🎉 Congratulations Assoc Prof Dr. Mohamed Hekal on Winning the Best Researcher Award! 🏆 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:
👨🎓 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
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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
👨🏫 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).
💼 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).
🎓 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.
🔬 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.
🚀 Skills:
- Language Skills: Arabic (Native), Fluent English.
- Digital Skills: Microsoft Office, Chemdraw, Scifinder, Mestrenova, Reaxys, and more.
🎖️ Honors and Awards:
- Winner of the USAID Postdoc Competition (2022).
- International Publications Award, Ain Shams University (2017-2023).