Salma Elmallah obtained her PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Alexandria University in affiliation with Ryerson University. Her Master's degree in molecular sciences was obtained from Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Her research project is about the development of a new drug for the treatment of the genetic disease (Cystic Fibrosis)., Egypt. She won the best thesis award and was nominated for the Governor's General Gold Medal Award which is the most prestigious academic national award in Canada. Salma is now an assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. She is really passionate about designing and synthesizing new drug molecules which is her area of expertise. She is looking forward to transfer her experience from studying abroad to her students in terms of scientific research and how to be self guided.