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  • Kim Andrews

  • Job Title :

    Assistant Professor

  • College :

    College of Sciences and Human Studies


  • Department :

    Mathematics & Natural Sciences


Dr. Kim Andrews holds a PhD in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) from Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana, USA, (December 2007). A MSc. in Chemistry (Gas Phase Organic Chemistry) from University of Tennessee in Knoxville Tennessee, USA (May 1996) and a BSc. in Chemistry from Mercer University in Macon Georgia, USA (May 1993).   Her PhD graduate studies from Purdue were focused on Organo-Metallic Chemistry with emphasis in asymmetrical porphyrin synthesis and their ability to intercalate into DNA as potential photodynamic therapeutic agents. After completing her PhD graduate studies, she worked for a fortune 500 chemical company which lead to filing and obtaining European and American patent applications. Her work led to leading high profile scientific projects in Germany where she worked and lived during her assignments.  In addition to the fore mentioned experience Dr. Kim has also worked as a senior site manufacturing chemist and she later took on a leadership role for another specialty chemical company as a principal scientist to help expand the company product portfolio. Upon receiving her MSc. in Chemistry, she worked for a fortune 500 pharmaceutical company where she served as a process product improvement specialist and technical service product lead specialist in manufacturing. Moreover, her work experience also includes working at a national laboratory where she supported the treatment of radioactive waste water as a contributing team member. 

Dr. Kim’s research interest include Porphyrin synthesis and intercalation into B form DNA for medicinal applications, Identifying and generating substrates for encapsulation chemistry, Waste water treatment using chromatography, Commercial biomedical and industrial coatings applications.

At PMU she teaches Introductory Chemistry and Chemistry for Engineers I.

 

  • Walden University Minneapolis, MN              August 2015
    Masters of Health Care Administration/Management (MHA) 2015
  • Purdue University Lafayette, IN        December 2007
    Doctorate of Philosophy-Organic Chemistry (PhD) 2017
    Thesis Title: Metallated and non Metallated Tri-cationic Porphyrin Synthesis: Structure and DNA Intercalation, Advisor: David McMillin
  • University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN                                                                               May 1996
    Masters of Science-Chemistry (MSc) 1996
    Thesis Title: Dissociative Attachment of Ions Using Ion Cyclotron Resonance, Advisor: John Bartmass
  • Mercer University Macon, GA                                                                                             May 1993
    Bachelors of Science-Chemistry (BSc) 1993

 

 

Publications and Reports

  1. Andrews, K.A. 2011 Encapsulated Chlorine Dioxide Generator. PCT/US2011/023334. Filed January 21, 2011 and issued on November 08, 2011
  2. Andrews, K.A. and McMillin, D.R. Biochemistry, 2008, 47(4), 1117-1125
  3. Andrews, K.A. and Lorentz, K. Atomoxetine Hydrochloride (QA440Y) Standard Laboratory Procedure, Lilly Internal Report, May 30, 2001
  4. Andrews, K.A. And Lorentz, K. Comparison of 1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidione and 1, 3-Dimethyl-2-Imidazolidinone in the Synthesis of Tomoxetine Hydrochloride (QA440Y)-Part II, Lilly Internal Report, September 12, 2000
  5. Andrews, K.A. and Lorentz, K. Tomoxetine Hydrochloride (QA440Y) Simple Distillation as the Optimal Tomoxetine Free Base Drying Method, Lilly Internal Report, November 14, 2000
  6. Andrews, K.A. and Nguyen, J.B. 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, Lilly Internal Report, September 30, 1999
  7. Andrews, K.A. and Call, L. Comparison of Factor D and 20-Dihydrodesmycosin in Strain 0.20 Tylosin Phosphate Concentrate with 40% Recycled Amy Acetate and Strain 0.18 Tylosin Phosphate Concentrate without recycled Amyl Acetate in Tilmicosin (QT336T), Lilly Internal Report, September 30, 1999.
  8. Heavy metal and mycotoxin-producing fungi contamination of coffee consumed in Saudi Arabia MA Mir, SK Chang, MW Ashraf, K Andrews Food Chemistry Advances 5, 100798
  9. Preparation, spectral analysis of a substituted phenyl acetanilide from aniline

MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews AIP Conference Proceedings 3122 (1).

  1. Transition metal complexes of (Ti, V, Cr and Mn,) and Pyrolidine-2-carboxylic acid synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews, SM Hasnain, A Singh AIP Conference Proceedings 3122 (1)
  2. Preparation, spectral analysis of a substituted phenyl acetanilide from aniline. 2024.

MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews, AIP Conference Proceedings 3122 (1)

  1. Transition metal complexes of (Ti, V, Cr and Mn,) and Pyrolidine-2-carboxylic acid synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity. 2024. MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews, SM Hasnain, A Singh AIP Conference Proceedings 3122 (1)
  2. Colour pigment from plants-Anthocyanin as an acid base indicator. 2024. MA Mir, MW Ashraf, N Abu-Libdeh, K Andrews, N Kukretee. AIP Conference Proceedings 3122 (1).
  3. Assessment of heavy metals and fungi contamination of spices available in Saudi Arabian food cuisines. 2024. MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews. Food Chemistry Advances 4, 100694
  4. Preparation, Structure analysis and Antibacterial Properties of Iron Complexes mixed with 8-Hydroxyquinoline and Some Amino Acids. 2024. MA Mir, M Memoria, A Kumar, S Prakash, A Bisht, S Dernayka, K Andrews. 2023 International Conference on Smart Devices (ICSD), 1-5
  5. Chemical Synthesis, Experimental, Molecular Docking and Drug-likeness Studies of Salidroside. 2024. MA Mir, W Ahmad, K Andrews, N Kukretee. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 1-16
  6. The Molecular Structural Analysis of Biologically Important Catechol Molecule: An Integrative Perspective from Experiments and Futuristic Tools.2024. MA Mir, K Andrews, MW Ashraf, A Kumar, D Kumar, A Bisht, R Chauhan. Current Organocatalysis 11 (1), 78-88.
  7. Molecular dynamic, Hirshfeld surface, computational quantum and spectroscopic analysis of 4-Hydroxy-1-Naphthaldehyde. 2024. MA Mir, MMS Jassal, K Andrews. Current Organocatalysis 11 (1), 60-70
  8. Metals and Metal Oxides-Based Nanomaterials as Solid Nanostructures and Their Applications. 2024. MA Mir, MW Ashraf, K Andrews, A Kumar, S Prakash, A Bisht.Nanomaterials for Energy Applications, 245-273.
  9. Determination of Metals, Fungi and Mycotoxins in Cat Meal Samples used in Saudi Arabia. 2023. MA Mir, K Andrews, SM Hasnain, N Abu-Libdeh, A Iqbal, S Sehar. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 16 (3), 1761-1768.
  10. Review of the utilization of plastic waste in asphalt pavements in hot climate conditions–KSA as a case study. 2023. K Andrews, S Dernayka, MA Mir, MA Khasawneh. Materials Today: Proceedings
  11. Molecular dynamic, Hirshfeld surface, molecular docking and drug likeness studies of a potent anti-oxidant, anti-malaria and anti-Inflammatory medicine: Pyrogallol. 2023.MA Mir, FM Manhas, K Andrews, SM Hasnain, A Iqbal, S Sehar, A Younis.Results in Chemistry 5, 100763.
  12. Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus sorafenib or atezolizumab alone for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review. 2021. F Ahmed, J Onwumeh-Okwundu, Z Yukselen, MKE Coronel, M Zaidi, K Andrews, World journal of gastrointestinal oncology 13 (11), 1813.
  13. Comparative Evaluation of APTI of Plant Species at Two Different Sites Near CCI-Rajban Cement Factory, Sirmaur. 2021 M Amin Mir, K Andrews, BA Mir. Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development, 355-366
  14. S3253 Cold Biopsy Polypectomy: Are Jumbo Biopsy Forceps a Better Option Than Standard Forceps in the Removal of Small and Diminutive Colorectal Polyps?.2021. F Ahmed, MA Iqbal, I Khan, A Sajja, K Andrews, SH Bobba, S Potla, Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology| ACG 116, S1340
  15. 567 Efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) for treatment of advanced cervical cancer.2021. F Ahmed, Z Shah, I Khan, A Bhatnagar, R Garimella, S Mishra. K Andrews,  International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer 31 (Suppl 3)
  16. 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. 2021. F Ahmed, F Zakaria, A Susheela, A Hamdan, U Nasr, A Sajja, K Andrews, Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology| ACG 116, S272
  17. 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. 2021. F Ahmed, U Nasr, A Susheela, F Zakaria, S Ali, A Hamdan, A Sajja, K Andrews, Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology| ACG 116, S51
  18. 741 Safety Profile of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of patients with advanced PD-L1 positive cervical cancer. 2021. F Ahmed, I Khan, Z Shah, R Garimella, S Mishra, A Bhatnagar, K Andrews, International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer 31 (Suppl 3)
  19. Preparation, Characterization, and Spectroscopic Analysis of Penbritin. 2025.  F Ahmed and K Andrews, 10th International Conference on Green EnergyTechnologies. July 20-22, 2025, in Nagasaki, Japan.

 

POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Andrews, K.A. Jefferies, J and Plaumann, H. Aseptrol® Water Vapor Impermeable Coatings, A Novel Approach, BASF-SE Innovation Meeting, Heidelberg, Germany                                                                                                              2008
  • Andrews, K.A. and McMillin, D.R. TriCationic Porphyrins: Synthesis Structure and Interaction with DNA, ACS National Meeting (Presentation), Atlanta, Georgia                                                                                                                 2006
  • Andrews, K.A. and McMillin, D.R. TriCationic Porphyrins: Synthesis Structure and Interaction with DNA, ACS National Meeting (Presentation), San Diego, California and Anaheim California                                                              2004

 

Assistant Professor,

Chemistry

College of Mathmatics and Science

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

 

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Assistant Professor of Chemistry

  • Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia      August 2018- Present
  • Introduction to chemistry to non- majors Lecturer
  • Chemistry for engineer majors Lecturer
  • Designing and implementing innovative instructional activities for classroom and laboratory settings
  • Participating in curriculum assessment needs and designs to encourage students level of interest in chemistry
  • Involved in conducting collaborative research activities leading to peer reviewed journal publications
  • Leading and contributing to implementing research initiates with patent and commercial applications

 

Science and Math Instructor                                                                                                      August 2015- May 2018

·Rowad Al Kahaleej International School, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  • Writing and preparing class lesson plans
  • Designing and generating data analysis profiles for curriculum comparisons, Modifications and improvements
  • Delivering class room and laboratory lectures in science biology and math

 

Adjunct Chemistry Faculty Instructor                                                                       January 2013 – December 2013

·Southwest College, Los Angeles, California

  • Prepared and delivered classroom and laboratory lectures for general chemistry
  • Generated daily lesson plans, grade profiles and evaluated students work

 

Adjunct Chemistry Faculty Instructor                                                                             September 2011 – May 2012

·Eastbay State College, Hayward, California

  • Prepared and delivered laboratory lectures for general chemistry
  • Taught basic principles of general chemistry laboratory practices and classroom experimental applications

 

 

Adjunct Chemistry Faculty Instructor                                                                                  January 2011 – July 2011

·Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

  • Prepared and delivered classroom and laboratory lectures for general chemistry
  • Generated daily lesson plans, grade profiles and evaluated students work

 

Chemistry Graduate Laboratory Teaching Instructor                                                    August 2004 – June 2007

·Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

  • Assisted professor with managing graduate students covering organic chemistry laboratories
  • Lectured organic chemistry class as substitute lecturer for professor in auditorium of 300 engineering and science undergraduates

 

Chemistry Graduate Laboratory Teaching Instructor                                                     August 1993 – May 1996

·University of Tennessee- Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Taught organic chemistry to nursing students
  • Laboratory preparation staff leader for nursing student organic chemistry laboratories

 

Chemistry

 

 

Porphyrin synthesis and intercalation into B form DNA, Encapsulation chemistry, Waste water treatment using chromatography, Commercial biomedical and industrial coatings applications.

 

 

  • PHI LAMBDA UPSILON (Honorary Chemical Society) 2001- present               2001- present
  • WISP (Women in Science) Chemistry Department Executive Representative 2006- 2006
  • Iota Sigma Pi (Chemistry Honor Society) Out Reach Coordinator 2005                                
  • 2005NOBCChe (National Society of Black Chemist and Chemical Engineers) Parliamentarian 2005-2005 Historian 2004
  • American Chemical Society 2004