Katalin Kútvölgyi
Results-driven PhD chemist specializing in API development, synthetic chemistry, and analytical characterization. Experienced in NMR analysis, scale-up processes, and scientific documentation. Strong background in teaching and mentoring, with demonstrated success in collaborative and independent environments.
Work History
Research and development associate
18 Years 10 Months- Participated in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients derived from generic products within a research group.
- Development and scale‑up of synthetic and semi‑synthetic compounds, reaching non‑GMP production levels up to 50 L.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive documentation throughout the development lifecycle, including Literature
Surveys, experimental records, Development Report
- Autonomy in daily laboratory work while collaborating efficiently with colleagues across R&D, QC, QA, and manufacturing support teams.
- Ensured smooth laboratory operations through proactive maintenance, inventory management, procurement, and
creation of SOPs and other controlled documents
Chemist
10 Months- Conducted experiments in a university research group for the synthesis of organic compounds in the field of carbohydrate chemistry, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Analyzed chemical properties using spectroscopic techniques.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and organized materials to improve operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Participation in education (Organic chemistry).
Education
Ph.D. - Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Supervisor: Dr. Mihály Herczeg
Thesis: Synthesis of heparan sulphate- alginate and isochroman- glucose hybrid saccharides
- EKÖP-KDP-2024 Cooperative Doctoral Program Scholarship
- Relevant Coursework:
Structural analysis with X-ray diffraction
Analysis and structure elucidation of carbohydrates
General research methods
Chemistry and therapeutical usage of drugs
Analytical techniques in the pharmaceutical and bioanalysis; Protecting groups in chemistry
Anticoagulant preparations
- Education:
Laboratory Investigations in Pharmaceutical Chemistry I- II (Hungarian and English language courses)
Co-supervisor of B. Balázsfalvi pharmacy student and P. Torok chemical engineering student DETEP Scholarship and Scientific Student Circle
Teacher Education - Chemistry Teacher
Post-Graduate Certificate - Chemist Specialized in Law
- Thesis: International aspects of patent law
- Supervisor: Prof. Dr. György Csécsy
Master of Chemistry
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. László Somsák
- Extracurricular Activities: Peer helper
- Thesis: Synthesis of N-Acyl-N’-β-D-glucopyranosyl carbamides as potential inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase
- KémHaTás Member (Kémikus Hallgatói Tanácsadás- Chemistry Student Counseling)
- Research Project: Preparation of glucose derivatives as potential glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors Scientific Student Association Conference
- Study Abroad: Stevenage, UK, GSK The Residential Chemistry Training Experience
- Course with a comprehensive exam: Biochemistry