Mansour Ahmed Saleh | Chemistry | Best Scholar Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mansour Ahmed Saleh | Chemistry | Best Scholar Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mansour Ahmed Saleh, Aden University, Yemen.

🧪 Dr. Mansoor Ahmed Saleh is a Yemeni chemist and lecturer at the University of Aden, with a Ph.D. in Advanced Analytical and Applied Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University. He serves as Director of Academic Development & Quality Assurance at the Arab Gulf University of Science and Technology. With 23+ peer-reviewed publications, expertise in nanotechnology, and active roles in research, teaching, and curriculum development, he is recognized for his academic excellence and scientific innovation. 🌍📚🧬

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Mansoor Ahmed Saleh’s academic journey began in Khormaksar, Aden, Yemen, where he graduated from Mohamed Abdul Ghaffar Secondary School (1999–2001). His passion for science led him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Biology at the University of Aden (2001–2008), where he earned top honors. He then completed his Master’s in Analytical Chemistry (2010–2011) and later attained his Ph.D. in Advanced Analytical and Applied Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India (2019–2023), marking his growth as a dedicated academic and researcher. 🎓🧪

🏥 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Saleh is currently a Lecturer at the University of Aden and the Director of Academic Development and Quality Assurance at the Arab Gulf University of Science and Technology. His teaching portfolio spans courses such as General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, and Inorganic Chemistry. His responsibilities also extend to administrative leadership and national-level academic development. 🏛️📘

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Chemistry 

Dr. Saleh’s research centers on analytical chemistry, environmental nanotechnology, and chemical sensing. His work includes studies on photocatalytic degradation, green synthesis of nanoparticles, fluorescence detection of contaminants, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for environmental remediation. With over 23 peer-reviewed articles, his innovations have addressed critical issues like water purification, cancer diagnostics, and toxic substance detection. 🌱⚗️🧬

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Saleh’s influence extends beyond his laboratory. He is a recognized national trainer in chemical safety and security, a curriculum committee member, and a former head of the Chemistry Department at the University of Aden. His contributions to e-learning and virtual lab education during the pandemic further showcase his adaptive leadership and commitment to scientific advancement. 💡🧑‍🏫🧭

🧠 Research Skills

Dr. Saleh possesses extensive expertise in instrumental analysis, spectroscopy, fluorescent sensing, MOF chemistry, and nanomaterials synthesis. He utilizes tools like ChemDraw, ORIGIN, and ImageJ, and manages lab operations with precision. His methodological rigor and analytical thinking have significantly contributed to his research success. 🧪🛠️💻

Anand N N | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anand N N | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anand N N,  State Forensic Science Laboratory, Government of Karnataka, India.

🧪 Dr. Anand N N is a dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Solid State and Structural Chemistry from Bangalore University. He has authored six peer-reviewed publications, focusing on layered double hydroxides, CO₂ interaction, and forensic science. Currently serving as a Scientific Officer at the Karnataka Forensic Science Laboratory, he brings academic rigor and real-world expertise together. With strong skills in spectroscopy, chromatography, and analytical techniques, Dr. Anand continues to make impactful contributions to scientific innovation. 🔬📘

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Anand N. N. began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Sree Kongadiyappa College, Bangalore University (2006–2009). He went on to complete his M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Bangalore University’s Central College in 2012. His passion for solid-state chemistry led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Solid State and Structural Chemistry (2015–2021), where he earned recognition by qualifying the prestigious UGC-NET Lectureship in both 2015 and 2016.

🏥 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Anand’s career spans both industrial and government research sectors. Currently, he serves as a Scientific Officer at the Karnataka Forensic Science Laboratory (2021–present), contributing significantly to forensic chemical analysis. Prior to this, he worked as a Technical Specialist in chromatography and spectroscopy applications at PerkinElmer India Pvt. Ltd. (2012–2015), where he provided advanced solutions for analytical instrumentation.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Chemistry 

Dr. Anand’s Ph.D. research focused on Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) and their interactions with carbon dioxide—key to environmental and materials chemistry. He has extensively worked on polytypism, structure refinement, and dehydration behaviors of LDHs. His contributions also span forensic science, as demonstrated in his recent publications involving forensic investigations and non-destructive spectroscopic techniques.

🌍 Impact and Influence

His work has implications in both environmental remediation and forensic science, bridging academic research with practical societal applications. He has mentored Ph.D. students, conducted numerous research presentations, and contributed to academic communities through high-quality publications in internationally recognized journals such as ACS Omega, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, and Journal of Forensic Sciences.

🧠 Research Skills

Dr. Anand possesses robust technical proficiency in modern analytical techniques including PXRD, IR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, ICP-OES, Raman Microscopy, NMR, and LC-MS. He is also adept at synthesis methods such as hydrothermal, coprecipitation, and anion exchange techniques, along with advanced crystallographic tools like Rietveld refinement and DIFFaX. His ability to integrate analytical prowess with hands-on synthesis makes him a multidisciplinary expert.

🏅 Awards and Honors

He earned the UGC-NET Lectureship award twice (2015 & 2016), recognizing his academic excellence and eligibility to teach at university level in India. His participation in esteemed programs such as the Winter School on Frontiers of Materials Science and international symposia reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

As a dedicated researcher and scientific officer, Dr. Anand is poised to make lasting contributions in environmental sustainability, materials chemistry, and forensic investigations. His research continues to shape reproducibility standards in LDH synthesis and innovate forensic methodologies. With ongoing publications and mentoring roles, his academic legacy is steadily building toward future leadership in interdisciplinary science.

Publications Top Notes

📄 1. Interaction of pristine hydrocalumite-like layered double hydroxides with carbon dioxide
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2019
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📄 2. Perchlorate-intercalated layered double hydroxide of Ca and Al: Synthesis, structure refinement, and reversible dehydration
Journal: European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
Year: 2019
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📄 3. Synthesis, polytypism and dehydration behavior of nitrate-intercalated layered double hydroxide of Ca and Al
Journal: New Journal of Chemistry
Year: 2021
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📄 4. Synthesis, characterization, structure refinement and dehydration behavior of sulfate-intercalated hydrocalumite-like layered double hydroxide
Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
Year: 2025
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📄 5. Effect of degree of supersaturation in the synthesis of Ca-Al LDHs: Solving the long-standing problem of reproducibility in the synthesis of hydrocalumite-like LDHs
Journal: Bulletin of Materials Science
Year: 2025
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📄 6. From Crime Scene to Laboratory: A Case Study of a Comprehensive Investigation into an IBX-Induced Explosion
Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences
Year: 2025
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📄 7. Non-destructive Analysis of Arsenic sulfide containing crude Bombs: A case study of Raman spectroscopic approach
Journal: (Under preparation)
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