Moussa Ouakki | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Moussa Ouakki | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ibn Tofail University| Morocco

Prof. Moussa Ouakki is a distinguished Moroccan chemist and academic scholar serving as Maître de Conférence en Chimie at the École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie, Université Ibn Tofaïl, Kénitra, Maroc. He holds a doctorate in Fundamental and Applied Chemistry with a specialization in the valorization of imidazole compounds for corrosion inhibition of steel in acidic media through theoretical, electrochemical, and spectroscopic studies. His academic background also includes advanced training in physicochemical materials, organic and environmental chemistry, and life sciences. In addition, he has pursued professional development in chemical education, patent systems, and chemical safety in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Throughout his academic career, Prof. Ouakki has contributed extensively to teaching, research supervision, and curriculum design across undergraduate, engineering, and doctoral programs. His teaching expertise spans electrochemical kinetics, materials science, corrosion mechanisms, and electrolyte chemistry. His research interests focus on corrosion inhibition, green chemistry, electrochemical analysis, materials development, and theoretical modeling of corrosion systems. His research skills include density functional theory (DFT), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrodeposition, dielectric characterization, and molecular dynamics simulations. He has co-supervised several doctoral candidates, published more than a hundred international research papers, contributed multiple book chapters, and secured a patent for novel imidazole-based corrosion inhibitors. As a respected member of editorial boards and a reviewer for leading scientific journals, Prof. Ouakki continues to make remarkable contributions to advancing sustainable chemistry and materials protection. His academic impact is further reflected in his growing recognition with 3,836 citations, 125 documents, and an h-index of 41.

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Featured Publications

Ouakki, M., Galai, M., Rbaa, M., Abousalem, A. S., Lakhrissi, B., Rifi, E. H., & Ebn Touhami, M. (2019). Quantum chemical and experimental evaluation of the inhibitory action of two imidazole derivatives on mild steel corrosion in sulphuric acid medium. Heliyon, 5(11), e02716. Cited by: 147

Rbaa, M., Ouakki, M., Galai, M., Berisha, A., Lakhrissi, B., Jama, C., Warad, I., & Touhami, M. E. (2020). Simple preparation and characterization of novel 8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives as effective acid corrosion inhibitor for mild steel: Experimental and theoretical studies. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 602, 125094. Cited by: 144

Ouakki, M., Galai, M., Rbaa, M., Abousalem, A. S., Lakhrissi, B., Touhami, M. E., & Cherkaoui, M. (2020). Electrochemical, thermodynamic and theoretical studies of some imidazole derivatives compounds as acid corrosion inhibitors for mild steel. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 319, 114063. Cited by: 140

Ouakki, M., Galai, M., & Cherkaoui, M. (2022). Imidazole derivatives as efficient and potential class of corrosion inhibitors for metals and alloys in aqueous electrolytes: A review. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 345, 117815. Cited by: 123

Oubaaqa, M., Ouakki, M., Rbaa, M., Abousalem, A. S., Maatallah, M., Benhiba, F., & Touhami, M. E. (2021). Insight into the corrosion inhibition of new amino acids as efficient inhibitors for mild steel in HCl solution: Experimental studies and theoretical calculations. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 334, 116520.

 

Javad Tashkhourian | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Javad Tashkhourian | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Shirazu University in Iran.

Javad Tashkhourian, Ph.D. 🎓 is a distinguished professor in Analytical Chemistry at Shiraz University, Iran. With expertise in electrochemical sensors, chemometrics, and nanomaterials 🧪, he has significantly contributed to the field through extensive research and numerous publications. Dr. Tashkhourian has been recognized as one of the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2021-2024) 🌍 and has received multiple awards for excellence in research and education 🏆. His work focuses on developing innovative chemical sensors, energy-related materials, and analytical methodologies, making a profound impact on modern chemistry 🔬.

Professional Profile
Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Prof. Javad Tashkhourian is a highly accomplished analytical chemist 🧪 with a strong track record of cutting-edge research, innovation, and scientific impact. His contributions to electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials, and chemometrics have significantly advanced analytical chemistry. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2021-2024) 🌍, he has received multiple Distinguished Professor awards for excellence in research and education 🎖️.

Education 🎓

✔ B.Sc. in Chemistry – Shiraz University, 1997 🏛️
✔ M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry – Shiraz University, 2000 🧪

  • Thesis: Designed a liquid membrane system for selective silver transport & multi-acid determination
    ✔ Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry – Shiraz University, 2005 🔬
  • Thesis: Developed optical and potentiometric sensors & applied chemometrics in multicomponent analysis

Academic Experience 👨‍🏫

✔ Assistant Professor – Persian Gulf University, Iran (2005-2010) 📚
✔ Assistant Professor – Shiraz University, Iran (2010-2015) 🏛️
✔ Associate Professor – Shiraz University, Iran (2015-2024) 🔬
✔ Professor – Shiraz University, Iran (2024-Present) 🎖️

Professional Development 🚀📖

Prof. Javad Tashkhourian has built an illustrious career in Analytical Chemistry 🧪, advancing research in electrochemical sensors, chemometrics, and nanomaterials 🔬. Starting as an Assistant Professor (2005), he progressed to Associate Professor (2015) and became a Full Professor (2024) at Shiraz University 🏛️. His groundbreaking work has earned him multiple “Distinguished Professor” awards 🏆 and recognition among the world’s top 2% scientists (Stanford University, 2021-2024) 🌍. Through cutting-edge research, mentorship, and innovation, he continues shaping modern analytical techniques, contributing to both academia and industry 💡.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Prof. Javad Tashkhourian specializes in Analytical Chemistry 🧪, with a strong focus on electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials, and chemometrics. His research explores ion transport through liquid membranes ⚛️, the development of optical and potentiometric sensors 📡, and the application of nanomaterials in electroanalysis 🌿. He also works on energy-related materials, including fuel cells, solar cells, and supercapacitors ⚡. His studies contribute to environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, and food safety 🏥🍏. Through innovative methodologies, he enhances analytical techniques, pushing the boundaries of modern chemistry toward smarter sensing and sustainable energy solutions 🌍💡.

Awards & Honors 🏆

✔ Distinguished Ph.D. Student – Shiraz University (2005) 🎓
✔ Distinguished Professor in Education – Persian Gulf University (2010) 👨‍🏫
✔ Distinguished Professor in Research – College of Science, Shiraz University (2017, 2022) 🏛️
✔ Recognized Among the World’s Top 2% Scientists – Stanford University (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) 🌍🔬

Publication Top Notes:

📄 Silver nanoparticles modified carbon nanotube paste electrode for simultaneous determination of dopamine and ascorbic acid – J Tashkhourian, MRH Nezhad, J Khodavesi, S Javadi | 📰 Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 633 (1), 85-91 | 📅 2009 | 🔍 Cited by: 187

📄 Simultaneous determination of hydroquinone and catechol at gold nanoparticles mesoporous silica modified carbon paste electrode – J Tashkhourian, M Daneshi, F Nami-Ana, M Behbahani, A Bagheri | 📰 Journal of Hazardous Materials 318, 117-124 | 📅 2016 | 🔍 Cited by: 148

📄 Artificial neural network-genetic algorithm based optimization for the adsorption of methylene blue and brilliant green from aqueous solution by graphite oxide nanoparticle – M Ghaedi, N Zeinali, AM Ghaedi, M Teimuori, J Tashkhourian | 📰 Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 125, 264-277 | 📅 2014 | 🔍 Cited by: 131

📄 A sensitive electrochemical sensor for determination of gallic acid based on SiO2 nanoparticle modified carbon paste electrode – J Tashkhourian, SF Nami-Ana | 📰 Materials Science and Engineering: C 52, 103-110 | 📅 2015 | 🔍 Cited by: 122

📄 Sensitive spectrophotometric detection of dopamine, levodopa and adrenaline using surface plasmon resonance band of silver nanoparticles – MR Hormozi Nezhad, J Tashkhourian, J Khodaveisi | 📰 Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society 7, S83-S91 | 📅 2010 | 🔍 Cited by: 109

📄 Determination of vanadyl ions by a new PVC membrane sensor based on N, N’-bis-(salicylidene)-2, 2-dimethylpropane-1, 3-diamine – MR Ganjali, P Norouzi, F Faridbod, S Riahi, J Ravanshad, J Tashkhourian, … | 📰 IEEE Sensors Journal 7 (4), 544-550 | 📅 2007 | 🔍 Cited by: 103

📄 Synthesis and application of molecularly imprinted nanoparticles combined ultrasonic assisted for highly selective solid phase extraction trace amount of celecoxib from human samples – M Arabi, M Ghaedi, A Ostovan, J Tashkhourian, H Asadallahzadeh | 📰 Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 33, 67-76 | 📅 2016 | 🔍 Cited by: 101

📄 ZnO nanoparticles and multiwalled carbon nanotubes modified carbon paste electrode for determination of naproxen using electrochemical techniques – J Tashkhourian, B Hemmateenejad, H Beigizadeh, M Hosseini-Sarvari, … | 📰 Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 714, 103-108 | 📅 2014 | 🔍 Cited by: 95

📄 Topical delivery of chitosan-capped silver nanoparticles speeds up healing in burn wounds: A preclinical study – A Oryan, E Alemzadeh, J Tashkhourian, SFN Ana | 📰 Carbohydrate Polymers 200, 82-92 | 📅 2018 | 🔍 Cited by: 79

📌 Conclusion:

Prof. Javad Tashkhourian’s groundbreaking research, global recognition, and impact on analytical chemistry and nanotechnology make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆. His innovative contributions continue to shape the future of scientific advancements, making him a worthy recipient of this prestigious honor 👏.