Lecturer

Email: Muhammad.Akram@tudublin.ie

Tel: +35312205054

Dr. Muhammad Akram’s journey in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and drug discovery is a story of passion, dedication, and continuous learning. 

Starting with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree, Dr. Akram developed a keen interest in the toxicity assessment and risk assessment of chemicals and drugs. This led him to pursue a Master’s degree in General Toxicology from the University of Eastern Finland. His passion for drug discovery propelled him further to obtain another Master’s degree as a Research Chemist from the same university, where he focused his thesis on docking and virtual screening. 

His thirst for knowledge and desire to contribute significantly to the field of drug discovery motivated him to pursue a PhD in Computer-Aided Drug Design. During his doctoral studies, he developed a keen interest in pharmacophore-based searches, activity prediction, virtual screening, ADMET modeling, and lead optimization. 

Upon completion of his PhD, Dr. Akram joined the Paracelsus Medical Private University. Here, he supervised master’s theses and conducted teaching and research with a focus on lead optimization using docking, and pharmacophore-based activity prediction and virtual screening. 

His journey then led him to a biotech company where he developed methods for biological assays. His career took another exciting turn when he joined Bionorica Research. Here, he made significant contributions by developing both 2D and 3D virtual screening methods using open-source tools. He also developed shape-based screening and docking using open-source tools and set up biological inhibition assays. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Akram is an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking, walking, and running. These activities not only keep him physically fit but also provide a refreshing break from his research work. He is also a voracious reader, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and understanding of the world.