Nurşen Sarı | Pharmaceutical Science | Best Faculty Award

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Prof. Dr. Nurşen Sarı | Pharmaceutical Science | Best Faculty Award

Prof. Dr. Nurşen Sarı, GAZI UNIVERSITY, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nurşen Sarı is a distinguished academic in Inorganic Chemistry with a focus on Polymeric Complexes, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Transition Metals. She has authored 63 articles in SCI/SCI-Expanded journals and over 200 conference proceedings. Prof. Sarı has supervised 17 graduate theses and taught various courses such as Supramolecular Chemistry and Metallurgical Chemistry at Gazi University, where she served as Vice Chair and Erasmus Coordinator. She is passionate about chemistry, seeing it as the key to understanding life. 🌍🔬📚

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Academic and Administrative Leadership

Prof. Dr. Nurşen Sarı has held key academic and administrative roles at Gazi University. She served as a Board Member at the Institute of Science and Technology (2018-2021) and as Vice Chair of the Department of Chemistry (2013-2020). She led the Chemistry Community as Academic Leader (2016-2019) and coordinated the Erasmus Program for the department (2013-2016). Additionally, Prof. Sarı was the Farabi Department Coordinator (2013-2016). Her leadership has significantly shaped the university’s academic direction. 📚🌍🎓👩‍🏫

 

Research Areas

Prof. Dr. Nurşen Sarı’s research spans diverse areas of Inorganic Chemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry, focusing on Polymeric Complexes, Transition Metals, and Inorganic Polymers. Her work explores the structure and behavior of Inorganic Ring Compounds, Coordination Chemistry, and the mechanisms and kinetics of inorganic reactions. Prof. Sarı’s research contributes significantly to the understanding of the interactions between metals and organic ligands, which has applications in various scientific fields. Her passion for Natural Sciences drives her to uncover new insights into the molecular world. 🌐🔬🧪🧬

 

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Nurşen Sarı’s research focuses on several key areas within Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry. Her work includes the synthesis and biological activities of polymeric complexes, Schiff bases, and their transition metal complexes, exploring their antimicrobial and antifungal properties. She also investigates coordination chemistry, inorganic polymers, and reaction mechanisms. Her studies contribute to the development of new materials with applications in biosensors, antimicrobial agents, and medical diagnostics. These endeavors have led to significant publications in prestigious journals. 🧪🔬⚗️🌍🧫

 

Publication Top Notes  

🔍 Antimicrobial activities of N-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthalidene)-amino acid (glycine, alanine, phenylalanine, histidine, tryptophane) Schiff bases and their manganese (III) complexes
Cited by: 195
Year: 2004

🔍 ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITES OF SOME NEW AMINO ACID-SCHI BASES
Cited by: 160
Year: 2003

🔍 Synthesis and biological activity of new cycloalkylthiophene-Schiff bases and their Cr (III) and Zn (II) complexes
Cited by: 57
Year: 2010

🔍 Synthesis, potentiometric and antimicrobial activity studies on 2-pyridinilidene-DL-amino acids and their complexes
Cited by: 55
Year: 2003

🔍 Structural, electrochemical and optical properties of hydrothermally synthesized transition metal oxide (Co3O4, NiO, CuO) nanoflowers
Cited by: 46
Year: 2020

🔍 Synthesis of Some Polymer‐Metal Complexes and Elucidation of their Structures
Cited by: 46
Year: 2006

🔍 Spectroscopic characterization of novel d-amino acid-Schiff bases and their Cr(III) and Ni(II) complexes as antimicrobial agents
Cited by: 37
Year: 2013

🔍 Preparation of carbon paste electrodes including poly (styrene) attached glycine–Pt (IV) for amperometric detection of glucose
Cited by: 34
Year: 2014

🔍 Nanospheres caped Pt (II) and Pt (IV): synthesis and evaluation as antimicrobial and Antifungal Agent
Cited by: 31
Year: 2017

🔍 Ni (II)-tetrahedral complexes: Characterization, antimicrobial properties, theoretical studies and a new family of charge-transfer transitions
Cited by: 31
Year: 2013

🔍 Some novel amino acid-schiff bases and their complexes synthesis, characterization, solid state conductivity behaviors and potentiometric studies
Cited by: 29
Year: 2004

🔍 Synthesis, antimicrobial and antimutagenic effects of novel polymeric-Schiff bases including indol
Cited by: 27
Year: 2019

🔍 Polystyrene attached Pt (IV)–azomethine, synthesis and immobilization of glucose oxidase enzyme
Cited by: 27
Year: 2012

🔍 Synthesis, potentiometric and antimicrobial activity studies on DL-amino acids-Schiff bases and their complexes
Cited by: 27

 

Maryam Tabarzad | Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

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Maryam Tabarzad | Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Maryam Tabarzad, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Iran

Based on Dr. Maryam Tabarzad’s profile, she appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to several key factors:

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Educational Background

  • MSc in E-learning in Medical Education (2023): Focused on enhancing lab skills through augmented reality in pharmacy students.
  • PhD in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2014): Specialized in DNA aptamers against Coagulation Factor VIII.
  • Pharm.D. (2007): Conducted research on bis(4-nitroaryl-1,4-Dihydropyridine) with pharmacological evaluations.

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor: Protein Technology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science (2014-present).
  • Vice-Chancellor of Research Affairs: Protein Technology Research Center (2018-present).
  • Editorial Roles: Managing Editor for Trends in Peptide and Protein Sciences, Associate Editor for Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, and Editorial member for Future Natural Products.

Notable Publications

  1. Fathi et al. (2024): Investigated antimicrobial peptides for wound healing, published in Burns (Q2, IF: 3.2).
  2. Fathi et al. (2024): Explored structural features of antimicrobial peptides in Bioorganic Chemistry (Q1, IF: 5.1).
  3. Yazdanicherati et al. (2024): Studied the effect of antimicrobial peptides on gold nanoparticles, published in Modares Journal of Biotechnology.

Teaching Experience

  • Extensive teaching roles in pharmaceutical and medical biotechnology across various institutions, including University of Science and Culture, Gilan University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Thesis Supervision

  • Supervised multiple Ph.D. and MSc theses in areas such as biosensors, peptide-nanomolecule interactions, and cancer research.

Conclusion

Dr. Maryam Tabarzad’s impressive academic credentials, significant contributions to pharmaceutical biotechnology, influential editorial roles, and robust teaching and supervisory experience make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her research, particularly in the design and development of antimicrobial peptides and aptamers, along with her leadership in research and education, underscores her excellence in the field.

Publication top notes

Therapeutic applications of nucleic acid aptamers in microbial infections

Aptamers as smart ligands for nano-carriers targeting

Anti-inflammatory activity of bioactive compounds from microalgae and cyanobacteria by focusing on the mechanisms of action

Simultaneous detection of bovine and porcine DNA in pharmaceutical gelatin capsules by duplex PCR assay for Halal authentication

Silymarin antiproliferative and apoptotic effects: insights into its clinical impact in various types of cancer

Nano-delivery system targeting to cancer stem cell cluster of differentiation biomarkers

Anti-cancer drug delivery using carbohydrate-based polymers

Trends in the design and development of specific aptamers against peptides and proteins

Peptide dendrimers as valuable biomaterials in medical sciences