Dr. Israa Seliem, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Israa Seliem, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Faculty of pharmacy, Zagazig University, Egypt

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🎓Educational Background 

Israa Seliem holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, awarded in January 2021. She further enhanced her expertise as a Research Scholar at Augusta State University, USA, from July 2018 to July 2020. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained her MS in Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry from the same institution in December 2015 and completed her Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in May 2009.

📖Professional Development 

Israa is committed to continuous learning and professional development, having completed several certificates, including TEPH in 2022, an IELTS English Course in 2016, and a TOEFL English Course in 2014. She also holds an ICDL Computer Course certification from the summer of 2009. Her training includes a Human Development Course (2009), Clinical Practice for Pharmacists at Cairo University (summer 2008), a Selling Skills Course from Sanofi Aventis (July 2007), and Quality Assurance Training at Delta Pharma (summer 2006).

🧑‍🏫Academic Responsibilities 

In her role as a Lecturer, Israa prepares and delivers engaging lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on subjects such as Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. She supervises students’ laboratory work, evaluates and grades their class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers. She maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students, while also supervising internships and research projects. Additionally, she collaborates with colleagues to address various teaching and research issues.

🤝Skills and Expertise 

Israa possesses a high level of interpersonal skills, demonstrating her ability to work independently and as part of a team. She has proven her capability to work positively and cooperatively with students and both internal and external teams. Her commitment and passion for engaging in research activities make her a valuable asset to her academic community.

📚Publications Top Noted

Development of Isatin-Based Schiff Bases Targeting VEGFR-2 Inhibition: Synthesis, Characterization, Antiproliferative Properties, and QSAR Studies

Authors: Seliem, I.A., Panda, S.S., Girgis, A.S., Abdel-Samii, Z.K.M., Al-Mahmoudy, A.M.M.
Journal: ChemMedChem
Year: 2022

New Pyrazine Conjugates: Synthesis, Computational Studies, and Antiviral Properties against SARS-CoV-2

Authors: Seliem, I.A., Girgis, A.S., Moatasim, Y., Bekheit, M.S., Panda, S.S.
Journal: ChemMedChem
Year: 2021

New quinoline-triazole conjugates: Synthesis, and antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2

Authors: Seliem, I.A., Panda, S.S., Girgis, A.S., Abdel-samii, Z.K.M., Al-Mahmoudy, A.M.M.
Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry
Year: 2021

In vitro antimycobacterial activity and physicochemical characterization of diaryl ether triclosan analogues as potential inhA reductase inhibitors

Authors: Ibrahim, T.S., Tahe, E.S., Samir, E., Panda, S.S., AL-Mahmoudy, A.M.M.
Journal: Molecules
Year: 2020

An Efficient Greener Approach for N-acylation of Amines in Water Using Benzotriazole Chemistry

Authors: Ibrahim, T.S., Seliem, I.A., Panda, S.S., Asfour, H.Z., Elagawany, M.
Journal: Molecules
Year: 2020

Design, synthesis, antimicrobial, and DNA gyrase inhibitory properties of fluoroquinolone–dichloroacetic acid hybrids

Authors: Seliem, I.A., Panda, S.S., Girgis, A.S., Sakhuja, R., Abdel-samii, Z.K.M.
Journal: Chemical Biology and Drug Design
Year: 2020

 

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

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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. Armando Zarrelli, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Armando Zarrelli, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy

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Summary 🌟

  • Prof. Armando Zarrelli is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University Federico II of Naples. His extensive research has led to significant contributions in the field of organic chemistry, particularly through collaborative projects and innovative research. Prof. Zarrelli has authored multiple patents, published extensively in high-impact journals, and serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious scientific publications.

 

Education 🎓

  • Chemical Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, 1994

Professional Experience 🏅

  • Professor of Organic Chemistry, University Federico II of Naples
  • Invited Guest, Blaise Pascal University of Clermont-Ferrand
  • Editorial Board Member for journals indexed in Scopus and WOS
  • Guest Editor of 7 Special Issues on Scopus and WOS indexed journals
  • Tutor for numerous experimental theses (Italian and foreign)

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Zarrelli’s research focuses on:

  1. Synthesis & Chemical Characterization 🧪: Modified flavonolignans with antiviral, anticarcinogenic, and neuroprotective properties.
  2. Xenobiotic Transformations 🌍: Study of drug transformations under environmental conditions.
  3. Secondary Metabolites Analysis 🔍: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural extracts.
  4. Solid-Phase Synthesis 🧬: Development of new oligonucleotides with anti-HIV activity.

Publications📝

Unveiling the potential of Pseudococcomyxa simplex: a stepwise extraction for cosmetic applications

Authors: Imbimbo, P., Giustino, E., Ferrara, A., Zarrelli, A., Monti, D.M.

Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year: 2024

Percarbonate mediated advanced oxidation of irbesartan: A suitable alternative to chlorination?

Authors: Medici, A., Siciliano, A., Libralato, G., Di Fabio, G., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024

Efficient Nimesulide degradation via chlorination and sun-simulated radiation: Kinetic insights, reactive species formation, and application to real wastewater

Authors: Medici, A., Sarakha, M., Di Fabio, G., Brigante, M., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Tackling Losartan Contamination: The Promise of Peroxymonosulfate/Fe(II) Advanced Oxidation Processes

Authors: Medici, A., Luongo, G., Pedatella, S., Di Fabio, G., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Molecules

Year: 2024

7-O-tyrosyl Silybin Derivatives as a Novel Set of Anti-Prostate Cancer Compounds

Authors: Romanucci, V., Pagano, R., Kandhari, K., Agarwal, R., Di Fabio, G.

Journal: Antioxidants

Year: 2024

Dr. Satish Kumar Singh, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Satish Kumar Singh, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Department of Chemistry, Government College Daman, India

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Summary 📜

  • Dr. Satish Kumar Singh is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Government College Daman, affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India. With a strong background in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Green Chemistry, his research focuses on microwave-assisted synthesis, visible-light-induced reactions, and the development of biologically important compounds. He has been recognized with the Young Scientist Award by SERB, New Delhi, in 2015.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry
    Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (2010)
    Supervisor: Prof. K. N. Singh

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor
    Central University of Jharkhand, India (2012-2016)
  • Assistant Professor
    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Port Blair, India (2016-2019)
  • Assistant Professor and Head
    Department of Chemistry, Government College Daman, affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India (2019-present)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
    Developing new methodologies for the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
  • Green Chemistry
    Focusing on environmentally friendly chemical processes and sustainable practices.
  • Visible-Light Induced Reactions
    Exploring photocatalytic methods for organic transformations.

Publication Top Noted📚 

  • Article: Catalytic pyrolysis of Argemone mexicana seeds over synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles to produce renewable fuels
    • Authors: Pandey, S.P., Singh, S.K., Panda, A.K., Mandal, S., Kumar, S.
    • Journal: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
    • Volume: 56
    • Pages: 103091
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: A direct metal-free decarboxylative sulfono functionalization (DSF) of cinnamic acids to α,β-unsaturated phenyl sulfones
    • Authors: Singh, R., Allam, B.K., Singh, N., Singh, S.K., Singh, K.N.
    • Journal: Organic Letters
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 11
    • Pages: 2656–2659
    • Year: 2015
  • Article: Eco-friendly and ingenious multicomponent synthesis of N-arylquinolines using DABCO/TEAB in water
    • Authors: Singh, S.K., Jena, S.
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Chemistry – Section B Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
    • Volume: 54B
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 821–824
    • Year: 2015
  • Article: Nickel-catalyzed C-S bond formation: Synthesis of aryl sulfides from arylsulfonyl hydrazides and boronic acids
    • Authors: Singh, R., Allam, B.K., Singh, N., Singh, S.K., Singh, K.N.
    • Journal: Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis
    • Volume: 357
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 1181–1186
    • Year: 2015
  • Article: An efficient L-proline catalyzed four-component synthesis of β-acetamido ketones and esters
    • Authors: Singh, N., Singh, S.K., Singh, K.N.
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Chemistry – Section B Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
    • Volume: 52
    • Issue: 7
    • Pages: 915–921
    • Year: 2013

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