Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Published Manuscripts
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Basel Samy

Jeddah

Summary

Highly motivated researcher in electrocatalysis, concentrating on hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and CO2 reduction. Acknowledged as the Best Researcher by the International Chemistry Scientist Awards for contributions to innovative research aimed at sustainable energy solutions and collaborative projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

R&D Methodology Specialist

Medical Union Pharmaceutical
Ismailia, Egypt
11.2019 - 09.2022
  • Developed and validated analytical test methods for quantifying active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in generic drug formulations.
  • Conducted comparative testing between generic pharmaceutical products and their branded counterparts to ensure bioequivalence and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed reference standards and ensured accurate documentation and handling in accordance with GMP and regulatory guidelines.
  • Calibrated and maintained HPLC systems equipped with UV/Vis and RI detectors (Shimadzu and Agilent models) to ensure high-performance analytical output.
  • Performed UV/Vis spectroscopy analysis using both Shimadzu and Agilent instruments for routine and research testing.
  • Conducted regular calibration and verification of pH meters and sensitive analytical balances to maintain precision and reliability of laboratory measurements.
  • Ensured all analytical processes met quality standards and contributed to consistent, reproducible, and validated results for R&D studies.

Lecturer

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Participated in and contributed to the instruction of CHEM281 for undergraduate students, focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of qualitative analysis.
  • Assisted students in identifying acidic and basic radicals in simple salts through wet chemistry techniques.
  • Guided students through volumetric analysis (titration), emphasizing methodology, calculations, and laboratory precision.
  • Taught concepts related to chemical formulas, including empirical, molecular, and structural formulas, with applied examples such as determining the formula of magnesium chloride.
  • Explained and demonstrated methods for measuring density using classical displacement techniques with graduated cylinders.
  • Successfully completed all assigned instructional responsibilities with dedication and precision.

Education

Bachelor of Chemistry - Chemistry

Suez Canal University
Ismailia, Egypt
10.2015 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Physical Chemistry

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - 05.2025

Skills

  • Analytical Chemistry Method Development
  • HPLC Calibration
  • Electroanalytical Methods
  • Handling potentiostat
  • Research and Development
  • UV/Vis Spectroscopy
  • Dissolution Testing
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Scientific Writing
  • Spectroscopy Techniques

Certification

  • LC-MS Method Validation from University of Tartu
  • Participation in the Self-Paced eLearning Foundations of GMP: Validation from USP Education
  • ELearning: Foundations of GMP: Water Systems from USP Education
  • Introduction to USP's Methods in Detecting Falsified Remdesivir (Live Webcast) from USP Education
  • USP Seminar: Ensuring Quality Hand Sanitizer Production During COVID-19 (for Healthcare Professional in the US) (on-Demand)
  • Achievement for CHEM101: General Chemistry (I) from Saylor Academy (Certificate ID: 36870447)

Accomplishments

  • Demonstrated academic excellence by earning two Certificates of Excellence from the Deanship of Student Affairs for 'Excellent' GPAs in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.
  • Research contributions acknowledged with the 'Best Researcher Award' by the International Chemistry Scientist Awards.

Languages

Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Published Manuscripts

  • Basel A․ Samy, Zaheer Khan, Shaeel Al-Thabaiti, Recycling spent battery components into highly efficient hydrogen and oxygen evolution electro-nano-catalysts, Electrochimica Acta, Volume 508, 2024, 145268, ISSN 0013-4686, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2024.145268.
  • Amal M. Alkhudaydi, Basel A. Samy, Ekram Y. Danish, Eder Claudio Lima, M.A. Gabal, Mohamed Abdel Salam, Novel sensitive electrochemical detection of paracetamol using magnetite/MXene electrode by differential pulse voltammetry, International Journal of Electrochemical Science, Volume 19, Issue 10, 2024, 100797, ISSN 1452- 3981, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijoes.2024.100797.
  • Adil Iqbal, Khalid Mohammed Altalhi, Basel A. Samy, Sehrish Bibi, Katabathini Narasimharao, Photocatalytic H2 production over exfoliated g-C3N4 nanosheets prepared at different treatment conditions, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 127, 2025, Pages 666-677, ISSN 0360-3199, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.208.

Attended Conferences

  • Global Catalysis and Chemical Engineering Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 11/2024, Preparation and Electrochemical Characterization of Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
  • Faculty of Science Forum for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, 11/2024, Preparation and Electrochemical Characterization of Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Timeline

Lecturer

King Abdulaziz University
08.2023 - 05.2025

Master of Science - Physical Chemistry

King Abdulaziz University
09.2022 - 05.2025

R&D Methodology Specialist

Medical Union Pharmaceutical
11.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Chemistry - Chemistry

Suez Canal University
10.2015 - 05.2019

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