Solomon Mohammed completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy at Mekelle University and then joined the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Fund and Supply Agency as a Forecasting and Capacity Building Officer. After three and a half years, he transitioned to Wollo University as an Assistant Lecturer, where he expanded his expertise in pharmaceutical supply chain management, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmacoeconomics through both education and research. Solomon also earned an MSc in Social and Administrative Pharmacy and Project Planning and Management.
Driven by a keen interest in exploring the determinants of health programs, Solomon joined a project at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research. This project focuses on identifying the factors influencing the implementation of the outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) program. His research project, titled "Identifying Barriers and Facilitators for the Implementation and Expansion of OPAT," is supervised by Dr Fekade Sime and Dr Menino Cotta within the Antimicrobial Optimisation (AMO) group at The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR). He is deeply grateful for the support of the supervisory team.
Reflecting on his academic journey, Solomon shared a valuable experience: “A key moment in my career was participating in the ECR and HDR student retreat program, where I had the opportunity to learn from the experiences of fellow participants and panel members.”
Solomon also shared about balancing personal challenges and maintaining well-being: “While being away from my wife, family, and friends can be tough, I stay connected through activities I enjoy. I play football weekly with friends and UQ public health staff, and I cherish weekends spent with friends and the local community.”
Finally, Solomon’s advice for those pursuing a similar career: “A PhD requires patience, consistency, and dedication. My advice is to find a good supervisory team and work hard.”
