Rate My Professor Sabbir Ahmed

Professor Sabbir Ahmed is the Head of the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, where he commenced his role in June 2024. He joined the institution from Bath Spa University, where he served as Head of the School of Sciences. Professor Ahmed possesses extensive leadership experience in science and life-science academic units, having previously held positions at five higher education institutions across England, Scotland, and Wales. His appointment aligns with the university's emphasis on advancing pharmacy education and research, including the MPharm programme, which underwent successful reaccreditation by the General Pharmaceutical Council in 2025. Under his leadership, the School supports research in pharmacology and pharmaceutics, focusing on drug design, formulation, and delivery innovations.

Prior to Bath Spa University, Professor Ahmed was Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Head of the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Portsmouth. His research specializations centre on medicinal chemistry, particularly the design and molecular modelling of enzyme inhibitors, such as those targeting 17β-hydroxylase and other enzymes involved in hormone-dependent conditions like breast cancer. He is recognised for contributions to understanding estrogen receptor roles in cancer development and prognosis. Professor Ahmed holds fellowships with the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), and serves as a member of the Finnish Academy of Sciences. He has engaged in external roles, including representation on the Pharmacy Schools Council and governance as Staff Governor (Academic) at Bath Spa University. At Wolverhampton, his tenure has promoted international collaborations, such as Parkinson's disease research projects with the University of Milan, which secured top prizes at conferences like the Cambridge one in 2025. These initiatives highlight his impact on fostering innovative research and preparing students for careers in pharmacy practice, health sciences, environmental health, research, and industry.