Abdullah Alzahrani
استادیار · Pharmaceutical Formulations and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Long Island Universityمعرفی
Dr. Abdullah Alzahrani serves as an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University (LIU). He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery from the University of Mississippi and a B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Studies from Belmont University. Prior to his academic appointment, he worked as an R&D Scientist at Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. in San Diego.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
- B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Studies, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Dr. Alzahrani's research spans cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies:
- Pharmaceutical Formulations and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
- Innovative 3D Printing and Bioprinting for Pharmaceuticals
- Hot-Melt Extrusion for Solubility Enhancement
- Smart Dosage Forms Development
- Personalized Medicine
His work emphasizes translating academic research into industrial applications for drug delivery innovation.
His 2022-2023 publications demonstrate expertise in 3D printing techniques, hot-melt extrusion processes, and novel dosage form development. These studies frequently address solubility challenges and leverage advanced manufacturing methods like twin-screw melt granulation, appearing in high-impact journals including the International Journal of Pharmaceutics and AAPS PharmSciTech.
Dr. Alzahrani actively mentors future pharmacists and scientists, integrating his industry experience into academic teaching. His commitment to bridging academia and industry drives practical advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.
As a member of LIU's Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, he contributes to the college's research mission through collaborative projects focused on next-generation drug delivery systems.


