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Bassam Nohra

Bassam Nohra

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Freelance | Paris, France

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Experienced Scientist | Developing Skills in AI, Python & Data Literacy

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Intermediate SQL

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GreenChemAI Sustainable Synthesis & Environmental Impact Reasoning

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Chemistry AI - Scientific reasoning & Problem Engineering for LLM's

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Python Data Associate

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AI Fundamentals

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Data Literacy

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Introduction to ChatGPT

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Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Understanding Prompt Engineering
AI Ethics

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Mercor | Sep 2025 - Present

Chemistry expert

🧪 AI Systems Development: Contributed chemistry expertise to cutting-edge AI projects by creating high-quality scientific data for large language models. 📚 Problem Design & Review: Designed and reviewed advanced chemistry problems to ensure accuracy, clarity, and depth in AI training datasets. 🔬 Research Integration: Applied PhD-level research skills to bridge chemical sciences with artificial intelligence innovation. 🌍 Global Collaboration: Collaborated remotely with an international team to deliver domain-specific data for a leading global AI lab (OpenAI, ChatGPT). 💡 Digital Innovation: Strengthened expertise at the intersection of chemistry, data-driven research, and emerging digital technologies.
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Outlier | Nov 2024 - Present

AI trainer

Contributing for some small missions Writing: Crafting detailed, high-quality content for AI training, ensuring clarity and precision Evaluating: Reviewing AI-generated responses, assessing their relevance and accuracy, and providing feedback for improvement. Multilingual Projects: Collaborating on AI systems to train multilingual models, ensuring they work effectively across different languages. Prompt Ranking: Ranking AI chatbot prompts to help refine and optimize the models for better user interaction.

Bentham Science | Oct 2023 - Present

Research Scientist - Section Editor

Thematic Issue Development: Created impactful thematic issue titles and scopes that align with journal objectives, enhancing the relevance of research topics. ️ Contributor Coordination: Invited diverse researchers and coordinated manuscript submissions, fostering a collaborative environment for high-quality content. Peer Review Management: Led the peer review process, providing constructive feedback to authors and ensuring the quality and rigor of published work. Community Engagement: Worked closely with the team to promote thematic issues, increasing visibility and participation within the research community.

Project C Company | Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

Content and Research Marketing

✍️ Creative Content Development: Crafted catchy headlines and body copy, ensuring it is both concise and engaging. Collaborative Strategy: Brainstormed and collaborated with the team to generate fresh ideas and innovative content strategies. Brand Awareness: Built brand visibility through strategic content across social media channels. Market Research: Conducted thorough market research to analyze trends and develop original content that resonates with the target audience. Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with campaign managers, creatives, and designers to deliver cohesive content that aligns with campaign goals. Diverse Content Creation: Wrote content for a variety of platforms including websites, blogs, articles, social media updates, banners, case studies, guides, and white papers.

aliaxis | Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Platform & Project leader in Adhesion & Jointings

Platform Leadership: Led the Adhesion & Jointings Platform focusing on multiple types of adhesives and jointing solutions: ● Solvent Cement Adhesives ● Solvent-Free Adhesives ● Thermal Hotmelt Adhesives ● Mechanical Jointings Project Management: Spearheaded the development of Solvent-Free adhesives projects using Stage-Gate process (Atlas software) for efficient project tracking and milestone management. Supplier Collaboration: Maintained direct interactions with adhesives suppliers, providing continuous feedback on their products, particularly for PVC & CPVC piping applications. Adhesive Expertise: Worked on Cyanoacrylate and 2-component-based adhesives (acrylic adhesives) to enhance product offerings and meet market needs.

GIVAUDAN | May 2017 - May 2020

Research Scientist, department of Fragrance Delivery, Science and Technology

Microencapsulation Project Management: Spearheaded the design and development of advanced fragrance delivery systems for enhanced performance in consumer products. Surface Chemistry for Enhanced Performance: Led surface chemical modifications to improve fragrance deposition on fabric, boosting product efficacy and consumer satisfaction. Microcapsule Synthesis & Stability: Managed the synthesis and formulation of microcapsules for increased stability and long-lasting fragrance release, enhancing the shelf-life of consumer goods. ️ Project Management & Coordination: Utilized Galaxy software and the stage- gate process to oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborative Innovation: Worked closely with perfumers, evaluators, and technologists to assess the benefits and optimize microcapsule applications for specific products, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Scale-Up & Production: Collaborated with process chemists to transition successful laboratory formulations to production-scale processes, facilitating smooth product launch. Liquid Detergent Expertise: Led projects in liquid detergent applications, driving the integration of microencapsulation technology to deliver superior fragrance performance in cleaning products.

AQDOT Limited | Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

Chemist - Polymer development, department of Supramolecular Chemistry

Development of Functional Polymers: Led the R&D of innovative functional polymers tailored for Aqdot encapsulation technology, achieving improved encapsulation efficiency and performance. Chemical Modification of Natural Polymers: Enhanced natural polymers by incorporating charged guest groups, boosting their functionality for superior encapsulation. Fragrance Encapsulation for Shampoo Applications: Successfully applied modified polymers to encapsulate fragrances for shampoo formulations, delivering enhanced fragrance release profiles. Lipase Encapsulation for Detergent Applications: Utilized advanced polymers to encapsulate lipase enzymes, ensuring better performance and stability in detergents. ️️ Synthesis of Surfactants for Aqdot Technology: Engineered surfactants optimized for Aqdot technology, improving the stability and release dynamics of encapsulated actives. Panel Testing for Microcapsules Evaluation: Collaborated in panel testing sessions, assessing the performance of microcapsules and providing key insights for product refinement.

Scion | Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

Polymer Chemist/Scientist, department of Polymers and composites

Chemical Modification of Lignin and Tannin: Developed bio-based polymers from lignin and tannin, focusing on chemical modification processes to enhance their properties for sustainable applications. Polyurethane Adhesives Development: Conducted research and development of polyurethane-based adhesives for commercial use, emphasizing performance, durability, and industrial scalability. Academic Supervision: Supervised a Master's thesis on grafting PLA with maleic anhydride, progressing from bench-top experiments to the use of an extruder. ️ Commercial Material Testing and Development: Assisted in testing and developing commercial materials across various types, including plastics, composites, adhesives, and coatings, ensuring their effectiveness and suitability for industrial applications.

L'Oréal | Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

Research Chemist, department of polymers materials and ingredients

Post-doctoral Research Program: The main objective of this work was the development of environmentally friendly urethane oligomers having good properties for cosmetic applications.

Avril | Jan 2009 - May 2012

Polymer and Organic Chemist, department of Lipochemistry (Agro- industrial chemistry)

Research Focus: Synthesis of high-molecular-weight glycerilic polyhydroxyurethanes for lubricants and industrial uses, without isocyanates. Polymer Synthesis & Chemistry: Developed glycerol-based oligourethanes and polyhydroxyurethanes via polycondensation, ROP, and Michael addition. ️️ Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Conducted aminolysis, transesterification, esterification, and acylation with various catalysts. Analytical Methods Development: Led development of HPLC, GC, and preparative HPLC for compound and polymer characterization. Characterization & Molecular Modeling: Used NMR, FTIR, GPC, and MALDI- TOF; employed molecular modeling for structure-property analysis. ️ Lubricant Industry Application: Collaborated with CONDAT for lubricant application tests. Teaching & Mentoring: Taught 67 hours of materials science and mentored students at IUT, ENSIACET, and Master’s level. Scientific Contributions: Published 4 papers, 1 patent, 1 poster, and 2 oral presentations at conferences. International Experience: Attended renewable resources courses in Graz, Austria (2010).

Institut Charles Sadron (Strasbourg) | Feb 2008 - Sep 2008

Research Technician in Polymer Chemistry

Research Focus: Auto-Assembled systems based on ramified blocks of copolymers having silsesquioxanes cores; Synthesis and Characterization of macromolecular networks having octafunctional cross-linking points. ● Polymerization: Anionic polymerization, synthesis of gels (PS et POE) by hydrosilylation ● Study of the physico-chemical properties: rate of extractibles, swelling rate, Young modulus

Laboratoire d'ingénierie des polymères à haute technologies (LIPHT) | Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

Trainee researcher in Polymers materials (Bioplastic Films)

Research Focus: Elaboration and Characterization of new functional biomaterials based on polyesters and polysaccharides

Ipsos | Jan 1999 - Dec 2006

Consumer insights Analyst & Market Research Consultant

Consumer Research & Statistics: Conducted large-scale consumer surveys, including managing over 2000 customer calls to gather suggestions for naming an Arabic cartoon. Conducted home and street statistics on consumer habits related to Procter & Gamble (P&G) products (Pantene, Ariel, Fairy, etc.). Market Analysis: Performed market studies for new product launches, monitored market trends, and assessed consumer satisfaction. Provided critical insights to improve product development and marketing strategies. ️ Sales & Demonstrations: Delivered product presentations and demonstrations to home users, effectively communicating value propositions. Promoted and sold products in targeted campaigns, achieving sales objectives. Customer Engagement: Engaged directly with customers to provide tailored advice and solutions. Responded to consumer inquiries, offering high-quality support and enhancing customer satisfaction. ‍ Collaboration & Strategy: Partnered with sales and marketing teams to align on strategies, identify target markets, and drive campaign success. Gathered and relayed consumer feedback to refine product offerings.

My Education

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International MBA, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipEDC Paris Business School | 2021
Doctor in Agro-resources Sciences, Specialized in Polymer and Organic ChemistryEnsiacet | 2012
Master's degree, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer ChemistryUniversité de Strasbourg | 2008
Bachelor's degree, General Chemistry, ChemistryLebanese University - Faculty of Sciences | 2006

About Me

Bassam Nohra

As a versatile professional with a strong background in research, project management, and innovation, I bring experience in chemistry, polymer science, and data Science. I am deeply fascinated by the intersection of Chemistry and AI.

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