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.