Ghadir Dahalan
Palmerston North,MWT
Summary
Detail-oriented scientist with a PhD in Chemistry, specializing in advanced materials and analytical characterization. Extensive hands-on experience in NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, HPLC, and GC, complemented by strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in designing complex experiments, analyzing multi-instrument datasets, and managing research workflows with precision. Passionate about applying scientific expertise to beauty and cosmetic product development, focusing on formulation optimization and product testing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Intern
Massey Ventures
Palmerston North, MWT
11.2025 - Current
Lab Demonstrator
Massey University
Palmerston North, MWT
04.2023 - 04.2024
Lab Demonstrator
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, Christchurch
07.2021 - 11.2021
Research Assistant
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington , Wellington
11.2018 - 03.2019
Pharmacist
Palestine Pharamcy
Gaza, Gaza
12.2014 - 04.2015
Maintained pharmacy records, including patient profiles and controlled medicines, per formal procedures.
- Dispensed medications prescribed by doctors under Chief Pharmacist supervision.
- Managed store records and maintained minimum stock levels for high-cost, short-shelf-life medicines.
- Provided patients with information regarding drug interactions, side effects, and dosage requirements.
Pharmacist
Al Shifa hospital
Gaza, Gaza
05.2013 - 11.2014
Assisted Sr. Pharmacist in preparing drug doses according to established protocols within interdisciplinary team.
- Ensured compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety standards in practice setting.
- Monitored patients to achieve therapeutic outcomes and reduce adverse drug effects.
- Provided essential information and guidance to patients regarding drug interactions and side effects.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ10-2025
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ04-2022
Master of Science - Drug Discovery And Development
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ03-2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Al Azhar University
Gaza07-2013
Skills
- NMR and chromatography techniques
- X-ray diffraction methods
- MOF synthesis and characterization
- Organic synthesis and ligand design
Timeline
Commercial Intern
Massey Ventures
11.2025 - Current
Lab Demonstrator
Massey University
04.2023 - 04.2024
Lab Demonstrator
University of Canterbury
07.2021 - 11.2021
Research Assistant
Victoria University of Wellington
11.2018 - 03.2019
Pharmacist
Palestine Pharamcy
12.2014 - 04.2015
Pharmacist
Al Shifa hospital
05.2013 - 11.2014
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Massey University
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Canterbury
Master of Science - Drug Discovery And Development
Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Al Azhar University
Training And Conferences
AMN11 conference, 01/01/25, MOFs 2024 Conference in Singapore, 01/01/24, Career and Relevant to Industry Skills (CRISP) symposium, 01/01/23, AMN10 conference, 01/01/22, KiwiNet Awards, 01/01/25, NEXUS25 summit, 01/01/25, KCA conference, 01/01/25, Kotahi series, 01/01/24, Science Communication, 01/01/25, Public Speaking for Social Change, 01/01/24, MESA Bootcamp and machine learning workshop, 01/01/23, Matauranga Maori Programme Hui, 01/01/23, Project management, 01/01/23, Research commercialisation and wellbeing, 01/01/23, Project pitching with Massey Ventures, 01/01/23, Career and Relevant to Industry Skills (CRISP) symposium, 01/01/22, Research and mental health and wellbeing, 01/01/22, Basics in python programming, 01/01/22
Registrations And Memberships
- Momentum Investment Committee Member
- Commercialisation and Industrial Representative at MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Association
Training
Conferences
- AMN11 conference 2025
- MOFs 2024 Conference in Singapore 2024
- Career and Relevant to Industry Skills (CRISP) symposium 2023
- AMN10 conference 2022
Commercialisation and Industry
- KiwiNet Awards 2025
- NEXUS25 summit 2025
- KCA conference 2025
- Kotahi series 2024
Professional development
- Science Communication 2025
- Public Speaking for Social Change 2024
- MESA Bootcamp and machine learning workshop 2023
- Matauranga Maori Programme Hui 2023
- Project management 2023
- Research commercialisation and wellbeing 2023
- Project pitching with Massey Ventures 2023
- Career and Relevant to Industry Skills (CRISP) symposium 2022
- Research and mental health and wellbeing 2022
- Basics in python programming 2022
Registerations & memberships
- Momentum Investment Committee Member
- Commercialisation and Industrial Representative at MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Association