Prof. Norah Alhokbany | Material Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Norah Alhokbany, KSU, Saudi Arabia

Evaluation of Prof. Norah Alhokbany for Best Researcher Award

Publication profile

Research Excellence and Impact

Prof. Norah Alhokbany is a distinguished academic in the field of inorganic chemistry, holding a Postdoctoral Fellowship from MIT and a Ph.D. in Coordination Chemistry. Her work has garnered significant attention, reflected in her 3,731 citations and an impressive H-index of 29. This metric indicates her research’s profound influence and contribution to the scientific community, particularly in materials and coordination chemistry.

Academic and Leadership Roles

Prof. Alhokbany is a Professor at the Chemistry Department of King Saud University (KSU) and the Director of the STEM Innovation Unit at KSU. Her leadership extends to her role as an adjunct faculty member at the Research Center of King Faisal Hospital (KFSHRC). These positions underscore her commitment to advancing scientific research and education.

Recognition and Professional Development

Prof. Alhokbany has been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to the Stanford classification in 2023. Her continuous professional development is evidenced by multiple certifications from prestigious institutions like MIT, KAUST, and Cambridge Center for Innovation, covering topics from machine learning to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Contributions to Scientific Communities

She is an active member of several renowned scientific societies, including the Saudi Chemical Society, American Chemical Society, American Crystallographic Association, Materials Research Society, and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Her participation in numerous international conferences and workshops demonstrates her engagement with the global scientific community.

Technical Skills and Experience

Prof. Alhokbany’s expertise spans various specialized fields, including crystallography, radiopharmaceuticals, and nuclear chemistry. Her extensive experience with radiation materials and cyclotron technology since 2007 highlights her technical proficiency and versatility in applied research.

Publication

• Synthesis, characterization and density functional theory of 64Cu based complex for hypoxia imaging (2024) – Journal of King Saud University – Science [DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2024.103398] 🧪
• Enhanced nonlinear optical responses of doped superalkali metal salts with fluorinated/non-fluorinated planar boron sheets: A theoretical study (2024) – Modern Physics Letters B [DOI: 10.1142/S0217984924504153] 📜
• Synthesis and characterization of carbon dots nanoparticles for detection of ascorbic acid (2023) – Materials Letters [DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2023.134992] 🔬
• Probing the Pyrolysis Process of Rice Straw over a “Dual-Catalyst Bed” for the Production of Fuel Gases and Value-Added Chemicals (2023) – Sustainability [DOI: 10.3390/su151411057] 🌾
• Development of new copper-64 labeled rhodamine: a potential PET myocardial perfusion imaging agent (2022) – EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry [DOI: 10.1186/s41181-022-00171-2] 🏥
• Reduced Graphene Oxide Supported Zinc Tungstate Nanoparticles as Proficient Electro-Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions (2022) – Catalysts [DOI: 10.3390/catal12050530] ⚙️
• Synthesis, Characterization and Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Performance of ZnWO4-NPs@rGO Nanocomposites (2021) – Catalysts [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121536] 🌟
• Modern aspects of strategies for developing single-phase broadly tunable white light-emitting phosphors (2021) – Journal of Materials Chemistry C 🖼️
• Magnetic Nanoparticles—A Multifunctional Potential Agent for Diagnosis and Therapy (2021) – Cancers [DOI: 10.3390/cancers13092213] 🧲
• Efficient Multifunctional Catalytic and Sensing Properties of Synthesized Ruthenium Oxide Nanoparticles (2020) – Catalysts [DOI: 10.3390/catal10070780] 🧪

Conclusion

Prof. Norah Alhokbany’s outstanding academic achievements, leadership roles, and substantial impact on her field make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her consistent dedication to research excellence, professional development, and community engagement solidifies her status as a leading figure in the scientific community.