Chair Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry
M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PhD (Chemistry) – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
Dr. Ahmed Thabet Negmeldin
Dr. Ahmed T. Negmeldin is a dedicated educator and researcher with over 16 years of experience in academia and 15 years in medicinal chemistry research. Dr. Negmeldin received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA, in 2017. He received master’s degree in pharmaceutical organic chemistry in 2011, and a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences with honors in 2006 from Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Dr. Negmeldin’s teaching experience spans across different universities, including Wayne State University, Gulf Medical University, Cairo University, and Future University in Egypt. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at GMU and serves as the Program Director for the Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (MDD) program. He is also the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
As a researcher, Dr. Negmeldin has a focus on rational design, chemical synthesis, computer-aided drug design, molecular simulation studies, and biological evaluation of inhibitors for various therapeutic targets, particularly in cancer research. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and is actively engaged in ongoing research projects focusing on anti-cancer agents, targeted drug delivery systems, and the development of various novel therapeutic agents.
Dr. Negmeldin received 7 awards from Wayne State University for outstanding research and/or academic records and 3 awards for excellence in teaching. He is a dedicated mentor and academic advisor, guiding both undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research projects and career development. He actively participates in university committees and plays a key role in curriculum development and program accreditation processes. He is a member in various professional organizations, including the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the Arab American Pharmacy Educators (AAPE).