Wang Lijia | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wang Lijia | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor, East China Normal University, China

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ Lijia Wang is a distinguished professor of organic chemistry at East China Normal University. She has made significant contributions to the field of asymmetric catalysis and the total synthesis of natural products. Her innovative approaches and research excellence have earned her a reputable position in the scientific community.

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Education

πŸŽ“ Lijia Wang obtained her Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Sichuan University in 2009, under the guidance of Prof. Xiaoming Feng. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Sichuan University in 2004, with Dr. Meng Yang as her advisor.

Experience

πŸ’Ό Lijia Wang is currently a professor at East China Normal University, a position she has held since February 2019. Before this, she was an associate professor at the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from August 2011 to February 2019. Her postdoctoral fellowship at Kyoto University, working with Prof. Keiji Maruoka, further solidified her expertise in organic chemistry from September 2009 to July 2011.

Research Interests

πŸ”¬ Lijia Wang specializes in asymmetric catalysis and the total synthesis of natural products. Her research focuses on the development of novel methods for transition-metal-catalyzed enantioselective tandem cyclization reactions and strategies for stereoselective divergent synthesis of polycyclic spiroindolines. Her work has led to the efficient synthesis of biologically active complex molecules and the synthesis of several natural products, including strychnine and akumicine.

Awards

πŸ† Lijia Wang has been recognized for her innovative contributions to chemistry with several awards, including election to the Youth Innovation Promotion Association by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2017 and the JSPA Lectureship Award in Japan in 2024.

Publications Top Notes

πŸ“š Selected Publications by Lijia Wang:

Copper Catalyzed [3 + 2] Annulation Reaction of Exocyclic Sulfonyl Enamides for the Synthesis of N,O-Spiroketal and Spiroketal – Chem. Eur. J. 2024, e202401062. [Cited by: 3 articles]

Insights into Stereoselectivity Switch in a Michael Addition-Initiated Tandem Mannich Cyclizations and Their Extension from Enamines to Vinyl Ethers – J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2023, 145, 15553–15564. [Cited by: 12 articles]

Catalytic [2+2+2] Tandem Cyclization with Alkyl Substituted Methylene Malonate Enabling Concise Total Synthesis of Four Malagasy Alkaloids – CCS Chem., 2023, 5, 124-132. [Cited by: 8 articles]

Allenamide-Initiated Cascade [2+2+2] Annulation Enabling the Divergent Total Synthesis of (-)-Deoxoapodine, (-)-Kopsifoline D and (Β±)-Melotenine A – Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2022, 61, e202207360. [Cited by: 15 articles]

Rapid Construction of Enantioenriched Benzofurochromanes by SaBOX/Copper(II) Catalyzed Enantioselective [3 + 2] Annulation of Ξ³-Chromenes with Quinones – Org. Lett., 2022, 24, 5525-5529. [Cited by: 10 articles]

Nida Ambreen | Organic Synthetic | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Nida Ambreen | Organic Synthetic | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Nida Ambreen, Department of Chemistry Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ Professor Nida Ambreen, a dynamic chemist, earned her split Ph.D. from Oxford and HEJRIC, University of Karachi. She’s taught at Federal Urdu University and mentored scholars. With international scholarships, she conducted pioneering postdoctoral research in the UK, Turkey, and France. Ambreen’s roles include Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University and Principal at Abdul Wali Khan University. She’s garnered four Research Productivity awards from Pakistan’s Ministry of Science. Her current endeavors focus on synthesizing bioactive molecules, nanochemistry, and exploring natural dyes’ applications. Passionate about green chemistry, she blends innovation with a commitment to scientific advancement. 🌱

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Education:

Dr. Nida Ambreen began her academic journey with a Master’s degree in organic chemistry, which she completed in 2002, earning a scholarship for her MS leading to a PhD at the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi. Subsequently, she pursued a split Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis from the Chemistry Research Laboratories at Oxford University and the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry (HEJRIC), completing her doctoral studies in 2010.

Experience:

Dr. Nida Ambreen has a rich and diverse professional background. She started her career as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science, and Technology, Karachi. She then transitioned to a Postdoctoral Research position as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Data Science and Honorary Consultant in Cardiology at the School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, in 2012. Following this, she secured the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in 2016. Additionally, she served as the Principal at University College for Women, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, she worked as an assistant professor and head of the Department of Environmental Sciences at Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, Balochistan.

Academic Achievements:

Dr. Nida Ambreen’s academic achievements are commendable. She received international scholarships for postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions such as Cardiff University, UK, Akdeniz University, Turkey, and the University of Tours, France. Furthermore, her research has been recognized with four Research Productivity awards from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan, spanning the period from 2010 to 2013. Her research interests encompass organic synthesis, nanochemistry, microreactor methodologies, and the synthesis and applications of natural dyes and nanoparticles, particularly focusing on their medicinal importance and wash fastness.

 

Research Focus:

πŸ”¬ Professor Nida Ambreen’s research focus primarily revolves around medicinal chemistry, with a specialization in the design and synthesis of bioactive compounds. She has contributed significantly to the development of novel pharmaceutical agents targeting various diseases, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer agents. Ambreen’s expertise extends to the synthesis of Schiff bases and other organic compounds, as well as the evaluation of their biological activities through in vitro and in silico studies. Additionally, she explores innovative synthetic methodologies such as ultrasound-assisted synthesis and high-temperature synthesis using flow chemistry. Ambreen’s dedication to advancing medicinal science is evident in her diverse range of publications. 🌱

Publication Top Notes:

  1. 3-Formylchromones: potential antiinflammatory agents πŸ“š Cited by 139, 2010
  2. Schiff bases of 3-formylchromone as thymidine phosphorylase inhibitors πŸ“š Cited by 127, 2009
  3. 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole-2 (3H)-thione and its analogues: A new class of non-competitive nucleotide pyrophosphatases/phosphodiesterases 1 inhibitors πŸ“š Cited by 72, 2009
  4. Evaluation of bisindole as potent Ξ²-glucuronidase inhibitors: Synthesis and in silico based studiesπŸ“š Cited by 54, 2014
  5. Synthesis of benzophenonehydrazone Schiff bases and their in vitro antiglycating activitiesπŸ“š Cited by 52, 2013
  6. Phenoxyacetohydrazide Schiff bases: Ξ²-Glucuronidase inhibitors πŸ“š Cited by 49, 2014
  7. Schiff bases of 3-formylchromones as antibacterial, antifungal, and phytotoxic agents (Supplementry Table) πŸ“š Cited by 48, 2009
  8. Oxindole derivatives: Synthesis and antiglycation activity πŸ“š Cited by 47, 2013
  9. 2, 4, 6-Trichlorophenylhydrazine Schiff bases as DPPH radical and super oxide anion scavengers πŸ“š Cited by 47, 2012
  10. Curcumin and its derivatives: Moderate inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and trypsinπŸ“š Cited by 41, 2012