Wageih G. Hanna

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858-***-****(C) / 858-***-****(H)

Education M.S. in Physical Organic Chemistry

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Ph.D. in Analytical & Inorganic Chemistry

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Skills Knowledgeable in the identification of new polymer processes, polymer

functionality, polymer formulation development and optimization, polymer

modification, membranes materials and new resin synthesis, resin chemical

/ thermal / physical analysis, composite processing, and resin / composite

mechanical / environmental performance for improvement the manufacturing

procedures intended to optimize existing processes and ensure achievement

of regulatory and customer requirements.

Excellent skills and experience in developing products such as

polysiloxanes, epoxies, polyamides, polyimides, fluoropolymers, black

co-polymers, graft co-polymers for fiber processing materials, and both

water soluble and organic soluble polymers.

Strong background especially on developing new monomers and polymers for

advanced engineering applications, modifying existing formulations for

improved performance, working with plant engineers and operators to roll

out new products, troubleshoot existing formulations, and experience in

transferring technology to a production team.

Excellent skills and experience in biodegradable polymers using hot-melt

extrusion, PVA sponge formulation, silicone coating solution to

specification, inorganic and/or organometallic complex synthesis, small

molecule preparative chromatography, semiconductor materials development,

fluorescent dyes, and carbohydrate compounds.

Knowledgeable in operating, troubleshooting and maintaining analytical

instrumentation and laboratory equipment for analysis of raw materials,

in-process and finished product using analytical instrumentation such as

Polarimeter, UV/VIS spectrophotometer, FTIR spectrophotometer, ICP

spectrophotometer, NMR, HPLC,GC-MS, LC-MS, TOC analyzer, TG-DTA, XRF- XRD,

Karl Fischer titrimetry, Osmometer, Densitometer, Viscometer, Rotovap,

Bath Sonicator, Reactors, Lyophilizer, Centrifuge, Dryers, Particle Size

analyzer, Vacuum oven, Pressurized pumps, Polarimeter, Mixer, chloride

meter, PH meter, conductivity meter, lab dishwasher, and analytical

scale/balance.

Experience in handling biohazardous or radioactive materials, chemical

hazardous, and toxic dangerous chemicals. Trained in handling laboratory

contamination and following safety procedures. Maintains strictest

standards of hygiene, safety and working in cold rooms (4 oC), and in

clean room.

Skilled in writing reviews and approvals for all testing

results/documentation generated by the laboratory. Responsible and

accountable for such review that is delegated appropriately to associates,

as well as ensures that all operations are performed with 100% compliance

to Quality System Regulation (QSR/ cGMP) / ISO-9001, ISO 13485

documentation standards, SAP database & laboratory notebooks per GLP,

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and LIMS (Laboratory Information

Management System).

Expert user of Microsoft Office word processing, presentation, and

spreadsheet software, knowledgeable about electronic document management

systems, Adobe Acrobat.

Experience Scientist II, Project Leader (Sr. Scientist QC/QA) 07/2001-05/20

EMD Chemicals Inc., San Diego, CA, USA 09

11/2009-02/20

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Involvement in the selection and sizing, process optimization, technology

transfer, and process validation activities associated in the purification

of new pharmaceuticals, new resin synthesis (polyurethane, polysiloxanes,

polymethylmethacrylate, polymethylacrylate, graft co-polymers, and

epoxies) and new catalysts for a variety of commodity processes.

Optimize, synthesize, purify, and characterize a series of high value

signal transduction inhibitors, calcium indicators, and metal complexes as

initiators for polymerization and radiation anti-degradation agents on

production scale.

Contribute ideas and develop new routes for the synthesis of target

molecules as well as troubleshoot reactions and reaction sequences for

series of signal transduction inhibitors.

Testing incoming & outgoing raw materials and tracking of vendor

validation. Provide technical leadership to Product Testing Team for

acceptance and release of product. Conducting formulation research

activities including candidate formulation development on assigned

projects and programs.

Supervised and mentor research associates (10 scientists) in planning,

organizing, performing, evaluating, reporting, storing and accessing

results for incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods

ensuring maximum testing efficiency and optimum utilization of resources.

Professor of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry 03/1996-07/20

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 01

Teaching lectures and associated laboratories in college-level chemistry,

preferably in several areas including general education chemistry, allied

health chemistry, preparatory chemistry, and chemistry for science majors.

Knowledge of current theories and methodologies for teaching chemistry.

Teaching organometallic, inorganic, analytical and bioinorganic chemistry

courses to the undergraduate and graduate level, engaging in research

resulting in refereed publications, and providing university and regional

service.

Participation in a team-taught advanced laboratory course, and a

non-majors course. Directing undergraduate students to carryout research

projects

Carried out new research in bioorganic, inorganic complexes used in

polymer and catalysis chemistry

Sr. Production and R&D Chemist 08/1992-03/19

CN Biosciences Inc., San Diego, CA, USA 96

Responsible for the preparation and analysis of biological buffers, dyes,

inhibitors, biological detergents, immunoassay reagents, and nucleotides.

Utilize wet and solid phase methods for small molecule synthesis to

produce large molecules used in vitro/vivo assays.

Design and synthesize protease activated pro drugs of chemotherapeutic

agents consisting of a peptide substrate attached to a cytotoxin.

Responsible for releasing and testing products, raw materials and finished

goods also involving in training new Quality Control personnel on general

and specific Quality Control processes, requirements, and techniques.

Sr. Analytical Chemist- QA &QC Chemist 07/1990-08/19

Analytical Technologies Inc., San Diego, CA, USA 92

Perform environmental analysis on soil, water, and air samples using

several extraction techniques such as separator funnel extraction,

continuous liquid- liquid extraction, sonication, and waste dilution.

These extractions were cleaned up with gel permeation chromatography and

silica gel chromatography columns.

Responsible for all volatile organic compound analysis by Gas

Chromatography (GC) and AA/ ICP spectroscopy, following EPA methods e.g.

Metals by ICP/AA (6010A/7470A), Pesticides/Herbicides by GC/ECD

(8081/8151), Semi-Volatile Organics by GC/MS (8270B), Volatile Organic by

GC/MS (8260A), Pesticides and PCB (608/8081), and Extraction/Metals,

Semi-Volatiles, Pesticides, Herbicides(1311).

Analyze water, soil and plant tissue samples to assess organic matter

content of estuarine waters. Perform USP heavy metals tests, and prepare

samples for instrumental analysis by microwave or hotplate digestion,

while entering results on computer spreadsheets, and determining what

chemicals and supplies were needed to be purchased.

Responsible for safe usage of hazardous materials that may be used in

chemistry lectures or laboratories, while performing all systems

maintenance and method development, and ordering all supplies and reagent

required for volatile organic methods.

Activities Have carried out novel research and published several scientific papers in

different fields of chemistry like bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic

complexes, and analytical determination of metals, polymer chemistry and

homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.

Member of: American Chemical Society, Professionals in Pharmaceutical

Industry & Biotech Industry, Global Medical Research, Biotech & Pharma

Professionals Network and Pharma Connections Worldwide.

References are available upon request.

Some selected publication

1. Dithizone and carbazone complex compounds as initiators and radiation anti-degradation agents for poly (methylmethacrylate).

W. G. Hanna, M. A. Mekewi, and E. S.H. El-Mosallamy

International Journal of Polymeric Materials,(2003) Vol. 52, 471.

2. Metal (II) tetracarboxylate phthalocyanine complexes' suitability for

grafting of cotton fibers by methyl-methacrylate monomer.

M. A. Mekewi, E.S. H. El -Mosallamy, and W. G. Hanna

Cellulose chemistry and Technology,(2002), Vol. 36, 275.

3. Polymerization of methylmethacrylate monomer in the presence of

dithizone and carbazone complexes.

W. G. Hanna, M. A. Mekewi, and E. S. H. El-Mosallamy

J. Applied Polymer Science, (2001), Vol. 82, 562.

4. Salen transition metal complexes as catalysts for the synthesis of

photostable polymethylmethacrylate

M. A. Mekewi, and W.G. Hanna

International Journal of Polymeric Materials, (2006), Vol. 55, 219

Thermal stability eminence of PMMA prepared in presence of

photosynthesized ruthenium carbonyl Schiff base as a catalyst

T. A. Youssef, M. A. Mekewi, and W. G. Hanna

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (2009), Vol.90, 113

5. Structural studies of reaction products between paramolybdate anion

and some cationic [Metal-ethylenediamine] complexes utilized as a new

photocatalysts under UV/ Visible light illumination.

W. G. Hanna.

Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, (2000), Vol. 28, 259.

6. Thermal properties of polystyrene/group (IIB) dithizonate films

E. S. H.

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EI -Mosallamy, W. G. Hanna, and M. A. Mekewi .

Materials Chemistry and Physics, (2003), Vol. 80, 319.

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