Daozhong Zou
About Daozhong Zou
Daozhong Zou is a Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in analytical chemistry and solid state characterization.
Company
Daozhong Zou is currently employed by Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Principal Scientist. Prior to this role, he has accumulated extensive experience working in various capacities at Celgene and other prominent pharmaceutical companies. His career has spanned multiple organizations, adding depth and breadth to his expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.
Title
Daozhong Zou holds the title of Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. This role underscores his extensive experience and his leadership capabilities in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Education and Expertise
Daozhong Zou has a diverse educational background with multiple degrees in various scientific disciplines. He holds a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Lund University. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Relics and Museum (Applied Chemistry) from Fudan University. His expertise includes advanced analytical techniques, solid state characterization, HPLC, LC/MS method development, and preclinical and pediatric formulation development.
Background
Daozhong Zou has an extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry. He has worked at several key companies, including a long tenure at Celgene, where he held roles from Senior Scientist to Principal Scientist. His earlier career involved significant positions at sanofi-aventis and Abbott Laboratories. He also has academic experience as a lecturer at Fudan University. His extensive hands-on experience covers advanced analytical techniques, solid state characterization, and method development and validation in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Specialized Skills and Techniques
Daozhong Zou specializes in a range of analytical and characterization techniques relevant to pharmaceutical sciences. He is proficient in powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD, DSC-XRD, RH-XRD), TGA, DSC, TG/MS, polarized light microscopy, SEM, dynamic moisture sorption (DVS), and more. Additionally, he has demonstrated expertise in HPLC and LC/MS method development, stability and solubility studies, solution kinetics, dissolution rate measurement, and stability-indicating HPLC method development. His technical proficiency extends to Zinsser automatic liquid handling and various software tools.