Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
Professional Profile
π©βπ¬ Summary
- Dr. Mezna Altowyan is a dedicated and enthusiastic chemist with extensive experience in teaching and research. She is passionate about developing innovative methodologies in organic chemistry and contributing to the academic growth of her students.
π Education
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2006-2012) – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2002-2005) – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- B.Sc. in Chemistry (1995-1998) – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Professional Experience π§ͺ
- Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Oct. 2020 – Present) - Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Jan. 2013 – Oct. 2020) - Lecturer of Organic Chemistry
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Mar. 2007 – Jan. 2013) - Teaching Assistant Chemist
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Mar. 2000 – Mar. 2007)
Research Interests π¬
- Pharmaceutical Targets: Design and synthesis of new entities targeting MDM2-p53, Phosphodiesterase 1, PI3K, HER2, COX-1 inhibitors, anti-diabetic agents.
- Green Chemistry: Development of new green synthetic methodologies.
- Chiral Reagents and Catalysts: Synthesis of novel bioactive compounds using chiral reagents and metal catalysts.
Skills & Expertise π οΈ
- Extensive experience in organic synthesis, spectral characterization, and biological activity studies.
- Proficiency in various analytical techniques: UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, IR Spectrophotometry, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and NMR.
- Skilled in software tools: SciFinder, MS-Office, ChemDraw, ISIS Draw, and more.
Membership & Activities π
- Member of Saudi Chemical Society.
- Member of Saudi Association for Applied Sciences.
- Member of various academic and professional committees.
Publication Top Noted
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Article: Synthesis, X-ray structure, Hirshfeld, cytotoxicity and anticancer studies of pyrazole and pyridazin-4(H)-one derivatives
- Authors: Alshargabi, T.Q., Soliman, S.M., Zakaria, A., Altowyan, M.S., Sawy, M.A.E.
- Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
- Volume: 1304
- Year: 2024
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Article: Synthesis, X-ray Structures and Hirshfeld Analysis of Two Novel Thiocyanate-Bridged Ag(I) Coordination Polymers
- Authors: Altowyan, M.S., Fathalla, E.M., Albering, J.H., Badr, A.M.A., Soliman, S.M.
- Journal: Inorganics
- Volume: 11
- Issue: 10
- Year: 2023
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Article: Synthesis, Crystal Structure Analyses, and Antibacterial Evaluation of the Cobalt(II) Complex with Sulfadiazine-Pyrazole Prodrug
- Authors: Altowyan, M.S., Haukka, M., Ayoup, M.S., Abu-Youssef, M.A.M., Yousri, A.
- Journal: Inorganics
- Volume: 11
- Issue: 10
- Year: 2023
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Article: Synthesis and Characterization of New Spirooxindoles Including Triazole and Benzimidazole Pharmacophores via [3+2] Cycloaddition Reaction: An MEDT Study of the Mechanism and Selectivity
- Authors: Alshahrani, S., Al-Majid, A.M., Alamary, A.S., Yousuf, S., Barakat, A.
- Journal: Molecules
- Volume: 28
- Issue: 19
- Year: 2023
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Article: A New Zn(II) Azido Complex of L-Arginine: X-ray Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld, and AIM Studies
- Authors: Altowyan, M.S., Yousri, A., Albering, J.H., Barakat, A., Soliman, S.M.
- Journal: Crystals
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 9
- Year: 2023
Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award