Prof. Khadiga Kelani | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Khadiga Kelani | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Cairo university Faculty of Pharmacy, Egypt

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🎓Academic Background

Dr. Khadiga Mohamed Omar Kelani holds a distinguished academic career in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt. Her solid foundation in analytical chemistry has propelled her into leadership roles in both academic and professional spheres.

👩‍🏫Employment History

Dr. Khadiga Mohamed Omar Kelani's illustrious career spans over four decades, reflecting her unwavering dedication to academic excellence and leadership in the field of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry. Currently, she serves as the Vice-Dean for Graduate Studies, Community Development, and Environmental Affairs at MTI University, a role she has held since 2020. Previously, she was the Vice-Dean for Students and Education Affairs at the same institution from 2015 to 2020, showcasing her commitment to fostering student success and institutional development.

Between 2013 and 2015, Dr. Kelani served as a Professor and Chairman of the Analytical Chemistry Department at MTI University. Before that, she was a Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Cairo University from 2011 to 2013, further strengthening her academic and research credentials. Her earlier roles included serving as a Professor and Chairman of the Analytical Chemistry Department at 6 October University from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Dr. Kelani has held various academic roles, including Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer, and Instructor, at prestigious institutions such as Cairo University and Nairobi University, demonstrating her expansive contribution to higher education.

🔬Professional Training and Expertise

Dr. Kelani has augmented her academic and professional career through specialized training in advanced instrumental analysis techniques. She completed Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) training at Cairo University in 1996, equipping her with expertise in structural analysis and molecular research. That same year, she underwent Instrumental Analysis training at the National Organization for Drug Control and Research, further enhancing her proficiency in cutting-edge analytical methodologies. These certifications underscore Dr. Kelani’s technical expertise and her ability to apply advanced tools to pharmaceutical research and education.

đź“ś Memberships and Committee Roles

Dr. Khadiga is an esteemed member of the Committee for Evaluation of Scientific Production for the ranks of Professor and Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry under the Supreme Council of Universities, Egypt. She has also contributed to numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. thesis evaluation committees across leading Egyptian universities.

Publications Top Notedđź“š

A sustainable approach to Chromatography: Simultaneous determination of Paracetamol, Methocarbamol, and impurities with a Focus on environmental and Computational metrics

Authors: Kelani, K.M., Essam, H.M., Mohamed, A.R., Bassuoni, Y.F.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2025

Ecological multivariate assisted spectrophotometric methods for determination of antipyrine and benzocaine HCl in presence of antipyrine official impurity and benzocaine HCl degradant: toward greenness and whiteness

Authors: Kelani, K.M., Hegazy, M.A., Hassan, A.M., Nadim, A.H.

Journal: BMC Chemistry

Year: 2024

Colorimetric approach based on iron oxide magnetic molecularly imprinted nanozyme for sensitive determination of antipyrine and benzocaine: Application to environmental water samples and pharmaceutical dosage form

Authors: Hassan, A.M., Kelani, K.M., Hegazy, M.A., Nadim, A.H.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2024

Innovative voltammetric techniques for bumadizone analysis in pharmaceutical and biological samples: emphasizing green, white, and blue analytical approaches

Authors: Kelani, K.M., Said, R.A., El-Dosoky, M.A., Mohamed, A.R.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

Design of point-of-care electrochemical sensor for therapeutic drug monitoring of ofloxacin in biological fluids

Authors: Kelani, K.M., Fayez, Y.M., Gad, A.G., Mahmoud, A.M.

Journal: Journal of Analytical Science and Technology

Year: 2024

Prof. Ashraf El-Shamy, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ashraf El-Shamy, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Research Centre, Egypt

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🎓Education

PhD: Physical Chemistry, Ain Shams University, 2003

M.Sc.: Biological Chemistry, Cairo University, 1997

B.Sc.: Special Chemistry, Zagazig University, 1989

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

Teaching: Chemical Engineering at Higher Technological Institutes and King Abdul-Aziz University

Training Courses: Covered topics from General to Physical Chemistry, Corrosion, and Microbial Corrosion

🔬 Research Interests

Eco-friendly Corrosion Protection: Organic materials for metals in polluted saltwater

Heavy Metal Removal: By-products for wastewater treatment

Nanomaterials: Waste removal with nanomaterials

Desalination: Electro-dialysis cell development

Biocide Improvement: Enhancing biocides for sulfate-reducing bacteria

Wastewater Treatment: Physical and chemical methods for petroleum industry

🧪 Techniques

Surface Analysis: UV/Vis, IR/FTIR, XPS, SEM, TEM, AFM

Film Monitoring: Electrochemical impedance, Quartz crystal microbalance

Corrosion Monitoring: Weight loss, polarization techniques

Scale Monitoring: NACE standard methods

Microbial Corrosion: Biocide efficacy tests

Publication Top Noted đź“ť

“Flawless polyaniline coating for preservation and corrosion protection of ancient steel spearheads: an archaeological study from military museum, Al-Qala, Egypt”

Authors: Megahed, M.M., Elashery, N.H., Saleh, S.M., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

“Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities for different extracts of Casuarina equisetifolia”

Authors: Abdallah, W.E., Shams, K.A., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Year: 2024

“Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by waste of Murcott Mandarin peel as a sustainable approach for efficient heavy metal removal from metal industrial wastewater”

Authors: Aboelghait, K.M., Abdallah, W.E., Abdelfattah, I., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2024

“Integrating Science, Culture, and Conservation in Safeguarding Brass Antiquities from Microbial Corrosion”

Authors: Sedek, M.Y., Megahed, M.M., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion

Year: 2024

“Continuous Removal of Organic Micropollutants from Municipal Treated Effluents and Studying Kinetics of Removal of Methylene Blue as a Model Micropollutant Component in Batch and Continuous Flow Systems”

Authors: Abdelfattah, I., Maurer, P., Duelli, G., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2024

“Nanoinert diatomaceous and emamectin benzoate: Enhancing wheat protection against fall armyworms for sustainable management”

Authors: Wahba, T.F., El-Bassyouni, G.T., El-Shamy, A.M., Wahba, M.N.

Journal: South African Journal of Botany

Year: 2024

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost Fard, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard, Farhangian University, Iran

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🌟Summary

Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard is an Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry Education, Farhangian University. Specializing in the development of advanced (Apta)sensors, her cutting-edge research harnesses nanomaterials to create innovative biosensing solutions. Her work primarily focuses on electrochemical and optical biosensing technologies for detecting various narcotics, deadly drugs, and specific bioanalytes.

 🎓Education

Postdoc: Brain Microelectrode for In-Vitro Monitoring, Sharif University of Technology/IPM (2020-2023)

Postdoc: Optical Sensor for Visual Detection, Tarbiat Modares University (2020)

Postdoc: Optical Sensor based on Nanostructures, Sharif University of Technology (2019-2020)

Postdoc: Electrochemical Aptasensors for Early Diagnosis of Autism, Ilam University (2018-2019)

Ph.D.: Electrochemical and Optical Aptasensors for Narcotic Drug and Cancer Detection, Ilam University (2013-2017)

M.Sc.: Electrochemical Aptasensors for Heart Biomarker Measurement, University of Kurdistan (2009-2012)

B.Sc.: Designing New Methods for Drug Measurement, Isfahan University of Technology (2005-2009)

 💼Professional Experience

Assistant Professor: Analytical Chemistry, Farhangian University

Postdoctoral Researcher: Various positions focusing on electrochemical and optical sensors at prestigious Iranian universities including Sharif University of Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, and Ilam University

🔬Research Interests

Biosensing Technologies: Development of electrochemical and optical-based biosensors for detecting narcotics, deadly drugs, and bioanalytes.

Nanomaterials: Synthesis and application of nanomaterials derived from bio-wastes in sensor fabrication.

AptaSensors: Creating innovative aptasensors for a variety of targets including medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

Publicationsđź“ť

Central composite design-assisted visual and non-invasive detection of sertraline by sweet lemon waste-derived core-shell AuNPs@CDs

Authors: Madani-Nejad, E., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta

Year: 2024

A nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanospheres-based aptasensor for non-invasive salivary detection of progesterone

Authors: Ghanbarzadeh, M., Ghaffarinejad, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Talanta

Year: 2024

Lemon-based core–shell Au@Pd nanoparticles as green nanoprobe: Towards fast and visual detection of trifluoperazine

Authors: Madani-Nejad, E., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2024

A smartphone-based colorimetric assay using Cu-tannic acid nanosheets (Cu-TA NShs) as a laccase-mimicking nanozyme for visual detection of quercetin in vegetables

Authors: Davoodi-Rad, K., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F., Azadkish, K., Madani-Nejad, E.

Journal: Microchimica Acta

Year: 2024

High sensitive detection of methamphetamine by high-performance aptasensing platform based on nickel oxide nanoparticles anchored on mxene

Authors: Khorablou, Z., Shahdost-Fard, F., Razmi, H.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2023

Hollow carbon spheres decorated by silver nanocubes as the advanced aptasensing interface for sensitive and selective tracing of methamphetamine in human biofluids

Authors: Khorablou, Z., Shahdost-Fard, F., Razmi, H.

Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X

Year: 2023