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 📚. 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 🧪. 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 💊. 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 🔬. His research interests encompass advanced materials, adsorption, photocatalysis, water treatment reactor design, anti-corrosion, and pollutant risk assessment 🌍.

📚 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

💼 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

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

🔬 Václav Kašička, 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. Kašička’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 Hanuš 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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📚 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)

🔬 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)

🔍 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.

📖 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.

🎓 Teaching:

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

📝 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.

🏆 Awards:

Recipient of notable honors including the Hanuš 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.

📅 Scientific Meetings:

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

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

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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 β-blockers and Intralipid emulsion

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

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