Mohammad Al Ktash
Professional Experience
Dr. Mohammad Al Ktash is a Senior Consultant at Kaizen and a highly accomplished academic and researcher with deep expertise in analytical and physical chemistry, spectroscopic techniques, and hyperspectral imaging. He previously served as a researcher at Reutlingen University in Germany, where he led and contributed to cutting-edge projects in process analysis, UV hyperspectral imaging, and chemometrics for industrial and scientific applications. His work has yielded numerous high-impact publications in Q1 and Q2 journals and earned him the prestigious Südwestmetall-Förderpreis 2025 from the University of Tübingen for his innovative doctoral research. With more than a decade of experience across academia and industry, Dr. Al Ktash brings technical rigor, leadership, and a strong publication record that advances applied chemical and spectroscopic research.
Practical Experience
Throughout his career, Dr. Al Ktash has demonstrated strong practical skills in spectroscopy, imaging analysis, and data processing. He is proficient with advanced analytical tools—including UV-Vis/NIR, FTIR, LC-MS, and HPLC—and skilled in multivariate techniques such as PCA, PLS-R, and PARAFAC. His hands-on experience spans MATLAB, Unscrambler, and Origin, as well as 3D printing technologies. Before his academic career in Germany, he worked as an analyst at Triumpharma in Jordan, conducting bioequivalence laboratory studies using LC-MS/MS. He also served as a chemistry teacher with the Jordanian Ministry of Education, strengthening his scientific communication and educational technology skills.
Educational Background and Training
Dr. Al Ktash holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, where his doctoral research centered on developing a UV hyperspectral imaging prototype for industrial applications. He earned an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Yarmouk University with a thesis on the spectroscopic and chemometric classification of petroleum products, and a B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. He has completed advanced training in modern teaching methodologies, presented at multiple international conferences, and collaborated with European accreditation bodies such as ASIIN.
