Mohamed Hekal | Organic Chemistry

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Assoc Prof Dr. Mohamed Hekal: Leading Researcher in Organic Chemistry

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations Assoc Prof Dr. Mohamed Hekal on Winning the Best Researcher Award! πŸ† Your dedication to research, mentorship, and collaboration with international teams is truly commendable. This award is a testament to your outstanding work and the impact it has on the broader community.

Assoc Prof Dr. Mohamed Hekal is a distinguished researcher in the field of Organic Chemistry, recognized for his exemplary contributions and achievements. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, earned in the years 2011-2014. He has continued to make significant strides in his academic and professional journey, contributing to the scientific community.

Professional Profile:

πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2011-2014).
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2008-2011).
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2004-2007).

Publication Top Noted:

  • New Benzochromeno[2,3-d]Pyrimidines and Benzochromenotriazolo[1,5-c]Pyrimidines as Potential Inhibitors of Topoisomerase II

  • Synthesis of new oxadiazol-phthalazinone derivatives with anti-proliferative activity; Molecular docking, pro-apoptotic, and enzyme inhibition profile

  • New N-(1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)furan-2-carboxamide derivatives as potential inhibitors of the VEGFR-2
  • An efficient synthesis and evaluation of some novel quinazolinone-pyrazole hybrids as potential antiproliferative agents
  • An efficient approach for the synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of some new benzocoumarins and related compounds
  • Utilization of cyanoacetohydrazide and 2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl) acetyl chloride in the synthesis of some novel anti-proliferative heterocyclic compounds

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Academic and Professional Positions:

  • Postdoctoral Visiting Scholar, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), USA (2023).
  • Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2020-present).
  • Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2014-2020).
  • Assistant Lecturer, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2011-2014).
  • Demonstrator in Chemistry Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2008-2011).

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience:

  • President of the Quality Committee in the Chemistry Department (2021-2022).
  • Various committee memberships: postgraduate guidance, academic guidance, practical courses’ development.
  • Member of the Biological Sciences Control.
  • Winner of the USAID Postdoc Competition, invited to UCLA (2022).
  • International Publications Award, Ain Shams University (2017-2023).

πŸŽ“ Teaching Experience:

  • Theoretical Courses: Chemistry of Vitamins, Aromaticity, Terpenoids, Chemotherapy, Aliphatic Chemistry, Aromatic Chemistry, and more.
  • Skills include communication, research, teaching, presentation, and technology usage.

πŸ”¬ Research Interest:

  • Focus on Ni(II)-catalyzed dealkenylative reactions and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.
  • Published 25 articles in international chemistry journals.
  • Supervised successful M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

πŸš€ Skills:

  • Language Skills: Arabic (Native), Fluent English.
  • Digital Skills: Microsoft Office, Chemdraw, Scifinder, Mestrenova, Reaxys, and more.

πŸŽ–οΈ Honors and Awards:

  • Winner of the USAID Postdoc Competition (2022).
  • International Publications Award, Ain Shams University (2017-2023).