Noureldin Saleh
About Noureldin Saleh
Noureldin Saleh is a Senior Computational Chemist at Exscientia, specializing in computational chemistry for drug design. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked at various prestigious institutions and companies across Europe.
Work at Exscientia
Noureldin Saleh serves as a Senior Computational Chemist at Exscientia, a role he has held since 2022. He is part of the molecular dynamics team, where he focuses on leveraging computational chemistry to enhance drug design processes. His work involves applying advanced computational techniques to understand molecular interactions and optimize drug candidates.
Education and Expertise
Noureldin Saleh holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Molecular Science – Drug Discovery from the same university between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cairo University, obtained from 2007 to 2012. His expertise includes computer-aided drug discovery methods, with a focus on Markov Modeling.
Professional Background
Before joining Exscientia, Noureldin Saleh held various research positions. He worked as a Senior Molecular-Design Scientist at AbbVie from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Zuse Institute Berlin for eight months in 2019, and at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles include postdoctoral positions at Boehringer Ingelheim and Charité, as well as a Visiting Researcher role at University College London.
Research Experience
Noureldin Saleh's research experience spans multiple institutions and roles. He was a Graduate Student Researcher at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg from 2014 to 2016, contributing to the Computer Chemie Centrum (CCC). His postdoctoral work involved significant contributions to molecular dynamics and drug design, enhancing his understanding of drug action mechanisms.
Passion for Drug Design
Noureldin Saleh has a strong interest in understanding the mechanisms of drug actions to improve drug design. This passion drives his research and professional endeavors, as he seeks to apply computational chemistry techniques to advance the field of drug discovery.