Roles

Dr. Aref Ali is one of the faculty members in the Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy. Mr. Aref works at University of Tripoli as a lecturer since 2007 and has many scientific activities and publications in his area of specialization

Academic Tasks

This is list of the tasks performed by Dr. Aref since his appointment in the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at the University of Tripoli in 2013:

Preparing and presenting lectures in various courses related to industrial pharmacy such as: pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, drug analysis, process engineering).

Supervising students' graduation projects in his field of specialization.

Developing and updating curricula in line with modern scientific developments.

Scientific Research:

Conducting scientific research in the field of industrial pharmacy and publishing its results in refereed scientific journals.

Presenting working papers in local and international scientific conferences and seminars.

Apply for research grants from national and international institutions.

Supervising master's and doctoral theses in his field of specialization.

Academic Advising:

Providing academic advice to students in his field of specialization.

Administrative tasks

Participation in academic and administrative committees:

Participate in committees to develop study plans.

Participate in faculty evaluation committees.

Participation in committees organizing scientific conferences and seminars.

Participation in community service:

Providing scientific consultations to pharmaceutical institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

Participate in health awareness programs.

Cooperating with government agencies in developing the local pharmaceutical industry.

Other tasks:

Contribute to the development and modernization of the department's laboratories to meet the needs of research and teaching.

Building collaborations with researchers from universities and other research institutions.

Work in joint research teams to carry out large research projects

For more precise information on the tasks Dr. Aref specifically performed, refer to detailed CV, contains a detailed list of his scientific publications, research projects he participated in, training courses attended, and administrative responsibilities he undertook.

University database: contains information on the academic and administrative activities of faculty members

Careers

Education

2002 – 2007            PhD from Liverpool John Moores University, School of Pharmacy & Chemistry.

Study in Modification of crystalline lactose using excipients to improve its compaction and compression properties.

1992 – 1996            MSc- pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Albert-Szent Gyorgi- Medical University, Hungary

1982 – 1987            Bachelor of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, (Alfateh) University, Tripoli- Libya

Experience

2019 – present        Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tripoli University

2014 – 2019            Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tripoli University

2007 – 2014            Lecturer, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Tripoli University, School of Pharmacy, Tripoli -Libya,

2001 – 2007            Researcher, John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

1998 – 2001            Industrial pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Industry in Libya (Almya-Factory),

1996 – 1998            Plant manager for Pharmaceutical Industry (medicine for external use) in Libya

October 1996          Industrial pharmacist, Pharma-Plan Company, Germany, (Training course for one month)

1992 – 1996            Msc- Pharmacy Degree, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Albert-Szent Gyorgi- Medical University, Hungary

1987 – 1992            Pharmacist, worked in private and Hospital medicine store in Libya, 

Research Interests

My research background is in the field of solid dosage formulation and manufacture having completed a PhD investigating the influence of crystallization process and formulation parameters (excipients and different additives) to improve the compaction and compression properties for produced tablets. I have experience in the use of compaction simulation for evaluating the compression properties of drugs and excipients and in recent years, my research focus on development of a solid dosage form formulations includes studies of crystal manipulation to improve their physical and mechanical properties. Also, my research interests include:

·      Study and modification of crystal properties such as habit and polymorph using additives within the crystallization medium

·     The design desired particles with modified shape that will lead to improvement in the compression, flowability, and stability of formulated tablet

External Activities

Participate as one of the external members of the committees for evaluating scientific research submitted for scientific promotions, ensuring their quality and suitability to scientific standards, and deciding whether to accept or reject them.

Participation as a member of the jury of scientific awards and evaluation of candidates for these scientific awards in a way that contributes to encouraging scientific research and innovation

Work as a scientific consultant and provide scientific advice to pharmaceutical companies and governmental and non-governmental pharmaceutical institutions. This contributes to the application of scientific research in practice, and the achievement of sustainable development.

Participate in scientific conferences and seminars by presenting working papers, participating in discussions, and building scientific relations and contribute to the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and the development of scientific research.

Participate in committees preparing reports on specific scientific issues, at the request of various institutions, leading to make decisions based on scientific evidence to help solve societal problems

Contribute to building young scientific cadres of researchers and students by providing training courses and workshop shops.