Assist. Prof. Dr. Marco Sharkawi | Microanalytical Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Marco Sharkawi, Faculty of pharmacy-Beni Suef University, Egypt

Profiles:

Current PositionπŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

Dr. Marco Mouner Zaky Sharkawi currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan. His research focuses on Applied Analytical Chemistry, where he leverages his extensive expertise in advanced chromatographic techniques, spectrophotometry, and microanalytical procedures. His work aims to refine and develop analytical methods with a strong emphasis on green chemistry principles.

Publication Achievements πŸ“„

Dr. Sharkawi has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, publishing multiple research articles in renowned international peer-reviewed journals. His research findings cover a wide range of analytical techniques, pharmaceutical formulations, impurities synthesis, and separation methods. His publications reflect his deep expertise in HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, and HPTLC-Densitometry techniques.

Ongoing Research 🌍

Currently, Dr. Sharkawi is engaged in innovative research focused on the development of optical sensors (Optodes) using functional dyes and selective ionophores. He is also working on enhancing pharmacokinetics studies and refining green analytical chemistry methodologies. His research contributes to improving environmentally friendly and cost-effective pharmaceutical analysis.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Microanalytical Techniques
  • Chromatographic and Spectrophotometric Methods
  • Pharmaceutical Formulations & Quality Control
  • Green Chemistry and Sustainable Analytical Methods
  • Impurity Profiling & Structural Elucidation
  • Biostatistics & Experimental Design in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacokinetics & Bioavailability Studies

Academic Background πŸŽ“

Dr. Sharkawi has built a solid academic foundation in Pharmaceutical Sciences, having pursued his education at Beni-Suef University, Egypt:

  • B. Pharm (2008) – Graduated with Excellent with Honor.
  • MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Analytical Chemistry) (2013).
  • PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Analytical Chemistry) (2018).
  • Postdoctoral Research (2024 – Present) at Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan.

Scholarships and Awards πŸ†

Dr. Sharkawi’s academic excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including:

  • The Armor of Excellence (2009) by the Egyptian Pharmacists Syndicate.
  • University Award for Best Master Thesis (2014-2015).
  • Personality of the Year Award (2017).
  • Postdoctoral Scholarship (2024) from the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education.

Bioinformatics & Analytical Techniques 🎨

Dr. Sharkawi utilizes bioinformatics tools and mathematical algorithms to optimize analytical procedures. His expertise includes:

  • Matlab, WinCat, SciFinder, and MS Office for data analysis.
  • Chemometric techniques for pharmaceutical quality control.
  • Spectrophotometric modeling & AI-assisted analytical predictions.

Professional Associations 🌟

Dr. Sharkawi is an active member of several professional organizations, including:

  • Egyptian General Syndicate of Pharmacists.
  • Beni Suef Syndicate of Pharmacists.
  • Registered Pharmacist (Egyptian Ministry of Health).
  • Volunteer Member of El Ragaa Chain Charity Organization for underprivileged patient care.

Training & Workshops 🏰

Dr. Sharkawi has attended multiple international conferences, workshops, and training programs in pharmaceutical sciences.Β 

  • Faculty & Leadership Development Project (FLDP) training.
  • Workshops on advanced analytical techniques & green chemistry.
  • Training in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectrofluorimetry.

Oral Presentations & Conferences 🎀

Dr. Sharkawi has delivered several oral and poster presentations at international conferences, including:

  • FUE Pharmaceutical International Conference (2012).
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry Symposiums across Egypt and Japan.

Tasks Completed as a Researcher πŸŽ‰

As a researcher, Dr. Sharkawi has undertaken a diverse range of tasks, including:

  • Supervising over ten MSc and PhD research projects.
  • Developing new spectroscopic & chromatographic techniques.
  • Leading laboratory-based experimental designs.
  • Publishing high-impact research articles.

Success Factors & Contributions πŸ’ͺ

  • Innovative research mindset & strong analytical skills.
  • Commitment to sustainable and green analytical chemistry.
  • Excellent teaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.
  • Strong international collaborations & interdisciplinary approach.

Publications & Laboratory Experience πŸ“š

Dr. Sharkawi has accumulated extensive laboratory experience, working with cutting-edge analytical instruments, including:

  • LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC, HPTLC-Densitometry.
  • Spectrophotometric & Spectrofluorimetric Techniques.
  • NMR (1H & 13C), FT-IR, Elemental Analysis (CHN/SO).

πŸ“–Publications:

Paper Title: Single-step assay of lipid derived electrophiles by reagent release micro capillary immobilizing fluorescent probe

  • Authors: MMZ Sharkawi, S Iwamoto, H Hisamoto
  • Journal: Microchemical Journal
  • Year: 2025

Paper Title: TLC densitometric approach for concurrent determination of quinary mixture for treatment of migraine with appraisal to method greenness and whiteness

  • Authors: Sharkawi, M.M.Z., Ahmed, M.A., Farid, N.F., Abdelwahab, N.S.
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: New chemometrics-assisted spectrophotometric methods for simultaneous determination of co-formulated drugs montelukast, rupatadine, and desloratadine in their different dosage combinations

  • Authors: Sharkawi, M.M.Z., Farid, N.F., Hassan, M.H., Hassan, S.A.
  • Journal: BMC Chemistry
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Analysis of binary mixture of oxytetracycline and bromohexine in their combined veterinary formulation by four simple spectrophotometric methods with greenness assessment

  • Authors: Sharkawi, M.M.Z., Safwat, M.T., Abdelwahab, N.S.
  • Journal: BMC Chemistry
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Chromatographic analysis of triple cough therapy; bromhexine, guaifenesin, and salbutamol and pharmaceutical impurity: in-silico toxicity profile of drug impurity

  • Authors: Sharkawi, M.M.Z., Safwat, M.T., Abdelaleem, E.A., Abdelwahab, N.S.
  • Journal: BMC Chemistry
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Ecofriendly UPLC-MS/MS method for simultaneous assay of veterinary drugs residues; erythromycin, sulfadiazine, and trimethoprim in edible chicken tissues, evaluation of method greenness and whiteness

  • Authors: Sharkawi, M.M.Z., Safwat, M.T., Abdelwahab, N.S.
  • Journal: Microchemical Journal
  • Year: 2024

 

Marco Sharkawi | Microanalytical Techniques | Best Researcher Award

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