Roles

Professor Nagib Ali Elmarzugi is one of the faculty members in the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tripoli. He has been a university professor since 2018 and joined the Medical University after graduating from the Faculty of Pharmacy since the beginning of January 1997. After the issuance of the decision to delegate to the Ministry of Education for postgraduate studies, he joined the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Britain in the year 2000. The subject of postgraduate studies was the preparation and characterization study of bionano-complexes for gene therapy potential application. That included its formation into different pharmaceutical forms using technologies and industries at the nanoparticle level.

After obtaining his doctorate degree, (PhD from LBSA, Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Nottingham) he joined the Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Tripoli (Formerly Alfateh University) as a faculty member since 2005. He has many scientific publications in his field of specialization. Scientific contributions, including scientific papers, specialized books, chapters in books, as well as scientific commentaries and scientific conferences, have exceeded more than 150 contributions. Prof. Dr. Nagib Elmarzugi supervised - and still - until 2024 - three doctoral theses and more than five master’s theses, most of which are in the field of Bio-Nanotechnology sciences. The researcher (founding - directors) founded and managed the National Nano Science and Technology Project at the Biotechnology Research Center at the Libyan Authority for Science and Technology for more than (14) years.

The research that was supervised and managed by the researcher initially focused on preparing and studying the properties of Silver – Golden nanoscale particles in order to use them as long-lasting sterilization materials in hospitals and various medical departments as well as research laboratories. Then the research developed and focused on preparing and studying characteristics of different pharmaceutical forms to find solutions to problems where typical pharmaceutical dosage forms face, such as stability and continuity of effect according to the dose and achieving the desired absorption from these forms. Nanoemulsion, nanoemulgel and nanocapsule forms were prepared. All this research has been published in prestigious scientific journals registered in the Scopus databases and indexed in the database Elsevier. A good number of this research was also participated in international, regional and local conferences, and the results of this research were presented in specialized scientific seminars at several of the universities of our country, such as Benghazi, Misrata, Al-Zawiya, Al-Bayda, and of course the University of Tripoli.

Among the fruits of this effort, may God grant us success in obtaining the competitive award of the Union of Arab Scientific Research Councils under the supervision of the League of Arab States, where we obtained second place for the year 2017, and we were honored by distributing awards in the city of Khartoum with a distinguished presence. We also obtained the Creativity and Excellence Award at the Innovation Exhibition in the year 2016, in participation with other scientists at the Innovation Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to prepare a product prepared using nanotechnology that helps heal wounds.

Careers

Current position

 

·       Professor @ The Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Tripoli, Alfornaj, Tripoli - Libya.

 

Education

 

2005:  PhD School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham, UK.

2001 – 2004: PhD study in Pharmaceutical Bionanotechnology (The Boots Science Building).

2003: (Diploma) Certificate in Science, Technology and Business from Business School, The University of Nottingham, UK.

1989-1994: BSc. Pharm (Hons.), Faculty of Pharmacy, Tripoli (Alfateh) University, Tripoli, Libya.

 

Experience

2017-present: Professor, Dept. of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Tripoli & NNNP@BTRC.

2014-17: Assoc. Professor Faculty of Pharmacy، The University of Tripoli.

2012-2016: Senior Visiting Lecturer, Cosmeceutical & Fragrance Laboratory, Department of Bioproduct Research and Innovation, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru. Johor, Malaysia.

2015- (1 Month) Visiting Associate Professor AUN SEED JICA Chair for Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute Technology Bandung, Bandung, Indonesia.   

2011- 2013: Visiting Associate Professor and Co-supervisor of Master student at Near East University, Nicosia, N. Cyprus. 

2010: Visiting Lecturer, (3mths) Centre of Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

2009-2012: Founder & head of BioNano Integration Research group, Biotechnology Research Centre of Libya.

2008-2011: Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tripoli (Alfateh) University.

2005-2008: Lecturer, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tripoli (Alfateh) University.

1997-2000: Tripoli Medical (Alfateh) University.

1996- Dispensing Pharmacist at Tripoli Medical Centre (University Hospital).

1995- Dispensing/clinical Pharmacist at Alzahra Transplant University Hospital.

 

Consultations

2018-2023: Appointed as a Head of Technical Team for Site inspection of Pharma Plants of Finished Products for MOH Libya according to cGMP. The inspection for Biologic, Biosimilar and conventional Pharma industrial Lines at many countries i.e Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Tunisia, India, France, UK, USA & Argentina.

2017-2021: Preparing, Revising & Grading many Pharmaceutical Engineering Processes including URS, RFP & OQ

2019- 2021: Chair of the Advisory Committee for Tripoli University President, Tripoli, Libya.

2019- Member of Higher Registration Committee of Medicines and Medical Equipments, MOH, Libya.

2017- 2018: Member the Advisory Committee for the Minister of Higher Education Affairs.

2016- Chair of the Libyan Nanotechnology Symposium 2016.

2015- Steering Committee Member of International Seminar on Pharmaceutics: Advance Research in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia co-organized by Department of Pharmacy University of Utrecht, Netherland and Department of Pharmacy National University of Singapore, 3rd-5th August, Bandung, Indonesia.

2015- Efficacy study of Whitening and Anti-Acne Cream Products, The Demand-Driven Innovation Project by Public-Private Research Network (PPRN), to the University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Best Cosmetic Laboratories Sdn. Bhd., Entrepreneurship Unit, The Ministry of Education (MOE), Malaysia.   

2012-2014: Technical committee consultant at Institute of Bioproduct Development, National Key Economic Areas project (NKEA) for extraction, production, formulation, preclinical and clinical trials for novel natural product, UTM, Malaysia.  

2009-2011: Member of national committee of Libya for scientific research grants, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.  

2008-2009: Member of national committee of establishing science parks, under economic and development board, General Board of Strategic Planning, Libya.

2009- Member of National Committee for revising the National Strategy for Research in Libya.

2008- Member of main committee of preparing and following up; African Conference on Biotechnology the Way Forward: A strategy for African collaboration/development by African Union, UNESCO and BTRC, Libya, achieved June 22-24.

 

Management

2017-2023: Head-National Nanosciences & Nanotechnology Project, (NNNP@BTRC), Libyan Authority for Scientific Research.

2011: General Director of National Medical Research Centre of Libya.

2009-2010: Head-Department of Research Affairs, National Authority for Scientific Research (NASR), Tripoli, Libya.

2005-2006: General Manager, Management & Financial Affairs Department, Ministry of Higher Education-Libya.

2006-2008: Head–Dept. of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tripoli (Formerly Alfateh) University.

2008- Oct.27-29: Chair of African Union RECs Northern African Regional Meeting on Biosafety.

1997-2000:  Head, student international office and the Registrar of Faculty of Dentistry, Alfateh Medical University.

1998-2000: Executive Committee Member of the Libyan Medical Services Company (Ltd.) (governmental).  

 

Teaching Responsibilities

2021-2023: Teaching Pharmaceutical Biotechnology for Arab Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

2019-2020: Teaching Pharmaceutical Biotechnology for Arab Board of Pharmacy Specialties, Arab Pharmacy Licensure Examination (APLEX).

2016: Teaching Pharmaceutical Technology, Pre-formulation & Industrial Pharmacy.  

2012–2016: Teaching the Module of Pharmaceutical Natural Product Formulation and Nano Formulation products at Master of Science courses (MKT), University Technology Malaysia.  

2013–Course Coordinator for one of Herbal Technology Master of Science module Nutraceutical Formulations MKT2023, (Prepare the Course Review Report (CRR)). 

2008-2009: Design and Teaching of PG course of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Benghazi (Alarab Medical) University, Libya.

2006-2011: Teaching the Unit operation module and Pharmaceutical Technology at Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tripoli, Libya.

2006-2007: Teaching the Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy modules at department of Pharmacy, University of Alzawia, Libya.

2006-2007: Design a laboratory book based on department staff experience, The University of Nottingham, theory topics and the laboratory curriculum sessions of both pharmaceutical engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology.

2006-2007: Design a Pharmaceutical Biotechnology curriculum delivered to undergraduate Pharmacy students, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alzawia University.

2007- Deliver four professional education lectures at Libyan Educational health TV channel, expressing areas of interest in Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology.

2002-2005: Teaching assistant for undergraduates in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Pharmacy at 2nd year students, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, UK.

 

Audit & GMP Skills

·       GMP and cGMP Auditor for more than 30 Pharmaceutical plants in many countries.

·       Knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures, specifically as they relate to GLP. GMP

·       Review protocols and batch records and reports to assure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations, international standards, and company policies and procedures

·       Record/track quality assessment scores and provide feedback to reduce errors and improve processes and performance to ensure the quality of the network

·       Working within Quality leadership, establish a highly effective Internal Audit and Corrective and Prevention Action (CAPA) program

·       Assist in developing and providing basic and advanced regulatory consultations to QA and operations personnel

Research Interests

Areas of Research Interest and Activity

Pharmaceutical Bio (Nano) technology

Biophysical Characterization and Pre/formulation studies, especially natural based materials at nano level.

Cosmeceutical’s formulation and characterization.

The management of scientific and technical organisations.

Bioethical and legal issues related to nanotechnology applications.

Pharmacoeconomics and Drug Regulatory Affairs. 

External Activities

Cooperation with the Institute of Bioproduct Development at the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) through joint supervision of joint research and postgraduate studies since 2010-2020

Cooperation with Cairo University under joint supervision (Co-Supervisor) of a doctoral student who completed his research, and we published more than six joint scientific publications.

-    Cooperation with the Nanotechnology Center at King Saud University in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and joint research, and more than five joint research were published in particular.