Professor | University of Jeddah | Saudi Arabia
Dr. Tamer S. Saleh is a distinguished researcher recognized for substantial contributions to sustainable chemistry, advanced catalysis, green synthesis, nanomaterials, and biotechnology, with a strong publication record exceeding 96 peer-reviewed articles, 1,928 citations, and an h-index of 27. His research integrates innovative catalytic methodologies with environmentally responsible chemical processes, demonstrating expertise in developing supramolecular coordination polymers, metal-decorated biopolymers, layered double hydroxide systems, and novel organocatalysts that enable greener approaches for heterocycle construction, CH-functionalization, and cycloaddition reactions. He has advanced modern synthetic chemistry through sonophotocatalysis, pressure-assisted reactors, and hybrid catalytic platforms that improve efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability across diverse transformations. In analytical and materials chemistry, he has contributed significantly to the design of carbon dot–gold nanoparticle composites, fluorescence-based sensing probes, and SERS-enabled biosensors with enhanced sensitivity for detecting neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites, enabling progress in diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and chemical safety. His interdisciplinary work further includes biotechnological innovations such as optimized bioreactor fermentation, valorization of agricultural waste, and microbial lipid production using oleaginous yeasts, highlighting impactful pathways toward sustainable resource utilization and microbial engineering. Research on oxidative stress regulation in pathogenic fungi, metabolite profiling, and the development of novel bioactive compounds adds to his broad scientific portfolio with relevance to public health and drug discovery. With more than 160 collaborative co-authors worldwide, his scholarship is marked by strong scientific partnerships and global visibility. Through his commitment to methodological rigor, innovation, and sustainability-driven solutions, Dr. Saleh continues to contribute meaningfully to advancements in green chemistry, catalysis, materials science, and biotechnology, reinforcing the societal relevance of modern chemical research.
Featured Publications
Saleh, T. S., Al-Bogami, A. S., Aqlan, F. M., & Akhdhar, A. (2026). Exploring the molecular structure of green-synthesized aza-Michael addition products: 2D NMR confirms novel pyrazoles. Journal of Molecular Structure.
El-Said, W. A., Akhdhar, A., Al-Bogami, A. S., & Saleh, T. S. (2025). Design and green synthesis of carbon dots/gold nanoparticle composites and their applications for neurotransmitter sensing based on emission spectroscopy. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy.
Saleh, T. S., & Al-Bogami, A. S. (2025, November 4). Straightforward synthesis of thiophene bioisosteres of the pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline framework from Martinelline alkaloids. Molbank. El-bendary, M. M., Akhdhar, A., Davaasuren, B., Al-Bogami, A. S., & Saleh, T. S. (2025, October 10). Unveiling silver catalysis to access 5-substituted tetrazole through [3+2] cycloaddition reaction, utilizing a novel silver supramolecular coordination polymer–based catalyst: A new green horizon. Catalysts.
Al-Romaizan, A. N., Altuna, I. A., Larruskain, M. G., Alghamdi, K. S., Alzhrani, G., Saleh, T. S., … & Hillenbrand, R. (2025, September). Copper-decorated chitosan organocatalyst for sonophotocatalytic C–H arylation of pyrazoles: Mechanistic insights and eco-friendly perspective. Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications.
Dr. Tamer S. Saleh’s research advances sustainable chemical innovation by developing green catalytic systems, eco-friendly synthesis pathways, and high-performance sensing materials that address critical scientific and industrial challenges. His work supports cleaner technologies, enhances analytical capabilities, and contributes to global efforts toward environmentally responsible chemical manufacturing.