Best Researcher Award
Sakineh Asghari
University of Mazandaran, Iran
| Sakineh Asghari | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | University of Mazandaran |
| Country | Iran |
| Scopus ID | 56216937800 |
| Documents | 120 |
| Citations | 1,694 |
| h-index | 22 |
| Subject Area | Nanocatalyst Preparation, Heterocyclic Synthesis and Biological Activity Evaluation |
| Event | Global CAD Awards |
| Google Scholar ID | 1xZWLLgAAAAJ |
Sakineh Asghari is a researcher affiliated with the University of Mazandaran, Iran. Her scholarly work focuses on organic synthesis, nanocatalyst preparation, heterocyclic compounds and the evaluation of biological activities. Her research encompasses green synthetic methodologies, functional materials, chemical sensors and applications of nanotechnology in chemical and biological systems. Her publication record reflects contributions to interdisciplinary chemical research, particularly the development of catalytic systems and the synthesis of potentially bioactive compounds.
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Abstract
The Best Researcher Award recognizes sustained scholarly contributions, research productivity and academic impact. Sakineh Asghari’s research investigates the preparation and application of nanocatalysts, heterocyclic compound synthesis and the evaluation of biological activities. Her publications address green chemical processes, functional nanomaterials, drug delivery systems and analytical sensing technologies. These studies demonstrate the application of synthetic chemistry and material science to interdisciplinary research problems. Her supplied academic indicators include 120 documents, 1,694 citations and an h-index of 22, reflecting an established publication and citation record.
Keywords
Best Researcher Award, Sakineh Asghari, nanocatalyst preparation, heterocyclic synthesis, green chemistry, biological activity evaluation, organic synthesis, nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, antibacterial materials, chemical sensors, antioxidant activity, catalytic applications.
Introduction
Modern chemical research increasingly combines synthetic methodologies, nanotechnology and biological evaluation to develop materials with practical scientific applications. Nanocatalysts can support efficient chemical transformations, while heterocyclic compounds remain important structures in medicinal and pharmaceutical research. Investigating their biological properties provides additional insight into potential applications. Asghari’s research reflects these interconnected directions through investigations into catalytic materials, molecular synthesis and functional chemical systems. [1] [2]
Research Profile
Her research profile encompasses several interconnected areas of chemistry and materials science:
- Preparation and characterization of nanocatalysts.
- Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and functional organic molecules.
- Evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities.
- Development of green catalytic processes and reusable materials.
- Chemical sensing and nanomaterial-based applications.
Research Contributions
One notable contribution concerns the synthesis and application of chitosan, tripolyphosphate and graphene oxide hydrogel as a drug delivery system for Sumatriptan Succinate. This research connects polymer-based materials with pharmaceutical delivery applications. [1]
Her collaborative research on histidine-modified nanomagnetic alginate examines antibacterial properties and its potential use as a reusable green catalyst for multicomponent synthesis. Other studies investigate benzothiazole azo dye-based colorimetric sensing for lead ions and synthetic routes to biologically evaluated heterocyclic derivatives. [2] [3] [4]
Publications
Selected publications illustrate the diversity of her research interests and collaborative scientific contributions:
- Jafari, Z., Rad, A. S., Baharfar, R., Asghari, S., and Esfahani, M. R. (2020). Synthesis and application of chitosan/tripolyphosphate/graphene oxide hydrogel as a new drug delivery system for Sumatriptan Succinate. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 315, 113835. Publication link.
- Keshvari Kenari, M., Asghari, S., Maleki, B., and Mohseni, M. (2024). Preparation of nanomagnetic alginate modified by histidine as an antibacterial agent and a reusable green catalyst for the three-component synthesis of 2-amino-4H-chromenes. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 50, 905–924. DOI: 10.1007/s11164-023-05165-6.
- Ghorbanian, M., Asghari, S., and Tajbakhsh, M. (2023). A new benzothiazole azo dye colorimetric chemosensor for detecting Pb2+ ion. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 296, 122652. DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122652.
- Aghajani, M., Asghari, S., Pasha, G. F., and Mohseni, M. (2020). Study of three-component reaction of α-ketoesters and active methylenes with OH-acids to synthesize new 2-amino-4H-pyran derivatives and evaluation of their properties. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 46, 1841–1855. DOI: 10.1007/s11164-019-04066-x.
- Maddahi, M., Asghari, S., and Pasha, G. F. (2023). A facile one-pot green synthesis of novel 2-amino-4H-chromenes: antibacterial and antioxidant evaluation. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 49, 253–272. DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04893-5.
Research Impact
The supplied researcher profile records 120 documents, 1,694 citations and an h-index of 22. These indicators provide quantitative evidence of publication activity and citation visibility. Individual publications also demonstrate engagement with topics relevant to pharmaceutical materials, green catalysis, heterocyclic chemistry and chemical sensing. The reported citation counts for selected studies further illustrate their academic visibility. Research metrics should be interpreted alongside methodological originality, publication quality and broader scientific contributions. [5]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award category of the Global CAD Awards provides an opportunity to recognize sustained academic productivity and research contributions. Sakineh Asghari’s documented publication record, citation indicators and interdisciplinary work in nanocatalyst preparation, organic synthesis and biological evaluation provide relevant criteria for consideration. Her research demonstrates engagement with experimental chemistry and the development of functional materials, supporting an assessment of her academic contributions in relation to research productivity, scientific relevance and collaborative scholarship.
Conclusion
Sakineh Asghari’s research profile reflects sustained contributions to synthetic chemistry, nanocatalyst development and biological activity evaluation. Her selected publications address drug delivery systems, green catalytic materials, chemical sensing and the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. With 120 documented publications, 1,694 citations and an h-index of 22 in the supplied profile, her academic record provides a substantial basis for consideration in the Best Researcher Award category. Her work illustrates the relevance of interdisciplinary chemical research to materials science and potential biomedical applications.
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References
- Jafari, Z., Rad, A. S., Baharfar, R., Asghari, S., and Esfahani, M. R. (2020). Synthesis and application of chitosan/tripolyphosphate/graphene oxide hydrogel as a new drug delivery system for Sumatriptan Succinate. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 315, 113835. Publication record.
- Keshvari Kenari, M., Asghari, S., Maleki, B., and Mohseni, M. (2024). Preparation of nanomagnetic alginate modified by histidine as an antibacterial agent and a reusable green catalyst. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 50, 905–924. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-023-05165-6.
- Ghorbanian, M., Asghari, S., and Tajbakhsh, M. (2023). A new benzothiazole azo dye colorimetric chemosensor for detecting Pb2+ ion. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 296, 122652. Publisher record.
- Aghajani, M., Asghari, S., Pasha, G. F., and Mohseni, M. (2020). Study of three-component reaction of α-ketoesters and active methylenes with OH-acids to synthesize new 2-amino-4H-pyran derivatives. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 46, 1841–1855. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-019-04066-x.
- Maddahi, M., Asghari, S., and Pasha, G. F. (2023). A facile one-pot green synthesis of novel 2-amino-4H-chromenes: antibacterial and antioxidant evaluation. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 49, 253–272. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-022-04893-5.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Sakineh Asghari, Author ID 56216937800. Scopus. Scopus Author Profile.