Assist. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Ali | Electrode Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Ali, University of Samarra, France

Dr. Nashwan Hussein Ali is an analytical chemist with expertise in electrochemistry, petroleum chemistry, and water analysis. He earned his Ph.D. (2015), M.Sc. (2012), and B.Sc. (2009) in Analytical Chemistry from Tikrit University, Iraq. Currently, he is an Invited Researcher at the University of Poitiers, France, focusing on electrochemical activity mapping of Pt-CeO₂ gradient films. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Samarra and a Lecturer at Hayat Private University. With extensive experience in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-FID, and spectroscopy, he has also worked as an analytical chemist in the petrochemical industry.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nashwan Hussein Ali has a strong research background in analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and petroleum chemistry. His extensive experience as a researcher and lecturer, along with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, makes him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

📜 Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry – Tikrit University, Iraq (2012 – 2015)
🧪 Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry – Tikrit University, Iraq (2009 – 2012)
⚛️ Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Tikrit University, Iraq (2005 – 2009)

💼 Work Experience:

🔬 Invited Researcher (Apr 2022 – Present)
- University of Poitiers, UFR SFA, Equipe SAMCat – IC2MP UMR CNRS 7285, France
- Research Topic: Electrochemical activity mapping of Pt-CeO₂ gradient films using bipolar electrochemistry
- Supervised by Prof. ZIGAH Dodzi
🎓 Assistant Professor (Dec 2016 – Apr 2022)
- University of Samarra, College of Applied Science, Iraq
- Taught:
  - 🧪 Analytical Electrochemistry (Master’s students)
  - 📘 General Chemistry (Undergraduate)
  - 🌱 Green Chemistry (Undergraduate)
📖 Lecturer (Dec 2013 – Feb 2016)
- Hayat Private University for Science and Technology (HPUST), Erbil, Iraq
- Taught:
  - ⚗️ Analytical Chemistry (Undergraduate)
  - 🌿 Green Chemistry (Undergraduate)
🏭 Analytical Chemist (Apr 2011 – Jan 2014)
- Arab Company for Detergent Chemicals (ARADET), Baiji Refinery
- Conducted chemical analysis for petroleum and water samples using advanced techniques such as HPLC, GC-FID, GC/MS, Karl Fischer titration, UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Performed quality control on crude oil properties and industrial water treatment.

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors:

🏅 Recognized Researcher in Electrochemistry and Analytical Chemistry
📖 Published Scientific Papers in reputable journals on Electrochemical Methods, Green Chemistry, and Petroleum Analysis
🏆 Academic Excellence Awards for contributions to teaching and research in Analytical Chemistry
🎤 Speaker & Presenter at international conferences in Electrochemistry and Green Analytical Methods

Publication Top Notes:

High-Performance ZIF-7@PANI Electrochemical Sensor for Simultaneous Trace Cadmium and Lead Detection in Water Samples: A Box–Behnken Design Optimization Approach

Spectrophotometric Determination of Captopril in Pharmaceutical Formulations based on Ion-Pair Reaction with the Red Congo

Synthesis and characterization of some new Indazolone and Carbohydrazide derivatives from azachalcones

Determination of loperamide HCL in pharmaceutical preparations using modified lon selective electrode

Determination of metoclopramide in pharmaceutical commercial using flow injection chemiluminescence technique

Prof Dr. stella girousi, anal.chem.lab, Greece

Prof. Dr. Stella Girousi is a distinguished scientist in the field of analytical chemistry, currently serving in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the Chemistry Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. She is renowned for her extensive research and development of innovative analytical methods, particularly voltammetric techniques for the determination of metals using various electrodes, including mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes. Her research interests encompass the development and application of electroanalytical methods for analyzing biological, environmental, and food samples, as well as the detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and genotoxic compounds. Prof. Girousi has made significant contributions to the development of enzymic and electrochemical DNA biosensors, investigating drug-DNA interactions, DNA methylation, and the recognition of micromolar compounds using nanomaterials and screen printing technology. Throughout her career, Prof. Girousi has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious journals, showcasing her expertise in electroanalytical methods and biosensors. Her work has had a substantial impact on the fields of environmental analysis, pharmacology, and biotechnology.

Research Activity and Interests

Analytical Methods Development: Specializing in voltammetric determination of metals using mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes, and novel electrode surfaces with nanomaterials.

Electroanalytical Methods: Application in biological, environmental, and food samples, detection of nucleic acids and proteins, analysis of genotoxic and pharmacologically active compounds.

Biosensor Development: Creation of enzymic and electrochemical DNA biosensors at carbon and mercury electrodes to study drug-DNA interactions, detect methylation, and develop methods for epigenetic control using nanomaterials and screen printing technology.

Electrochemical Biosensors: Study of compounds of biological concern, focusing on innovative approaches in the development and application of these biosensors.

Publication top Notes:

Bismuth Film along with dsDNA-Modified Electrode Surfaces as Promising (bio)Sensors in the Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soils

Novel Aspects in the Voltametric Determination of Heavy Metals: A Minireview

Validation of modified electrode surfaces as Sensitive Analytical Tools in Soil Analysis; Detection of Total Concentration of Zn (II), Cd(II), Pb(II), Cu(II)/Cu (I) along with Handling Complicated Sample Matrices

Preparation of a glassy carbon electrode modified with saffron conjugated silver nanoparticles for the sensitive and selective electroanalytical determination of amoxicillin in urine samples