Robert Szabo

Machine Learning, Automation & Scientific Computing | Applied Pharmaceutical R&D

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Novartis ()
    • Pharmaceutical Development - Formulation Scientist
      Jun 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr

      - Research and development of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) for poorly soluble drug candidates - Application of machine learning approaches to support formulation screening, classification, and stability assessment - Use of physics-based and thermodynamic modeling (COSMO-RS) to describe molecular-level interactions - Integration of experimental data with data-driven and physical models to enable informed formulation decisions

    • Pharmaceutical Development - Analytical and Data Science
      Jun 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr

      -Implementation of machine learning models for the classification of solid substances based on Raman spectroscopy data -Development of a convenient platform to simplify the use and application of these models in daily workflows -Streamlining data acquisition by using SDKs and designing a graphical user interface for efficient use

  • Medical Office Associate at Joint medical practice for neurology, psychiatry and psychotherapy, Dr. med. Gerlach and colleagues
    Dec 2018 - May 2024 · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Master Thesis at The University of Freiburg
    Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 · 6 mos

    Master Thesis: Comparison of different artificial intelligence models for characterization of dermal histopathological slides -Evaluation of different transformer-based machine learning models for the classification of histopathologic specimens of skin melanomas -Development and implementation of Python algorithms to improve the accuracy and automation of the classification process

  • Laboratory Intern at UiT- The Arctic University of Norway
    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 · 5 mos

    - Research and development of liposomal formulations, covering production, characterization, and optimization of nanoscale delivery systems - In vitro assessment in glioblastoma cell models, including cytotoxicity testing and cellular uptake studies - Quantitative analysis of liposome–cell interactions using flow cytometry, supporting uptake profiling and optimization of formulation parameters

  • Bachelor Thesis at The University of Freiburg
    Mar 2020 - Aug 2020 · 6 mos

    Bachelor Thesis: Establishing a Fully Automated Protein-Ligand Binding Assay using Time resolved Fluorescence -Development of a fully automated protein–ligand binding assay based on time‑resolved fluorescence for high‑throughput interaction analysis -Integration and programming of a Beckman Coulter liquid‑handling robot for automated sample preparation and assay execution -Programming and automation of PicoQuant fluorescence spectrometer for data acquisition