Doctorate at Higher Teacher Training College, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
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Education 🎓
PhD in Organic Chemistry (June 2020) – University of Yaoundé 1
MSc in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (February 2022) – University of Yaoundé 1
MSc in Organic Chemistry (December 2013) – University of Yaoundé 1
BSc in Chemistry (June 2011) – University of Yaoundé 1
Professional Experience💼
Postdoctoral Fellow (July 2023 – February 2024) – HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi
Technical Assistant & Trainer (2022–2023) – Humboldt Research Hub-CECANAPROF, University of Yaoundé 1
Part-time Lecturer (2018–Present) – Higher Teacher Training College & Higher Institute of Chemistry and Management, Yaoundé
Postdoctoral Fellow (September 2021 – December 2021) – Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany
Research Interests 🔬
Fungal Biology: Collection and identification of rare fungi 🦠
Natural Products: Isolation and characterization of biologically active compounds 🌿
Theoretical Chemistry: Quantum chemical modeling and spectroscopy 🧪
Biological Activity: Studies on antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties of natural products 🦠
Honours & Memberships 🏆
Royal Society of Chemistry | Member since 2023
Society of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research | Member since 2021
CECANAPROF | Member since 2022
Research Collaborator | Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany
Publications📝
“Virtual screening, MMGBSA, and molecular dynamics approaches for identification of natural products from South African biodiversity as potential Onchocerca volvulus pi-class glutathione S-transferase inhibitors”
Authors: Maraf, M.B., Mountessou, B.Y.G., Hans Merlin, T.F., Mbouombouo, N.I., Ramasami, P.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024
“Structural analysis and molecular docking study of pachypodostyflavone: A potent anti-onchocerca”
Authors: Mountessou, B.Y.G., Ngouonpe, A.W., Mbobda, A.S.W., Singh, T., Mbouombouo, I.N.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2023
“Crystal structure, spectroscopic analysis, electronic properties and molecular docking study of costunolide for inhibitor capacity against Onchocerca volvulus main protease”
Authors: Mountessou, B.Y.G., Mbobda, A.S.W., Stammler, H.-G., Singh, T., Mbouombouo, I.N.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Year: 2023
“High potential of the genus Allanblackia (Guttiferae): Phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional uses over the past half-century”
Authors: Mountessou, B.Y.G., Tchamgoue, J., Mouafon, I.L., Choudhary, M.I., Kouam, S.F.
Journal: South African Journal of Botany
Year: 2023
“Atricephenols A and B, two phenolic compounds from Indigofera atriceps Hook.f. (Fabaceae)”
Authors: Mouafon, I.L., Mountessou, B.Y.G., Lateef, M., Ngadjui, B.T., Kouam, S.F.
Journal: Natural Product Research
Year: 2023
“Chemical constituents of the medicinal plant Indigofera spicata Forsk (Fabaceae) and their chemophenetic significance”
Authors: Mouafon, I.L., Tiani, G.L.M., Mountessou, B.Y.G., Ngadjui, B.T., Kouam, S.F.
Journal: Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
Year: 2021