About me

Yasmin S. Nasr is an Egyptian scientist and researcher with a PhD in Chemistry, specializing in food safety, environmental contaminant analysis, and laboratory quality systems. She is passionate about mentoring early-career scientists and empowering women in STEM in developing countries.

Yasmin S. Nasr is an Egyptian scientist and researcher with over 15 years of specialized experience in food safety, environmental analysis, and laboratory quality systems. She holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Ain-Shams University, Egypt, where her dissertation focused on the determination of quaternary ammonium compounds in medicinal herbs using LC-MS/MS. She also earned an MSc in Chemistry from Cairo University, with research on veterinary drug analysis.

Her career began at the Central Laboratory for Pesticides Residues Analysis and Heavy Metals in Foods (QCAP) in Egypt, a national reference laboratory, where she rose through the ranks from Analytical Chemist to Reference Standards Section Head. There, she contributed to high-level team efforts in pesticide residue analysis, developed and validated analytical methods under ISO 17025 and GLP standards, and supported accreditation readiness for external audits. She also mentored and trained junior chemists, fostering technical proficiency and a strong safety culture. She has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals on contaminant residues, veterinary drugs, and food safety.

Currently based in Dubai, she works as an independent trainer and consultant in laboratory testing and quality systems, designing and delivering customized training programs for industry professionals. She also serves as an AI Trainer, applying her deep chemistry expertise to develop and refine instructional content for advanced learning systems.

Throughout her career, Yasmin has been committed to education and mentorship, guiding students, junior scientists, and professionals to build technical skills and confidence. She is passionate about empowering women in science and strengthening scientific capacity in developing countries.

Degrees:

2025
Doctorate
Chemical Sciences
2017
Master
Chemical Sciences