Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia

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👩‍🔬 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.

🎓 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 🧪

  • 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 🔬

  • 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 🛠️

  • 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 🌟

  • Member of Saudi Chemical Society.
  • Member of Saudi Association for Applied Sciences.
  • Member of various academic and professional committees.

Publication Top Noted

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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