Analytical Chemistry

He Completed his Doctoral Degree Ph.D. (Analytical Chemistry) at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1988 Dissertation Advisor Thomas L. Isenhour and B.S. (Chemistry) at Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA, 1980.

Intelligent analytical instrumentation, chemometrics, microscale sensors, ion mobility and mass spectrometries, automated and online decision-making, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence and novel representations of chemical information. Successful developments include fuzzy rule-building expert systems, temperatureconstrained neural networks, analysis of variance – principal component analysis (ANOVA-PCA), generalized sensitivity analysis of neural networks, two-dimensional wavelet compression and modeling of sensor data, and the Latin-partition bootstrap method for statistically evaluating classifiers.

Dr. Suren A. Tatulian completed his doctorate in biophysics at the Institute of Cell Biology in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1979. He studied interactions of ions with lipid bilayer membranes, effects of lipid thermal phase transitions on ion-lipid interactions, and intermembrane interactions using particle electrophoresis, light scattering, neutron diffraction and other biophysical techniques. In 1992 he moved to the University of Virginia, USA, where he worked on interactions of peptides and proteins with membranes using infrared spectroscopy, circular dichroism, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Dr. Tatulian worked at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, from 1999 to 2001 and then moved to the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, FL, as an associate professor. Currently Dr. Tatulian is at the Department of Physics of UCF, where he is teaching courses of physics and biophysics and is conducting research on protein-membrane interactions and structural aspects of interfacial enzymology.

Molecular biophysics, Biotechnology, Structure and Function of Proteins Studied by Protein Engineering, spectroscopy, and computational techniques, Amyloidogenesis, Biomembrane structure and function, Interfacial enzymology, Protein-membrane interactions, Membrane Electrostatics, Adhesion and Fusion, Enzymatic Biofuel Technologies.

Mirosław Kwiatkowski in 2004 obtained Ph.D. degree at the Faculty of Fuels and Energy, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, in the discipline: technology of chemistry. Currently he is working an assistant professor at the AGH University of Science and Technology, at the Faculty of Energy and Fuels. His published work includes more than 40 papers in international journals and 72 conference proceedings. He is a member of the editorial board of internationals journals as well as a member of the Organizing Committee international conferences, and a regular reviewer in a reputable scientific scientific journals. Main field of his interests is mathematical modelling of the adsorption process, description of the porous structure, practical aspects of adsorption, an analysis of the influence of the production method on the formation of the porous structure of carbon adsorbents, numerical analysis, computer science, energy efficiency, renewable energies and problems connected with municipal waste management. Apart from scientific work Mirosław Kwiatkowski also does some teaching. Runs classes on computer science, numerical methods, chemistry and is a tutor of a student scientific society called “Green Energy”.

Sustainable Energy Development.

Dr. Cristina M. Muntean received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics (1980) and the Specialization in Nuclear Physics (1981) from Babeş-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca, Romania). She has completed her Ph.D. at Babeş-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) with specialization in Atomic and Molecular Physics. Since 1983 she is working at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (NIRDIMT), Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her present position in this institute is Senior Researcher grade I. Also Dr. Muntean is a member of the Scientific Council of NIRDIMT, Cluj-Napoca since 2008. She was a visiting scientist at the University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands, University Paris Nord-13, Paris, France, Max Delbruck Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin-Buch, Germany, ISAS - Institute for Analytical Sciences, Dortmund, Germany and University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany.

Her research interests focus on DNA structure and dynamics as probed with ultrasensitive and classic vibrational spectroscopy. Since 1985, Dr. Cristina M. Muntean is the principal investigator of independent research projects.

Dr. Zaksas has graduated from Novosibirsk State University and completed her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with specialization in Atomic Emission Spectrometry at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences. The present position in this institute is Senior Researcher. Among her research interests are the development of impurity concentration methods for spectral analysis of high purity substances and the study of excitation mechanisms in different analytical plasmas. Her current research has been focused on the developing atomic emission spectroscopy with a high-power two-jet plasma being a promising excitation source for analysis of various solid samples. She is closely cooperating with the company “VMK-Optoelektronika” developing a new powerful plasmatron.

Atomic emission spectrometry, two-jet plasma, excitation mechanisms, high-purity substances, environmental samples, participation in biomedical interdisciplinary research on the biological role of metals in living organisms.

Professor Alexander A. Kamnev, DSc in physical chemistry, is a Leading Scientist at the Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences (Saratov, Russia). His current research has been focused on the application of spectroscopic techniques in studying biomolecules (including biopolymers), biocomplexes, supramolecular structures and microbial cells; spectroscopic detection of biospecific interactions using functionalised plasmonic nanoparticles; bioanalytical applications of vibrational (FTIR, Raman) and Mössbauer (nuclear gamma-resonance) spectroscopies. Professor Kamnev has published over 120 papers in peer-refereed international journals, has been regularly involved as an organiser of, and as an invited/plenary lecturer at a number of international conferences and in refereeing manuscripts for many scientific journals published by Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, RSC, ACS, etc. He is a member of Editorial Boards of several specialised scientific journals including Spectrochimica Acta Part A (“Elsevier”) and Current Enzyme Inhibition (“Bentham Science Publishers”).

The application of spectroscopic techniques in studying biomolecules (including biopolymers), biocomplexes, supramolecular structures and microbial cells; spectroscopic detection of biospecific interactions using functionalised plasmonic nanoparticles; bioanalytical applications of vibrational (FTIR, Raman) and Mössbauer (nuclear gamma-resonance) spectroscopies.

Prof. Şener has been graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy in 1974 as the First Degree. She has completed her Ph.D. awarded by the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK) at the Department of Pharmacognosy in 1977. In 1981, she became an Associate Professor. She was involved within the process of establishing Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University in 1982. She became a full Professor in 1988. She achieved some researches at the Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University (USA) between 1986 and 1988 as Visiting scientist awarded by National Science Foundation. Prof. Şener also involved several administrative works at Gazi University; as Director at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University between 1982 and 2002, as Chair at Division of the Professional Sciences of Pharmacy, as Co-Director at the Institute of Health Sciences (1988-1994) and as Dean at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University (1994-1997). Her main research field is development of bioactive compounds from Turkish medicinal plants and marine organisms, evaluation and standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals. She has won 21 awards from national and international institutions. Bilge Şener was given the degree of “Adjunct Professor” by University of Karachi –Pakistan. She has worked as Director in 48 projects supported by NATO, NSF, IUPAC, Soctrates-Grundtvig, TUBITAK and Universirty Research Funds by now. She has authored or co-authored 12 books, 77 chapters and 351 research articles published in leading international journals. She has also given 68 conferences and 256 plenary and invited lectures at the international symposia in the field of natural product chemistry. She has supervised 5 Ph.D., 13 M.Sc. at Gazi University as well as co-supervised 17 Ph.D. thesis at the University of Karachi. She is a member for 14 international and national professional societies. She has organized the VIth Symposium on Plant Originated Crude Drugs, May 16-19,1986, in Ankara, the 3rd IUPAC International Conference on Biodiversity (ICOB-3), Nov.3-8, 2001, in Antalya and the 9th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Sciences (EuAs C2S-9), September 9-13, 2006, in Antalya. She recently organized the IUPAC 29th International Conference on Natural Products (ISCNP-29) and the 9th International Conference on Biodiversity(ICOB-9) in İzmir during the period of September 24-27, 2016. She was the Vice-Chair of the 14th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Sciences (EuAs C2S-14), December 15-18, 2016 in Karachi-Pakistan. In the Ministry of Health, Prof. Şener worked in registration of medicines as a member of Main Scientific Board of Drug Registration between 1994 and 2002, as Chair at Main Board for Phytopharmaceutics, Nutraceuticals and Dietary supplements Licensing since 2000. She has served as Turkish delegate for the Commission of the European Pharmacopoeia during 2011-2016. She has been working as full-time professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University. Publications are recorded on her web page : http:/websitem.gazi.edu.tr/bilgesen

Development of bioactive compounds from Turkish medicinal plants and marine organisms, evaluation and standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Murat Palabiyik graduated from Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ankara and obtained PhD from Department of Analytical Chemistry, Facult of Pharmacy, University of Ankara. Currently, he is working in same department. His current researches are synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, DNA – drug interactions, investigating of anticancer effects of natural plant compounds, developing analytical techniques for drug analysis from dosage forms and biological fluids using with capillary electrophoresis, high performance liquid chromatography, spectrofluorimetry and UV spectrophotometry. Beside this, for investigating effects of experimental factors on analysis in HPLC and CE methods, he utilized Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Also, he is specialized in chemometry and worked one year in department of pharmacology and studied diabetes treatment. He is a Visiting Scholar, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Analysis and worked with Professor Jos Hoogmartens group in liquid chromatographic column characterization. During his MSc and PhD period, he took a fellowship from TÜBİTAK – BİDEB, The Scientific Research and Technological Council of Turkey. His PhD thesis was awarded by University of Ankara. He is an editorial member of Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta and Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs:Open Access. He is a reviewer for journals like Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Journal of AOAC International, Talanta, Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Techonogies, Spectrochimica Acta Part A.

Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, DNA – drug interactions, investigating of anticancer effects of natural plant compounds, developing analytical techniques for drug analysis from dosage forms and biological fluids using with capillary electrophoresis, high performance liquid chromatography, spectrofluorimetry and UV spectrophotometry.

King-Chuen Lin is a Distinguished Professor of the Department of Chemistry at National Taiwan University and a Distinguished Research Fellow of National Science Council, Taiwan. He received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from National Taiwan University, Taiwan, his PhD in Chemistry from Michigan State University, USA, and his postdoctoral career at Cornell University. His research interests are photodissociation and reaction dynamics in gas and condensed phases, atmospheric chemistry, materials designed for sensors and catalysts, and single molecule spectroscopy. He received Academic Award of Ministry of Education, Taiwan, in 2014, and serves as an Associate Editor for J. Chin. Chem. Soc.(Taipei) and a member of Editorial Board for Scientific Reports (Nature publisher), Journal of Analytical and Bioanalytical Techniques (Gavin Publishers), and J. of Modern Chemical Sciences (Herald Scholarly Open Access). He has published more than 172 peer-reviewed papers and edited one book on reaction dynamics and chemical kinetics.

His research interests are photodissociation and reaction dynamics in gas and condensed phases, atmospheric chemistry, materials designed for sensors and catalysts, and single molecule spectroscopy.

Professor Dr. Motaza Khater After graduation, in June 1958, I joined the team implementing the "five years Industrialization Plan of Egypt, I joined the Chemical Industry in Egypt" from October 1958 till September 1959. It was a very important period in my career; I was subjected to the real application of the chemical knowledge that we had studied at the University. During that year, I learned many new things, met many important persons from the industry, and came in contact with a few foreign experts submitting offers for new factories or renewing existing ones. In 1959, I moved to the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science to work in the research field. I got my master degree in Analytical Chemistry in 1963 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. H. Khalifa, in Analytical Chemistry and my Ph.D degree under Prof. Dr. H. Khalifa and Prof. Dr. E.M. Khairy in Coordination compounds structure and applications, 1968. I was granted 2 post doctoral scholarships; the first was in Vienna University, the second was in Birmingham University 1977. Professor Motaza has published more than 65 publications, supervised more than 60 MScs and PhDs thesis and edited over 19 volumes of the Egyptian Journal of Analytical Chemistry; she also reviewed many scientific publications and refereed several dissertations and scientific publications and she was a member of many international symposia. She was chosen as a member of the promotion committee for professors and associate professors in non organic chemistry for several years. 1978-1983 I was appointed as the Egyptian Cultural Counselor at the Egyptian Embassy in Austria, where I had very good contacts with Austrian Professors who helped in increasing scientific exchange between the two countries. I joined the Working Party of Analytical Chemistry (WPAC) Federation of European Chemical Societies (FECS) as an observer representing Egypt 1979; it was a good opportunity to meet Eminent Professors in Analytical Chemistry. Having realized that many people do not understand Chemistry's role in all aspects of life and with the support and help of my Professors and Colleagues in Egypt, we arranged the First International Symposium on New Trends in Chemistry, the Role of Analytical Chemistry in National Development, in January 1984. It was very successful and its first recommendation was to establish the Egyptian Society of Analytical Chemistry (ESAC) aiming to increase the awareness about the importance of Analytical Chemistry among society. The Egyptian Journal of Analytical Chemistry was issued (EJAC), it was always actively participating in all its activity. The Society had the observer membership in WPAC, ESAC joined the Arab Union Of Chemists in 1994 and actively supported it. In 2006 I attended the Ethiopian Society of Chemistry Conference celebrating the Millennium and shared in founding FASC, was elected as its Vice President. We joined nearly all activities and arranged the second FASC Conference together with our Eighth Symposium 2009. Two Workshops on Education of Chemistry and Environmental Protection were held in Cooperation with RSC, a third one on Safety of Chemical Laboratories was also held supported by ACS. My role was to help in bringing Scientists from different parts of the World together with decision makers to solve society problems in Egypt, Arab and African Countries and to encourage young Scientists to get involved in more multilateral projects as I'm sure that they can solve many problems. The Scientific Memberships, 2006 - 2012 Vice President, Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC), 1984 - 2017 Chair, Egyptian Society of Analytical Chemistry, then honorary president, 1979- 1997 Observer Member, WPAC in FECS, 1958 – present Member, Egyptian Chemical Society, 1990- present Chief Editor, Egyptian Journal of Anal. Chemistry and 1995- present Member, Arab Union of Chemistry. Awards and Honors, 2016 Chosen by RSC as one of 175 faces of Chemistry, 2010 Ideal Mother Recognition Certificate, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt, 1990 Recognition Certificate, from Austrian Society of Analytical Chemistry Vienna, Austria, 1983 decoration from the Austrian Government after finishing the post as Cultural Counselor, Egyptian Embassy Austria. I attended more than 40 National and International Conferences and Symposia in the field of Analytical Chemistry. What I enjoy most is being able to share many activities in Egypt and internationally aiming for better life for all humans.

Research Interests are Spectrophotometric Studies

I‘m a member of Electronic and magnetic Materials Division. Central metallurgical research and development Institute (CMRDI). I’m previously awarded a scientific mission to European Institute of Membranes University of Montpellier 2 France for 3 months funded from French Culture Institute at French embassy at Cairo. I’m published 10 papers in International Journal as well as I’m participated in at least 12 local and international projects. I have published several papers in several international journals such as physical chemistry chemical physics, RSC Advances, Materials and Design , materials science materials in electronics, , Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. Also I have experienced in synthesis of materials with different wet chemicals routes and characterization of the final samples products with different instrumentation. Now I’m joined advanced energy materials lab, university of science and technology, Beijing, China to work in the Fuel cell technology as a talented young scientist

synthesis of materials with different wet chemicals routes and characterization of the final samples products with different instrumentation.

Rola Bou Khousam is a Researcher-Quality Manager at Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission - CNRSL

His Research Interest are Analysis of Pesticides and Organic Pollutants

he completed his Doctoral Degree Ph.D. on Nano-Chemistry in the year 2006 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Chemistry of Advanced Materials; Nanoscience, Energy Conversion, Biological and Gas Sensing Applications of Nanomaterials.