Mohammad Askarzadeh is a Research Fellow in the Rahman Lab at King’s College London. He earned his MSc in Chemistry, focusing on PC waste recycling, and later completed a PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of Tehran, where he developed sulfonamide derivatives using sustainable and nano-catalytic methods. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and brings over 15 years of combined experience in academia and industry, spanning teaching, research, and applied science.
At King’s, he leads a project developing fluspirilene derivatives and peptide-based molecules to address antimicrobial resistance. His expertise lies in synthetic organic chemistry, with particular interest in green methods and translational approaches to drug discovery.
Before joining King’s, he worked in pharmaceutical R&D in Iran and taught chemistry at a university in Afghanistan. Alongside his academic career, he has been active in education and community development, including establishing a school for refugee children. His personal experiences have shaped his commitment to both science and social progress. Outside the laboratory, he enjoys football, walking, art, literature, and music.