Mohammad Khalil El Hajj, PhD

Mohammad Khalil El Hajj, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2019, they co-founded Bright Biotech and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Scientist at Protein Technologies Limited from July 2019 to August 2021. Mohammad Khalil'srole involved protein production and characterization using biochemistry and molecular biology techniques.

From November 2017 to July 2019, Mohammed worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Manchester. During this time, they established a novel prototype process for manufacturing non-therapeutic biologics using plant chloroplasts. Mohammad Khalil conducted various tasks including molecular cloning, protein production and purification, and training MSc students in plant tissue culture and cloning.

In 2013, they interned at L'Oréal as a Purchasing Intern, where they designed an internal customer satisfaction survey that is now used across the MENA region. Mohammed also has experience as a Trainee at El Hajj Crane Hire and Transport, where they conducted market research and successfully secured a loan by delivering a detailed report and presentation.

Overall, Mohammad Khalil El Hajj, PhD has proven expertise in scientific research, protein production, entrepreneurship, and project management.

Mohammad Khalil El Hajj, PhD, has an extensive education history. Mohammad Khalil began their educational journey at the German School Beirut from 1992 to 2007, where they earned an International Baccalaureate Diploma, Lebanese Baccalaureate II, and Deutsches Sprachdiplom Stufe I & II. Following this, they attended the American University of Beirut from 2007 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Continuing their academic pursuits, Mohammad Khalil El Hajj pursued their Master of Science degree in Biotechnology and Enterprise at The University of Manchester from 2011 to 2012. Mohammad Khalil then furthered their studies at the same institution, completing their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnology and Enterprise from 2013 to 2017.

Through their educational experiences, Mohammad Khalil El Hajj has established a strong foundation in the fields of biology and biotechnology, culminating in the attainment of a doctorate degree.