Syed A a Rizvi

Dr. Rizvi is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Rizvi earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) and Master of Science (M.Sc) degrees fro the University of Karachi, Pakistan, with expertise in Organic and Natural Product Chemistry. Dr. Rizvi then came to the United States and pursued an M.S and Ph.D combined degree program at the Center for Biotechnology and Drug Design, Department of Chemistry, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, followed by another Ph.D., at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, in collaboration with Renovo Research, LLC. Furthermore, Dr. Rizvi pursued postdoctoral research in the laboratory of Dr. Fredric M. Menger (Charles Howard Candler Professor) at the Sanford S. Atwood Chemistry Center, Emory University. Dr. Rizvi also conducted research as a visiting scientist in the area of pharmaceutical ionic liquids, in the laboratory of Dr. Robin D. Rogers (Robert Ramsay Chair of Chemistry, Distinguished Research Professor and Director, Center for Green Manufacturing) at the Department of Chemistry, The University of Alabama. Recently, Dr. Rizvi finished course of studies leading to Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with specialization in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management from Aspen University and a certificate in Executive Leadership from Johnson Graduate School of Management, eCornell Professional Development Programs, Cornell University.

Dr. Rizvi has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including two most highly rated articles, two cover articles and citations in respected textbooks. Dr. Rizvi serves as editor-in-chief, associate editor, executive editor, editorial board member and review manuscripts and books for many well known scientific publishers. Dr. Rizvi's research interests include micro and nanotechnology for drug delivery, controlled release formulations, solid state chemistry of drugs, surface chemistry and analytical chemistry, material and organic chemistry, natural product chemistry, and immunology. In his free time, Dr. Rizvi enjoys cooking and practicing martial arts.