Dr. Azza Hassoon – Coordination Chemistry – Best Researcher Award

Mansoura University, Egypt

Author Profiles

🎓 Academic Excellence

Dr. Azza Hassoon has built an impressive academic career in inorganic chemistry. She earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry from Mansoura University, Egypt (2008-2012), graduating with excellent honors (85.52%). Her passion for chemistry led her to complete an M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry at Mansoura University (2013-2016), where she gained in-depth knowledge of metal complexes and their applications. She further advanced her expertise by obtaining a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Szeged, Hungary (2019-2023), where she again received excellent honors, showcasing her outstanding research capabilities.

🏛️ Professional Career and Teaching Experience

Dr. Hassoon has been an integral part of Mansoura University’s Chemistry Department since 2012. She started her career as a Demonstrator (2012-2016), assisting in laboratory instruction and academic activities. Her dedication and expertise earned her a promotion to Assistant Lecturer (2016-2023), where she played a crucial role in both teaching and research. In August 2023, she was further elevated to Lecturer, a position she currently holds, continuing to inspire students and contribute to cutting-edge research in inorganic chemistry.

🏅 Prestigious Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Hassoon has been honored with several prestigious awards and recognitions throughout her career. She was selected for the Visiting Summer School at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Russia in 2015, organized by JINR-ASRT. In 2016, she was awarded a Visiting Scholar position at Brigham Young University, USA, where she collaborated with the renowned Harrison Research Group. She also secured the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, which supported her Ph.D. at the University of Szeged, Hungary, from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, she has received travel awards from prestigious conferences, including the International Conference on Metal-Binding Peptides (MBP) in France (2022) and the 16th International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry (ISABC) in Greece (2023). A crowning achievement in her career is the International Chemistry Scientist Award 2024 for Best Researcher in Metallodrug Research, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to the field.

🔬 Professional Memberships

Dr. Hassoon is actively involved in several prestigious scientific organizations. She was a member of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry (RSEQ) from 2021 to 2022. She later joined the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as an Affiliate Member (2021-2023) and has been a Full Member (MRSC) since 2023. Her memberships in these organizations reflect her commitment to scientific excellence and professional development.

🌟 Contributions and Future Aspirations

With a strong foundation in inorganic chemistry, Dr. Azza Hassoon continues to make significant contributions to teaching, research, and international collaboration. Her work in metallodrug research is paving the way for advancements in bioinorganic chemistry, inspiring future generations of scientists and driving innovation in the field. As she progresses in her career, her focus remains on pioneering research, fostering academic growth, and expanding the frontiers of inorganic chemistry.

Notable Publications📝

📝Cadmium and silver complexes of a pyridine containing ligand: syntheses, structural studies, biological activity and docking studies

Authors: Azza A. Hassoon, Stacey J. Smith, Roger G. Harrison

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2024

📝Copper(II) and (η5-Cp*)rhodium(III) complexes of some imidazole and pyridine containing ligands

Authors: Azza Ahmed Mousad Megahed Hassoon

Journal: Dissertation or Thesis

Year: 2023

📝Peptide-based chemical models for lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases

Authors: Azza A. Hassoon, Attila Szorcsik, Lívia Fülöp, Zita I. Papp, Nóra V. May, Tamás Gajda

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2022

📝Characterization of copper(II) specific pyridine containing ligands: Potential metallophores for Alzheimer’s disease therapy

Authors: Azza A. Hassoon

Journal: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry

Year: 2022

📝The interaction of half-sandwich (η5-Cp*)Rh(III) cation with histidine containing peptides and their ternary species with (N,N) bidentate ligands

Authors: Azza A. Hassoon

Journal: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry

Year: 2021

Dr. Tetiana | Coordination Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce | Poland

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🎓 Education

Dr. Tetiana Starodub graduated with honors from the prestigious National University of Vasyl Karazin in Kharkov (KhNU) in 1998. In the same year, she began her academic journey in the Department of Theoretical and Organic Chemistry at KhNU, marking the start of her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry.

🌍 International Experience

In 2000-2001, Dr. Starodub gained invaluable international exposure by working in the laboratories of the Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe, Germany. This experience provided her with a global perspective and cutting-edge research techniques, fueling her passion for innovative chemistry.

🧪 Research Focus: Transition Metal Complexes and TCNQ Compounds

From 2000 to 2014, her research was centered on the synthesis of isotrithionedithiolate (dmit) transition metal complexes and the development of anion-radical salts of 7,7′,8,8′-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ ARS). Her work included studying the structures of these compounds and exploring their potential applications in modern electronics and spintronics. This period marked significant contributions to the understanding of advanced materials for emerging technologies.

🧑‍🏫 Academic Role at Jan Kochanowski University

Dr. Tetiana Starodub is currently an assistant professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University, in Kielce, Poland. Since 2018, her scientific interests have been focused on synthetic metals, organic chemistry, and coordination chemistry, with a special emphasis on TCNQ-based compounds. Her research has explored their diverse applications in electronics, biotechnology, and medicine.

🔬 Vision for Modern Chemistry

Her research on TCNQ derivatives is driven by their promising role in constructing electrochemical sensors, energy storage devices, and medical applications. Dr. Starodub’s work continues to push the boundaries of organic and coordination chemistry, paving the way for innovations in sustainable technologies and biomedical sciences.

Publications Top Noted📝

“TCNQ and Its Derivatives as Electrode Materials in Electrochemical Investigations—Achievement and Prospects: A Review”

Authors: Starodub, T., Michalkiewicz, S.

Journal: Materials

Year: 2024

“Crystal Structure of Anion-Radical Salts of 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane with N-xylyl-pyridinium and N-xylyl-isoquinolinium Cations”

Authors: Starodub, T.N., Fenske, D., Fuhr, O., Yaroshenko, V.O., Stepen’, D.

Journal: Crystallography Reports

Year: 2022

“Structure, optical and electro-physical properties of tetramerized anion-radical salt (N-Xy-Qn)(TCNQ)2”

Authors: Barszcz, B., Starodub, T.N., Mizera, A., Iaroshenko, V.O., Starodub, V.A.

Journal: Spectrochimica Acta – Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy

Year: 2022

“Crystal and Molecular Structure of Anion Radical Salt (N-Me-DABCO)(TCNQ)2”

Authors: Starodub, T.N., Kolosov, M.A., Fenske, D., Shishkina, S.V., Piotrowska, W.

Journal: Crystallography Reports

Year: 2022

“New radical-cation salts based on the TMTTF and TMTSF donors with iron and chromium bis(dicarbollide) complexes: Synthesis, structure, properties”

Authors: Chudak, D.M., Kazheva, O.N., Kosenko, I.D., Bregadze, V.I., Dyachenko, O.A.

Journal: Crystals

Year: 2021