Mecit Ozdemir | Fluorescent Sensors | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mecit ozdemir | Fluorescent Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mecit ozdemir, Kilis 7 Aralik University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mecit Özdemir is a distinguished Turkish chemist specializing in analytical and inorganic chemistry. Born in 1982 in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, he has significantly contributed to the development of colorimetric and fluorescent sensors for detecting metal ions and environmental pollutants. Dr. Özdemir has held academic positions at Çukurova University, Gaziantep University, and Kilis 7 Aralık University, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor. His research has been widely published in reputable scientific journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing chemical sciences. Beyond academia, he is known for mentoring students and fostering scientific inquiry.​

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🎓 Education

Dr. Özdemir completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University in 2004. He pursued his Master’s degree at Çukurova University, focusing on Friedel-Crafts alkylation reactions in subcritical water, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. E. Sultan Güray. He earned his Ph.D. from Gaziantep University, where his dissertation centered on synthesizing new N-heterocyclic Schiff bases and their metal complexes, investigating their antioxidant properties. His educational journey laid a robust foundation for his research in sensor development and analytical chemistry.​

🧪 Experience

Dr. Özdemir began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Çukurova University (2004–2008), followed by a similar role at Gaziantep University (2008–2012). He then served as a Lecturer at Kilis 7 Aralık University’s Technical Sciences Vocational School (2012–2013). From 2013 to 2015, he was an Associate Professor at the same institution. Since 2019, he has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science and Letters at Kilis 7 Aralık University. Throughout his career, Dr. Özdemir has been dedicated to teaching, research, and mentoring students in the field of chemistry.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Özdemir’s contributions to chemistry have been recognized through various awards and honors. His research on colorimetric and fluorescent sensors has garnered attention at national and international conferences, including presentations at the Semiconductor Science Technology Conference (2015) and the International Summit of Innovation in Medicine (2018). He has also been acknowledged for his innovative approaches in sensor development and his commitment to scientific excellence. These accolades reflect his standing in the scientific community and his ongoing impact on the field.​

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Özdemir’s research primarily revolves around the design and synthesis of colorimetric and fluorescent chemosensors for the selective detection of metal ions such as Cu²⁺, Hg²⁺, Zn²⁺, and Fe³⁺ in aqueous media. His work emphasizes developing “turn-on” and “off-on” probes that offer high sensitivity and selectivity, contributing to environmental monitoring and biomedical applications. He also explores the synthesis of heterocyclic Schiff bases and their metal complexes, investigating their antioxidant properties and potential catalytic activities. His interdisciplinary approach bridges inorganic chemistry, analytical techniques, and material science.​

Publication Top Notes

  • “Selective Determination of Cu²⁺ and ClO⁻ Ions in Aqueous Media by Dual‐Channel Colorimetric and Fluorescent “Turn‐on” Probe” – ChemistrySelect, 2025.

  • “Two Colorimetric and Fluorescent Dual‐Channel Chemosensors for the Selective Detection of pH in Aqueous Solutions” – ChemistrySelect, 2020.

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  • “An Effective ‘Off-On’ Artificial Probe Based on Rhodamine B Derivative for Sensitive and Selective Recognition of Cu²⁺ Ions” – Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2020.

  • “A Novel Chromogenic Molecular Sensing Platform for Highly Sensitive and Selective Detection of Cu²⁺ Ions in Aqueous Environment” – Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2019.

  • “A Highly Selective “Off-On” Fluorescent Sensor for Subcellular Visualization of Labile Iron(III) in Living Cells” – Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2018.

  • “A Fast-Response, Highly Selective, Chromogenic and Fluorescent Chemosensor for the Detection of Hg²⁺ Ions” – Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2017.

  • “Synthesis of a New Heterocyclic Schiff Base Ligand: An Experimental and Computational Modeling Study” – Journal of Molecular Structure, 2017.

  • “A Rhodamine-Based Colorimetric and Fluorescent Probe for Dual Sensing of Cu²⁺ and Hg²⁺ Ions” – Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2016.

  • “A Selective Fluorescent ‘Turn-On’ Sensor for Recognition of Zn²⁺ in Aqueous Media” – Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2016.

Wei Li | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Nanjing Tech University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li is an expert in biomedical imaging 🏥, fluorescent probe design 🌈, and nano-functionalization ⚛️. He earned his Ph.D. (2020) and completed a postdoc (2023) at Hunan University under Prof. Lin Yuan. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at Nanjing Tech University. His research focuses on optical imaging platforms, biomolecular recognition, and chemical sensors for disease diagnostics 🏥. He has published 16+ SCI papers in top journals like JACS and Angew. Chem. 📜 and leads multiple national research projects 🎯. Dr. Li also serves as a peer reviewer for renowned journals.

 

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🎓 Educational Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li has a strong academic foundation in chemistry and chemical engineering ⚛️. He earned his B.S. (2015) from the Hubei University of Technology 🏫, followed by a Ph.D. (2020) from Hunan University 🎓, where he conducted research under the guidance of Prof. Lin Yuan 🧪. Continuing his pursuit of scientific excellence, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship (2023) at the State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University 🔬. His studies have been instrumental in advancing biomedical imaging, biosensing, and molecular probe design 🏥, laying a strong foundation for his academic and research career.

 

🏅 Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li has made significant contributions to chemical and molecular engineering ⚛️. Since December 2023, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University 🏫, where he continues his research on biomedical imaging and biosensing 🧪. Prior to this, he worked as an Associate Research Fellow (May–October 2023) at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University 🎓. His expertise in nanotechnology and molecular probe design has positioned him as a key researcher in the field of diagnostic and imaging innovations 🏥.

 

🔬 Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li specializes in biomedical imaging 🏥 and in vitro diagnostics 🧪. His research integrates dye structure regulation, biomolecular recognition strategies, and nano-functionalization to develop high-specificity and high-sensitivity biological probes 🔍. His key areas include: designing optical imaging platforms (fluorescence, afterglow) for novel biomarkers 🌟, nano-functionalization of optical probes for imaging-based diagnosis 🧫, and developing rapid chemical and biological sensors for real-time detection ⚡. His innovations provide powerful tools for biomolecule detection, advancing medical diagnostics and therapeutic applications 🚑.

 

🏆 Academic Achievements

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Li has published over 16 SCI papers as first author, coauthor, or corresponding author 📝. His work appears in top chemistry journals 🧪, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Coord. Chem. Rev., Adv. Funct. Mater., Chem. Sci., Anal. Chem. (3), ACS Sens., TrAC Trends Anal. Chem., and Chinese Chem. Lett. (2). He also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals like Anal. Chem., Theranostics, and BBA – Molecular Basis of Disease, contributing significantly to the scientific community 🌍.

Research Focus

Dr. Wei Li’s research focuses on molecular imaging, fluorescent probe design, and bioanalytical chemistry, particularly in the development of near-infrared (NIR) optical probes for biomedical imaging and disease diagnostics. His work spans applications in tumor detection, ferroptosis induction, hepatic inflammation imaging, and liver disease monitoring. He also explores pH-responsive assemblies, enzyme-activated fluorophores, and selective chemical sensors for biological targets.

Publication Top Notes

  • Rational Design of Tunable Near‐Infrared Oxazine Probe with Large Stokes Shift for Leucine Aminopeptidase Detection and Imaging
  • Molecular imaging: design mechanism and bioapplications
  • Molecular Engineering of pH-Responsive NIR Oxazine Assemblies for Evoking Tumor Ferroptosis via Triggering Lysosomal Dysfunction
  • Liver-Targeted Near-Infrared Fluorescence/Photoacoustic Dual-Modal Probe for Real-Time Imaging of <i>In Situ</i> Hepatic Inflammation
  • Engineering a selective fluorescent sensor with a high signal-to-background ratio for microalbumin detection and imaging
  • Evolving an Ultra-Sensitive Near-Infrared β-Galactosidase Fluorescent Probe for Breast Cancer Imaging and Surgical Resection Navigation
  • Recent Advances in Molecular Fluorescent Probes for CYP450 Sensing and Imaging
  • Enhancing the Release Efficiency of a Molecular Chemotherapeutic Prodrug by Photodynamic Therapy
  • Development of Probes with High Signal-to-Noise Ratios Based on the Facile Modification of Xanthene Dyes for Imaging Peroxynitrite during the Liver Ischemia/Reperfusion Process
  • Advances in Optical Imaging of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease