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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🎓Education and Academic Background 

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

📚Academic Positions and Leadership Roles 

Dr. Abdelhamid has held several prominent academic and research positions. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of ChemistryCollege of ScienceImam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His previous roles include Associate Professor at Assiut UniversityDirector of the Central Lab at the Egyptian Russian University, and Assistant Professor at The British University in Egypt. He also established and currently leads the Nano-biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory at Assiut University (2019), which focuses on advancing nano-biotechnology and biomedical diagnostics.

🔬Research Focus and Contributions 

Dr. Abdelhamid’s research spans nanotechnologymaterial chemistrymetal-organic frameworks (MOFs)zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs)energy storagebiomedicine, and environmental science. His innovative work on nanotechnology and MOFs has opened up new avenues in drug deliverycatalysis, and environmental sustainability. He has co-authored over 173 peer-reviewed articles28 book chapters, and holds 5 patents. His work is highly regarded globally, with a Google Scholar citation count of over 11,426 (October 2024) and an H-index of 66. His research interests also extend to biotechnology, where his pioneering studies have contributed to new diagnostic tools and treatments in the field of nano-biomedicine.

🏅Professional Achievements and Recognition 

Dr. Abdelhamid has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to science. Notably, he was ranked #1 in Egypt among the World’s Rising Stars of Science in 2023 and was listed in the Top 2% of Scientists Globally by Stanford University in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He has also received the Obada International Prize for Young Distinguished Researchers and the Mohamed Farid Khamis Research Excellence Award in 2022. Furthermore, he has been awarded the State Encouragement Award by the Egyptian government in 2020 for his outstanding research contributions.

🏆Awards and Honors 

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

2024: The 1st level of Startups Olympics from the Innovators Support Fund, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt.

2023: Ranked #1 in Egypt among the World’s Rising Stars of Science and #3 in Egypt among the Best Scientists.

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

2021-2023: Listed in Stanford University’s Top 2% of Scientists.

2020State Encouragement Award, Egypt, for significant contributions to science and technology.

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

These accolades demonstrate his leadership in the scientific community and his commitment to advancing nanotechnologymaterial science, and biomedicine.

🔬🤝Research Laboratory and Collaborative Initiatives 

As the Director of the Nano-biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory at Assiut University, Dr. Abdelhamid leads collaborative research initiatives focused on the synthesis and application of advanced materials for biomedical and environmental applications. His work in nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the fields of biomedical diagnosticsdrug delivery systems, and biocatalysis. In addition to his laboratory leadership, he has spearheaded several interdisciplinary research projects and has contributed to the internationalization of research at his university.

Publications Top Noted 📖

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 metal–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
Year: 2024                                                                                                                   

Prof. Ivo Jose Curcino Vieira, Organic Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof. Ivo Jose Curcino Vieira, Organic Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor at Universidade Estadual Do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Brazil

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🌟Summary

Dr. Ivo José Curcino Vieira (born May 13, 1965, Araguari, Brazil) is a highly regarded full professor at the Darcy Ribeiro State University of Northern Fluminense (UENF), known for his expertise in Natural Products Chemistry. He has significantly contributed to academia through his research, teaching, and leadership roles. His research focuses on natural product chemistry, with multiple scientific publications and journal reviews.

🎓 Education

Doctorate in Chemistry (1995) – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCAR), Brazil

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (1990) – Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Brazil

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Full Professor (2007 – Present) – UENF

Coordinator of Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences (2009-2011)

Head of the Natural Products Chemistry Sector

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Organic Chemistry, Biorganic Chemistry, and Natural Products

Research and Development (1995 – Present) – UENF

Leading research in Natural Product Chemistry and mentoring graduate students.

🔬 Research Interests

Chemistry of Natural Products: Isolation, purification, and identification of organic substances from natural sources.

Organic Chemistry: Advanced techniques for understanding organic compounds and their biological interactions.

📝 Journal Reviewer

Molecules

Natural Product Research

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

Química Nova

Publications Top Noted

Electrical conductivity of nutrient solutions affects the growth, nutrient levels, and content and composition of essential oils of Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen from southeastern Brazil

Authors: Carmo, A.P.M.D.; Freitas, M.S.M.; Machado, L.C.; Vieira, I.J.C.; de Carvalho, A.J.C.

Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research

Year: 2024

Orthoporus fuscipes (PORAT, 1888) (Juliformia; Spirostreptidae): population structure and defensive secretion chemical analysis

Authors: Romão, J.A.; Dias, Ê.R.; Nolasco, M.; Braz-Filho, R.; Branco, A.

Journal: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Year: 2024

Effects of phosphorus and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the quality of chili pepper fruits

Authors: Pereira, J.A.P.; Vieira, I.J.C.; Freitas, M.S.M.; Mendonça, L.V.P.; Gonçalves, Y.D.S.

Journal: Journal of Plant Nutrition

Year: 2024

A new cyclodipeptide from Tetragonisca angustula honey active against Neospora caninum and in silico study

Authors: de Oliveira Lima, Â.C.; Nolasco, M.; Freitas, L.D.S.; Braz Filho, R.; Branco, A.

Journal: Natural Product Research

Year: 2024

Ferulic acid as major antioxidant phenolic compound of the Tetragonisca angustula honey collected in Vera Cruz-Itaparica Island, Bahia, Brazil

Authors: Lima, Â.C.O.; Dias, E.R.; Reis, I.M.A.; Braz Filho, R.; Branco, A.

Journal: Brazilian Journal of Biology

Year: 2024

Myeloperoxidase Inhibition and In Silico Evaluation of Phenolics from Vellozia dasypus

Authors: de Almeida, V.M.; Dias, Ê.R.; de Souza, B.C.; Queiroz, R.F.; Branco, A.

Journal: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia

Year: 2023

 

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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🎓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

👨‍🏫Professional 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.

🔬Research Interests

Machine Learning & Data Mining 📊

Computational Intelligence in Water Engineering 💡

Water Resources Management 💧

Environmental Sciences 🌍

Hydroinformatics 🌐

Computational Hydraulics & CFD 🌀

🏆Awards & Accomplishments

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

Georg Forster Research Fellowship (2019-2020) 🏆

Top Researcher at SBUK University (2023) 🥇

Top Scholar in Kerman Province (2018, 2021) 📜

Publications📝

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

 

Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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

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