Dr. Dara Dastan l Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dara Dastan | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dara Dastan Sebastin is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Education

Ph.D. in Phytochemistry Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 2010-2014.
Dissertation Title: Isolation, Structure Elucidation, and Bioactivity Evaluation of the Chemical Constituents of Ferula pseudalliacea. Supervisors: Prof. Peyman Salehi & Prof. Ahmad Reza Gohari. Advisors  Dr. Samad Ebrahimi Nezhad. M.Sc. in Phytochemistry Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, 2007-2010.
Thesis Title: Phytochemical Study of the Essential Oil and n-Hexane Extracts of Different Parts of Ferula pseudalliaca.
Supervisor: Prof. Peyman Salehi & Prof. Ahmad Reza Gohari. Advisors Dr. Hossein Marofi. B.S. in Pure Chemistry
Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, 200Phytochemistry3-2007.

Work Experience

Consultant and Operator of GC-FID/ECD and HPLC in a Central Laboratory of Environment. Consultant in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Scientific Societies Membership

Iranian Medicinal Plants Iranian Society of Pharmacognosy American Society of Pharmacognosy

Research Interests

Extraction of Natural Compounds from Plants Structure Elucidation of Natural Compounds Determination of Plants Extracts Biological and Clinical Activity Standardization of Herbal Medicines

Teaching Interests

Pharmacognosy Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Advanced Methods in Separation and Identification of Natural Compounds Instrumental Analysis Chemistry of Proteins

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

  • Citations by: All – 1325, Since 2018 – 1191
  • h-index: All – 21, Since 2018 – 20
  • i10 index: All – 41, Since 2018 – 41

 

📖 Publications  Top Note :

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Iranian mooseer (Allium hirtifolium Boiss) populations  paper publication in 2012 cite by 69

New coumarin derivatives from Ferula pseudalliacea with antibacterial activity

paper publication in 2016 cite by 61

Antioxidative coumarins from the roots of Ferulago subvelutina      paper publication in 2013 cite by 56

Disesquiterpene and sesquiterpene coumarins from Ferula pseudalliacea, and determination of their absolute configurations           paper publication in 2012 cite by 52

Biochemical and histological evidence on the protective effects of Allium hirtifolium boiss (Persian Shallot) as an herbal supplement in cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity      paper publication in 2020 cite by 50

Clinical, in vitro and phytochemical, studies of Scrophularia striata mouthwash on chronic periodontitis disease     paper publication in 2019 cite by 44

Phytotoxicity and cytotoxicity of disesquiterpene and sesquiterpene coumarins from Ferula pseudalliacea    paper publication in 2014 cite by 44

Mr. Souad Hammadou née Mesdour l Raffinage et pétrochimie

Mr. Souad Hammadou née Mesdour | Leading Researcher in Raffinage et pétrochimie

Mr. Souad Hammadou née Mesdour Sebastin is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:
📚 Education

November 2019: HDR., M’HAMED BOUGUARA University, Chemical Sciences

November 2018: PH.D., M’HAMED BOUGUARA University, Petrochemistry

December 2013-Present: Associate Professor of Chemistry Sciences, M’HAMED BOUGUARA University Responsibilities: Teaching online graduate courses in chemistry, research, advising students, engaging in scholarly activities, and performing professional service activities.

Administrative Positions:

January 2021-Present: Coordinator of Analytical Chemistry Specialization, Department of Chemistry, M’HAMED Bouguara University Responsibilities: Program/course development, supervision, attending meetings, designing online courses, student evaluation, and communication. October 2016-2018: Program Coordinator of Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Petrochemical Technology, University of Boumerdes Responsibilities: Program paperwork, teaching, and attending meetings.

Other Positions Held:

April 2022-Present: Research Team Leader in Catalysis and Fine Chemistry, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Sciences, University of Boumerdes December 2010-2022: Researcher member of Petrochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry, University of Boumerdes

👨‍🏫 Teaching, Supervision

Various analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and laboratory courses at the Faculty of Sciences and Hydrocarbons and Chemistry.

Courses Developed:

Created courses focusing on pedagogical content knowledge for different chemistry fields.

🔍 Research Areas Areas of Specialization:

Petrochemistry, hydrocarbons refining, catalyst, adsorption

Areas of Competence:

Transportation fuels reformulation, desulfurization, ionic liquids synthesis, hydrocarbons processing

🎓 Student Supervision Thesis Supervision:

Supervision of various theses focusing on composite materials, carbon nanostructures, and fuel stability studies.

📚 Course & Technical Evaluation

Conducted course evaluations and technical assessments related to environmental chemistry and scientific equipment acquisition. Published multiple papers covering topics such as adsorption performance, continuous-flow synthesis, desulfurization, and structural characterization.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations:

Presented research findings on topics including wastewater treatment, effects of fouling on oil performances, and waste valorization for biosurfactants production.

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

  • Citations by: All – 45, Since 2018 – 45
  • h-index: All – 4, Since 2018 – 4
  • i10 index: All – 1, Since 2018 – 1
📖 Publications  Top Note :

 

Optimization of sulfate removal from injection water using multi-walled carbon nanotubes by response surface methodology paper publication in 2023 cite by  2

Potential application of carbon nanospheres as adsorbent for the simultaneous desulfurization and demetallization of transportations fuels paper publication in 2022 cite by  1

Extractive dearomatization, denitrification and desulfurization of gas oil fractions by a mixed extractant of N, N-methylpyrrolidone, N, N-dimethylformamide and ethylene glycol …  paper publication in  2019 cite by 14

One-step synthesis and characterization of carbon nanospheres via natural gas condensate pyrolysis paper publication in 2020 cite by 9

Vanadium-catalyzed extractive oxidesulfurization of commercial diesel in ionic liquid with combined oxidizing agents paper publication in 2019 cite by 3

Experimental investigation of surfactant polymer injection for improving enhanced oil recovery in designed-micromodel and y-field paper publication in 2022 cite by 1

Carbone nanospheres synthesis by pyrolysis of crude oil and optimization of parameters growth by response surface methodology (RSM) paper publication in 2015 cite by 1

Vanadium-catalyzed extractive oxidesulfurization of commercial diesel in ionic liquid with combined oxidizing agents     paper publication in 2019 cite by 3

Domino effect analysis at a gas facility: Application at a storage facility paper publication in 2022 cite by 1

Efficient removal of sulfur and nitrogen compounds from actual fuels by oxidation-extraction process using acids combination paper publication in 2022 cite by 1