Prof Dr. Md. Ershad Halim | Organic Synthesis | Best Researcher Awardย 

Prof Dr. Md. Ershad Halim | Organic Synthesis | Best Researcher Awardย 

Prof Dr. Md. Ershad Halim |ย  Depart of Chemistry, Dhaka University, Bangladesh

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๐ŸŽ“ Academic Profile

Dr. MD. Ershad Halim completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Synthesis & Supramolecular Chemistry from Kyushu University, Japan, in March 2015. His extensive research during this time focused on the synthesis of bromo- and ethynyl-substituted pyromellitic diimide-based macrocycles and their absorption spectra, electrochemical properties, and inclusion capabilities. Before pursuing his Ph.D., he obtained his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Organic Chemistry from Dhaka University, securing 1st Class, 5th position in the Organic section in 1996 (held in 1998). He also earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from Dhaka University in 1995 (held in 1997), graduating with 1st Class, 4th position.

Dr. Halim’s academic journey began earlier with his Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.), where he secured 1st Division, ranking 16th position in the Jessore Board in 1992. He completed his Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) in 1989 from Barisal Zilla School, with 1st Division and ranked 20th in the Jessore Board.

๐Ÿงช Research Focus

Dr. Halim’s M.Sc. thesis focused on the reactions of diarrylidene-acetones with acyclic active methylene compounds, contributing to advancements in organic synthesis. His Ph.D. thesis further delved into the synthesis of bromo- and ethynyl-substituted pyromellitic diimide-based macrocycles, exploring their structural properties as molecular tubes and investigating their absorption spectra, electrochemical behavior, and inclusion properties. His research in supramolecular chemistry continues to play a significant role in expanding knowledge in the field.

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Job Experience

Dr. Halim is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dhaka University since February 25, 2020. Prior to this, he held positions as an Associate Professor from June 18, 2015, to February 24, 2020, and as an Assistant Professor from June 25, 2007, to June 17, 2015. He also worked as a Lecturer from May 5, 2005, to June 25, 2007. In addition to his teaching roles, he served as a Student Advisor from September 1, 2015, to July 1, 2019, providing guidance and mentorship to students.

Before his tenure at Dhaka University, Dr. Halim contributed his expertise to various organizations. He worked as a Scientific Officer at the Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research & Testing (IGCRT) under the Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR) from July 6, 2002, to May 4, 2005. He also served as a Quality Assurance Officer at Renata Pharmaceuticals Limited in 2002 and worked as a Research Assistant in the Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory at Dhaka University from October 12, 1999, to April 14, 2002. His international experience includes a position as a Visiting Researcher at Kyushu University, Japan, from November 5, 2007, to March 31, 2008.

๐Ÿ† Professional Memberships

Dr. Halim is a Life Member of the Bangladesh Chemical Society (LM-1153) and the Bangladesh Ceramic Society, contributing to the development of the chemical community in Bangladesh. He was also a Former Member of the Japan Chemical Society, further extending his professional network and collaborations internationally. Dr. Halimโ€™s journey reflects a deep commitment to organic chemistry and supramolecular chemistry, not only as a professor and researcher but also as an active contributor to scientific societies and a mentor for aspiring scientists.

Publications Top Noted๐Ÿ“„

Assessment of green biocomposites based on polyvinyl alcohol and grafted biopolymer tamarind kernel powder with polyacrylic acid

Authors: Rahman, M.M., Sultana, S., Islam, Z., Halim, M.E., Ali Shaikh, M.A.

Journal: Results in Materials

Year: 2024

Antimicrobial, structure-activity relationship and computational studies of some synthesized chalcone derivatives

Authors: Badal, M.M.R., Islam, M.T., Parvin, R., Yousuf, M.A., Halim, M.E.

Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2021

A study on the synthesis, characterization, structural optimization, and conformational behaviors of bromo-substituted pyromelliticdiimide-based [2+2] macrocycle as structural units of covalently linked molecular tubes

Authors: Halim, M.E., Bandyopadhyay, A., Hossain, M.E., Shinmyozu, T.

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2020

Inorganic-organic based novel nano-conjugate material for effective cobalt(II) ions capturing from wastewater

Authors: Awual, M.R., Alharthi, N.H., Hasan, M.M., Rahman, M.M., Khaleque, M.A.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2017

Ligand field effect for Dysprosium(III) and Lutetium(III) adsorption and EXAFS coordination with novel composite nanomaterials

Authors: Awual, M.R., Alharthi, N.H., Okamoto, Y., Khaleque, M.A., Sheikh, M.C.

Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

Year: 2017

Dr. Angรฉlique Nicolas MESSI | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Angรฉlique Nicolas MESSI | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Yaoundรฉ 1,ย  Cameroon

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๐ŸŽ“Education Background

Dr. Nicolas has a robust educational foundation in Organic Chemistry and Applied Chemistry. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Yaoundรฉ I, Cameroon, specializing in biflavonoids and other chemical constituents from Ochna schweinfurthiana and Ochna rhizomatosa. Her research focused on isolation, structure elucidation, and bioassays of these compounds. She holds a Masterโ€™s Degree and Masterโ€™s I Degree from the University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon, and a Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Applied Chemistry from the same institution. Additionally, Dr. Nicolas completed a DEUG in Applied Chemistry and has an Advanced Level in Sciences and Mathematics from B.G.S Buea, Cameroon.

๐Ÿ”ฌProfessional Skills

Dr. Messi Angelique Nicolas is an expert in chromatographic techniques such as Column, Flash, Reverse Phase, MPLC, HPLC, and Preparative TLC. She possesses strong knowledge in spectroscopic methods like NMR, IR, LC-MS, GC-MS, and HRESIMS. With extensive experience in project management and team leadership, she is skilled in reaction optimization and conformational analysis. Dr. Nicolas has a solid understanding of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and laboratory safety requirements. Her research also delves into the synthesis of bioactive compounds and their isolation from medicinal plants. She is fluent in both French and English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dr. Nicolas has also taught at the university level and is proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Chemdraw, and other relevant software.

๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ’กResearch Areas

Dr. Nicolas’ research lies at the intersection of pharmaceutical and natural products chemistry. Her focus is on neuroinflammation, neuroprotective effects, anticancer, antimalarial, and anti-HIV/AIDS properties (especially against multiple-drug-resistant strains). She investigates the neurochemistry of purified compounds from higher plants and synthetic organic compounds. Her work aims to uncover novel therapeutic agents for a range of diseases and disorders.

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌResearch Interests

Her research interests include drug discovery from natural products, particularly flavonoids, biflavonoids, and bioguided isolation. Dr. Nicolas is dedicated to the synthesis of bioactive natural products from medicinal plants, developing bioassays for screening plant extracts and isolated compounds. She also applies advanced 1D and 2D NMR techniques in drug discovery and chemotaxonomy, advancing the field of natural product chemistry.

๐Ÿ†๐ŸŒAcademic Awards & Fellowships

Dr. Messi Angelique Nicolas has been honored with several prestigious awards and fellowships throughout her career. Notably, she was selected for a Research Visit at the University of Free State, South Africa, from January to May 2023, where she furthered her research. In addition, Dr. Nicolas was awarded a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, during the 2020-2021 period, under the Young Researchers’ Fellowship program. This opportunity allowed her to collaborate on cutting-edge research and expand her academic expertise. Her dedication to scientific excellence is also recognized through the TWAS (The World Academy of Science) Fellowship, which provided financial support for her work in chemistry (UNESCO FR: 3240277733). Earlier in her career, Dr. Nicolas received a PhD Research Fellowship at the University of Free State, South Africa, from January to May 2015, which allowed her to complete significant portions of her doctoral research. These awards reflect her commitment to advancing the field of natural product chemistry and pharmaceutical research.

Publications Top Noted๐Ÿ“

Rhizomatoflavonoid D and Other Flavonoids from the Twigs of Ochna Rhizomatosa as a Potential Inhibitor of HIV-1

Authors: Messi, A.N., Tsakem, B., Akongwi, M., Ngo Mbing, J., Pegnyemb, D.E.

Journal: Chemistry Africa

Year: 2024

Biflavonoid Methylchamaejasmin and Khaya grandifoliola Extract Inhibit NLRP3 Inflammasome in THP-1 Cell Model of Neuroinflammation

Authors: Owona, B.A., Mary, A., Messi, A.N., Moundipa, P.F., Heneka, M.T.

Journal: Molecular Neurobiology

Year: 2024

In Vitro and In Silico Potential Inhibitory Effects of New Biflavonoids from Ochna Rhizomatosa on HIV-1 Integrase and Plasmodium falciparum

Authors: Messi, A.N., Bonnet, S.L., Owona, B.A., Pegnyemb, D.E., Bochet, C.G.

Journal: Pharmaceutics

Year: 2022

Phytochemical Study of Aqueous Extract of Ochna schweinfurthiana F. Hoffm Powder Bark and Evaluation of Their Anti-Inflammatory, Cytotoxic, and Genotoxic Properties

Authors: Djova, S.V., Nyegue, M.A., Messi, A.N., Afagnigni, A.D., Etoa, F.-X.

Journal: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Year: 2019

Phenolic Compounds from the Roots of Ochna schweinfurthiana and Their Antioxidant and Antiplasmodial Activities

Authors: Messi, A.N., Ngo Mbing, J., Ndongo, J.T., Frรฉdรฉrich, M., Pegnyemb, D.E.

Journal: Phytochemistry Letters

Year: 2016

Assoc Prof Dr. Hani Nasser Abdelhamid | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Hani Nasser Abdelhamid | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Hani Nasser Abdelhamid | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) | Saudi Arabia

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๐ŸŽ“Education and Academic Backgroundย 

Dr.ย Hani Nasser Abdelhamidย has an impressive academic background that spans multiple prestigious institutions across the globe. He earned hisย PhDย inย Materials and Environmental Chemistryย fromย Stockholm University, Sweden (2013-2017), where he focused onย lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)ย andย hierarchical porous zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs)ย for their synthesis, properties, and applications. Prior to this, Dr. Abdelhamid completed hisย M.Sc.ย inย Nanomedicineย fromย National Sun-Yat Sen University, Taiwan (ROC), and aย Diplomaย inย Physical Organic Chemistryย fromย Assiut University, Egypt. He graduated with aย B.Sc.ย in Chemistry fromย Assiut University, Egypt, with a strong academic record.

๐Ÿ“šAcademic Positions and Leadership Rolesย 

Dr. Abdelhamid has held several prominent academic and research positions. He currently serves as anย Assistant Professorย at theย Department of Chemistry,ย College of Science,ย Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)ย inย Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His previous roles includeย Associate Professorย atย Assiut University,ย Director of the Central Labย at theย Egyptian Russian University, andย Assistant Professorย atย The British University in Egypt. He also established and currently leads theย Nano-biomedical Diagnostic Laboratoryย atย Assiut Universityย (2019), which focuses on advancingย nano-biotechnologyย andย biomedical diagnostics.

๐Ÿ”ฌResearch Focus and Contributionsย 

Dr. Abdelhamidโ€™s research spansย nanotechnology,ย material chemistry,ย metal-organic frameworks (MOFs),ย zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs),ย energy storage,ย biomedicine, andย environmental science. His innovative work onย nanotechnologyย andย MOFsย has opened up new avenues inย drug delivery,ย catalysis, andย environmental sustainability. He has co-authored overย 173 peer-reviewed articles,ย 28 book chapters, and holdsย 5 patents. His work is highly regarded globally, with aย Google Scholar citation countย of overย 11,426ย (October 2024) and anย H-indexย ofย 66. His research interests also extend toย biotechnology, where his pioneering studies have contributed to new diagnostic tools and treatments in the field ofย nano-biomedicine.

๐Ÿ…Professional Achievements and Recognitionย 

Dr. Abdelhamid has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to science. Notably, he was rankedย #1 in Egyptย among theย World’s Rising Stars of Scienceย inย 2023ย and was listed in theย Top 2% of Scientists Globallyย byย Stanford Universityย inย 2021, 2022, and 2023. He has also received theย Obada International Prizeย forย Young Distinguished Researchersย and theย Mohamed Farid Khamis Research Excellence Awardย in 2022. Furthermore, he has been awarded theย State Encouragement Awardย by the Egyptian government in 2020 for his outstanding research contributions.

๐Ÿ†Awards and Honorsย 

Dr. Abdelhamidโ€™s excellence in research has been consistently acknowledged with numerous awards and honors. Some of the notable recognitions include:

2024: Theย 1st level of Startups Olympicsย from theย Innovators Support Fund, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt.

2023: Rankedย #1 in Egyptย among theย World’s Rising Stars of Scienceย andย #3 in Egyptย among theย Best Scientists.

2022:ย Mohamed Farid Khamis Research Excellence Award, The British University in Egypt.

2021-2023: Listed inย Stanford Universityโ€™s Top 2% of Scientists.

2020:ย State Encouragement Award, Egypt, for significant contributions toย science and technology.

2019:ย Top Peer Reviewer, Web of Science (Publons).

These accolades demonstrate his leadership in the scientific community and his commitment to advancingย nanotechnology,ย material science, andย biomedicine.

๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸคResearch Laboratory and Collaborative Initiativesย 

As theย Directorย of theย Nano-biomedical Diagnostic Laboratoryย atย Assiut University, Dr. Abdelhamid leads collaborative research initiatives focused on the synthesis and application of advanced materials for biomedical and environmental applications. His work inย nanomedicineย andย nanobiotechnologyย has the potential to revolutionize the fields ofย biomedical diagnostics,ย drug delivery systems, andย biocatalysis. In addition to his laboratory leadership, he has spearheaded several interdisciplinary research projects and has contributed to theย internationalizationย of research at his university.

Publications Top Noted ๐Ÿ“–

Boosting photocatalytic water splitting of TiO2 using metal (Ru, Co, or Ni) co-catalysts for hydrogen generation

Authors: Thabet, S.M., Abdelhamid, H.N., Ibrahim, S.A., El-Bery, H.M.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024

Metal-organic frameworks (UiO66-NH2)/PEDOT-derived ZrO2/N, S-doped carbon for supercapacitors

Authors: Sharmoukh, W., Hassan, Z.M., Mohamed, S.G., Abdelhamid, H.N.
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage
Year: 2024

Holistic and localized preparation methods for triboelectric sensors: principles, applications and perspectives

Authors: Gao, Z., Wu, S., Wei, Y., Sun, X., Wen, Z.
Journal: International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
Year: 2024

Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Water Pollutant Removal: A Review

Authors: Abdelhamid, H.N.
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Year: 2024

Cerium-based metalโ€“organic frameworks (MOFs) as a sustainable approach to mitigating environmental stress-induced intestinal ulcers in earthworms

Authors: Abd El-Aziz, F.E.-Z.A., Abdelhamid, H.N.
Journal: Applied Organometallic Chemistry
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Prof. Mohammad Zounemat-Kermani, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mohammad Zounemat-Kermani, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran

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๐ŸŽ“Education

PhD in Civil-Water Engineering (Oct 2004 – Sep 2010)
Civil Engineering Department, K.N. Toosi University of Technology (KNTU), Tehran, Iran

MSc in Civil-Water Engineering (Hydraulics Engineering) (Oct 2002 – Sep 2004)
Civil Engineering Department, K.N. Toosi University of Technology (KNTU), Tehran, Iran

BSc in Irrigation Engineering (Oct 1998 – Sep 2002)
Water Engineering Department, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (SBUK), Kerman, Iran

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸซProfessional Experience

Teaching Experience: 17 years at national universities, covering over 20 subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate water sciences courses.

Thesis Supervision: Supervised more than 60 M.Sc. theses and 4 Ph.D. theses, advising over 30 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

Editorial & Conference Roles: Editorial Board member for the Journal of Hydraulic Structures (JHS); Chair for multiple national conferences on irrigation and evaporation reduction.

๐Ÿ”ฌResearch Interests

Machine Learning & Data Mining ๐Ÿ“Š

Computational Intelligence in Water Engineering ๐Ÿ’ก

Water Resources Management ๐Ÿ’ง

Environmental Sciences ๐ŸŒ

Hydroinformatics ๐ŸŒ

Computational Hydraulics & CFD ๐ŸŒ€

๐Ÿ†Awards & Accomplishments

World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University Scientist Ranking) 2020-2023 ๐ŸŒŸ

Georg Forster Research Fellowship (2019-2020) ๐Ÿ†

Top Researcher at SBUK University (2023) ๐Ÿฅ‡

Top Scholar in Kerman Province (2018, 2021) ๐Ÿ“œ

Publications๐Ÿ“

Artificial Intelligence-Based Model for Optimal Conjunctive Operation of Surface and Groundwater Resources

Authors: S. Akbarifard, M.R. Madadi, M. Zounemat-Kermani

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2024

Stochastic (S[ARIMA]), Shallow (NARnet, NAR-GMDH, OS-ELM), and Deep Learning (LSTM, Stacked-LSTM, CNN-GRU) Models, Application to River Flow Forecasting

Authors: M. Kheimi, M. Almadani, M. Zounemat-Kermani

Journal: Acta Geophysica

Year: 2024

Predicting Microbiologically Influenced Concrete Corrosion in Self-Cleansing Sewers Using Meta-Learning Techniques

Authors: M. Zounemat-Kermani, A. Aldallal

Journal: Corrosion

Year: 2024

Exploitation of the Ensemble-Based Machine Learning Strategies to Elevate the Precision of CORDEX Regional Simulations in Precipitation Projection

Authors: A. Ghaemi, S.A. Hashemi Monfared, A. Bahrpeyma, P. Mahmoudi, M. Zounemat-Kermani

Journal: Earth Science Informatics

Year: 2024

Hybrid and Integrative Evolutionary Machine Learning in Hydrology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: A. Mahdavi-Meymand, W. Sulisz, M. Zounemat-Kermani

Journal: Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering

Year: 2024

Spatiotemporal Variation of Projected Drought Characteristics in Iran Under Climate Change Scenarios Using CMIP5-CORDEX Product

Authors: A. Ghaemi, S.A.H. Monfared, A. Bahrpeyma, P. Mahmoudi, M. Zounemat-Kermani

Journal: Journal of Water and Climate Change

Year: 2024

 

Prof. Mokhtar FODILI, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mokhtar FODILI, University of Djelfa, Algeria

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Professional Career

Higher Education

  • University Professor | Since 2012 | University of Djelfa
  • Senior Lecturer | 2005-2012 | University of Djelfa
  • Lecturer | 2000-2002 | Djelfa University Center
  • Full Assistant Professor | 1998-2000 | Djelfa University Center
  • Trainee Assistant Master | 1997-1998 | Djelfa University Center

Administrative Functions

  • Head of Erasmus+ COFFEE cooperation project | 2015-2019
  • Director of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances | 2016-2019 | University of Djelfa
  • Vice-Rector in charge of external relations, cooperation, communication, and scientific events | 2012 to present | University of Djelfa
  • Deputy Director in charge of graduation and external relations | 2005-2012 | University Center of Djelfa
  • Head of the Agro-Pastoral Department | 1997-1998

Research Activity

  • Project Leader PRFU | 2020 to present | Title: Heterocyclic natural products with therapeutic potential from arid zone plants used in traditional medicine in Algeria: extraction, structural studies, and total synthesis.
  • Project Leader CNEPRU | 2015-2019 | Title: Synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of complexes and their biological activity.
  • Responsible for Magister creation | 2008/2009 | Title: Chemistry of Natural Substances.
  • Research Project Leader CNEPRU | 2007-2009 | Title: Study of liquid crystals by CPG.

Notable Publication:

      • Paper Title: "ESIPT-active cinnamoyl pyrones are bright solid-state emitters: Revisited theoretical approach and experimental study"
      • Authors: Xueliang Huang, Mingming Zhang, Yuxiang Bu, Shuangbao Wang, Zhen Li, Fanglong Yuan
      • Journal: Dyes and Pigments
      • Year: 2022
      • Paper Title: "Characterization and evaluation of the treated water quality from the wastewater treatment plant of the Djelfa city"
      • Authors: Aicha Farsi, Abdelaziz Moussaceb, Mohammed Salah Abdellah, Kacem Mansouri, Abdelmadjid Benyettou, Oualid Hamdaoui
      • Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
      • Year: 2021
      • Paper Title: "Evaluation of heteroatom-rich derivatives as antitubercular agents with InhA inhibition properties"
      • Authors: Prakriti Sinha, Rajesh Kumar, Shivesh Kumar, Sumeet Gairola, Deepak Kumar, Virender Singh
      • Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry
      • Year: 2021
      • Paper Title: "The first example of an unusual rearrangement in the van Leusen imidazole synthesis"
      • Authors: Jonathan Clayden, Rebecca Menzies, Phil Dyer, Matt Smalley
      • Journal: Tetrahedron
      • Year: 2018
      • Paper Title: "Synthesis of functionalized benzimidazole-butyrolactone dyads"
      • Authors: Gaetano Celenza, Gianmarco Borra, Romano Silvestri, Giovanni Natile, Cristina Marzano
      • Journal: Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
      • Year: 2021