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South Africa

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Research & Development Scientist with 4 years of experience in Nanomedicine, MSc. Applied Chemistry

Profile Summary

Highly experienced and competent Research Scientist, with a multifaceted academic background, which predominately focuses on novel treatment development for an array of medical health challenges. PhD candidate with soli pedigree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Phytochemistry, and Synthesis and Characterization of nanoparticles. My core skills include: synthesis, optimisation and characterisation of nanoparticles, nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery, scientific writing of the following analyses; nanoparticles in cancer treatment, computational chemistry analysis, formulation of various topical treatment and antimicrobial analysis of numerous active ingredients and polymer blends for an assortment of applications. My academic background includes; BSc. Biochemistry and Microbiology Hons. Microbiology – Research project title: Biosynthesis and Medicinal Properties of Typha capensis Learning fields: Synthesis & characterization of silver nanoparticles, antimicrobial analysis. MSc. Applied Chemistry – Research project title: A comparative study of cannabidiol & cannabidiol capped nanoparticles as potential keratinocyte carcinoma topical chemotherapies Learning fields: Introduction and analysis of computational medicinal chemistry, synthesis, optimization & characterization of nanoparticles, cell culture analysis. I am an independent operator of various characterization instruments, namely; TEM, HRTEM, SAED, UV, FTIR, and XRD. Strong administrative, research and development and laboratory management skills. Excellent familiarity with state-of-the-art testing and screening techniques; the utilisation and maintenance of sophisticated laboratory equipment, technical problem-solving and various ISO compliance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to teach, train and motivate graduates, interns and technical staff. I have earned good business skills with regards to relationship management (laboratory clients and senior management), health, safety and quality management, laboratory finances and staff management.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Nanobiotechnology
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Nanotechnology
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Cancer Research
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Newswriting

Research Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation

Work Experience

Reseacher

University of Johannesburg

April 2021 - Present

Research Scientist

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

December 2017 - August 2020

Research Intern

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

January 2017 - November 2017

Education

MSc. Applied Chemistry

University of Johannesburg

January 2018 - Present

Honours Microbiology

University of Zululand

January 2016 - December 2016

BSc. Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Zululand

January 2010 - November 2015

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Andrea Jess Josiah, Danielle Twilley, Sreejarani Kesavan Pillai, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Namrita Lall(2021). Pathogenesis of Keratinocyte Carcinomas and the Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals . Molecules. 26. (7). p. 1979. {MDPI} {AG}

Andrea Josiah, Danielle Twilley, Sreejarani Kesavan Pillai, SUPRAKAS SINHA RAY, Namrita Lall (2021). Pathogenesis of Keratinocyte Carcinomas and the Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Phytochemicals . Molecules.