasnain, S. M., Abu-Libdeh, N., Iqbal, A., & Sehar, S. (2023). Determination of metals, fungi and mycotoxins in cat meal samples used in Saudi Arabia. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 16(3), 1761-1768.
15. Mir, M. A., Manhas, F. M., Andrews, K., et al. (2023). Molecular dynamic, Hirshfeld surface, molecular docking and drug likeness studies of a potent anti-oxidant, anti-malaria and anti-inflammatory medicine: Pyrogallol. Results in Chemistry, 5, 100763.
16. Ahmed, F., Onwumeh-Okwundu, J., Yukselen, Z., Coronel, M. K. E., Zaidi, M., Guntipalli, P., Garimella, V., Gudapati, S., Mezidor, M. D., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus sorafenib or atezolizumab alone for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology, 13(11), 1813.
17. Guntipalli, P., Pakala, R., Gara, S. K., Ahmed, F., Bhatnagar, A., Coronel, M. K. E., Razzack, A. A., Solimando, A. G., Thompson, A., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). Worldwide prevalence, genotype distribution and management of hepatitis C. Acta Gastroenterologica Belgica, 84(4), 637-656.
18. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., & Andrews, K. (2021). Synthesis and the formation analysis of Ni(II), Zn(II) and L-glutamine binary complexes in dimethylformamide-aqueous mixture. Results in Chemistry, 3, 100188.
19. Ahmed, F., Andrews, K., Arshad, D., & Nekuri, P. (2020). A new FDA-approved antibiotic for drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 30(6), 559-560.
20. Ahmed, F., Andrews, K., Thompson, A., et al. (2020). Antibiotics crisis: Preserve a worldwide treasure. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 3(3), 1-7.
21. Ahmed, F., Garimella, V., Nekuri, P., Gudapati, S., Andrews, K., Thompson, A., & Pachas, F. (2020). Diagnostic and treatment approach of complex sleep apnea syndrome (ComSAS) case presenting with history of snoring, daytime sleepiness, and falling asleep at traffic light. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 9, 94-100.
22. Ahmed, F., Thompson, A., Andrews, K., et al. (2020). Increasing chronic cannabis use and cyclic vomiting syndrome witnessed in pediatric population: A case report and literature review. EC Pediatrics, 9(4), 103-107.
23. Andrews, K., & McMillin, D. R. (2008). A pared-down version of 5,10,15,20-tetra(N-methylpyridinium-4-yl) porphyrin intercalates into B-form DNA regardless of base composition: Binding studies of tri(N-methylpyridinium-4-yl) porphyrins. Biochemistry, 47(4), 1117-1125.
Book Chapters
1. Ashraf, M. W., Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2026). Ionic liquids as sustainable solvents for eco-friendly industrial applications. In Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Ionanofluids (pp. 147-176). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
2. Mir, M. A., Mahmoud, M., Hasnain, S. M., Andrews, K., & Syam, L. (2026). An insight into pharmaceutical and biomedical application of ionic liquids. In Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Ionanofluids (pp. 207-240). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
3. Mir, M. A., Ramana, E. V., Hasnain, S. M., Mahmoud, M., & Andrews, K. (2026). Ionic liquids as catalysts, solvents, and sustainable manner for biodiesel preparation. In Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Ionanofluids (pp. 123-146). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
4. Mir, M. A., Kumar, A., Bisht, A., & Andrews, K. (2025). Healing with nano: Transformative applications in biomedicine. In Breaking Boundaries: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions Through Materials and Technology (pp. 323-338). Springer Nature Singapore.
5. Mir, M. A., Kumar, A., Bisht, A., & Andrews, K. (2025). From bench to production line sustainable fabrication techniques leading the way. In Breaking Boundaries: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions Through Materials and Technology (pp. 127-142). Springer Nature Singapore.
6. Mir, M. A., & Andrews, K. (2025). From lab to stream: Nanomaterials reshaping water purification practices using artificial neural network. In Expert Artificial Neural Network Applications for Science and Engineering (pp. 433-452). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
7. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., Andrews, K., Kumar, A., Prakash, S., & Bisht, A. (2023). Metals and metal oxides-based nanomaterials as solid nanostructures and their applications. In Nanomaterials for Energy Applications (pp. 245-273). CRC Press.
Reports
1. Andrews, K. A., & Lorentz, K. (2001, May 30). Atomoxetine hydrochloride (QA440Y) standard laboratory procedure [Internal technical report]. Eli Lilly and Company.
2. Andrews, K. A., & Lorentz, K. (2000, November 14). Tomoxetine hydrochloride (QA440Y): Simple distillation as the optimal tomoxetine free base drying method [Internal technical report]. Eli Lilly and Company.
3. Andrews, K. A., & Lorentz, K. (2000, September 12). Comparison of 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidione and 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone in the synthesis of tomoxetine hydrochloride (QA440Y)-Part II [Internal technical report]. Eli Lilly and Company.
4. Andrews, K. A., & Nguyen, J. B. (1999, September 30). The occurrence of a relative substance in the tilmicosin production synthesis: Source of and identification of an acetone adduct of desmycosin contribution to the total related substance of tilmicosin [Internal technical report]. Eli Lilly and Company.
5. Andrews, K. A., & Call, L. (1999, September 30). Comparison of Factor D and 20-dihydrodesmycosin in strain 0.20 tylosin phosphate concentrate with 40% recycled amyl acetate and strain 0.18 tylosin phosphate concentrate without recycled amyl acetate in tilmicosin (QT336T) [Internal technical report]. Eli Lilly and Company.
Conference Proceedings And Published Abstracts
1. Andrews, K., Dernayka, S., Mir, M. A., & Khasawneh, M. A. (2026). Review of the utilization of plastic waste in asphalt pavements in hot climate conditions-KSA as a case study. Materials Today: Proceedings, 120, 206-212.
2. Mir, M. A., Kumar, A., Bisht, A., & Andrews, K. (2026). Computational analysis of an analgesic drug: Gentisamide. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3397(1), 020001.
3. Mir, M. A., Nayak, A., Kukretee, N., & Andrews, K. (2026). Synthesis and analysis of copper nanoparticles encapsulated within polytoluene nanocomposites. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3397(1), 030004.
4. Mir, M. A., Nayak, A., Kukretee, N., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2026). Structural and chemical analysis of theophylline using ArgusLab 4. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3397(1), 030006.
5. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., Andrews, K., & Bursal, E. (2026). Synthesis of N-substituted pyrroles by citric acid. Materials Research Proceedings, 64, 585-590.
6. Mir, M. A., Mahmoud, M., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2025). Formation, structure analysis and antibacterial activities of manganese(II), iron(II) and cobalt(II) complexes with 2-N-(1,2-diphenyl-ethanone oxime). Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3122(1), 012004.
7. Hasnain, S. M., Iqbal, A., Mir, M. A., Saleh, A. M. I., Qasim, I., & Andrews, K. (2025). Computational analysis of dual absorber MASnI3/RbGeI3 materials for hybrid solar cells. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3122(1), 012005.
8. Mir, M. A., Andrews, K., & Hasnain, S. M. (2025). Sustainable solid municipal waste management in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and opportunities. Materials Research Proceedings, 48, 688-696.
9. Mir, M. A., Hefni, D., Hasnain, S. M., Andrews, K., & Memoria, M. (2025). A comprehensive, multidisciplinary, systematic, and futuristic approach to sustainable food systems. In Modern Practices and Trends in Expert Applications and Security (pp. 365-373). Springer Nature Singapore.
10. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., Abu-Libdeh, N., Andrews, K., & Kukretee, N. (2024). Colour pigment from plants-anthocyanin as an acid base indicator. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3122(1), 020005.
11. Mir, M. A., Memoria, M., Kumar, A., Prakash, S., Bisht, A., Dernayka, S., & Andrews, K. (2024). Preparation, structure analysis and antibacterial properties of iron complexes mixed with 8-hydroxyquinoline and some amino acids. In 2023 International Conference on Smart Devices (ICSD) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
12. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., & Andrews, K. (2024). Preparation, spectral analysis of a substituted phenyl acetanilide from aniline. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3122(1), 020003.
13. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., & Andrews, K. (2024). Renewable energy sources, sustainability aspects and climate alteration: A comprehensive review. Materials Research Proceedings, 43, 60-65.
14. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., Andrews, K., Hasnain, S. M., & Singh, A. (2024). Transition metal complexes of Ti, V, Cr and Mn and pyrolidine-2-carboxylic acid: Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3122(1), 020004.
15. Andrews, K., Dernayka, S., Mir, M. A., & Khasawneh, M. A. (2022, November). The modification of asphalt using plastic waste to produce sustainable asphalt mixtures for road construction [Conference presentation]. 6th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
16. Abdul Razzack, A., Ahmed, F., Shenasan, P., Shenasan, N., Mishra, S., Akah, O., Zarrar, R., Sosa, J. P., Caceres, M. M. F., Garimella, R., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). Conservative oxygen vs liberal oxygen therapy during mechanical ventilation in intensive care units-a meta-analysis. American Thoracic Society International Conference Meetings Abstracts, 203(suppl 1), A2782.
17. Abdul Razzack, A., Ahmed, F., Shenasan, P., Shenasan, N., Mishra, S., Khan, M. A., Zarrar, R., Sosa, J. P., Caceres, M. M. F., Garimella, R., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). High flow oxygen therapy vs non-invasive positive-pressure ventilation as initial strategy for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory failure-a meta-analysis. American Thoracic Society International Conference Meetings Abstracts, 203(suppl 1), A2268.
18. Ahmed, F., Guntipalli, P., Yukselen, Z., Coronel, M. K., Zaidi, M., Onwumeh-Okwundu, J., Garimella, V., Gudapati, S., Mezidor, M. D., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab combination therapy compared to sorafenib and atezolizumab monotherapies for treatment of unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 36, 69-70.
19. Ahmed, F., Shah, Z., Khan, I., Bhatnagar, A., Garimella, R., Mishra, S., Gudapati, S., Bobba, S. H., Zaidi, S., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). 567 Efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) for treatment of advanced cervical cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 31(suppl 3), A32.
20. Ahmed, F., Khan, I., Shah, Z., Garimella, R., Mishra, S., Bhatnagar, A., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). 741 Safety profile of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for treatment of patients with advanced PD-L1-positive cervical cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 31(suppl 3), A42-A43.
21. Ahmed, F., Khan, I., Castro-Varela, A., Barrios-Ruiz, A., Zamani, Z., Hamdan, A., Mishra, S., Khan, M., Salman, U., Yukselen, Z., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). LUNG CANCER P-015: Efficacy and safety of tepotinib and capmatinib in the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping alterations. Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Fall Conference Abstracts, 129, 628.
22. Razzack, A. A., Razzack, S. A., Shenasan, P., Shenasan, N., Mishra, S., Zarrar, R., Sosa, J. P., Caceres, M. M. F., Garimella, R., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). POS0701 Anifrolumab, an anti-interferon-A receptor monoclonal antibody in systemic lupus erythematosus-a meta-analysis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 80, 600.
23. Ahmed, F., Nasr, U., Susheela, A., Zakaria, F., Ali, S., Hamdan, A., Sajja, A., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). S122 Effectiveness of gemcitabine plus S-1 combination as first-line therapy tested in Japanese population for advanced biliary tract cancer: Systematic review of clinical trials. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 116, S51.
24. Ahmed, F., Iqbal, M. A., Khan, I., Sajja, A., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). S3253 Cold biopsy polypectomy: Are jumbo biopsy forceps a better option than standard forceps in the removal of small and diminutive colorectal polyps? American Journal of Gastroenterology, 116, S1340-S1342.
25. Ahmed, F., Zakaria, F., Susheela, A., Hamdan, A., Nasr, U., Sajja, A., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). S600 Clinical outcomes of thin 0.025-inch vs regular 0.035-inch hydrophilic guide wires with sphincterotome in wire-guided cannulation: A first meta-analysis. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 116, S272.
26. Mir, M. A., Andrews, K., & Mir, B. A. (2021). Comparative evaluation of APTI of plant species at two different sites near CCI-Rajban cement factory, Sirmaur. In Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (pp. 355-366). Springer Singapore.
27. Khan, I., Ahmed, F., Hanif, N., Haider, M. Z., Khalid, F., Mishra, S., Garimella, R., Andrews, K., et al. (2021). Role of capmatinib in MET exon 14-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39(15 suppl), e21150.
28. Andrews, K., & McMillin, D. R. (2006). Tri-cationic porphyrins: Synthesis, structure and interaction with DNA. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 231.
29. McMillin, D. R., Shelton, A. H., & Andrews, K. (2006). Symposium lectures-sizing up cationic porphyrins that bind to DNA. Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, 10(4-6), 344.
30. Andrews, K., Shelton, A. H., & McMillin, D. R. (2004). Cationic porphyrins: Synthesis, structure, and interaction with DNA. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society, 227, U1508.
Patents
1. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2025, November 11). Pyrrole synthesis method using juice catalyst (U.S. Patent No. 12,466,794). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
2. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2025, October 14). Method for forming an N-substituted pyrrole from a hexadione with a juice catalyst (U.S. Patent No. 12,441,682). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
3. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2025, September 23). Juice-based synthetic method for pyrroles (U.S. Patent No. 12,421,190). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
4. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2025, September 9). Green synthesis method for forming substituted pyrroles (U.S. Patent No. 12,410,127). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
5. Mir, M. A., Hasnain, S. M., & Andrews, K. (2025, August 5). Synthesis of N-substituted pyrroles by green catalyst (U.S. Patent No. 12,378,191). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
6. Andrews, K., Ali, S., Jefferis, J., Dailey, J. S., Onyiuke, C. O., & Hirsch, K. A. (2013, January 17). Encapsulated chlorine dioxide generator (U.S. Patent Application No. 13/576,611). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Other Scholarly Works
1. Mir, M. A., Ashraf, M. W., & Andrews, K. (2021). Convergence of Ni(II), Zn(II) and L-glutamine binary complexes in dimethylformamide-aqueous mixture. SSRN.
2. Andrews, K. (2007). Tricationic porphyrins: synthesis, characterization and interactions with B-form DNA and photochemical studies of metalloporphyrins with B-form hairpin DNA [Doctoral dissertation, Purdue University].
3. Andrews, K. (1997). Gas-phase ion molecule chemistry: 1. ion generation and detection; 2. the practical use of dissociative attachment; 3. collision of electrons with molecules determined cross sections for dissociative attachment precursors [Master's thesis, University of Tennessee].
Keynote Addresses And Invited Presentations
1. Andrews, K. (2026, August 22). From chemical detection to public-health action: closing the aflatoxin prevention gap across food systems [Keynote address]. International Conference on Sustainable Technologies-The Way Forward (STTWF-2026), University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India.
2. Andrews, K. A., Jefferies, J., & Plaumann, H. (2008). Aseptrol water vapor impermeable coatings: a novel approach [Conference presentation]. BASF-SE Innovation Meeting, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry — Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | August 2018–Present: Lead chemistry instruction, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary research with translational, publication, and innovation outcomes.
Founder & Scientific Advisory Consultant — ThynkTerra Systems | Present: Set scientific and strategic direction for interdisciplinary initiatives spanning applied chemistry, health, sustainability, food security, and technology-enabled systems innovation.
Scientific Advisory Board Member — Integrated Knowledge & Care (IKC) TRUST, New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India | June 2026–Present: Provide scientific and strategic advisory guidance for physician-led health outreach, medical education, rural health initiatives, and research capacity development, while advancing an evolving physician-scientist career focused on the future integration of scientific research with clinical practice, population health, and community-based care.
Chemistry and Biology Instructor — Rowad Al Khaleej International School, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | August 2015–May 2018: Led classroom and laboratory instruction while contributing to curriculum development, accreditation preparation, assessment, and academic program improvement.
Adjunct Chemistry Faculty Instructor — Southwest College, Los Angeles, California | January 2013–December 2013: Led general chemistry classroom and laboratory instruction, including course delivery, instructional materials, student assessment, and academic records.
Adjunct Chemistry Faculty Instructor — East Bay State College, Hayward, California | September 2011–May 2012: Directed general chemistry laboratory instruction emphasizing experimental methodology, laboratory safety, and application of foundational chemical principles.
Principal Scientist — Penford Products Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa | August 2010–September 2011: Led encapsulation programs from laboratory development through pilot scale and commercial application, providing cross-functional technical leadership and supporting major business-development opportunities.
Adjunct Chemistry Faculty Instructor — Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | January 2011–July 2011: Led general chemistry classroom and laboratory instruction with emphasis on scientific fundamentals, experimental competency, and student assessment.
Senior Process Chemist — BASF Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky | July 2009–August 2010: Directed laboratory and plant-scale pigment manufacturing, process scale-up, quality systems, troubleshooting, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
PDP Chemist — BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany | August 2008–July 2009: Led formulation and polymer-metal kinetics research using design-of-experiments approaches, contributing to reduced active-ingredient requirements and novel sensor applications.
PDP Chemist — BASF Corporation, Wyandotte, Michigan | November 2007–August 2008: Advanced specialty chemical product development, scale-up, and Aseptrol® encapsulation technologies; co-authored three patent disclosures and presented the work internationally.
Innovation Realization Laboratory Research Fellow — Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana | August 2003–August 2007: Conducted interdisciplinary research on tri-cationic porphyrins, DNA interactions, cellular uptake, and potential therapeutic applications using advanced analytical methodologies.
Chemistry Graduate Laboratory Teaching Instructor — Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana | August 2004–June 2007: Supported undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory instruction and management and served as a substitute lecturer for large-enrollment chemistry courses.
Associate Organic Chemist — Eli Lilly and Company, Tippecanoe Laboratories, West Lafayette, Indiana | October 1998–August 2001: Supported pharmaceutical process development and cGMP manufacturing, implementing improvements that increased product purity, yield, manufacturing capacity, and operational efficiency.
Chemist — Lockheed Martin Energy Research / Kelly Scientific Resources, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee | May 1996–October 1998: Conducted environmental and nuclear materials research, radioactive-sample analysis, and analytical-method development using ion chromatography and GC-mass spectrometry.
Chemistry Graduate Laboratory Teaching Instructor — University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee | August 1993–May 1996: Led organic chemistry laboratory instruction and supported laboratory preparation, safety, and hands-on scientific training.
Chemistry for Engineering I (CHEM 1421) — Undergraduate Lecture
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | August 2018–Present
Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1411) — Undergraduate Lecture and Laboratory
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | January 2018–Present
Chemistry — Secondary-Level Lecture and Laboratory
Rowad Al Khaleej International School, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | August 2015–May 2018
Biology — Secondary-Level Lecture and Laboratory
Rowad Al Khaleej International School, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | August 2015–May 2018
General Chemistry — Undergraduate Lecture and Laboratory
Southwest College, Los Angeles, California | January 2013–December 2013
General Chemistry Laboratory — Undergraduate Laboratory
East Bay State College, Hayward, California | September 2011–May 2012
General Chemistry — Undergraduate Lecture and Laboratory
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | January 2011–July 2011
Organic Chemistry Laboratory — Undergraduate Laboratory
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana | August 2004–June 2007
Organic Chemistry — Undergraduate Guest/Substitute Lecture, including large-enrollment courses
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana | August 2004–June 2007
Organic Chemistry Laboratory — Undergraduate Laboratory
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee | August 1993–May 1996
Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence, and Translational Data-Driven Systems for Health and Food Security
My research integrates chemistry, artificial intelligence, and sensing technologies to develop translational, data-driven approaches for selective drug delivery and post-harvest food-system resilience.
Current Research Areas
AI-Guided Targeted Drug Delivery
Computational investigation of factors influencing selective anticancer drug delivery, with current work focused on optimizing folate-receptor-targeted doxorubicin systems.
Sensor- and Data-Driven Post-Harvest Monitoring
Development of sensor-based and data-driven approaches for monitoring grain-storage conditions, identifying post-harvest risks, reducing food loss, and strengthening food-system resilience.
Across these areas, my research emphasizes translating chemical, biological, and environmental data into actionable information that supports therapeutic optimization, risk reduction, and evidence-based decision-making.
Future Research Directions
Future work will explore chemistry-based controlled-release and semiochemical systems for sustainable agricultural applications.
Phi Lambda Upsilon, Honorary Chemical Society — Member, 2001–Present
Women in Science Program (WISP) — Chemistry Department Executive Representative, 2006
Iota Sigma Pi, Chemistry Honor Society — Outreach Coordinator, 2005
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) — Parliamentarian, 2005; Historian, 2004
American Chemical Society (ACS) — Member, 2002
Saudi Arabian International Chemical Sciences Chapter, American Chemical Society (ACS) — Member, 2024
