About Ziemah Analytical Consulting

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Specialized analytical expertise designed to solve real scientific problems.

Ziemah Consulting delivers high-impact analytical chemistry solutions for laboratories, research institutions, and innovation-driven companies that require fast, expert support without the delays of full-time hiring.

Led by Dr. James Ziemah (PhD in Analytical Chemistry), the consultancy specializes in solving complex analytical, data interpretation, and scientific communication challenges, particularly in environments where speed, accuracy, and clarity are critical for decision-making.

Dr. James Ziemah is an expert in the field over 7 years in consultancy and analytical leadership roles in pharmaceutical, environmental, toxicology, natural product,  Clinical Hygiene, Food and food processing analysis, and other R&D companies world-wide.

Credentials

  • PhD in Chemistry – Constructor University Bremen
  • MSc Materials Chemistry – University of Bremen
  • BSc Chemistry – University of Cape Coast

Expertise Areas

  • LC-MS / LC-MS-MS / GC-MS
  • Metabolomics & natural product profiling
  • Chemometrics & quantitative analysis
  • Food and pharmaceutical chemistry
  • Scientific publishing

Experience Highlights

  • Teaching analytical and applied chemistry disciplines
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research
  • Conducting advanced metabolomics studies
    Publishing scientific research

meet the team

Our Team & Expertise

Dr. James Ziemah, PhD
Founder & CEO | Analytical Chemistry | Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science | Supervisor
Dr. Vincent Ninkuu, PhD
Plant Systems | Multi-Omics
Dr. Salma M. Elshamy, PhD
Natural Products | Metabolomics
Dr. James Ziemah (PhD)

Founder & CEO | Analytical Chemistry & LC-MS Specialist

Dr. James Ziemah is an analytical chemist and scientific consultant specializing in LC-MS data interpretation, metabolomics, and applied analytical problem-solving for research organizations, laboratories, and industry clients. He also serve as a lecturer in analytical chemistry and Forensic Science at Kingston University London

He founded ziemahconsulting to provide fast, high-level analytical expertise on demand, helping clients solve technical challenges, interpret complex datasets, consultancy services for troubleshooting, documentation in quality control and validation and move projects forward without the delays of hiring full-time specialists.

His work focuses on:

  • LC-MS / LC-MS/MS data interpretation and troubleshooting
  • Analytical method development and optimization
  • Quality control, documentions, SOPs and method Validations
  • Metabolomics and chemometric analysis
  • Scientific writing and publication support
  • Applied research and industry-facing analytical solutions
  • Supervision of Graduates and Postgraduates

Dr. Ziemah brings hands-on experience across bioanalysis, food systems, pharmaceutical applications, and natural products research, working with advanced instrumentation including LC-MS/MS, UHPLC-QTOF-MS, GC-MS, and spectroscopic techniques (NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis etc)

With a strong background in both academic research and industry collaboration, he operates at the intersection of:

data → interpretation → decision-making → application

As CEO, he leads all consulting engagements with a focus on:

✔ delivering clear, actionable scientific outcomes
✔ solving analytical bottlenecks quickly
✔ supporting clients under real project pressure

Dr. Vincent Ninkuu (PhD)

Plant Biotechnology & Multi-Omics Specialist

Dr. Vincent Ninkuu is a plant biologist and scientific consultant specializing in plant–microbe interactions, biotechnology, and multi-omics-driven crop research.

His expertise strengthens Ziemah Consulting’s capabilities in biological systems, natural products, and complex data integration, particularly for projects involving agriculture, bioactive compounds, and sustainability.

He works at the interface of:

  • Metabolomics, transcriptomics, and functional genomics
  • Plant immunity and stress-response biology
  • Natural product chemistry and phytochemical systems
  • Mycotoxin mitigation and crop protection strategies

His current work includes genome assembly and molecular characterization of underexplored crops, supporting innovation in climate-resilient and food-secure agriculture.

Dr. Ninkuu has authored 30+ scientific publications with over 1000 citations, demonstrating a strong track record in data-driven biological research and applied scientific problem-solving.

Within Ziemah Consulting, he contributes to:

✔ multi-omics data interpretation
✔ bioinformatics-driven insights
✔ plant-based and natural product projects
✔ interdisciplinary research consulting

Dr. Salma M. Elshamy (PhD)

Natural Products & Metabolomics Specialist

Dr. Salma Elshamy is a pharmaceutical biologist and scientific consultant specializing in natural products, metabolomics, and bioactive compound discovery.

She brings strong expertise in translating complex phytochemical data into practical applications for research, health, and innovation-driven projects.

Her core areas include:

  • LC-MS-based metabolomics and chemometric analysis
  • Medicinal plant research and phytochemical profiling
  • Bioactive compound identification and characterization
  • Data-driven natural product research

As an Assistant Professor at the German University in Cairo, she combines research, teaching, and scientific mentorship, while maintaining strong involvement in international research collaborations.

Within Ziemah Consulting, she supports:

✔ natural product and metabolomics projects
✔ phytochemical analysis and interpretation
✔ research-to-application translation
✔ scientific validation of bioactive systems

Her work reflects a strong focus on:

evidence-based science → innovation → real-world impact