Prof. Elham Safaei | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at Department of Chemistry/Shiraz University, Iran

Elham safaei is an associate professor of inorganic chemistry at shiraz university, iran. she earned her ph.d. in inorganic chemistry from shiraz university in 2005. with a strong academic background, she has served as an assistant professor and later an associate professor at the institute for advanced studies in basic sciences (iasbs), zanjan, before joining shiraz university. she has collaborated internationally with esteemed institutions like the max planck institute in germany and simon fraser university in canada. her research focuses on inorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and crystallography, with numerous publications and a registered patent. 🔬📚

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Education & Experience 🎓🔬

• bachelor’s degree in chemistry, shiraz university, iran (1994) 🏫

• master’s degree in inorganic chemistry, isfahan university, iran (1999) 📖

• ph.d. in inorganic chemistry, shiraz university, iran (2005) 🎓

• assistant professor, iasbs, zanjan (2006–2013) 👩‍🏫

• associate professor, iasbs, zanjan (2013) 📚

• associate professor, shiraz university (2013–present) 🔬

• research fellowship, max planck institute, germany (2004–2005) 🇩🇪

Professional Development 🌍🔍

Elham safaei has engaged in extensive international collaborations, working with leading researchers from germany, canada, poland, slovenia, south korea, italy, china, and more. her expertise in inorganic chemistry has led to joint projects with institutions such as the max planck institute, simon fraser university, and the university of cologne. she has supervised numerous m.sc. and ph.d. students, shaping the next generation of chemists. her research, funded by prestigious grants, explores advanced inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and crystallography. with a registered patent, she continues to make impactful contributions to the field, pushing the boundaries of inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry. 🔬🌏

Research Focus 🔬🧪

Elham safaei specializes in inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, particularly focusing on organometallic compounds, crystallography, and reaction mechanisms. her research explores metal complexes, inorganic polymers, and magnetic materials. she applies spectroscopic techniques to investigate their structures and reactivities. collaborating with global researchers, she examines kinetics, spectroscopy, and bioinorganic interactions. her work has applications in material science, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry, aiming to develop innovative inorganic compounds for various industries. with an h-index of 23, her contributions significantly impact modern inorganic chemistry, bioinorganic applications, and extractive metallurgy. 🏭🔬📊

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

• selected researcher of the faculty of chemistry, iasbs, zanjan (2011) 🏅

• recognized at the provincial researchers’ festival, zanjan province (2011) 🎓

• principal investigator of two funded research projects 📜💰

• registered patent with the iranian intellectual property center 🏛️🔬

Publication Top Notes

1. “A study on the binding of two water-soluble tetrapyridinoporphyrazinato copper (II) complexes to DNA”

   • Authors: M Asadi, E Safaei, B Ranjbar, L Hasani

   • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

   • Volume: 754 (1-3), Pages: 116-123

   • Year: 2005

   • Citations: 69

2. “Iron (III) Amine bis (phenolate) complex immobilized on silica‐coated magnetic nanoparticles: a highly efficient catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols and sulfides”

   • Authors: T Karimpour, E Safaei, B Karimi, YI Lee

   • Journal: ChemCatChem

   • Volume: 10 (8), Pages: 1889-1899

   • Year: 2018

   • Citations: 39

3. “Mask assistance to colorimetric sniffers for detection of Covid-19 disease using exhaled breath metabolites”

   • Authors: MM Bordbar, H Samadinia, A Hajian, A Sheini, E Safaei, J Aboonajmi, …

   • Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

   • Volume: 369, Article: 132379

   • Year: 2022

   • Citations: 38

4. “Interaction of some water-soluble metalloporphyrazines with human serum albumin”

   • Authors: M Asadi, AK Bordbar, E Safaei, J Ghasemi

   • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

   • Volume: 705 (1-3), Pages: 41-47

   • Year: 2004

   • Citations: 36

5. “Synthesis, crystal structure, magnetic and redox properties of copper (II) complexes of N-alkyl (aryl) tBu-salicylaldimines”

   • Authors: E Safaei, MM Kabir, A Wojtczak, Z Jagličić, A Kozakiewicz, YI Lee

   • Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta

   • Volume: 366 (1), Pages: 275-282

   • Year: 2011

   • Citations: 33

Conclusion:

Dr. Elham Safaei stands as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding research contributions, mentorship, and international collaborations. Her consistent academic and scientific achievements, combined with her dedication to advancing inorganic chemistry, make her highly deserving of this recognition.