Hamzah Dweik is a
former Project Green Schools Student Co-President and Student Ambassador (2014). Attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his undergraduate studies, Hamzah graduated with a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a Biochemical concentration.
As a Chemical Engineering major at UMass Amherst, Hamzah’s first Internship experience was in the field of electrochemical research and development at Giner Inc. where he worked on developing a bacteriophage-based antimicrobial coating for military fabrics that would selectively target and kill important skin bacteria. Shortly after graduation, Hamzah started his career at Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. At BMS Hamzah worked as a manufacturer of prescription biologics in multiple therapeutic areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Currently working as, a production engineer at Pfizer Hamzah supports the large scale commercial and clinical manufacturing of numerous pharmaceutical products and vaccines. Working cross-functionally in high paced environments Hamzah regularly comes up with instantaneous fixes to obstacles impeding the manufacturing process of several diverse therapies. As a passionate engineer, Hamzah works towards becoming a leader in the worldwide effort to advance human health through engineering.
Hamzah’s work for Project Green Schools started early on joining the program as a student in high school. Establishing a strong presence to raise awareness of critical environmental issues Hamzah received a Citation from the House of Representatives in Recognition as Green Schools Ambassador for his earlier work with the program and he looks forward to continued service as an advisor.
former Project Green Schools Student Co-President and Student Ambassador (2014). Attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his undergraduate studies, Hamzah graduated with a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a Biochemical concentration.
As a Chemical Engineering major at UMass Amherst, Hamzah’s first Internship experience was in the field of electrochemical research and development at Giner Inc. where he worked on developing a bacteriophage-based antimicrobial coating for military fabrics that would selectively target and kill important skin bacteria. Shortly after graduation, Hamzah started his career at Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. At BMS Hamzah worked as a manufacturer of prescription biologics in multiple therapeutic areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Currently working as, a production engineer at Pfizer Hamzah supports the large scale commercial and clinical manufacturing of numerous pharmaceutical products and vaccines. Working cross-functionally in high paced environments Hamzah regularly comes up with instantaneous fixes to obstacles impeding the manufacturing process of several diverse therapies. As a passionate engineer, Hamzah works towards becoming a leader in the worldwide effort to advance human health through engineering.
Hamzah’s work for Project Green Schools started early on joining the program as a student in high school. Establishing a strong presence to raise awareness of critical environmental issues Hamzah received a Citation from the House of Representatives in Recognition as Green Schools Ambassador for his earlier work with the program and he looks forward to continued service as an advisor. 