Tarek Yousef | Phytochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Tarek Yousef | Phytochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Tarek Yousef, a distinguished professor of inorganic chemistry and expert in toxicology and narcotics analysis, has built an influential scientific and academic career characterized by excellence in research, innovation, and teaching. Beginning his academic path with a strong foundation in chemistry from Mansoura University, he advanced through postgraduate studies that focused on physicochemical investigations of hydrazones and their metal complexes and later expanded into physicochemical studies on thiosemicarbazide derivatives of toxic transition metals and their analytical and biological applications, establishing his early reputation for precision and depth in inorganic and coordination chemistry. His long service as an expert in forensic toxicology and narcotic drugs allowed him to translate chemical science into impactful analytical and medico-legal applications. He progressed academically from demonstrator to assistant professor, associate professor, and professor at the Science College of Al Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, contributing significantly to curriculum development, scientific leadership, and chemical education. His teaching career spans general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and advanced topics, enabling him to mentor several generations of students in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. With strong computational chemistry skills and extensive laboratory expertise, he integrates modern digital tools with classical analytical methodologies. His profile is enriched by participation in diverse national and international scientific conferences, workshops, and training programs covering themes such as molecular modeling, forensic science advancements, nanotechnology applications, information-technology-based research tools, genetic-structure-based medicine, cybersecurity in scientific research, and scientific publishing excellence. His professional competencies include analytical thinking, leadership in developing others, handling advanced instrumentation, and continuous self-development. Through his broad scholarly activities, contributions to forensic and inorganic chemistry, and active engagement in scientific communities, Tarek Ahmed Ibrahim Yousef stands as a respected academic figure whose work continues to influence chemical research, toxicology, and higher education.

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Featured Publications : 

Design and multifunctional characterization of bis[4-carbomethoxypyridinium] hexabromostannate(IV): A new organic–inorganic hybrid for nonlinear optical and dielectric applications. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Structure–property relationships in morpholinium hexahalostannate(IV) hybrid materials: Impact of halide substitution on optical and nonlinear responses. Journal of Solid State Chemistry.

Phenyl mercury(II)-pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate complexes: Spectroscopic studies, Hirshfeld surface analysis, DFT investigation, and crystal structure of [PhHg(κ³N,S,S-PyDT)]₂. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Leveraging the fragment merging approach for synthetizing novel selanyl phenyl acetamide thiazolidinedione hybrids endowed with apoptotic potential for cancer treatment. Drug Development Research.

Ni(II) and Cu(II) mixed-ligand complexes of saccharinate and 2,6-diacetylaminopyridine: Synthesis, X-ray characterization, antibacterial activity, and molecular docking studies. Inorganica Chimica Acta.

Yemene Valaire Matieta | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yemene Valaire Matieta | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD Students at University of Dschang | Cameroon

Mr. Yemene Valaire Matieta is a dedicated Cameroonian postgraduate researcher in the Research Unit of Microbiology and Antimicrobial Substances, Department of Biochemistry, Dschang School of Science and Technology, University of Dschang, Cameroon. He holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry (Pharmacology) from the University of Dschang, where he graduated with distinction and was recognized as the valedictorian of his promotion. His academic journey and research endeavors are deeply rooted in biochemical pharmacology, natural product chemistry, and antimicrobial studies. Matieta has demonstrated strong expertise in setting up and managing microbiology research units and toxicity evaluation laboratories. His scientific focus lies in antibacterial and antibiotic-potentiation activities of plant-derived compounds, phytochemical profiling, efflux pump inhibition, and the evaluation of cytotoxic, acute, and sub-chronic toxicities of medicinal plant extracts. Proficient in advanced techniques such as plant extraction, phytochemical screening, antibiogram, microdilution methods, HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS profiling, and biochemical assays, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of multidrug-resistant pathogens and the synergistic effects of natural products with conventional antibiotics. Matieta has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed papers in reputed journals including Journal of Ethnopharmacology, PLOS ONE, Investigational Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, and Natural Product Research, working alongside renowned scholars like Professors Victor Kuete and Armelle Mbaveng. His master’s research on the anti-Klebsiella activity of methanolic extracts of Cameroonian food plants demonstrated his innovative approach toward combating antibiotic resistance. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received distinctions such as the Pharmacology Best Researcher Award and the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship, in addition to being named best schoolteacher at the Jackson Group repetition class. Fluent in French and proficient in English, Matieta represents the new generation of African researchers committed to advancing biomedical sciences through natural product research and pharmacological innovation.

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Featured Publications : 

Matieta, V. Y., (2025). Enhancing tetracycline, ceftazidime, and amoxicillin efficacy with hydroethanolic extracts of Mammea africana (Calophyllaceae) and Baillonella toxisperma (Sapotaceae) against clinically relevant drug-resistant enteric bacteria. Pharmacological Research Natural Products.

Meruert Dauletova | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Meruert Dauletova | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Kazakhstan

Mrs. Meruert Dauletova is a distinguished Master of Chemistry Science at al-Farabi Kazakh National University, recognized for her contributions to the development of organic and plant-based compounds, phytopreparations, and modern chemical technologies. Her research focuses on the extraction, modification, and standardization of biologically active polyphenolic complexes derived from wild plant materials, particularly those native to the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. She has served as Head and Senior Researcher in major scientific projects including studies on rational methods for obtaining standardized phytopreparations from Atraphaxis species and the scientific foundations for producing innovative organic and plant-based compositions from local raw materials. Her academic expertise integrates taxonomic and anatomical plant characterization with applied chemistry, bridging natural resources and pharmaceutical innovation. Her scientific pursuits emphasize optimizing extraction processes, preserving biological activity, and employing advanced technologies such as supercritical extraction and nanotechnology to enhance bioavailability and therapeutic potential of phytopreparations. She has conducted international scientific training in organic chemistry focusing on synthetic and plant-based compositions at Sapienza University of Rome and completed advanced chemical technology courses in Prague. Her professional achievements include recognition by the Union of Chemists of Kazakhstan for her valuable contribution to the chemical industry. She actively collaborates on multidisciplinary projects aiming to create standardized and effective phytopharmaceutical products through sustainable utilization of Kazakhstan’s native flora. Her publications in leading international journals, such as the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, reflect her commitment to advancing the field of natural product chemistry, phytochemical innovation, and eco-friendly biotechnological research contributing to the growth of botanical and chemical sciences globally.

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Featured Publications

Dauletova, M. (n.d.). Bachelor studies in Chemistry (2007–2011). Faculty of Chemistry, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Dauletova, M. (n.d.). Master studies in Chemistry (2012–2014). Faculty of Chemistry, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.