Demokrat Nuha | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Demokrat Nuha | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Demokrat Nuha, University for Business and Technology, Albania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demokrat Nuha, a Kosovar national born on August 17, 1995, is currently a Professor of Chemistry at the University for Business and Technology in Pristina, Kosovo, since March 2022. He obtained his Doctor of Science in Chemistry from Eskişehir Technical University in 2023, following an MSC in Organic Chemistry from Anadolu University. Dr. Nuha’s research spans the synthesis and biological evaluation of novel compounds with applications in antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-Alzheimer’s treatments. His extensive academic journey includes significant contributions to pharmaceutical chemistry and molecular modeling, reflected in numerous publications and conference presentations. 🧪📚

 

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Work Experience

Dr. Arben Haziri has accumulated diverse experience in the field of chemistry, spanning both academia and pharmaceutical research. His journey began at Gentipharm Pharmaceuticals in Kosovo, where he contributed as an organic chemist, specializing in synthesizing various medications and herbal products. This foundational experience prepared him for more extensive roles, including his tenure at Anadolu University in Turkey, where he excelled as a research scientist. At Anadolu University, he focused on synthesizing novel compounds with potential biological activities such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents. Currently, as a Professor at the University for Business and Technology in Kosovo, Dr. Haziri continues to inspire and educate students in the faculties of Pharmacy and Food Sciences with his expertise and passion for chemistry. 🧪

 

Education

Dr. Arben Haziri’s academic journey in chemistry reflects his dedication and scholarly achievements. He began at the University of Prishtina, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry-Engineering, laying the foundation for his future pursuits. He continued his education at Anadolu University in Turkey, completing a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, focusing on advanced chemical synthesis. Driven by a quest for deeper knowledge, he pursued a Doctor of Science in Chemistry at Eskişehir Technical University, culminating in significant contributions to his field. Fluent in Albanian, his native language, Dr. Haziri embodies a commitment to academic excellence and scientific innovation. 🎓

 

Research Focus

Dr. Asaf Evren’s research focuses primarily on medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, with a specialization in designing novel compounds targeting various therapeutic areas. His work spans the synthesis and biological evaluation of diverse chemical derivatives, including thiazoles, oxadiazoles, and phthalazines, aimed at combating diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer, microbial infections, and neurological disorders. Utilizing computational methods such as molecular docking and DFT calculations, he explores the molecular interactions and potential applications of these compounds. Dr. Evren’s contributions underscore his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science through innovative approaches and rigorous scientific inquiry. 🧪💊

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Synthesis of novel thiazolyl hydrazone derivatives as potent dual monoamine oxidase-aromatase inhibitors
    • Cited by: 32
    • Year: 2022 🧪
  • New Oxadiazole/Triazole Derivatives with Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties
    • Cited by: 20
    • Year: 2023 🦠
  • Design, synthesis, and antimicrobial activity of novel coumarin derivatives: An in-silico and in-vitro study
    • Cited by: 15
    • Year: 2023 💊
  • Design and synthesis of novel 2, 4, 5-thiazole derivatives as 6-APA mimics and antimicrobial activity evaluation
    • Cited by: 13
    • Year: 2021 🌐
  • Design and synthesis of new 4-methylthiazole derivatives: In vitro and in silico studies of antimicrobial activity
    • Cited by: 12
    • Year: 2021 🧬
  • Synthesis, density functional theory calculation, molecular docking studies, and evaluation of novel 5‐nitrothiophene derivatives for anticancer activity
    • Cited by: 11
    • Year: 2022 🎯
  • Focusing on the moderately active compound (MAC) in the design and development of strategies to optimize the apoptotic effect by molecular mechanics techniques
    • Cited by: 8
    • Year: 2022 💡
  • Novel oxadiazole-thiadiazole derivatives: synthesis, biological evaluation, and in silico studies
    • Cited by: 6
    • Year: 2023 🌿
  • Design and Synthesis of Innovative Oxadiazole Derivatives for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
    • Cited by: 1
    • Year: 2024 🧠

Wang Lijia | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wang Lijia | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor, East China Normal University, China

👩‍🔬 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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🎓 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

💼 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

🔬 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

🏆 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

📚 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 (±)-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 γ-Chromenes with Quinones – Org. Lett., 2022, 24, 5525-5529. [Cited by: 10 articles]