Prof Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed | Material Science | Women Researcher Award

Posted on 16/02/202416/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Prof Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed | Material Science | Women Researcher Award

Chemistry Department at Material Science, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed has a distinguished academic background in Chemistry, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry (Very good with honors) from Cairo University – Faculty of Science – Chemistry Department, obtained in 2006. She began her career as an Instructor at Cairo University – Faculty of Science in May 2007 and completed pre-master courses in 2007-2008. Dr. Ahmed went on to earn her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry from Cairo University – Faculty of Science – Chemistry Department in 2009, with a thesis titled “Steric Interaction and Phase Behavior of Some Laterally Substituted Liquid Crystalline Compounds.” Continuing her academic journey, she became an Assistant Lecturer at Cairo University – Faculty of Science (Physical Chemistry) in December 2009. Dr. Ahmed further pursued her studies and obtained a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Cairo University – Faculty of Science – Chemistry Department in 2012. Her doctoral thesis was on the “Effect of Polarity, Position, and number of Lateral Substituents on the Mesophase Behavior of Some Model Compounds in Pure and Mixed States.” Dr. Ahmed’s dedication and expertise in Physical Chemistry led to her appointment as a Lecturer at Cairo University – Faculty of Science (Physical Chemistry) in July 2012. She continued to advance in her academic career, becoming an Associate Professor at Cairo University – Faculty of Science (Physical Chemistry) in July 2017. In August 2018, Dr. Ahmed joined Taibah University – Faculty of Science (Physical Chemistry) as an Associate Professor. Demonstrating her excellence in the field, Dr. Ahmed was promoted to Full Professor at Cairo University – Faculty of Science (Physical Chemistry) in September 2022. She further expanded her academic reach by becoming a Full Professor at Taibah University – Faculty of Science (Physical Chemistry) in September 2023. Dr. Ahmed’s contributions to Physical Chemistry have been recognized through her academic achievements and professional advancements, making her a respected figure in the field.

Research Interest:

Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed’s research interests and areas of expertise encompass a wide range of topics in Chemistry. She is particularly focused on the synthesis and characterization of novel liquid crystalline materials. Her work involves the investigation of liquid crystals using various techniques such as DSC, POM, XRD, and electro-optic techniques. Dr. Ahmed is also interested in the applications of liquid crystalline materials, optical materials, and polymers. Additionally, she is involved in research related to the fabrication of new low-cost solar cells for high-efficiency electricity generation. Dr. Ahmed is also engaged in the preparation and characterization of new nanomaterial composites for industrial applications and water treatment. Her research interests extend to computational chemistry and its applications, as well as the preparation of new green products with wide industrial and pharmacological applications. Dr. Ahmed’s diverse research portfolio reflects her commitment to advancing the field of Chemistry through innovative research and practical applications.

Experience:

Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed has acquired extensive instrumental training in various analytical techniques, including Polarized Optical Microscopy (POM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), UV-Spectrophotometry, FT-IR, XRD, SEM, TEM, and electro-optic investigation of liquid crystals and polymers. Her proficiency in these techniques has been honed through practical experience and academic training, enabling her to conduct advanced research in her field. Furthermore, Dr. Ahmed has received certificates from the Faculty of Science at Cairo University through the Graduate Research Challenge Program in 2010 (GRCF). These certificates attest to her participation and successful completion of the program, highlighting her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Teaching Experince:

Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed has been actively engaged in teaching and tutoring at Cairo University, specifically in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, since 2007. Her teaching responsibilities have evolved over the years, reflecting her expertise and commitment to undergraduate education. As a Teaching Assistant from 2007 to 2009, Dr. Ahmed contributed significantly to the teaching and tutoring of practical courses, with a percentage contribution ranging from 70-80%. Her role involved assisting in the teaching of Physical Chemistry and General Chemistry for first-year undergraduates, providing instruction on Thermodynamic Chemistry for second-year and Bachelor students, and delivering lectures on the Physical Chemistry of Polymers for third-year undergraduates.

Award & Honor:

Dr. Hoda A. Ahmed has received several prestigious awards and accolades throughout her career, highlighting her outstanding contributions to scientific research and academia. In March 2007, she was honored with the Hamed Khalefa Award by the Department of Chemistry at Cairo University, recognizing her as one of the top ten students in the Chemistry group. Dr. Ahmed’s excellence in scientific research has been consistently recognized, as evidenced by the Award for the Best Scientific Research Publications from Cairo University for the years 2009 to 2023. Her impactful research has also earned her a place on the list of scientific researchers in the “World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists” according to surveys conducted by Stanford University in both 2021 and 2022. Furthermore, Dr. Ahmed’s commitment to addressing global challenges through her research was acknowledged with the Elsevier Award for an article linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her work on the enhanced adsorption removal of phosphate from water by Ag-doped PVA-NiO nanocomposite, prepared by the pulsed laser ablation method, was recognized for its potential to contribute to solutions for some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Publications:

H Ahmed, DP Häder (2010). Rapid ecotoxicological bioassay of nickel and cadmium using motility and photosynthetic parameters of Euglena gracilis. Environmental and Experimental Botany 69 (1), 68-75. [Citations: 94]

H Ahmed, DP Häder (2010). A fast algal bioassay for assessment of copper toxicity in water using Euglena gracilis. Journal of Applied Phycology 22, 785-792. [Citations: 51]

H Ahmed, DP Häder (2011). Monitoring of waste water samples using the ECOTOX biosystem and the flagellate alga Euglena gracilis. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 216 (1-4), 547-560. [Citations: 40]

M Salama, HA Abdelaziz, MHZ El-Dien (2014). Effect of soil type on the allelopathic activity of Medicago sativa L. residues in Vicia faba L. agroecosystems. Journal of Taibah University for Science 8 (2), 84-89. [Citations: 32]

HAEAM Ahmed (2010). Biomonitoring of aquatic ecosystems. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). [Citations: 17]

SM El-Darier, HA Ahmed, M Razik, MES Allam (2015). Detoxification of olive-mill solid waste and its probable application as organic fertilizer. Journal of Fertilizers and Pesticides 6 (2), 154-169. [Citations: 11]

HA Ahmed, SM El-Darier (2022). Phytochemistry, allelopathy and anticancer potentiality of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae). Brazilian Journal of Biology 84. [Citations: 6]

H Ahmed, SE Darier, M Migahid, K Belkasem (2019). Biological activity of Moringa oleifera Lam. on Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) in sustainable agriculture practices. Advances in Environmental Biology 13 (7), 1-9. [Citations: 5]

H Ahmed, DP Häder (2010). Short-term bioassay of chlorophenol compounds using Euglena gracilis. SRX Ecology 2010. [Citations: 5]

HA Ahmed, SM El-Darier, MHZ El-Dien (2014). Role of soil moisture in allelopathic activity of Medicago sativa L. residues in Zea mays L. fields. Journal of Global Biosciences 3 (5), 835-847. [Citations: 2]

Assist Prof Dr. Amir Azizi | Photocatalyst | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 24/01/202424/01/2024 by ScienceFather

Assist Prof Dr. Amir Azizi | Photocatalyst | Best Researcher Award

Faculty Member at Photocatalyst, Arak university, Iran

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

🏅 Awards and Honors:

ID: 47868
Provider: Amir Azizi
Title: 2% of the world’s most cited researchers in 2022 (1402)
Done Date: 07/14/1402

Amir Azizi ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Cited by: All: 331, Since 2018: 249
Citations: 331 (All), 249 (Since 2018)
h-index: 10 (All), 9 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 11 (All), 8 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Azizi ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Research Projects:

Amir Azizi has been involved in a range of scientific activities, including the herbal synthesis of integrated binary-semiconductor nanocomposites of silver-doped CuO with ZnO/SnO2 for antibacterial activities, catalytic reduction, and degradation of toxic chemicals (08/17/1400). He has also contributed to the design and manufacture of cell culture containers (05/20/1400), acquired technical knowledge in making nanoceramic car bodies (04/07/1400), and participated in the single-step green synthesis of Ag/AgCl-TiO2 nanocomposites with enhanced visible-light photoactivity using Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad aqueous extract (05/04/1400). Additionally, he has conducted research on adsorption kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics of copper (II) ion removal from aqueous solutions using natural biogenic iron oxide (01/04/1400). Amir Azizi has also contributed to the field of photocatalysis, including enhanced photocatalytic degradation of phenol by Cd, Sr-doped ZnO (2019/09/30), and the photodegradation of TNT wastewater using a photocatalyst of WO3/Fe3O4, with statistical optimization (date unspecified).

Publications:

A. Azizi. “Green Synthesis of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles and Its Application in Preparation of Fe3O4/Cellulose Magnetic Nanocomposite: A Suitable Proposal for Drug Delivery…” Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30, 3552-3561 (2020) 📝

A. Niazi, A. Azizi, M. Ramezani. “Simultaneous spectrophotometric determination of mercury and palladium with Thio-Michler’s Ketone using partial least squares regression and orthogonal signal correction.” Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 71 (3), 39 (2008) 📝

J. Saien, A. Azizi. “Simultaneous photocatalytic treatment of Cr (VI), Ni (II) and SDBS in aqueous solutions: evaluation of removal efficiency and energy consumption.” Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 95, 114-125 (2015) 📝

A. Azizi. “Green synthesis of iron oxide/cellulose magnetic recyclable nanocomposite and its evaluation in ciprofloxacin removal from aqueous solutions.” Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 18 (2), 331-341 (2021) 📝

A. Niazi, A. Azizi. “Orthogonal Signal Correction–Partial Least Squares Method for Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Nickel, Cobalt, and Zinc.” Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 32 (2), 217-228 (2008) 📝

R.N. Esfahani, S. Khaghani, A. Azizi, F. Mortazaeinezhad, M. Gomarian. “Facile and eco-friendly synthesis of TiO2 NPs using extracts of Verbascum thapsus plant: an efficient photocatalyst for reduction of Cr(VI) ions in the aqueous …” Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 17, 205-213 (2020) 📝

R. Davarnejad, A. Azizi, M. Mohammadi, S. Mansoori. “A green technique for synthesising iron oxide nanoparticles by extract of centaurea cyanus plant: an optimised adsorption process for methylene blue.” International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 102 (10), 2379-2393 (2022) 📝

“Optimized photocatalytic conversion of Ni (II) ions with very low titania nanoparticles at different temperatures; kinetics and energy consumption” (Year and author details missing) 📝

Dr. Arif Nawaz | Material Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 22/12/202322/12/2023 by ScienceFather

Dr. Arif Nawaz : Leading Researcher in Material Chemistry

Lecturer at Biotechnology, Material Chemistry, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Pakistan

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Ph.D. (2016-2021): Institute of Chemical Sciences (ICS), University of Peshawar, Pakistan. M.Phil (2011-2015): Institute of Chemical Sciences (ICS), University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Master’s (M.Sc) in Inorganic Chemistry (2008-2010): Institute of Chemical Sciences (ICS), University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1st Division). Graduation (B.Sc) in Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany (2006-2008): Govt. Superior Science College, Peshawar, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan (1st Division). Intermediate (F.Sc) in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology (2004-2006): Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, KP, Pakistan (1st Division).

Teaching/ Professional Experience:

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan, 13-02-2013- 20-06-2016 (Contract basis). Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan. 21-06-2016- Till date

Conferences:

HEC Three-day workshop on “Understanding Learners Psychology and Developing Critical Thinking” held from January 9-11, 2018, at Bacha Khan University Charsadda. Seminar on “State-of-the-art Cathode Materials For Lithium-ion Batteries: An Industrial Perspective” at Bacha Khan University Charsadda. One-day workshop on “Academic and Scientific Writing” at Bacha Khan University Charsadda. Workshop on “Writing Scientific Papers and Publications – Showcasing the Scientific Talent to the World” at COMSAT Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). Presentations on “Writing Quality Manuscripts” at the Center for Human Resource and Career Development, University of Peshawar.

Research Interest:

Computational and Experimental designing of Novel visible light driven Catalysts (ternary ferrites, polyvalent cationic perovskites) for Wastewater treatment. Fabrication of multinary double and single perovskites as an efficient photo catalyst, good capacitor and heavy metals sensor, Metal Organic Frameworks, Novel ternary and quaternary Oxides/Selenides for PL downshifting and its applications in Solar Cells.