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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.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Prof. Thanasis Gimisis is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท. His research focuses on oxidatively produced DNA lesions, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿงช. With over 65 publications and 2,000+ citations ๐Ÿ“š, he has significantly contributed to organic chemistry. He supervises numerous PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students ๐ŸŽ“ and has received funding from prestigious organizations, including the European Union ๐ŸŒ. His expertise extends to teaching organic chemistry and bioorganic chemistry, shaping the next generation of scientists. ๐Ÿš€

Professional Profile
Suitability for the Best paperย  Award

Prof. Gimisis has authored 65+ high-impact international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 ๐Ÿ“š. His research is well-recognized in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿงฌ. His work has not only contributed to fundamental chemistry but also has implications in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry ๐Ÿ’Š.

Education ๐ŸŽ“

โœ… Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry โ€“ National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท
โœ… Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Chemistry โ€“ National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท

Professional Experience ๐Ÿงช

๐Ÿ”น Professor of Organic Chemistry โ€“ Chemistry Department, NKUA (Current) ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ
๐Ÿ”น Teaching Experience โ€“ Organic Chemistry (theory & lab), Bioorganic Chemistry, and Chemical Biology ๐Ÿ“–
๐Ÿ”น Postgraduate Instructor โ€“ MSc courses on Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products ๐ŸŽ“
๐Ÿ”น PhD & MSc Supervision โ€“ Supervised 4 completed PhD theses, 5 ongoing PhD theses, 31 completed MSc theses, and 6 ongoing MSc theses ๐Ÿ“œ
๐Ÿ”น Postdoctoral Mentor โ€“ Supervised 5 postdoctoral researchers ๐Ÿ”ฌ
๐Ÿ”น Researcher โ€“ Expertise in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, synthetic sugar & nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿ—๏ธ
๐Ÿ”น Funded Researcher โ€“ Secured grants from EU, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation ๐Ÿ’ฐ
๐Ÿ”น Scientific Author โ€“ 65+ international publications, 2,000+ citations, h-index 21 ๐Ÿ“‘
๐Ÿ”น Conference Speaker โ€“ Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at international conferences ๐ŸŒ

 

Professional Development ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“–

Prof. Thanasis Gimisis has continuously advanced in organic chemistry, focusing on DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar chemistry ๐Ÿ”ฌ. He has mentored PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, shaping the future of scientific innovation ๐ŸŽ“. His research, supported by prestigious grants ๐Ÿ’ฐ, has led to 65+ publications and 2,000+ citations ๐Ÿ“š. Through international collaborations, conference presentations ๐ŸŒŽ, and contributions to textbooks ๐Ÿ“–, 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 ๐Ÿš€.

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿค–

Prof. Thanasis Gimisis specializes in organic chemistry, with a strong focus on bioorganic and medicinal chemistry ๐Ÿ’Š. His research explores oxidatively produced DNA lesions ๐Ÿงฌ, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors for potential therapeutic applications, and synthetic sugar, carba-sugar, and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿฌ. He also works on the hemisynthesis of natural and non-natural secoiridoid products from the Oleaceae family ๐ŸŒฟ. Additionally, he develops novel synthetic methodologies to enhance chemical synthesis efficiency โš—๏ธ. His groundbreaking work contributes to drug discovery, molecular biology, and organic synthesis, pushing the boundaries of modern chemistry ๐Ÿš€.

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Research Grants & Funding โ€“ Secured prestigious grants from the European Union, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation ๐Ÿ’ฐ

๐Ÿ“œ High-Impact Publications โ€“ Authored 65+ international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 ๐Ÿ“š

๐ŸŒ International Recognition โ€“ Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at leading global scientific conferences ๐ŸŽค

๐ŸŽ“ Academic Leadership โ€“ Supervised multiple PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, contributing significantly to scientific education and mentorship ๐Ÿ…

โš—๏ธ Contributions to Organic Chemistry โ€“ Recognized for innovative research in bioorganic chemistry, DNA lesions, and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Publication Top Notes:

๐Ÿ“˜ Encyclopedia of Radicals in Chemistry, Biology and Materials โ€“ A Adhikary, A Kumar, D Becker, MD Sevilla | Cited by: 567 | Year: 2012

๐Ÿงช Naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenes as inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase: synthesis, structureโˆ’activity 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

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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

๐Ÿซ’ Olives and olive oil as functional foods: bioactivity, chemistry and processing โ€“ A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi | Cited by: 83 | Year: 2017

๐Ÿงฌ Tautomerism in the guanyl radical โ€“ C Chatgilialoglu, C Caminal, A Altieri, GC Vougioukalakis, QG Mulazzani, … | Cited by: 76 | Year: 2006

๐ŸŒ€ 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

๐Ÿงซ Isolation, characterization, and independent synthesis of guanine oxidation products โ€“ T Gimisis, C CismaลŸ | Cited by: 72 | Year: 2006.

๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion:

James M. Cookโ€™s outstanding contributions to medicinal chemistry, intellectual property achievements, and academic leadership make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Scholar Award ๐Ÿ†. His dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and mentorship has significantly impacted modern therapeutics, making him highly deserving of this honor. ๐Ÿš€

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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