Assoc Prof Dr. Najmeh Nowrouzi, Persian Gulf University, Iran
Dr. Najmeh Nowrouzi is an accomplished associate professor at Persian Gulf University, specializing in Organic Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. from Shiraz University in 2008. With notable achievements including the Top Researcher awards in 2014 and 2016, her research spans phosphorus compounds, ionic liquids, and nanocompounds. Dr. Nowrouzi has a prolific publication record, contributing to numerous high-impact journals and conferences. Her work focuses on innovative chemical syntheses and catalysis, particularly involving organometallic chemistry and green chemistry approaches.
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Educational Background:
Dr. Najmeh Nowrouzi has had an extensive and rigorous academic journey. She completed her high school education at Tohid High School in Shiraz, Iran, in 1997. Following this, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Shiraz University from 1998 to 2002, then continued at the same institution to earn her Master’s in Organic Chemistry between 2002 and 2004. Dr. Nowrouzi’s commitment to her field culminated in a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Shiraz University, which she completed in 2008. 🎓🔬
Awards and Honors:
Dr. Nowrouzi has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to science. She was named the top researcher of the Faculty of Sciences at Persian Gulf University in 2014 and subsequently received the prestigious accolade of being the top researcher in Bushehr Province in 2016. 🏆🏅
Research Focus:
The research focus of N. Nowrouzi primarily lies in organic synthesis and catalysis, with a strong emphasis on green chemistry. 🧪🌿 The work involves developing novel methodologies for converting various functional groups, such as alcohols, thiols, and ethers, into valuable compounds like alkyl cyanides, azides, and nitriles using triphenylphosphine/2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone systems. 🔄🔬 The research also explores efficient nitration techniques under neutral conditions, novel catalysts for cross-coupling reactions, and the use of ionic liquids and biodegradable polymers for sustainable chemical processes. 🌍🔋 This work aims to advance environmentally friendly practices in chemical synthesis and catalysis. ♻️🌟
Publication Top Notes:
- Conversion of Alcohols, Thiols, and Trimethysilyl Ethers to Alkyl Cyanides Using Triphenylphosphine/2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone/n-Bu4NCN – Cited by: 82 📄 | Year: 2004 📅
- A novel and highly selective conversion of alcohols, thiols, and silyl ethers to azides using the triphenylphosphine/2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ)/n-Bu4NN3 system – Cited by: 76 📄 | Year: 2004 📅
- Selective mono-and di-N-alkylation of aromatic amines with alcohols and acylation of aromatic amines using Ph3P/DDQ – Cited by: 62 📄 | Year: 2009 📅
- Preparation of thiocyanates and isothiocyanates from alcohols, thiols, trimethylsilyl-, and tetrahydropyranyl ethers using triphenylphosphine/2,3-dichloro-5,6… – Cited by: 59 📄 | Year: 2006 📅
- Aromatic nitration under neutral conditions using N-bromosuccinimide/silver (I) nitrate – Cited by: 55 📄 | Year: 2012 📅
- A novel method for the highly efficient synthesis of 1,2-benzisoxazoles under neutral conditions using the Ph3P/DDQ system – Cited by: 53 📄 | Year: 2006 📅
- A simple and convenient method for preparation of carboxylic acid alkyl esters, phenolic and thioesters using chlorodiphenylphosphine/I2 and imidazole reagent system – Cited by: 50 📄 | Year: 2010 📅
- Highly chemoselective nitration of aromatic amines using the Ph3P/Br2/AgNO3 system – Cited by: 49 📄 | Year: 2006 📅
- Application of PEG-400 as a green biodegradable polymeric medium for the catalyst-free synthesis of spiro-dihydropyridines and their use as acetyl and butyrylcholinesterase… – Cited by: 47 📄 | Year: 2016 📅
- NiCl2· 6H2O: an efficient catalyst precursor for phosphine-free Heck and Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions – Cited by: 41 📄 | Year: 2015 📅