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Experienced PhD Chemical Engineer - experience in formulating cosmetics, personal care and household products

Profile Summary

I have a PhD in chemical engineering, with over 20 years of academic and industry experience conducting research in biopolymers for medical use and drug delivery, polymer adhesives for bone fixation, enzyme bioprocessing, development of models for toxicology, food and personal care formulation. I am particularly skilled at finding information, communication with clients, and writing. I also have business experience in formulation of cosmetics and personal care products for my own company, Evolve Mineral Makeup (operated 2006-2008) As a Professional Engineer and University Professor, my teaching and industrial experience lie in the traditional areas of Chemical Engineering such as fluid mechanics, unit operations, heat transfer and undergraduate labs.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Personal Care Product Formulation
• ☆ Chemistry
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Polymer Chemistry
• ☆ Biomedical Engineering
• ☆ Chemical Engineering
• ☆ Heat Transfer & Calorimetry
• ☆ Protein/Enzyme Engineering
• ☆ Skin Care & Cosmetology
• ☆ Formulation
• ☆ Cosmetic & Skincare Formulation

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Work Experience

Associate Professor

Dalhousie University

July 2001 - Present

Assistant Professor

University of Maine

April 1998 - June 2001

Process Engineer

Imperial Oil Ltd

May 1990 - March 1992

Education

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Cornell University

September 1992 - March 1998

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Celli, G.B., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.(2017). Development and evaluation of floating alginate microspheres for oral delivery of anthocyanins – A preliminary investigation . Food Science and Nutrition. 5. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 713-721.

Bou-Francis, A., Bou-Francis, A., Ghanem, A.(2017). Standardized methodology for in vitro assessment of bone-to-bone adhesion strength . International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 77. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 96-101.

(2017). Quality of dried haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) as affected by prior juice extraction, osmotic treatment, and drying conditions . Drying Technology. 35. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 375-391.

Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.-L.(2017). A theoretical physiologically based pharmacokinetic approach for modeling the fate of anthocyanins in vivo . Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 57. (15). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 3197-3207.

Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.-L., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.-L.(2016). Optimized encapsulation of anthocyanin-rich extract from haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) in calcium-alginate microparticles . Journal of Berry Research. 6. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1-11.

(2016). Effect of juice extraction methods on the physicochemical characteristics of haskap berry (Lonicera caerulea L.) products . Current Nutrition and Food Science. 12. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 220-229.

(2016). Development and evaluation of a novel alginate-based in situ gelling system to modulate the release of anthocyanins . Food Hydrocolloids. 60. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 500-508.

(2016). Influence of freezing process and frozen storage on the quality of fruits and fruit products . Food Reviews International. 32. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 280-304.

Butko, A., Bonat Celli, G., Butko, A., Bonat Celli, G., Paulson, A., Ghanem, A.(2016). Entrapment of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in a succinylated chitosan nanoparticle delivery system and release profile . Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition. 27. (10). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1045-1057.

Celli, G.B., Dibazar, R., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.-L.(2016). Degradation kinetics of anthocyanins in freeze-dried microencapsulates from lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton) and prediction of shelf-life . Drying Technology. 34. (10). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1175-1184.

(2015). Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of anthocyanins from haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) using Response Surface Methodology . Ultrasonics Sonochemistry. 27. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 449-455.

(2015). Adenosine-associated delivery systems . Journal of Drug Targeting. 23. (7-8). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 580-596.

Khattab, R., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Khattab, R., Celli, G.B., Khattab, R., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.-L.(2015). Effect of frozen storage on polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) . Journal of Berry Research. 5. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 231-242.

(2015). Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of anthocyanins from lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium Angustifolium Aiton) . Journal of Berry Research. 5. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 173-181.

(2015). Chitosan nanoparticles as adenosine carriers . Journal of Microencapsulation. 32. (5). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 460-466.

(2015). Effect of thawing conditions on polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of frozen haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) . Current Nutrition and Food Science. 11. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 223-230.

Celli, G.B., Khattab, R., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.-L., Celli, G.B., Khattab, R., Celli, G.B., Celli, G.B., Khattab, R., Ghanem, A., et al.(2015). Refractance Window™ drying of haskap berry - Preliminary results on anthocyanin retention and physicochemical properties . Food Chemistry. 194. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 218-221.

(2015). Bioactive Encapsulated Powders for Functional Foods—a Review of Methods and Current Limitations . Food and Bioprocess Technology. 8. (9). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1825-1837.

Khattab, R., Khattab, R., Brooks, M.S.-L., Khattab, R., Khattab, R., Brooks, M.S.-L., Ghanem, A.(2015). Phenolic analyses of haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.): Spectrophotometry versus high performance liquid chromatography . International Journal of Food Properties. 19. (8). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1708-1725.

Celli, G.B., Celli, G.B., Celli, G.B., Ghanem, A., Brooks, M.S.L.(2014). Haskap Berries (Lonicera caerulea L.)-a Critical Review of Antioxidant Capacity and Health-Related Studies for Potential Value-Added Products . Food and Bioprocess Technology. 7. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1541-1554.

Al Taweel, A.M., Idhbeaa, A.O., Ghanem, A., Al Taweel, A.M., Idhbeaa, A.O., Al Taweel, A.M., Idhbeaa, A.O., Al Taweel, A.M., Idhbeaa, A.O., Ghanem, A.(2013). Effect of electrolytes on interphase mass transfer in microbubble-sparged airlift reactors . Chemical Engineering Science. 100. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 474-485.

Domaratzki, R.E., Domaratzki, R.E., Ghanem, A.(2013). Encapsulation and release of cladribine from chitosan nanoparticles . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 128. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2173-2179.

(2010). Microencapsulation in genipin cross-linked gelatine-maltodextrin improves survival of Bifidobacterium adolescentis during exposure to in vitro gastrointestinal conditions . Journal of Microencapsulation. 27. (5). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 387-399.

Lefler, A., Ghanem, A.(2009). Development of bFGF-chitosan matrices and their interactions with human dermal fibroblast cells . Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition. 20. (10). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1335-1351.

Adekogbe, I., Ghanem, A.(2005). Fabrication and characterization of DTBP-crosslinked chitosan scaffolds for skin tissue engineering . Biomaterials. 26. (35). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 7241-7250.

Ghanem, A., Ghaly, A.E., Chaulk, M.(2004). Effect of shrimp processing procedures on the quality and quantity of extracted chitin from the shells of northern shrimp pandalus borealis . Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. 12. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 63-79.

Ghanem, A., Ghaly, A., Ghanem, A., Ghaly, A.(2004). Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase in Chitosan Gel Beads . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 91. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 861-866.

(2004). Physical and chemical properties of chlorhexidine and calcium hydroxide-containing medications . Journal of Endodontics. 30. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 413-417.

(2004). Application of Chitosan-Entrapped β-Galactosidase in a Packed-Bed Reactor System . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 91. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1294-1299.

Ghanem, A., Skonberg, D.(2002). Effect of preparation method on the capture and release of biologically active molecules in chitosan gel beads . Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 84. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 405-413.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Ghanem, A., Ghanem, A., Domaratzki, R.(2008). Development of a chitosan nanoparticle carrier for the anticancer prodrug cladribine . 8th World Biomaterials Congress 2008. 1. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 531.

Butko, A., Butko, A., Paulson, A., Ghanem, A.(2008). The effect of chitosan films, scaffolds and nanoparticles on fibroblast collagen production . 8th World Biomaterials Congress 2008. 1. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 501.

Ghanem, A., Ghanem, A.(2002). Learning circle: New faculty guidance for best practices in research mentoring . ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 10747-10755.

Stafford, M., Genco, J., Stafford, M., Genco, J., Ghanem, A.(2000). Effect of xylanase treatment on chlorine dioxide kinetics and alkaline extraction efficiency during pulp bleaching . TAPPI Pulping/Process and Product Quality Conference. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 491-498.

Ghanem, Amyl, Roberts, Susan, Roberts, Susan(1999). Group self-assessment surveys as a tool to improve teamwork . Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference. 1.