Benghazi – The Faculty of Science at the University of Benghazi witnessed, this Wednesday, the defense of the first doctoral dissertation in Libya from the Department of Chemistry, presented by researcher Haitham Mohammed Abdel Karim at the Medical Colleges Complex. The defense was attended by the President of the University of Benghazi, Ezzedine Al-Darsi, in addition to a number of deans, the Director of Postgraduate Studies and Training, vice-deans, faculty members, and individuals interested in scientific affairs.
The dissertation was titled: “Interaction of Drugs and Vitamins with Bioactive and Synthetic Surfactants: Investigation of Binding and Self-Assembly Formation.” It is a research study examining the interaction mechanisms between pharmaceutical compounds and surfactants, with a focus on understanding the nature of the binding and the formation of micro-molecular aggregates, and the resulting important applications in the fields of pharmaceutical analysis and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
The defense committee was chaired by a group of distinguished professors from the University of Benghazi and the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, and included: Ashraf Mustafa Al-Hashani as supervisor, Khaled Mohammed Al-Dhabie as co-supervisor, Fathi Shaker Al-Ashhab as an internal examiner, Fateh Al-Sanusi Al-Tabouni as an internal examiner, Mohammed Mohammed Al-Lafi as an external examiner, and Abdulfattah Mohammed Al-Kharraz as an external examiner.
The scientific session was characterized by in-depth discussions covering the research methodology, accuracy of analysis, and clarity of the results. The committee praised the researcher’s outstanding level and the significance of his scientific findings, which contribute to advancing the understanding of chemical interactions related to pharmaceutical preparations and surfactant technology. It also commended the systematic effort made in conducting laboratory experiments, which demonstrated a high ability to handle advanced scientific instruments and enhance the practical aspect of the research.
The discussion centered on the importance of the results, which highlighted the role of surfactants in improving the solubility and enhancing the efficiency of pharmaceutical compounds, in addition to shedding light on the potential industrial applications of molecular aggregation techniques. This opens new horizons for researchers and specialists in the fields of biochemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry.
At the end of the session, attendees expressed their appreciation for the achievement of the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, affirming that this event represents a pioneering step that demonstrates the growing role of the University of Benghazi in supporting scientific research and preparing qualified professionals capable of contributing to the development of applied sciences within Libya. The committee also expressed its gratitude to the researcher for his valuable research effort, noting that such dissertations contribute to strengthening scientific momentum and improving postgraduate outcomes at the university.