Dr. Malik CHALAL
Scientific and Technical Director at FILAB Amsud
Dr. Malik CHALAL is an experienced chemist specializing in organic synthesis and chemical analysis, with particular expertise in the study of natural compounds and their derivatives.
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry – University of Burgundy (2008-2011)
Thesis: “Synthesis and biological assay of new resveratrol derivatives” - Master’s in Organic and Organometallic Chemistry – University of Burgundy (2006-2008)
Professional Experience
- Scientific and Technical Director – FILAB Amsud, Cayenne, French Guiana (2019-present)
- Research and Teaching – University of French Guiana (2014-2019)
- Teaching: General, organic chemistry and thermochemistry
- Research: Analysis and evaluation of biological activities from Amazonian Palms
- Research Engineer – ICMR, Reims (2013-2014)
- Post-Doctoral Researcher – INRA (Dijon) / Helmholtz Zentrum (Munich) (2012-2013)
Key Skills
- Organic and organometallic synthesis
- Advanced analytical techniques (ICP, AAS, NMR, GC/MS, HPLC, etc.)
- Cell culture and biological assays
- Research project management
Languages
English (fluent), French (fluent), Italian (good), Portuguese (fluent), Arabic (native tongue)
Publications and Patents
Author of numerous scientific publications and a patent on a new method for trans-resveratrol synthesis.
Research Interests
- Natural product chemistry
- Development of new bioactive compounds
- Structure-activity relationships of organic molecules
Dr. CHALAL combines scientific expertise with managerial skills to lead innovative research projects in the field of chemistry applied to life sciences.
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