nahidb shahabadi | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

nahidb shahabadi | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Prof nahid shahabadi, razi university, Iran

Dr nahid shahabadi earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (1989), and his M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1999) in Inorganic Chemistry from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. He has served as a Lab Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Assistant Professor, Head of Chemistry Dept., Head of Graduate Office, Associate Professor, and Professor. He was named the Outstanding Chemist of Iran (2019) and ranked among the top two percent of highly cited researchers worldwide (2022, 2023). He has guided 19 Ph.D. students, published 158 papers, and taught various advanced chemistry courses. πŸ§ͺπŸ“šπŸŒ

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Education

With a robust academic background in chemistry, the individual earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran, in 1989 πŸ§ͺ. They advanced their expertise by obtaining an M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, in 1994 🧬. Their academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the same institution in 1999 πŸŽ“. This comprehensive education has laid a solid foundation for a distinguished career in the field of inorganic chemistry, showcasing their dedication and profound understanding of the discipline 🌟.

Experience

πŸ”¬πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ Dr nahid shahabadi has held various pivotal roles in academia, including Lab Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Assistant Professor, Head of Chemistry Department, Head of Graduate Office, and Associate Professor. With a specialization in Inorganic Chemistry, he served as Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Department and achieved Professorship. Recognized as an Outstanding Chemist of the country in 2019, he consistently ranks among the top-cited scientists globally, listed in the top two percent in 2022 and 2023. His career spans decades of impactful research and leadership, shaping the field of Chemistry. πŸŒπŸ“š

Research focus

Dr. N Shahabadi’s research focuses on the interactions between various chemical compounds and biomolecules, particularly DNA and proteins. Utilizing multi-spectroscopic techniques and molecular modeling, Dr. Shahabadi investigates the binding mechanisms of metal complexes, food additives, and pharmaceuticals with DNA and proteins such as bovine and human serum albumin. These studies are essential for understanding the biochemical behavior of these compounds, contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. πŸ§¬πŸ”¬πŸ“šπŸ’Š

Publication top notes

DNA binding and DNA cleavage studies of a water soluble cobalt (II) complex containing dinitrogen Schiff base ligand: The effect of metal on the mode of binding

Multispectroscopic studies on the interaction of 2-tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a food additive, with bovine serum albumin

Study on the interaction of food colourant quinoline yellow with bovine serum albumin by spectroscopic techniques

Binding studies of a new copper (II) complex containing mixed aliphatic and aromatic dinitrogen ligands with bovine serum albumin using different instrumental methods

DNA interaction studies of a platinum (II) complex, PtCl2 (NN)(NN= 4, 7-dimethyl-1, 10-phenanthroline), using different instrumental methods

Multi-spectroscopic and molecular modeling studies on the interaction of antihypertensive drug; methyldopa with calf thymus DNA

Spectroscopic studies on the interaction of calf thymus DNA with the drug levetiracetam

Multispectroscopic DNA-binding studies of a tris-chelate nickel (II) complex containing 4, 7-diphenyl 1, 10-phenanthroline ligands

Study on the interaction of the epilepsy drug, zonisamide with human serum albumin (HSA) by spectroscopic and molecular docking techniques

Study on the interaction of the drug mesalamine with calf thymus DNA using molecular docking and spectroscopic techniques

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

Mr Fentahun Admassu Yayeh, Amhara Management Institute, Ethiopia

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh πŸŽ“ is a seasoned professional dedicated to community-based development, aiming to enhance food security and livelihoods for vulnerable populations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bahir Dar University (2007), a Master’s in Development Economics from Civil Service University (2013), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Governance at Amhara Leadership Academy. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at the Regional Cooperatives Promotion Agency, focusing on financial cooperatives development and rural financial intermediation. Proficient in advanced Microsoft applications and statistical software, Fentahun is also a published researcher in social capital and economic development. πŸ“šπŸ’Ό

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Education

He earned my Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2007 from Bahir Dar University in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia πŸŽ“. In 2013, I pursued a Master’s degree in Development Economics at Civil Service University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia πŸŽ“. Currently, He a Ph.D. student in Political Economy and Governance at Amhara Leadership Academy in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia πŸŽ“. He academic journey reflects my dedication to understanding and influencing economic and political structures in my country 🌍.

Work Experience

From January 9, 2017, to February 24, 2020, I served as the Financial Cooperatives Development Directorate Director at the Regional Cooperatives Promotion Agency. My role involved providing strategic direction and technical oversight, assessing cooperatives’ needs, and developing a monitoring and evaluation framework πŸ“Š. I also prepared business plans, annual work, and budgets, and disbursed budgets to zones and woredas. Previously, from May 25, 2014, to January 8, 2017, I coordinated the Rural Financial Intermediation Programme 🌱, establishing international partnerships, implementing MIS, and liaising with various organizations. My earlier roles included cooperatives promotion expert and RUFIP Monitoring and Evaluation Expert πŸ“ˆ.

Research Experience

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh and Wondaferahu Mulugeta Demissie (2024) examine the crucial role of social capital in poverty reduction in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia in their study published in the African Journal of Commercial Studies. They argue that strengthening community networks and mutual trust can significantly alleviate poverty. In another paper, Yayeh and Mulugeta, along with Wuhibegezer Ferede (2024), explore the complex relationship between social capital and economic development in Ethiopia, as detailed in the Forum for Social Economics. They discuss how social ties can influence economic growth. Furthermore, Yayeh and Mulugeta (2024) analyze the economic performance of financial cooperatives in the Amhara Region through the lens of social capital in Technium EconomiA. In an earlier work, Yayeh (2021) discusses the effectiveness of focus group discussions as a data collection method in economics in the Daagu International Journal of Basic & Applied Research. Finally, Yayeh addresses the significant impacts of COVID-19 on Ethiopia’s manufacturing and service sectors in a 2020 report, highlighting the pandemic’s disruptions and challenges. πŸ“‰πŸ­πŸŒ

Professional Certification πŸ…

Fentahun holds several professional certifications, including strategic leadership, corporate governance, and rural financial cooperatives. His training as a master facilitator and a trainer of trainers underscores his commitment to capacity development and knowledge dissemination.

Research focus

Fentahun Admassu Yayeh’s research primarily focuses on economic development, social capital, and the impacts of socio-economic factors in Ethiopia. His studies include the relationship between social capital and economic performance, particularly in financial cooperatives in the Amhara region 🌍, the broader economic development dynamics in Ethiopia πŸ’Ή, the effects of COVID-19 on various sectors of the Ethiopian economy πŸ¦ πŸ“‰, and the influence of religion on household saving behavior πŸ’°πŸ™. Additionally, he explores methodologies in economic data collection, such as focus group discussions πŸ—£οΈπŸ“Š. His work often intersects economics, social science, and development studies.

Publication top notes

Social Capital and Economic Performance of Financial Cooperatives: Evidence from the Amhara Region

Debating the Relationship Between Social Capital and Economic Development in Ethiopia

Focus Group Discussion as a data collection tool in Economics

The Impact of Religion on Household Saving Behavior

 

Exceptional Research Distinction Award

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