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Dr Muhammad Usman Ghori

Also known as: Dr Muhammad Usman Ghori

Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) Secretariat, University of Huddersfield, Harvard University, University of Oxford, Innovate UK

Research areas: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics · Pharmaceutical Science · Advanced Drug Delivery Systems · Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems · Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

ORCID iD 0000-0003-1884-6648
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About

Muhammad Usman Ghori earned his Pharm.D. from B.Z. University, Pakistan, in 2009 and began his career in a managerial role at Pharmagen Health Care Ltd. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Huddersfield in 2015, where he founded and chaired the AAPS student chapter and organised international conferences. He was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Student of the Year in 2015 and subsequently joined Huddersfield as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant, where he co-developed the patented AFM-based technique (CIDA), earning the Bruker Nano-Surface Platinum Award in 2016. Dr Ghori has held key academic roles, including Course Leader for the MSc Pharmaceutical Formulations and MSc Drug Discovery programmes. He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield and an Advisor on Pharmacy and Chemical Sciences to COMSATS, Government of Pakistan. Recognised nationally and internationally for his contributions, including commendations from the Pakistan High Commission in London and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan, his research focuses on innovative drug delivery systems and smart technologies, underpinned by clinical evidence. He was recognised as an outstanding performing staff member by the University of Huddersfield in 2017–2018 and 2020–2021. He is a Fellow of Advance HE and the Royal Society for Public Health, and a scientific member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UK), and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (USA). He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from Huddersfield and professional certifications in Life Cycle Assessment (MIT) and Patent Law and Global Health (Harvard Law School). He has supervised over 15 research students and maintains strong global collaborative links with universities, industry and governmental institutions. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications and patents, he continues to drive innovation in the fields of clinical pharmaceutics and material sciences.

Employment

  • Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) Secretariat Advisor (Pharmacy and Chemical Sciences)
    2023 - Present
  • University of Huddersfield Course Leader (MSc Pharmaceutical Business Suite)
    2023 - 2024
  • Innovate UK ICURe Entrepreneurial lead
    2021 - 2021
  • University of Huddersfield Senior Research Fellow
    2018 - Present
  • University of Huddersfield Admission Tutor (MSc Pharmaceutical Business Suite)
    2017 - 2023
  • University of Huddersfield Research Fellow
    2017 - 2018
  • University of Huddersfield Post-doctoral Research Assistant
    2015 - 2017
  • Pharmagen Healthcare Ltd Project Coordinator (Public Health: Safe Drinking Water)
    2009 - 2010
  • Pharmagen Healthcare Ltd Pharmacy Manager
    2009 - 2010

Education

Projects & Funding

  • Surface Energetics of Pharmaceutical Materials University of Huddersfield & Surface Measurement Systems
    2015 - 2015
  • Pharmacoepidemology of Diabetes in Pakistan Umeed Fondation pakistan
    2015 - 2017
  • Scientific Contribution Award Pakistan High Commisson London

Publications (89)