Bagher Eftekhari Sis | Nanomaterials | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Dr.  Bagher Eftekhari Sis | Nanomaterials | Editorial Board Member

Faculty Member| University of Maragheh| Iran

Prof. Dr. Bagher Eftekhari Sis is an accomplished chemist whose research integrates heterocyclic chemistry, organic synthesis, nanoscale materials, and advanced sensing technologies. His work focuses on the synthetic utility of dicarbonyl compounds to create diverse heterocyclic frameworks with applications spanning catalysis, materials science, and chemical biology. He has made significant contributions to designing supported catalysts, polymeric systems, and nanomaterials, particularly quantum dots and nanosensors, enabling innovative solutions for bioimaging and analytical detection. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges classical organic chemistry with emerging nanotechnologies, resulting in a strong research portfolio that advances both fundamental understanding and practical application of functional materials. Prof. Eftekhari-Sis has led and collaborated on projects involving the development of efficient, sustainable synthetic methodologies and the engineering of smart nano-architectures with high sensitivity, selectivity, and biocompatibility. His scientific output includes impactful publications covering novel reaction pathways, green synthetic strategies, multifunctional nanostructures, and sensor platforms tailored for chemical and biological analytes. As a faculty member in a leading chemistry department, he has contributed extensively to mentoring young researchers, expanding laboratory capabilities, and fostering a research environment that supports innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. His expertise in combining organic transformations with advanced material design positions him as a key contributor to contemporary research in nanosensors, quantum dots, and functional heterocycles, with applications ranging from biomedical imaging to environmental monitoring. His research continues to inform the development of next-generation molecular and nanoscale tools that address global scientific and technological challenges.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Zifar, M., Panahi, H. A., Daghighi Asli, M., Eftekhari-Sis, B., & Rafiee, A. (2023). Fabrication of pH and thermosensitive polymer conjugated tungsten disulfide for photo-thermal prostate cancer therapy under near-infrared laser irradiation: In vitro cytotoxicity study. European Polymer Journal, 186, 112066.

Latifi Rad, S., Eftekhari-Sis, B., Vahdati-Khajeh, S., Zirak, M., & Safin, D. A. (2023). Gold nanoparticles immobilized on N-doped ordered mesoporous carbon: An efficient catalyst for A3 and KA2 coupling reactions. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 37(4), e7059.

Yavari, K., Eftekhari-Sis, B., & Akbari, A. (2021). Synthesis and application of silver and cobalt nanoparticles immobilized on ionic liquid-functionalized halloysite nanotubes in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol in aqueous solution. Nano, 16(8), 2150089.

Rahimkhoei, V., Akbari, A., Zirak, M., & Eftekhari-Sis, B. (2020). Ag nanoparticles stabilized on cubic polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane cross-linked poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide-co-itaconic acid): An efficient catalyst for 4-nitrophenol reduction. Functional Materials Letters, 13(10), 2051040.

Rezazad, H., Vahdati-Khajeh, S., & Eftekhari-Sis, B. (2020). Egg yolk biomass derived carbon material as a highly efficient and reusable hydrophobic oil-absorbent. Journal of Porous Materials, 27(5), 1315–1324.

Ghassab Al-Mazaideh | Nanoscience | Best Research Article Award

Prof. Ghassab Al-Mazaideh |  Nanoscience | Best Research Article Award

University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ghassab Al-Mazaideh is an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia. With a strong foundation in drug design, analytical techniques, and spectroscopic methods, he has authored over 80 scientific publications. His academic career is marked by interdisciplinary teaching, leadership roles, and a commitment to innovation and community service. Dr. Al-Mazaideh has received multiple international fellowships and university-level awards recognizing his contributions to pharmaceutical research and education.

Profile:

Academic Positions:

  • Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
    Feb 2020 – Present

  • Head of Department, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin
    May 2020 – Mar 2022

  • Pharmaceutical Chemist, College of Pharmacy, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    Sep 2019 – Feb 2020

  • Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University, Jordan
    Jul 2018 – Present

  • Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University
    Jul 2014 – Jul 2018

  • Lecturer, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University
    Jun 2012 – Jul 2014

  • Research Assistant, University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
    Feb 2009 – May 2012

  • Research Assistant, TU Chemnitz, Germany
    Aug 2008 – Jan 2009

  • Teaching Assistant, Tafila Technical University
    Jan 2006 – Aug 2008

  • High School Teacher, Ministry of Education, Jordan
    Aug 2001 – Jan 2005

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Chemistry)
    Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany | 2009–2012

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
    Mu’tah University, Jordan | 2002–2005

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry
    Mu’tah University, Jordan | 1997–2001

Key Committees and Leadership Roles:

University of Hafr Al Batin

  • Coordinator, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Head, Laboratories Committee

  • Member: Curriculum, Academic, Quality & Accreditation, Strategic Planning, Safety, Crisis Management, etc.

  • Coordinator for Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry courses

  • Led the preparation of award-winning annual reports (1443, 1444)

Tafila Technical University

  • Head, Scientific Activities Committee

  • Member of multiple university-level committees

Courses Taught:

Undergraduate – University of Hafr Al Batin

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I & II

  • Clinical Biochemistry (Lab)

  • Instrumental Chemical Analysis

  • Pharmacology & Therapeutics Labs

  • Legal Aspects in Healthcare

Undergraduate – Tafila Technical University

  • General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry

  • Biochemistry & Clinical Biochemistry

  • Chemistry of Natural Products

  • Drug Chemistry and Analysis

Postgraduate

  • Biomolecules

  • Research Methods

Skills:

  • Software: ChemOffice, SciFinder, MestReNova, X-Calibur, EndNote, MS Office, Linux

  • Scientific: Drug design, SAR, Spectroscopy (HNMR, CNMR), Mass Spectrometry

  • Writing: Scientific paper and patent writing (80+ published papers)

  • Training: Experienced mentor for BSc and MSc students

  • Other: ICDL-certified, amateur photography, grant writing

Awards & Fellowships:

  • DFG Fellowship, TU Chemnitz, Germany – 2015

  • PhD Scholarship, Tafila Technical University – 2008

  • Excellence Letters from Presidents of Tafila Technical University – 2016 & 2018

Volunteer & Community Engagement:

  • Organizer and trainer in community programs on drug development, research methods, and medicinal plants

  • Active participant in World Obesity and Cancer Day campaigns

  • Head of Investigation Committees, Tafila Technical University

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 938

  • Citations Since 2020: 766

  • h-index: 16

  • h-index Since 2020: 14

  • i10-index: 30

  • i10-index Since 2020: 21

Publication Top Notes:

  1. A study of the optical band gap of zinc phthalocyanine nanoparticles using UV–Vis spectroscopy and DFT function
    K.J. Hamam, M.I. Alomari
    Applied Nanoscience, 7(5), 261–268, 2017. Cited by: 93

  2. Application of docking and QM/MM-GBSA rescoring to screen for novel Myt1 kinase inhibitors
    K. Wichapong, A. Rohe, C. Platzer, I. Slynko, F. Erdmann, M. Schmidt, G. Al-Mazaideh, et al.
    Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 54(3), 881–893, 2014. Cited by: 81

  3. Synthesized of Zeolite@Ag₂O Nanocomposite as Superb Stability Photocatalysis Toward Hazardous Rhodamine B Dye from Water
    N.H.A.A. R. Haounati, F. Alakhras, H. Ouachtak, T. Saleh, G. Al-Mazaideh, et al.
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2022. Cited by: 51*

  4. Adsorptive Removal of Cationic Rhodamine B Dye from Aqueous Solutions Using Chitosan-Derived Schiff Base
    F. Alakhras, H. Ouachtak, E. Alhajri, R. Rehman, G. Al-Mazaideh, et al.
    Separation Science and Technology, 2022. Cited by: 51

  5. Assessment of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities of Sisymbrium officinale plant extract
    M.H.F. Khalid, M. Amayreh, S. Sanduka, Z. Salah, F. Al-Rimawi, G. Al-Mazaideh, et al.
    Heliyon, 8, e10477, 2022. Cited by: 47

  6. Corrosion Inhibition of Copper by Capparis spinosa L. Extract in Strong Acidic Medium: Experimental and Density Functional Theory
    F. Wedian, M.A. Al-Qudah, G.M. Al-Mazaideh
    International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 12(2), 4664–4676, 2017. Cited by: 44

  7. Sorption of cobalt (II) ions from aqueous solutions using chemically modified chitosan
    H. Al-Shahrani, F. Alakhras, E. Al-Abbad, G. Al-Mazaideh, et al.
    Global NEST Journal, 20(3), 620–627, 2018. Cited by: 35

  8. Molecular Mechanisms of Vitamin D-Mediated Immunomodulation
    F.K. Alswailmi, S.I.A. Shah, H. Nawaz, G.M. Al-Mazaideh
    Galen Medical Journal, 10, e2097, 2021. Cited by: 33

  9. Vitamin D is a potential inhibitor of COVID-19: In silico molecular docking to the binding site of SARS-CoV-2 endoribonuclease Nsp15
    F.K.A.S.M.G.A.T. Mohammed, H. Shalayel, G.M. Al-Mazaideh, S.H. Aladaileh
    Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 33(5), 2179–2186, 2020. Cited by: 25

  10. DFT calculations of Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum compounds as corrosion inhibitors of aluminum
    G.M. Al-Mazaideh, T.S. Ababneh, K.H. Abu-Shandi, R. Jamhour, H.J.A. Salman, et al.
    Physical Science International Journal, 12(1), 1–12, 2016. Cited by: 23

 

Aziz Maleki | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aziz Maleki | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Aziz Maleki, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology at the School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Nanomedicine. His research focuses on tissue engineering, phototherapy, catalytic nanomedicine, and sonodynamic therapy. Dr. Maleki serves as Dean of the Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of editorial boards for journals such as Small and ACS Applied Nano Materials, and actively participates in national and international research projects.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Postdoc in Nanomedicine, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 2014–2016

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran, 2004–2009

  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran, 2001–2003

  • B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, 1996–2000

👨‍🏫 Academic Appointments:

  • Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Nov 2016–Present

  • Dean, Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center, Oct 2021–Present

  • Dean, Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Dec 2019–Dec 2020

  • Quality Control Manager, School of Pharmacy, ZUMS, Nov 2016–Present

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Pharmacy, ZUMS, Nov 2014–Nov 2016

  • Research Assistant, IASBS, Oct 2015–Dec 2015

🧪 Research Interests:

  • Tissue engineering

  • Phototherapy

  • Bioadhesives

  • Catalytic nanomedicine

  • Sonodynamic therapy

🧬 Research Projects (Selected):

  • Ce-Bi@ZIF-8 hybrid nanocomposite for Alzheimer’s therapy, 2021–2023

  • Polymer-coated mesoporous silica for dissolution enhancement, Completed 2019

  • Artificial skin photothermal studies with polydopamine nanoparticles, 2022

  • Gelatin-Platelet Hydrogels for wound healing, 2020–2023

🏆 Honors and Awards:

  • Ranked 34th in National MSc Entrance Exam (Organic Chemistry), 2010

  • Selected as Exemplary Teacher, ZUMS

  • NIMAD-TÜBİTAK Grant Awardee, 2021 (Grant No. 9900262)

  • Selected among Top 110 Scholars by Iran National Science Foundation, 2023

  • Awarded/Highlighted by Iran Science Elites Federation

🧑‍🎓 Student Supervision (Selected):

  • Nasim Shadmani (Postdoc) – Mesoporous silica nanocarriers for methotrexate

  • Samaneh Fateh (PhD) – Mesoporous silica for brain delivery of rivastigmine

  • Vagiheh Alinegad (PhD) – Polydopamine hydrogels for wound healing

  • Shayesteh Bochani (PhD) – MnO₂ nanosheets in wound healing

  • Roya Poornouroz (PhD) – MOFs in dissolution enhancement of fenofibrate

  • Rezvaneh Azizi (PharmD) – Cu-functionalized ZIFs for infected wounds

📚 Book Chapters:

  • Nanoarchitectured Mesoporous Silica-Based Drug-Delivery Systems, Elsevier, 2016

  • Functionalized Quantum-Dot-Based Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy, Elsevier, 2024

🧫 Laboratory and Technical Skills:

  • Characterization: TGA, DSC, H¹NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, SEM, TEM, N₂ adsorption

  • Instrumentation: DLS, FT-IR, UV/Vis, HPLC

  • Animal Studies: MTT assay, tumor modeling, wound/abscess models

💻 Software Skills:

  • ChemOffice, ImageJ, OriginPro, EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, Microsoft Office

📄 Peer Review & Editorial Activities:

  • Editorial Board Member:

    • Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry (IF=8, Springer)

    • Polymers (IF=5, MDPI – Special Issue)

  • Referee for journals including:

    • Small, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, ACS Applied Nano Materials, ACS Applied Bio Materials

Citation Metrics:

  • Total citations: 3,620 (3,365 since 2020)

  • h-index: 28 (27 since 2020)

  • i10-index: 38 (35 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Multifunctional photoactive hydrogels for wound healing acceleration
    A Maleki, J He, S Bochani, V Nosrati, MA Shahbazi, B Guo
    ACS Nano 15(12), 18895–18930, 2021.
    Citations: 439

  2. Promoting role of MXene nanosheets in biomedical sciences: therapeutic and biosensing innovations
    M Soleymaniha, MA Shahbazi, AR Rafieerad, A Maleki, A Amiri
    Advanced Healthcare Materials 8(1), 1801137, 2019.
    Citations: 365

  3. MXenes and ultrasonication
    M Malaki, A Maleki, RS Varma
    Journal of Materials Chemistry A 7(18), 10843–10857, 2019.
    Citations: 349

  4. Mesoporous silica materials: From physico-chemical properties to enhanced dissolution of poorly water-soluble drugs
    A Maleki, H Kettiger, A Schoubben, JM Rosenholm, V Ambrogi, M Hamidi
    Journal of Controlled Release, 2017.
    Citations: 305

  5. Advances in tannic acid-incorporated biomaterials: Infection treatment, regenerative medicine, cancer therapy, and biosensing
    A Bigham, V Rahimkhoei, P Abasian, M Delfi, J Naderi, M Ghomi, …
    Chemical Engineering Journal 432, 134146, 2022.
    Citations: 190

  6. Mesoporous silica‐based materials with bactericidal properties
    A Bernardos, E Piacenza, F Sancenon, M Hamidi, A Maleki, RJ Turner, …
    Small 15(24), 1900669, 2019.
    Citations: 185

  7. Biomedical applications of MXene‐integrated composites: regenerative medicine, infection therapy, cancer Treatment, and biosensing
    A Maleki, M Ghomi, N Nikfarjam, M Akbari, E Sharifi, MA Shahbazi, …
    Advanced Functional Materials 32(34), 2203430, 2022.
    Citations: 164

  8. The progress and prospect of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks in cancer therapy, antibacterial activity, and biomineralization
    A Maleki, MA Shahbazi, V Alinezhad, HA Santos
    Advanced Healthcare Materials 9(12), 2000248, 2020.
    Citations: 158

  9. Mesoporous bioactive glasses in cancer diagnosis and therapy: stimuli‐responsive, toxicity, immunogenicity, and clinical translation
    E Sharifi, A Bigham, S Yousefiasl, M Trovato, M Ghomi, Y Esmaeili, …
    Advanced Science 9(2), 2102678, 2022.
    Citations: 124

  10. Electroconductive multi-functional polypyrrole composites for biomedical applications
    EN Zare, T Agarwal, A Zarepour, F Pinelli, A Zarrabi, F Rossi, …
    Applied Materials Today 24, 101117, 2021.
    Citations: 115

  11. Conferring BiVO4 Nanorods with Oxygen Vacancies to Realize Enhanced Sonodynamic Cancer Therapy
    Z Yang, M Yuan, B Liu, W Zhang, A Maleki, B Guo, P Ma, Z Cheng, J Lin
    Angewandte Chemie International Edition 61(44), e202209484, 2022.
    Citations: 108

  12. Bioinspired microneedle patches: Biomimetic designs, fabrication, and biomedical applications
    P Makvandi, A Maleki, M Shabani, ARJ Hutton, M Kirkby, R Jamaledin, …
    Matter 5(2), 390–429, 2022.
    Citations: 104

  13. Emerging insights on drug delivery by fatty acid mediated synthesis of lipophilic prodrugs as novel nanomedicines
    N Fattahi, MA Shahbazi, A Maleki, M Hamidi, A Ramazani, HA Santos
    Journal of Controlled Release 326, 556–598, 2020.
    Citations: 74

  14. Self-assembled organic–inorganic hybrid silica with ionic liquid framework: a novel support for the catalytic enantioselective Strecker reaction of imines using Yb(OTf)3
    B Karimi, A Maleki, D Elhamifar, JH Clark, AJ Hunt
    Chemical Communications 46(37), 6947–6949, 2010.
    Citations: 74

  15. Nanoarchitectonics for smart delivery and drug targeting
    AM Holban, AM Grumezescu
    William Andrew, 2016.
    Citations: 70

  16. Dendrimers as nanoscale vectors: Unlocking the bars of cancer therapy
    AD Dey, A Bigham, Y Esmaeili, M Ashrafizadeh, FD Moghaddam, SC Tan, …
    Seminars in Cancer Biology 86, 396–419, 2022.
    Citations: 67

  17. Chemically engineered immune cell‐derived microrobots and biomimetic nanoparticles: emerging biodiagnostic and therapeutic tools
    LP Jahromi, MA Shahbazi, A Maleki, A Azadi, HA Santos
    Advanced Science 8(8), 2002499, 2021.
    Citations: 66

  18. Dissolution enhancement of a model poorly water-soluble drug, atorvastatin, with ordered mesoporous silica: comparison of MSF with SBA-15 as drug carriers
    A Maleki, M Hamidi
    Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery, 2015.
    Citations: 54

  19. Titanium‐based nanoarchitectures for sonodynamic therapy‐involved multimodal treatments
    A Maleki, M Seyedhamzeh, M Yuan, T Agarwal, I Sharifi, A Mohammadi, …
    Small 19(12), 2206253, 2023.
    Citations: 48

  20. ROS-responsive hydrogels with spatiotemporally sequential delivery of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs for the repair of MRSA-infected wounds
    B Qiao, J Wang, L Qiao, A Maleki, Y Liang, B Guo
    Regenerative Biomaterials 11, rbad110, 2024.
    Citations: 45