Prof. Luay Rashan – Photochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Dhofar University, Oman

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Prof. Luay Rashan began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in 1972 from the University of Mosul, Iraq, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in 1975 from the same institution. He then pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 1980 at the prestigious Trinity College, University of Dublin, in Ireland, specializing in biological sciences. His commitment to academic excellence continued through several post-doctoral research fellowships in world-renowned institutions, enhancing his expertise in pharmacognosy, virology, and bio-organic chemistry.

🔬 Post-Doctoral Research

Prof. Rashan enriched his academic and research profile through a series of post-doctoral fellowships across Europe and the Middle East. Between 1986-1987, he conducted research at the Department of Pharmacognosy and Drug Evaluation, Scientific Research Council, Baghdad, Iraq. This was followed by a year (1987-1988) at the Virology Department, Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, UK. From 1989-1990, he pursued advanced studies in pharmacology at the Free University in Berlin, Germany. Later, during 2001-2002, he was affiliated with the Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Bio-organic Chemistry in Halle, Germany, where he focused on innovative research in plant-derived therapeutics.

🧪 Academic and Research Experience

Prof. Rashan began his professional career as a Research Assistant (1972-1975) in the Biology Department, University of Mosul. He progressed rapidly, serving as Assistant Lecturer (1975-1978), Lecturer (1978-1981), and ultimately becoming an Assistant Professor in 1985, before earning the title of Professor in 1991. Throughout his academic tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping biological sciences education and research at the University of Mosul.

📘 Scientific Advisories and Academic Leadership

Prof. Rashan served as an external examiner for numerous postgraduate theses and played vital roles in academic administration. He was a member (1983-1988), then Chairman (1988-1992) of the Scientific Promotion Committee in the Department of Biology. Additionally, he served as Vice-Chairman (1983-1987) and later Chairman (1988-1992) of the Biology Department, demonstrating his exceptional leadership and organizational skills.

💼 Professional Appointments and Industry Engagement

Beyond academia, Prof. Rashan has held influential positions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. From 1992 to 1995, he worked as a Consultant in R&D at the Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company in Jordan. Since 1991, he has also been a Board Director at Al Rabee Private Hospital in Mosul, contributing significantly to healthcare delivery and strategic planning. He was a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, where he taught various subjects including Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, and Public Health. His academic leadership includes roles such as Head of the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Department (1997-1998), Dean of Scientific Research (1998-1999), and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy (1999-2002) at Applied Science University (ASU), Jordan.

🧬 Executive and Leadership Roles

From 2003 to 2005, Prof. Rashan was appointed as the General Director of the Applied Company for Therapeutic Preparations in Amman, Jordan. He resumed his role as Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at ASU from 2005 to 2007, while simultaneously serving as Dean of the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences. Between 2007 and 2010, he was a Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics at ASU. His entrepreneurial acumen led him to become the CEO and President of the Applied Company for Therapeutic Preparations from 2010 to 2015, where he directed therapeutic innovations and pharmaceutical developments.

🌿 Current Position and Ongoing Contributions

Since 2016, Prof. Luay Rashan has been serving as the Director of the Dhofar Research Center at Dhofar University in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman. In this role, he continues to lead groundbreaking research in natural product pharmacology, medicinal plant biochemistry, and therapeutic drug development. His career stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to scientific innovation, academic excellence, and community health improvement.

Notable Publications📝

📝Phytochemical analysis and in vitro investigation of wound healing, cytotoxicity, and inflammatory response in potentially active extracts of Anogeissus dhofarica

• Authors: D.A. Abuarqoub, Duaa Azmi; W. Aburayyan, Walid; L.J. Rashan, Luay J.; W.A. Abu Dayyih, Wael A.; H.Y.Y. Al-Matubsi, Hisham Y.Y.

• Journal: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science

• Year: 2024

📝Transgenerational hormesis in healthy aging and antiaging medicine from bench to clinics: Role of food components

• Authors: V. Calabrese, Vittorio; N. Osakabe, Naomi; R. Siracusa, Rosalba; C. Franceschi, Claudio; E.J. Calabrese, Edward J.

• Journal: Mechanisms of Ageing and Development

• Year: 2024

📝Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of Boswellia sacra oleo-gum in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

• Authors: H.Y.Y. Al-Matubsi, Hisham Y.Y.; L.J. Rashan, Luay J.; W. Aburayyan, Walid; D.A. Abuarqoub, Duaa Azmi; T.H. Efferth, Thomas H.

• Journal: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

• Year: 2024

📝Zirconium oxide nanoparticles: Protocolicidal effect against hydatid cyst protoscoleces with interleukins evaluation in mice

• Authors: Z.A. Mahmoud, Z. A.; A.A. Ali, A. A.; L.J. Rashan, Luay J.

• Journal: Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences

• Year: 2024

📝Larvicidal effect of zirconium oxide nanoparticles in protoscoleces of hydatid cysts in the laboratory and mice

• Authors: Z.A. Mahmoud, Z. A.; A.A. Ali, A. A.; L.J. Rashan, Luay J.

• Journal: Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences

• Year: 2024