Prof. Dr. Thanasis Gimisis | Chemistry of Sugars and Nucleosides | Best Paper Award
Professor of Organic Chemistry at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece.
๐ฌ Prof. Thanasis Gimisis is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐ฌ๐ท. His research focuses on oxidatively produced DNA lesions, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry ๐งช. With over 65 publications and 2,000+ citations ๐, he has significantly contributed to organic chemistry. He supervises numerous PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students ๐ and has received funding from prestigious organizations, including the European Union ๐. His expertise extends to teaching organic chemistry and bioorganic chemistry, shaping the next generation of scientists. ๐
Prof. Gimisis has authored 65+ high-impact international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 ๐. His research is well-recognized in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry ๐งฌ. His work has not only contributed to fundamental chemistry but also has implications in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry ๐.
Education ๐
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Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry โ National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐ฌ๐ท
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Bachelorโs Degree in Chemistry โ National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐ฌ๐ท
Professional Experience ๐งช
๐น Professor of Organic Chemistry โ Chemistry Department, NKUA (Current) ๐จโ๐ซ
๐น Teaching Experience โ Organic Chemistry (theory & lab), Bioorganic Chemistry, and Chemical Biology ๐
๐น Postgraduate Instructor โ MSc courses on Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products ๐
๐น PhD & MSc Supervision โ Supervised 4 completed PhD theses, 5 ongoing PhD theses, 31 completed MSc theses, and 6 ongoing MSc theses ๐
๐น Postdoctoral Mentor โ Supervised 5 postdoctoral researchers ๐ฌ
๐น Researcher โ Expertise in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, synthetic sugar & nucleoside chemistry ๐๏ธ
๐น Funded Researcher โ Secured grants from EU, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation ๐ฐ
๐น Scientific Author โ 65+ international publications, 2,000+ citations, h-index 21 ๐
๐น Conference Speaker โ Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at international conferences ๐
Professional Development ๐๐
Prof. Thanasis Gimisis has continuously advanced in organic chemistry, focusing on DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar chemistry ๐ฌ. He has mentored PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, shaping the future of scientific innovation ๐. His research, supported by prestigious grants ๐ฐ, has led to 65+ publications and 2,000+ citations ๐. Through international collaborations, conference presentations ๐, and contributions to textbooks ๐, he remains at the forefront of organic synthesis and bioorganic chemistry. As an educator and researcher, he actively integrates cutting-edge developments into teaching and scientific discovery ๐.
Prof. Thanasis Gimisis specializes in organic chemistry, with a strong focus on bioorganic and medicinal chemistry ๐. His research explores oxidatively produced DNA lesions ๐งฌ, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors for potential therapeutic applications, and synthetic sugar, carba-sugar, and nucleoside chemistry ๐ฌ. He also works on the hemisynthesis of natural and non-natural secoiridoid products from the Oleaceae family ๐ฟ. Additionally, he develops novel synthetic methodologies to enhance chemical synthesis efficiency โ๏ธ. His groundbreaking work contributes to drug discovery, molecular biology, and organic synthesis, pushing the boundaries of modern chemistry ๐.
Awards & Honors ๐
๐๏ธ Research Grants & Funding โ Secured prestigious grants from the European Union, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation ๐ฐ
๐ High-Impact Publications โ Authored 65+ international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 ๐
๐ International Recognition โ Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at leading global scientific conferences ๐ค
๐ Academic Leadership โ Supervised multiple PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, contributing significantly to scientific education and mentorship ๐
โ๏ธ Contributions to Organic Chemistry โ Recognized for innovative research in bioorganic chemistry, DNA lesions, and nucleoside chemistry ๐ฌ
๐ Encyclopedia of Radicals in Chemistry, Biology and Materials โ A Adhikary, A Kumar, D Becker, MD Sevilla | Cited by: 567 | Year: 2012
๐งช Naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenes as inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase: synthesis, structureโactivity relationships, and X-ray crystallographic studies โ X Wen, H Sun, J Liu, K Cheng, P Zhang, L Zhang, J Hao, L Zhang, P Ni, … | Cited by: 257 | Year: 2008
๐ฌ 5-endo-trig radical cyclizations: Disfavored or favored processes? โ C Chatgilialoglu, C Ferreri, M Guerra, V Timokhin, G Froudakis, T Gimisis | Cited by: 113 | Year: 2002
๐ซ Olives and olive oil as functional foods: bioactivity, chemistry and processing โ A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi | Cited by: 83 | Year: 2017
๐งฌ Tautomerism in the guanyl radical โ C Chatgilialoglu, C Caminal, A Altieri, GC Vougioukalakis, QG Mulazzani, … | Cited by: 76 | Year: 2006
๐ 1,5-Radical translocation protocol for the generation of C-1′ radicals in nucleosides. Synthesis of spiro nucleosides through a rare 5-endo-trig cyclization โ T Gimisis, C Chatgilialoglu | Cited by: 75 | Year: 1996
๐งซ Isolation, characterization, and independent synthesis of guanine oxidation products โ T Gimisis, C Cismaล | Cited by: 72 | Year: 2006.
๐ Conclusion:
James M. Cookโs outstanding contributions to medicinal chemistry, intellectual property achievements, and academic leadership make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Scholar Award ๐. His dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and mentorship has significantly impacted modern therapeutics, making him highly deserving of this honor. ๐