Assist Prof Dr. Saeed Ahmed | Material Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Saeed Ahmed | Material Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Saeed Ahmed , University of Chakwal , Pakistan

Dr. Saeed Ahmed is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chakwal, Pakistan πŸ“š. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 2019, where he focused on the design and fabrication of hierarchical porous magnesium oxide for advanced applications πŸ§ͺ. His M.Phil. from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, explored anti-corrosion materials, while his M.Sc. research at the University of Education, Lahore, centered on method development for pharmaceuticals πŸ’Š. Dr. Ahmed’s diverse professional experience includes roles as an R&D Incharge at Medisearch Pharmacal, a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Quality Assurance Officer at JAWA Pharmaceutical πŸ”¬. His research interests encompass advanced materials, adsorption, photocatalysis, water treatment reactor design, anti-corrosion, and pollutant risk assessment 🌍.

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πŸ“š Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2019)
    Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
    Project: Design, Fabrication, and Adsorption Behavior for Hierarchical Porous Magnesium Oxide
  • M.Phil. in Applied Chemistry (2016)
    University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
    Project: Anti-Corrosion Behaviour of Al-Cr Doped Magnesium Ferrite Nano-material for Steel
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2013)
    University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
    Project: Method Development of Esomeprazole Magnesium and Its Validation
  • B.Ed. in Education (2014)
    Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • B.Sc. (2011)
    Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
  • F.Sc. (HSSC) (2009)
    B.I.S.E. Dera Ghazi Khan
  • Matric (SSC) (2007)
    B.I.S.E. Dera Ghazi Khan

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (04/2022 – Present)
    Department of Chemistry, University of Chakwal, Pakistan
  • Assistant Professor (10/2021 – 04/2022)
    Department of Chemistry, University of Lahore, Pakistan
  • R&D Incharge (07/2021 – 10/2021)
    Medisearch Pharmacal Private Limited, Lahore, Pakistan
    Responsibilities: Research and evaluation of new products, development of new products, technical support, coordination of R&D activities.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (07/2019 – 07/2021)
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
    Project: Adsorption Material Development and Pilot-Scale Reactor Design for River Water Treatment of Hong Kong
  • Quality Assurance Officer (04/2016 – 08/2016)
    JAWA Pharmaceutical, Lahore, Pakistan
    Responsibilities: Quality and safety assessments, compliance with ISO 9001, stability studies, training needs assessment, performance monitoring.
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) (02/2014 – 03/2016)
    University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (10/2012 – 12/2013)
    Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) (10/2011 – 12/2013)
    University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan

πŸ”¬ Research Interests:

  • Advanced Materials
  • Adsorption
  • Photocatalysis
  • Reactor Design for Water Treatment
  • Anti-corrosion
  • Health Risk Assessment of Pollutants

Publication top Notes :

Concentrations, pollution indices and health risk assessment of heavy metals in road dust from two urbanized cities of Pakistan: Comparing two sampling methods for heavy metals …

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Solvent assisted synthesis of hierarchical magnesium oxide flowers for adsorption of phosphate and methyl orange: kinetic, isotherm, thermodynamic and removal mechanism

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Recent progress on adsorption materials for phosphate removal

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Phosphate removal from river water using a highly efficient magnetically recyclable Fe3O4/La (OH) 3 nanocomposite

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Visible-light-driven ZnO/ZnS/MnO2Β ternary nanocomposite catalyst: synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

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Assist Prof Dr. Naglaa Ashmawy | Analytical Techniques Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Naglaa Ashmawy | Analytical Techniques Award | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Assist Prof Dr. Naglaa Ashmawy , Gulf Medical University , United Arab Emirates

Dr. Naglaa Saad Eldin Mostafa Ashmawy is a distinguished Assistant Professor in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE. With a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2019), her research focuses on the phytochemical and biological studies of plants in the Araliaceae family. She earned her M.Sc. in Natural Products Chemistry from the same institution in 2013, with research on the genus Erythrina of the Leguminosae family.Dr. Ashmawy’s career spans both academia and industry. She currently coordinates the International Foundation Programs at Gulf Medical University and has held roles as a visiting assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, and City University College of Ajman. Her previous experience includes a post-doctoral fellowship at Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, and she served as an Assistant Professor at Ain Shams University, where she was also involved in accreditation committees.

 

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Education

πŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Natural Products Chemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo (2019)
πŸŽ“ M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Natural Products Chemistry, Ain Shams University (2013)
πŸŽ“ B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ain Shams University (2007)

Work Experience

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Assistant Professor, Gulf Medical University (Oct. 2023–Present)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Visiting Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai (Aug. 2021–Jun. 2023)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Part-time Assistant Professor, Gulf Medical University (Sep. 2022–Aug. 2023)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Visiting Assistant Professor, City University College of Ajman (Sep. 2020–Jun. 2021)
πŸ”¬ Postdoctoral Fellow, Sharjah Institute for Medical Research (Sep. 2019–Aug. 2023)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy, Ain Shams University (Dec. 2018–Aug. 2019)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Lecturer, Ain Shams University (June 2013–Dec. 2018)
πŸ§ͺ Lab Instructor, Ain Shams University (May 2008–June 2013)
πŸ’Š Pharmacist, Nilly Pharmacy, Cairo (Jan. 2008–Apr. 2008)

Teaching Experience

πŸ”¬ General and Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biochemistry, Complementary Medicine
πŸ§ͺ Organic Chemistry, Introduction to Chemical Analysis, Analytical Chemistry
🌿 Pharmacognosy, Quality Control of Herbal Products, Phytochemistry

Administrative Experience

πŸ“‹ Coordinator, International Foundation Programs, Gulf Medical University
πŸ“‹ Chair, College of Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee, Gulf Medical University
πŸ“‹ Committee Member for NAQAAE Accreditation, Ain Shams University

Research Skills

πŸ” Microscopy, Sample Preparation, Dyeing, Imaging
πŸ”¬ HPLC, HPTLC, LC/MS
🌿 Essential Oil Extraction, GC, GC/MS
πŸ“Š Metabolomic Research, NMR, LC/MS, GC/MS
πŸ” Structure Elucidation of Secondary Metabolites
πŸ’» Software: MS Office, Mestrenova, Xcalibar, EndNote, AMDIS, Chenomx, metaboAnalyst

 

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Flavonoids are promising safe therapy against COVID-19

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A New Xanthone Glycoside fromΒ Mangifera indicaΒ L.: Physicochemical Properties and In Vitro Anti-Skin Aging Activities

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A comprehensive review of the health benefits of flaxseed oil in relation to its chemical composition and comparison with other omega-3-rich oils

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The genus Polyscias (Araliaceae): A phytochemical and biological review

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Marine sponge is a promising natural source of anti-SARS-CoV-2 scaffold

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Dr. Vaclav Kasicka| Analytical and Physical Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vaclav Kasicka| Analytical and Physical Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vaclav Kasicka , Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences , Czech Republic

πŸ”¬ VΓ‘clav KaΕ‘ička, RNDr., PhD. (CSc.) is a pioneering figure in the field of analytical chemistry, renowned for his contributions to electromigration methods at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague. With a career spanning decades, he has significantly advanced the theory, instrumentation, and methodology of capillary and free-flow electromigration techniques, including zone electrophoresis, isotachophoresis, and electrokinetic chromatography. His research focuses on the separation, analysis, and biochemical characterization of amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. As a senior scientist and head of the Laboratory of Electromigration Methods, he has authored over 190 papers in prestigious international journals, edited multiple symposia proceedings, and contributed chapters to key textbooks. Dr. KaΕ‘ička’s dedication extends beyond research; he actively teaches electroseparation methods at leading universities in Prague and serves on editorial boards for prominent scientific journals. Recognized with numerous awards, including the HanuΕ‘ Memorial Medal and the Prof. Andrzej Waksmundzki Medal, his influence in chromatography and electrophoresis is felt worldwide through his extensive collaborations and leadership in scientific committees. 🌍

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πŸ“š Education:

  • CSc. (PhD. equivalent), Chemistry/Biochemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechoslovakia (1985)
    • Thesis: Analysis and preparation of peptides and proteins by isotachophoresis.
  • RNDr., Chemistry/Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia (1979)
  • M.Sc., Chemistry/Physical Chemistry, Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia (1977)

πŸ”¬ Professional Experience:

  • Senior Scientist, Head of the Laboratory of Electromigration Methods, Institute of Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic (1995-present)
  • Research Scientist, Department of Biochemistry of Peptides, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences (1993-1994)
  • Research Scientist, Department of Biochemistry of Proteins, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences (1988-1992)
  • Junior Scientist, Department of Biochemistry of Proteins, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences (1985-1988)

πŸ” Specialization:

Theory, instrumentation, and methodology of capillary and free-flow electromigration methods including zone electrophoresis, isotachophoresis, isoelectric focusing, affinity electrophoresis, electrokinetic chromatography, and electrochromatography. Applications for separation, analysis, purification, and physicochemical and biochemical characterization of amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleosides, nucleotides, and other biomolecules.

πŸ“– Publications and Editorships:

Author or co-author of over 190 papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 100 contributions in symposia proceedings, 23 book chapters, 25 pending patents, and more than 150 lectures at international symposia. H-index of 35 with significant contributions to journals like Electrophoresis and Journal of Separation Science.

πŸŽ“ Teaching:

Provides specialized lectures on electroseparation methods and supervises graduation reports and theses at several universities in Prague.

πŸ“ Memberships:

Editorial and advisory board memberships in prestigious journals including Electrophoresis and Journal of Separation Science. Active involvement in professional societies and committees related to chromatography and electrophoresis.

πŸ† Awards:

Recipient of notable honors including the HanuΕ‘ Memorial Medal from the Czech Chemical Society (2022) and the Prof. Andrzej Waksmundzki Medal for achievements in separation techniques (2021).

🌐 International Cooperation:

Extensive collaboration across Europe and beyond, contributing to numerous bilateral and EU projects, and holding positions in international scientific committees.

πŸ“… Scientific Meetings:

Organizer and committee member for various international symposia on separation science, including HPLC 2017 and ISSS 2014 in Prague.

Publications Top Notes πŸ“„

Recent developments and applications of capillary and microchip electrophoresis in proteomics and peptidomics (mid-2018–2022)

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A study of azopyrimidine photoswitches and their interactions with cyclodextrins: When the guest governs the type of accommodation at the host

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The separation of the enantiomers of diquats by capillary electrophoresis using randomly sulfated cyclodextrins as chiral selectors

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Capillary electrokinetic chromatography for studying interactions between Ξ²-blockers and Intralipid emulsion

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Recent developments in capillary and microchip electroseparations of peptides (2021–mid-2023)

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