Tag: Chemistry Progress Award

📚Education

Ph.D. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 2006

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), 2001 (First Class)

M.Sc. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 2001 (Second Class)

B.Sc. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 1999 (First Class)

B.Sc. in Microbiology – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 1998 (Third Class)

H.S.C. (XII) in Science – Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB), 1993 (Third Class)

S.S.C. (X) in Science – Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB), 1990 (Third Class)

💼Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Botany – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, June 2022 – Present

Assistant Professor, Plant Biotechnology – Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study and Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences, June 2007 – June 2022

Research Scientist – Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., March 2007 – June 2007

Senior Research Fellow – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, June 2003 – December 2003

Project Fellow – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, July 2002 – June 2003

🌱Research Interests

Medicinal Plants: Exploring the therapeutic potentials and active principles of medicinal herbs.

Plant Biotechnology: Innovations in plant tissue culture and genetic modifications.

Biodiversity Conservation: Strategies for the protection and sustainable use of plant species.

Plant Taxonomy: Classification and identification of plant species.

🏅Life Memberships

Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT)

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Association of India (MAPAI)

Society of Applied Biotechnology (SAB)

🏆Awards & Honors

Dr. C. K. Shah Award (2008-2009) – Best Research Paper in Plant Sciences

Fellow of IAAT (2011) – For contributions in Angiosperm Taxonomy

First Prize – Best Oral Presentation, National Convention of Society of Pharmacognosy (2012)

Gaurave Purskar – Charutar Vidyamandal (2013)

3rd Prize – Eppendorf India Limited Online Quiz

Publications📝

**Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of Enicostema axillare (Poir. ex Lam.) A. Raynal and its alpha amylase inhibition activity**

Authors: Patel, D.A., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Food Chemistry Advances

Year: 2024

**Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Acacia nilotica (L.) Wild. ex. Delile leaf extract**

Authors: Sheikh, K.I., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Bioenergy Applications

Year: 2020

Studies on the anticariogenic potential of medicinal plant seed and fruit extracts

Authors: Patel, D.M., Chauhan, J.B., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Natural Oral Care in Dental Therapy

Year: 2020

**Evaluation of probiotic candidate in combination with tuber extracts from Corallocarpus epigaeus (Arn.) Cl. for assessment of in vitro alpha amylase inhibition activity**

Authors: Gehloth, B.R., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences

Year: 2018

**Nutritional properties and chemical composition of Corallocarpus epigaeus (Arn.) Cl.: As a remedy to control diabetes mellitus**

Authors: Ishnava, K., Kotadia, R., Patel, S.

Journal: Chiang Mai Journal of Science

Year: 2015

**In vitro study of Tinospora cordifolia (Wild.) Miers (Menispermaceae) – a multipurpose plant, by using different plant bark extracts for secondary metabolite production**

Authors: Patel, M.P., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants

Year: 2014

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

Published on 05/08/202408/08/2024 by sciencefather

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

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

Profiles

🌟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.

Publications📝

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

Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Published on 11/07/2024 by sciencefather

Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia

Professional Profile

👩‍🔬 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

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Published on 08/07/2024 by sciencefather

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa

Professional Profile

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📘 Summary

Dr. Eric Ould Dadah Andriantiana, a distinguished mathematician from Madagascar, serves as the Head of the Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied) and an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa. His research primarily focuses on graph theory, particularly energy and related graph invariants. Dr. Andriantiana’s work has earned him significant recognition, including a C2 rating from the South African National Research Foundation.

🎓 Education

PhD in Mathematics (2013) 🧠
Stellenbosch University
Thesis: “Energy and related graph invariants”
Supported by DAAD and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
MSc in Mathematics (2010) 🧩
Stellenbosch University (Pass with Distinction)
Thesis: “The number of Independent Subsets and the Energy of Trees”
Supported by African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (2009) 📊
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (Pass with Distinction)
Dissertation: “Characterisation and Colouring of Planar Graphs”
Supported by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Stephen Hawking Scholarship.

💼 Professional Experience

Head of Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied), Rhodes University (July 2021 – Present)
Associate Professor, Rhodes University (January 2023 – Present)
Senior Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2017 – December 2022)
Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2014 – December 2016)
Teaching Assistant, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (July 2013 – December 2013)
Part-time Lecturer, Stellenbosch University (February 2013 – June 2013)

🔬 Research Interests

Algebraic Graph Theory
Basic graph theory, adjacency matrices, Laplacian matrices, characteristic polynomials, and spectrum.
Discrete Mathematics
Permutations, combinations, generating functions, recursions, inclusion-exclusion, graph theory.
Energy of Graphs
Studying the energy and related invariants of graphs, particularly trees and unicyclic graphs.

Publication Top Noted📝

Article: “Trees with minimum number of infima closed sets”
- Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Wagner, S.
- Journal: Discrete Mathematics
- Volume: 345
- Issue: 5
- Pages: 112793
- Year: 2022
Article: “Nordhaus-Gaddum inequalities for the number of connected induced subgraphs in graphs”
- Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Dossou-Olory, A.A.V.
- Journal: Quaestiones Mathematicae
- Volume: 45
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 1191–1213
- Year: 2022
Article: “Extremal trees with fixed degree sequence”
- Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Misanantenaina, V.R.; Wagner, S.
- Journal: Electronic Journal of Combinatorics
- Volume: 28
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 1–34, P1.1
- Year: 2021
Article: “The average size of independent sets of graphs”
- Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
- Journal: European Journal of Mathematics
- Volume: 6
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 561–576
- Year: 2020
Article: “The Average Size of Matchings in Graphs”
- Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
- Journal: Graphs and Combinatorics
- Volume: 36
- Issue: 3
- Pages: 539–560
- Year: 2020

Prof. Guillaume HERLEM, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Published on 01/07/2024 by sciencefather

Prof. Guillaume HERLEM, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Professor at university of Besançon, France

Professional Profile