Thanasis Gimisis | Chemistry of Sugars and Nucleosides | Best Paper Award

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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.

πŸ”¬ Prof. Thanasis Gimisis is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·. His research focuses on oxidatively produced DNA lesions, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry πŸ§ͺ. With over 65 publications and 2,000+ citations πŸ“š, he has significantly contributed to organic chemistry. He supervises numerous PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students πŸŽ“ and has received funding from prestigious organizations, including the European Union 🌍. His expertise extends to teaching organic chemistry and bioorganic chemistry, shaping the next generation of scientists. πŸš€

Professional Profile
Suitability for the Best paperΒ  Award

Prof. Gimisis has authored 65+ high-impact international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 πŸ“š. His research is well-recognized in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry 🧬. His work has not only contributed to fundamental chemistry but also has implications in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry πŸ’Š.

Education πŸŽ“

βœ… Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·
βœ… Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·

Professional Experience πŸ§ͺ

πŸ”Ή Professor of Organic Chemistry – Chemistry Department, NKUA (Current) πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«
πŸ”Ή Teaching Experience – Organic Chemistry (theory & lab), Bioorganic Chemistry, and Chemical Biology πŸ“–
πŸ”Ή Postgraduate Instructor – MSc courses on Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products πŸŽ“
πŸ”Ή PhD & MSc Supervision – Supervised 4 completed PhD theses, 5 ongoing PhD theses, 31 completed MSc theses, and 6 ongoing MSc theses πŸ“œ
πŸ”Ή Postdoctoral Mentor – Supervised 5 postdoctoral researchers πŸ”¬
πŸ”Ή Researcher – Expertise in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, synthetic sugar & nucleoside chemistry πŸ—οΈ
πŸ”Ή Funded Researcher – Secured grants from EU, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation πŸ’°
πŸ”Ή Scientific Author – 65+ international publications, 2,000+ citations, h-index 21 πŸ“‘
πŸ”Ή Conference Speaker – Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at international conferences 🌍

 

Professional Development πŸš€πŸ“–

Prof. Thanasis Gimisis has continuously advanced in organic chemistry, focusing on DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar chemistry πŸ”¬. He has mentored PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, shaping the future of scientific innovation πŸŽ“. His research, supported by prestigious grants πŸ’°, has led to 65+ publications and 2,000+ citations πŸ“š. Through international collaborations, conference presentations 🌎, and contributions to textbooks πŸ“–, 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 πŸš€.

Research Focus πŸ”πŸ€–

Prof. Thanasis Gimisis specializes in organic chemistry, with a strong focus on bioorganic and medicinal chemistry πŸ’Š. His research explores oxidatively produced DNA lesions 🧬, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors for potential therapeutic applications, and synthetic sugar, carba-sugar, and nucleoside chemistry 🍬. He also works on the hemisynthesis of natural and non-natural secoiridoid products from the Oleaceae family 🌿. Additionally, he develops novel synthetic methodologies to enhance chemical synthesis efficiency βš—οΈ. His groundbreaking work contributes to drug discovery, molecular biology, and organic synthesis, pushing the boundaries of modern chemistry πŸš€.

Awards & Honors πŸ†

πŸŽ–οΈ Research Grants & Funding – Secured prestigious grants from the European Union, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation πŸ’°

πŸ“œ High-Impact Publications – Authored 65+ international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 πŸ“š

🌍 International Recognition – Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at leading global scientific conferences 🎀

πŸŽ“ Academic Leadership – Supervised multiple PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, contributing significantly to scientific education and mentorship πŸ…

βš—οΈ Contributions to Organic Chemistry – Recognized for innovative research in bioorganic chemistry, DNA lesions, and nucleoside chemistry πŸ”¬

Publication Top Notes:

πŸ“˜ Encyclopedia of Radicals in Chemistry, Biology and Materials – A Adhikary, A Kumar, D Becker, MD Sevilla | Cited by: 567 | Year: 2012

πŸ§ͺ Naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenes as inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase: synthesis, structureβˆ’activity relationships, and X-ray crystallographic studies – X Wen, H Sun, J Liu, K Cheng, P Zhang, L Zhang, J Hao, L Zhang, P Ni, … | Cited by: 257 | Year: 2008

πŸ”¬ 5-endo-trig radical cyclizations: Disfavored or favored processes? – C Chatgilialoglu, C Ferreri, M Guerra, V Timokhin, G Froudakis, T Gimisis | Cited by: 113 | Year: 2002

πŸ«’ Olives and olive oil as functional foods: bioactivity, chemistry and processing – A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi | Cited by: 83 | Year: 2017

🧬 Tautomerism in the guanyl radical – C Chatgilialoglu, C Caminal, A Altieri, GC Vougioukalakis, QG Mulazzani, … | Cited by: 76 | Year: 2006

πŸŒ€ 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 – T Gimisis, C Chatgilialoglu | Cited by: 75 | Year: 1996

🧫 Isolation, characterization, and independent synthesis of guanine oxidation products – T Gimisis, C Cismaş | Cited by: 72 | Year: 2006.

πŸ“Œ Conclusion:

James M. Cook’s outstanding contributions to medicinal chemistry, intellectual property achievements, and academic leadership make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Scholar Award πŸ†. His dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and mentorship has significantly impacted modern therapeutics, making him highly deserving of this honor. πŸš€