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

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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]

 

Prof Dr. Daniela Martins Fernandes de Oliveira | FĂ­sico-QuĂ­mica | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Daniela Martins Fernandes de Oliveira | FĂ­sico-QuĂ­mica | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Universidade Estadual de Maringá , Brazil

👨‍🎓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.

🏆 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:

Dr. [Nome em citações bibliográficas], completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry at the State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringa, Brazil, from 2005 to 2009. Her research focused on the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured metallic oxides and their application in nanocomposites with poly(vinyl alcohol). During this time, she was under the guidance of Edgardo Alfonso GĂłmez Pineda and received a scholarship from Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de NĂ­vel Superior (CAPES). Her work involved techniques such as XRD, SEM, FTIR, TGA, and nanoparticle analysis, contributing to the fields of physical chemistry, nanostructured materials, and polymers and composites for the development of new materials. Prior to her Ph.D., she completed her Master’s in Chemistry at UEM, focusing on the thermal stability of blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and modified lignin, from 2003 to 2005. She continued her academic journey with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from UEM in 1999-2002. After her Ph.D., she pursued postdoctoral studies from 2010 to 2011 at UEM, furthering her expertise in physical chemistry, polymers and composites, and nanostructured materials. Dr. [Nome em citações bibliográficas] is currently an Associate Professor at UEM, specializing in physical chemistry, and serves as the Deputy Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Chemistry (PQU-UEM – Grade 6.0 CAPES). She is also a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow – level 2 since March 2022 and coordinates the Research Group in Polymers, Biomass, and Nanomaterials (GPBN), focusing on materials chemistry for environmental and biomedical applications, with an h-index of 15 according to ISI and Scopus.

Training:

2007: Completed a 6-hour Short Course in I Symposium on Sugarcane Technology University: State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringa, Brazil

2004: Completed a 6-hour Short Course in Fundamentals of Thermal Analysis: TG, DSC, TMA, and DMA Event: IV Brazilian Congress of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (IV CBRATEC), Brazil

1999 – 2000: Completed a 180-hour University Extension Course in Chemistry University: State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringa, Brazil

professional:

The user has a significant professional background, including various roles and responsibilities at the Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM). They have been a Servidor público since 2012, holding the position of Professor Associado-B with a workload of 40 hours under a regime of Dedicação exclusiva. They have held several administrative positions, including Coordenadora Adjunta of the Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química (PQU-UEM) for multiple terms, and have been a member of various academic councils and committees within the university. Their teaching experience includes courses in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Química, specializing in areas such as Química de Polímeros and Físico-Química. Their research interests encompass Nanofibras eletrofiadas, Química de Materiais, Polímeros e Compósitos, Materiais Nanoestruturados, Polímeros Naturais, and Polímeros Biocompatíveis. More details can be found in their Currículo Lattes.

 

Daniela Martins Fernandes de Oliveira ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 633, Since 2018: 631
  • Citations: 633 (All), 631 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 12 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 13 (All), 13 (Since 2018)

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

Areas of expertise:

  1. Physical Chemistry
  2. Polymers and Composites
  3. Nanostructured Materials
  4. Biomass Degradation
  5. Thermal Analysis of Materials

Publications:

Synthesis and characterization of ZnO, CuO and a mixed Zn and Cu oxide

  • Published in Energy in 2009 with 243 citations.

Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticles: Synthesis by a modified sol–gel method and characterization

  • Published in Energy in 2006 with 148 citations.

Thermal and photochemical stability of poly (vinyl alcohol)/modified lignin blends

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 142 citations.

Preparation, characterization, and photoluminescence study of PVA/ZnO nanocomposite films

  • Published in Energy in 2011 with 135 citations.

Co-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by an adapted sol–gel method: effects on the structural, optical, photocatalytic and antibacterial properties

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 94 citations.

Prof. Mohamed Hasab-Elkhalig | Computational Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mohamed Hasab-Elkhalig | Computational Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

Academic Member at Computational Materials Physics, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

👨‍🎓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.

🏆 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:

Mohamed Musa Saad Abdulkareem holds a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from Nileen University, awarded on January 2, 2011. Prior to this, he obtained an M.Sc. in Physics from Nileen University on January 14, 2004, and a B.Sc. in Physics from Nile Valley University on December 3, 1998. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation and progressive growth in the field of physics. Mohamed Musa Saad Abdulkareem holds a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from Nileen University, awarded on January 2, 2011. Prior to this, he obtained an M.Sc. in Physics from Nileen University on January 14, 2004, and a B.Sc. in Physics from Nile Valley University on December 3, 1998. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation and progressive growth in the field of physics.

Research Interest:

Mohamed Musa Saad Abdulkareem specializes in Solid State Physics, Materials Science, and Computational Materials Science, with a focus on Transition and Rare Earth Compounds, Inorganic Acids, and Perovskite Compounds. His expertise spans the theoretical and practical aspects of these fields, contributing to advancements in understanding the properties and behavior of materials at the atomic and molecular levels. His research interests reflect a comprehensive grasp of both fundamental and advanced concepts, positioning him as a valuable contributor to the scientific community in these specialized areas.

Work Experience:

Mohamed Musa Saad Abdulkareem has held a series of academic positions, demonstrating a progressive career in the field of Physics education and research. Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Physics at the College of Science and Arts, Al-Muznib, University of Qassim, he has been contributing to the university’s academic environment since June 23, 2021. Prior to this role, he served as an Associate Professor in the same department from June 23, 2018, to June 23, 2020, and in the Department of Physics at the College of Science, University of Qassim, from February 23, 2016, to June 23, 2018. His academic journey began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the College of Science, University of Qassim, where he served from July 29, 2011, to February 23, 2016. He started his career as a Teaching Assistant at the College of Education, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on August 30, 2001, where he gained foundational experience in the field. His extensive experience in academia reflects a strong commitment to education and research in the field of Physics.

Administrative and Committee Work:

Mohamed Musa Saad Abdulkareem has actively participated in various administrative and academic committees, showcasing his commitment to contributing beyond his teaching and research roles. His involvement includes membership in the Department of Physics Council at the College of Science, University of Qassim, since July 29, 2011. He has also served as a member of the Safety and Security Committee and the Scientific Research Committee within the Department of Physics at the same institution, starting from July 29, 2011, and August 31, 2013, respectively. Furthermore, he has been an active member of the College Website Committee, Community Service Committee, Teaching Assistants Committee, and Research and Studies Committee, all within the Department of Physics at the College of Science, University of Qassim, starting from January 1, 2015, January 1, 2016, January 1, 2016, and January 1, 2018, respectively. His dedication to administrative responsibilities extended to his tenure at the Department of Physics, College of Science and Arts, Al-Muznib, University of Qassim, where he has been a member of the Department Council since July 1, 2018. Additionally, he took on the role of Supervisor for the Student Club at the College of Science and Arts, Al-Muznib, starting from August 1, 2018. His extensive involvement in these committees and clubs demonstrates his commitment to enhancing the academic and administrative environment within the university.