Ajman University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Hosts Expert Lecture on Pharmaceutical Clean Room Design and Operations to bridge Academia and Industry

Ajman University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) successfully hosted an enriching guest lecture titled “Pharmaceutical Clean Room Design and Operations,” delivered by esteemed industry expert Dr. Rasha Ahmed. The session brought together third-year pharmacy students for an in-depth exploration of contemporary contamination-control practices essential to advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing and research environments. This initiative supports COPHS’s ongoing strategy of strengthening academia–industry collaboration through courses co-delivered with leading organizations such as Julphar.

The lecture was a comprehensive overview of clean room classification standards, airflow and pressure-cascade design, contamination-control strategies, facility layout requirements, and operational best practices. The lecture served as a valuable bridge between theoretical foundations and real-world application, equipping students with insights that are critical to modern pharmaceutical operations.

“At COPHS, we are dedicated to providing our students with immersive learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical sector. Industry-engaged learning is a cornerstone of our mission. Such collaborations elevate the quality of our programs and reinforce AU’s position as a leader in innovative pharmacy education.”stated Prof. Abeer Alghananeem, Dean of the College.
Prof. Sai Boddu, Course Coordinator and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, added: “Hosting experts from the pharma industry enriches our academic environment and ensures our graduates are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the profession.”

The event reflects AU-COPHS’s dedication to advancing professional competencies and fostering impactful partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry.