Dr. Foroozan Feizi, Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the Women Researcher Award! Your exceptional contributions to analytical chemistry and fluorescence nano probes have not only made a significant impact on the field but have also set a remarkable example for aspiring researchers.
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge are truly commendable. May this recognition be a testament to your outstanding achievements and the positive influence you bring to the scientific community. Wishing you continued success in your research journey and looking forward to witnessing more milestones in your inspiring career.
Professional Profiles:
Bioinformatics Skills:
- Microsoft Office
- ChemDraw
- JASCO software
- Agilent WinFLR fluorescence software
- Chemstation Ver. 3.0 software
Working Experience:
- Researcher in Dr. Shamsipur lab at Razi University.
Membership in Professional Association:
- Reviewer in the Advances in Nanochemistry (ANC) Journal, published by Razi University.
Research Focus:
Dr. Foroozan Feizi, research primarily revolves around the development and application of fluorescence nanoparticles, including quantum dots, carbon dots, and polymer dots. Specifically, I focus on harnessing the recognition ability of these nanoparticles for various purposes, such as chiral recognition, enantiomeric excess determination, and interactions with biomolecules. My work spans diverse areas, including cell imaging, biological applications, drug delivery systems, and the study of antiviral modified nanoparticles.
Professional Journey:
Postdoctoral (Postdoc): Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (2021-2023), under the supervision of Prof. Mojtaba Shamsipur.
PhD in Chemistry: Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (2015-2020), with a focus on developing novel fluorescence nano probes for chiral recognition and enantiomeric excess determination, supervised by Prof. Mojtaba Shamsipur.
Master of Science (MSc.) in Chemistry: Semnan University, Semnan, Iran (2011-2012), with a thesis on the application of C18-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for extraction and preconcentration of Zineb fungicides.
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Chemistry: Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (2005-2009).
Honors & Awards:
- Ranked 3rd among 10 Chemistry graduate students based on GPA at Razi University (2020).
- Ranked 3rd among 17 Chemistry undergraduate students based on GPA at Semnan University (2012).
- Ranked 98th among 10,000 participants (top 1%) in Iran’s National University Entrance Examination for graduate students (20
- 15).
- Ministry of Science, Research and Technology scholarship for Exceptional Talents for PhD and MSc degrees.
- Various academic scholarships during undergraduate studies.
Publications & Contributions:
“An ideal ratiometric fluorescent probe provided by the surface modification of carbon dots for the determination of Pb2+.” Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (2022).
“Harnessing the enantiomeric recognition ability of hydrophobic polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) towards amino acids by converting them into hydrophilic polymer dots.” Journal of Materials Chemistry C (2020).
“Chiral recognition and quantitative analysis of tyrosine enantiomers using L-cysteine capped CdTe quantum dots: Circular dichroism, fluorescence, and theoretical calculation studies.” Microchemical Journal (2020).
“Study on the interaction of antiviral drug ‘Tenofovir’ with human serum albumin by spectral and molecular modeling methods.” Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy (2015).
“Functionalized γ-Fe2O3@SiO2 nanoparticles with antiviral drug zidovudine: Synthesis, characterization, in vitro cytotoxicity and DNA interaction studies.” RSC Advances (2016).
“Magnetic solid-phase extraction of Zineb by C18-functionalized paramagnetic nanoparticles and determination by first-derivative spectrophotometry.” International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry (2014).
Research Timeline:
PhD Years (2015-2020): Focused on developing novel fluorescence nano probes for chiral recognition and enantiomeric excess determination.
Postdoctoral Years (2021-2023): Continued research at Razi University, expanding into various applications of fluorescence nanoparticles, including interactions with biomolecules and drug delivery systems.
Throughout Career: Active involvement in various research projects, collaborations, and publications, showcasing a comprehensive approach to analytical chemistry with a specialization in fluorescence-based techniques.
