Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohmmad Younus Wani | Medicinal Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohmmad Younus Wani is an accomplished Associate Professor at the University of Jeddah, specializing in medicinal and organic chemistry with a strong focus on drug discovery and antimicrobial resistance. His research centers on the development of small molecule inhibitors and innovative therapeutic strategies to combat drug-resistant pathogens and hospital-acquired infections. With over 90 high-impact publications, an h-index of 33, and more than 4,100 citations, he has established a significant global research presence. Dr. Wani has secured multiple competitive research grants, including major funded projects as Principal Investigator, and holds several US patents in antifungal therapeutics. He has extensive international research experience, having worked in the United States, Portugal, and India, and actively collaborates across multidisciplinary teams. His work contributes to advancing healthcare solutions and addressing critical global challenges in infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.