Bio Summary:
Ahmed Khodair, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry with a rich academic and research background. He has contributed significantly to the field, serving in various administrative roles at Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt. His expertise spans the synthesis of novel organic compounds with applications in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the areas of natural products, heterocycles, carbohydrates, nucleosides, stereoselective synthesis, drug design, and spectroscopy tools.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry) – Tanta University, Egypt, 1984.
- Master’s degree in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) – Tanta University, Egypt, 1988.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) – Tanta University (joint supervision with Odense University, Denmark), 1993.
Research Focus:
Professor Khodair’s research focuses on:
- Natural Products
- Heterocycles
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleosides
- Stereoselective Synthesis
- Drug Design
- Spectroscopy Tools
Professional Journey:
- Chairman of the Board of Chemistry Department – Faculty of Science – Kafrelsheikh University, 2010-2013.
- Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs – Faculty of Science – Kafrelsheikh University, 2011-2014.
- Dean of the Faculty of Science – Kafrelsheikh University, 2015-2018.
- Chairman of the Board of Chemistry Department – Faculty of Science – Kafrelsheikh University, 2021-2022 (retired).
Honors & Awards:
- Fellow of the Humboldt Foundation since 2001.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Professor Khodair has published over 60 articles in renowned scientific journals. His contributions encompass a wide range of topics, including radiation dosimetry, azodyes stability, hydantoins analogues of thymidine, and the synthesis and evaluation of antiviral agents.
Title: S-Glucosylated hydantoins as new antiviral agents
- Authors: AA El-Barbary, AI Khodair, EB Pedersen, C Nielsen
- Journal: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
- Year: 1994
- Volume: 37
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 73-77
- Citations: 169
Title: 5-substituted-2-thiohydantoin analogs as a novel class of antitumor agents
- Authors: AM Al-Obaid, HI El-Subbagh, AL Khodair, MMA Elmazar
- Journal: Anti-Cancer Drugs
- Year: 1996
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 873-880
- Citations: 133
Title: Removal of heavy metals by Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs): A review on its mechanism and adsorption properties
- Authors: EA Gendy, J Ifthikar, J Ali, DT Oyekunle, Z Elkhlifia, II Shahib, AI Khodair, …
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
- Year: 2021
- Pages: 105687
- Citations: 97
Title: A new approach to the synthesis of substituted 4-imidazolidinones as potential antiviral and antitumor agents
- Authors: AI Khodair, P Bertrand
- Journal: Tetrahedron
- Year: 1998
- Volume: 54
- Issue: 19
- Pages: 4859-4872
- Citations: 97
Title: Synthesis of certain 5-substituted 2-thiohydantoin derivatives as potential cytotoxic and antiviral agents.
- Authors: AI Khodair, HI El-Subbagh, AA El-Emam
- Journal: Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico
- Year: Not specified
- Volume: 136
- Issue: 8
- Pages: 561-567
Author Metrics:
- Served as a referee for many international organizations and scientific journals.
- Member of the permanent scientific committee for the promotion of Egyptian Universities staff members (organic chemistry).
- Supervised more than ten master and doctoral theses.
Research Timeline:
- Graduated with a Ph.D. in Chemistry – Tanta University and Odense University, 1993.
- Spent seven years at King Saudi University, Saudi Arabia, 2003-2010.
- Retired as the head of the chemistry department at the Faculty of Science at Kafrelsheikh University in July 2022.
