Dr. Mohamad Azzam F.

Sekheta

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Mohamad Azzam Sekheta

Personal Data
Name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Address:

Mohamad Azzam Sekheta

29 May, 1951
Serbian
1- Kraljica Natalije 72, stan 20
11000 Belgrade.
Republic of Serbia
Tel: +381 11 2681 427
Mob: +381 64 4317 953
+381 62 8503 685

E-mail

sekheta@gmail.com

Education
1969 1973
1974 1983

University of Aleppo, Syria

University of Belgrade, Serbia

Qualifications
1973

Bachelor in Chemical & Physical sciences

Univ. of Aleppo (SAR)

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1976

Specialist in Analytical Chemistry Univ. of

Belgrade (Serbia)
Master degree in Analytical chemistry
Univ. of Belgrade
PhD. in Kinetics in Modern Analytical
Chemistry Univ. of Belgrade
Postdoctoral research work Univ. of
Belgrade (Serbia)

1978
1981
1983

Languages
Language
Arabic
Serbian
English

Reading

Speaking
Mother tongue
Very Good
Very Good

Very Good
Very Good

Writing
Very Good
Very Good

Recent Occupation
Dr. Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta is one of the owner of Sekheta Bros Company for The
Formation of Noble Metals by Mechanical Means & Goldsmith, located in Aleppo, Syria
and the director of (R&D) department at Sekheta bros co., since its establishment 1987.

Major Articles, Published in Internationally

Recognized Scientific Journals
Dr. Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta has till now more than 50 published papers, manuscript
and/or scientific article (as main or corresponding Author) and that mainly in cooperation
with Belgrade University (Serbia), R&D department at my own establishment Sekheta Bros
Co. (Syria), University of Parma & Torino (Italy) and with some other organizations in UAE
and KSA. Most these papers and articles are published in internationally recognized journals
worldwide but mainly in the USA and EU:
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"Kinetic Determination of ultra-micro quantities of Mn(II), Mo(VI) and W(VI) on the

basis of their catalytic action on the oxidation of Azorubin-S by hydrogen peroxide"
M.A. Sekheta*, G.A. Milovanovic and T.J. Janjic. Micro-chimica Acta (Wien) 279,
1978.

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"Kinetic Determination of Antibiotics of Tetracycline Group". M.A. Sekheta*, G.A.

Milovanovic and T.J. Janjic. Glasnik Hem. Drustva Beograd. 44, 447, 1979.

3-

"Kinetic Determination of Ultra - Micro Quantities of Genetisic, Chromotropic and

Galic acids and of rutin". M.A. Sekheta*, G.A. Milovanovic and T.J. Janjic. Glasnik
Hem. Drustva Beograd. 45, 41, 1980.

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"Kinetic Determination of ultra-micro quantities of Serotonin, 5-Hydroxyindol-acetic

Acid, L-Dopa, Carbidopa and Methyl Dopa". M.A. Sekheta*, G.A. Milovanovic and
T.J. Janjic. Micro-chimica Acta (Wien) I, 241 248, 1981.

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"Kinetic Determination of Micro Quantities of D(-)-Arabinose". M.A. Sekheta*,

G.A. Milovanovic and I.M. Petrovic. Microchimical Journal. 27, 135 - 140
(1982).

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"Kinetic Determination of Papaverin". M.A. Sekheta* and G.A. Milovanovic.

Microchimical Journal. (1984).

7-

"Kinetic Determination of Morphine". G.A. Milovanovic, M.A. Sekheta* , P. Tibor

and D. Gaal. Microchimical Journal. (1984).

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"A Novel Kinetic Method for the Determination of Uranium (VI) Based on the
Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide". G.A. Milovanovic, M.A. Sekheta* and A.
Vassilios. Microchimical Journal. 37, 263-267 (1988) .

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"A Novel Method for the Kinetic Determination of Sodium Ethyl-mercurithiosalicylate

(Thiomersal)". M.A. Sekheta*, W. A. Taljubini, S. Al-Kadri, U. Dabit and G.A.
Milovanovic. Microchimical Journal. (1989).

10-

"Kinetic Determination of Ultra-micro quantities of Progesterone" . M.A.

Sekheta* and G.A. Milovanovic, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Glasnik Hem.
Drustva Beograd. (1989).

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"A New Module of Stopped - Flow Mixing Technique for use in Kinetic Determination
and in Physico-Chemical Studies" University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Sekheta, M. A.
F*, Sekheta N. F., and Abeer H. Sahtout. Glasnik Hem. Drustva Beograd. (1990).

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"The HACCP Implementation and the Mental Illness of Food Handlers as the 4th
Eventual Hazard ". Mohamed Azzam F. Sekheta *, Abeer H. Sahtout, Nizam F.
Sekheta, Medhija Kapkovic and Nela Pantovic . The Library of Congress,
Washington DC, Int., Journal of Food Safety. Vol. 6: p. 5-10, 2005.
http://www.foodhaccp.com/internetjournal/ijfsv6-2.pdf

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"Terrorist Threats to food & Water Supplies and the Role of HACCP Implementation
as one of the Major Effective and Preventive Measures". Mohamed Azzam F.
Sekheta*, Abeer H. Sahtout , Farid N. Sekheta , Nela Pantovic and Ayham T. Al
Omari. The Library of Congress, Washington DC, Int., Journal of Food Safety. Vol.
8: p. 30 34, 2006.
http://www.foodhaccp.com/internetjournal/ijfsv8-7.pdf
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"A Preventive Strategy for Possible Attacks Aimed at Crippling the Cyberspace
Controlling Food & Water Supplies in HACCP Programs". Mohamad Azzam F.
Sekheta*, Abeer H. Sahtout, Abdel Sattar A. Airoud, Mirvana A. Airoud, Farid N.
Sekheta and Nela Pantovic. The Library of Congress, Washington DC, Int., Journal
of Food Safety Vol. 9, p. 17-21, 2007.
http://www.foodhaccp.com/internetjournal/ijfsv9-4.pdf

"Psychological Problems and Behavioural Disorders Prevalent in Orphanages and the ways
of prevention orphans from being abused", Dr. Sekheta et al., 2nd conference for
orphans Al Manamah Bahrain, (2008)
http://nesasy.org/index.php/-psyche-285/6273------------15-

"The Insidious Hazards as New Categories in ISO 22000, HACCP systems" (2009).
Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta*, Abeer H. Sahtout, Issam Farid Soukhaita, Mirvana
A. Airoud Kinda A. Airoud and Hanan Y. Qodsieh. The Library of Congress,
Washington DC, Int., Journal of Food Safety Vol. 10, p. 50-57, 2008.
http://www.internetjfs.org/articles/ijfsv146-152.pdf

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"The Group of Hidden Hazards in Enhanced HACCP and ISO-22000 Based Systems".
Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta,*, Abeer H. Sahtout, Ahmad Hisham F. Sekheta,
Rahaf O. Sharabi and Kinda A. Airoud. The Library of Congress, Washington DC,
Internet Journal of Food Safety, Vol.12, p.146-152, 2010.
http://www.internetjfs.org/articles/ijfsv10-8.pdf

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"Detection of a p35-like anti-apoptosis gene in Penaeus monodon baculovirus

(MBV)" Abeer H. Sahtout1*, M. Shariff M. Din1, Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta2
,Hassan M. Daud1and Mirvana A. Airoud3. In Press (2010).

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Review in Hazards in HACCP, ISO 22000 and other Enhanced Food Safety Systems.
Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta*, Abeer H. Sahtout, Rawa F. Soukhat and Jasmina A.
Airoud This Paper was presented and discussed on the 1st International Symposium
on food safety held in Hama Syria 23 25 April, 2007. In Press (2010).

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"Effect of Temperature and Salinity Variation On Survival of Penaeus monodon

Challenged with White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)". Abeer H. Sahtout, D. Hassan,
M. Shariff, Mohamed Azzam F. Sekheta and F.M. Yusoff. Journal of Tropical
Aquaculture, in press (2010).

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"The impact of behavioral risks for individuals on the orientation and holistic charity
work" Dr. Sekheta*, M. A., Journal of Medad Center for Charity research work, KSA
(2011).
http://www.medadcenter.com/Researches/show.aspx?Id=20

*) Corresponding Author

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Main Actively Attended Local and International

Symposiums & Conferences
Since the year 1980 till now, Dr Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta has been participating actively
in more than 55 Local (Serbian & Syrian), European and International Symposium or
conference related to wide range of topics concerning Health, Food safety (Codex
Alimentarius, HACCP, ISO 22000) and management issues.

Memberships
1-

Member of Serbian Chemical Society (SHD Serbia - YU) since 1975. Belgrade.
Yugoslavia.

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Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) during the period of 1981- 1995,
Washington, DC. USA.

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Member of Aleppos Chamber of Industry since 1986.

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Member of Goldsmith Association in Aleppo since 1987

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Consultant external to Syrian European Business Center (SEBC) since 1998 till
2004.

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Honor Membership of Environment's Friends Society Hama. Since 2005.

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Member of the Board of Directors of Mental Illness & Drug's Addiction Society in
Aleppo. Since 2006.

8-

President of the Scientific Committee for Management Development at Aleppo

Chamber of Industry (SYRIA), in coordination and cooperation with JICA
(Japan International Cooperation Agency) for the years 2007 and 2008.

Internationally Presented Certificates of Training TOT

1.

A certificate presented from Syrian European Business Center (SEBC) and Aleppo
Chamber of Commerce in TRAIN THE TRAINER (TOT) held at SEBC in Damascus
on Oct. 2003.

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A certificate of Attendance presented from the European Training Foundation,

Agency of the European Union for achieving the course of Train the Trainer
introductory course in two parts covering Module Design, Lesson Planning,
Training Planning Industrial Analyses, Testing, Measurement & Assessment, Team
Development, Communication Skills, Problems Solving, Time Management and
Presentation Skills & Training Function in a company. Aleppo from 14 18th of
March 2004 and from 19-23rd of September 2004.

3.

A certificate presented from Vocational Qualification in Science Engineering &

Technology (VQSET) for achieving the course of Preparing and delivering Training
to Facilitate Production. Certificate is recognized and accredited by UK
Government Qualification Regulators; the Qualifications and Curriculum
Authority (QCA) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Damascus on
06.04.2004.

Awards & Certificates, Courses and Work-shops

1-

A certificate presented from SEBC and Aleppo Chamber of Commerce in TRAIN

THE TRAINER held at SEBC-Damascus on Oct. 2003.

2-

Three days training Course presented from SEBC, Chamber of Commerce and
Aleppo Chamber of Industry in Marketing Skills held at the training Hall at the
Chamber of Industry Aleppo, 22 - 24 March, 2004.

3-

A Three Days Training Course presented from SEBC Aleppo Chamber of Commerce
and Aleppo Chamber of Industry in Finance for non-financial directors held at the
training Hall at the Chamber of Commerce in Aleppo, 11- 13 May, 2004.

4-

A Three Days Training Course and Workshop presented from SEBC, Chamber of
Commerce and Aleppo Chamber of Industry in Marketing Skills held at the training
Hall at the Chamber of Industry Aleppo, 17 19 May, 2004.

5-

Active Member of Marketing and Management (M&M) Seminars held at SEBC

2003 2004.

6-

Work-shop on Strategic Planning held at the Chamber of Commerce hall by Dr. J.

M. Layoun, July, 2004.

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Some of my Delivered Training Courses

1-

"Implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in Soap Industry (Soap de

Alp) Towards Improved & Healthy Environment", NAJJAR SOAP Co. Aleppo,
Syria. Five (5) days on the Job training based course 1999.

2-

"HACCP Program in Food Industries", on the Job Training course held at Ahliyeh
Vegetable Oil Company (AVOCO) Hama for twelve (12) training days. Hama,
Syria. April 2002. (Twice repeated in Feb., 2003 too).

3-

"Cleaning Principles", Muller Ice Cream Co. Three (3) days course. Aleppo,
Syria 2004.

4-

"Hazard Analyses in Food Manufacturing Management", Training Center (MTC)

Aleppo, Syria. Three days course. Syria. Feb., 2005.

5-

"Integrated Pest Management (IPM)", Muller Ice Cream Co. Aleppo, Syria. March,
2005.

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"Hazard Analyses and Critical Control Points in Food Industry HACCP (case
studies, hazard analyses, HACCP team, Procedure's writing) 2hours twice a week
for 3 month", Muller Ice Cream Co. Aleppo, Syria. July, 2005.

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"13 Steps Needed for Correct HACCP Implementing", Two weeks On the Job
Training Course, Muller Ice Cream Company, Aleppo, Syria. January 2006.

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"Prerequisite Food Safety Programs for Effective HACCP Implementation",

Training Center (MTC) Aleppo, Syria. Three days course. May, 2006.

9-

"Hazard Analyses in Food Manufacturing", LOGICA Training & Consulting

Collage Aleppo, Sep., 8-10, 2007, 3 - days course.

10-

"Occupational Health & Safety", Three (3) and/or (5) days training course
delivered several times in three levels and terms to the managers and other
employees at the General Establishment of Cotton Ginning & Marketing, Owned by
the Government of Syria. LOGICA Training & Consulting Collage (2009 2011).

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"The Role of Industrial Security in the Protection of the Elements of Production",

Three (3) days training course delivered several times to the managers and other
personnel involved in Security at the Governmental General Establishment of
Cotton Ginning & Marketing in Syria. (2009 2011).

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"The Role of Industrial Security in the Protection of the Elements of Production",

Three (3) days training course delivered several times mainly to the HR and
Production managers at the Governmental General Establishment of Cotton
Ginning & Marketing in Syria. (2009 2011).

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"Team Work Management", Three (3) days training course delivered twice to the
board of directors and high management at the Governmental General
Establishment of Cotton Ginning & Marketing in Syria. (2010).

14-

"Morality and Safe Behavior in First Aid Missions", A three (3) days training
course delivered several times to the directors of branches and other managers at
many ginning factories belong to the Governmental General Establishment of
Cotton Ginning & Marketing in Syria. (2010 - 2011).

15-

"Occupational Health & Safety and Plant Security", Six (6) days training course
delivered several times to the board members of the Municipality of Aleppo city and
other managers. Syria (2010 2011).

16-

"Crisis Management", Four (4) days training course delivered several times to the
board members of the Municipality of Aleppo city and other managers. Syria (2010
2011).

17-

"How to Overcome Work Difficulties!", Four (4) days training course delivered
twice to the board members of the Municipality of Aleppo city and other managers.
Syria (2010 2011).

18-

"Hazard Analyses and the Establishment of Critical Control Points in Food

Industry", Five (5) days training course delivered three times to the board members
of the Municipality of Hama city in cooperation with the faculty of Veterinary at
Hama University. LOGICA Training & Consulting Collage, Syria (2009 2011).

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Training courses of Organizational behavior such as (Communication Skills,

Working as a Team, Change Resistance) delivered by Dr. Sekheta to the Saudi
Establishment of Saline Water Conversion Corporation and that in several cities in
KSA. Mart and April 2011
http://www.scribd.com/doc/85872933/%D9%85%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%B3%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%B7%D8%A9Communication-Skills-KSA-Khubar-1433-Dr-Sekheta

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Risk Analyses & Crises Management. Three (3) days training course delivered by
Dr. Sekheta (Sekheta Bros Company), held in the training center of the United
Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Aleppo, Syria from 20-22 Dec.,
2011.

21-

Building and Leading Team. Tow (2) days training course delivered by Dr.
Sekheta (Sekheta Bros Company), held in the training center of the United Nations
Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Aleppo, Syria from 11-12 Dec.,
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Problem Solving Three (3) days training course by Dr. Sekheta (Sekheta Bros
Company), held in the training center of the United Nations Relief and Works
Agency (UNRWA) in Aleppo, Syria from 17-19 Dec., 2012.

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Five days training course under title: Active Communication Skills delivered by dr.
Sekheta to the board of directors at General Establishment for drinking water and
sanitation in Aleppo city. In cooperation with LOGICA Training & Consulting
Collage , Aleppo, Syria. In 2010, 2011 and 2012.
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And much more delivered courses

Till today, dr. Sekheta has more than 400 training days (about 2000 training hours) delivered
mostly to the governmental sector and to private sector in Syria and many of the neighboring
countries in the region.
Dr. Mohamad Azzam F. Sekheta

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