Nüveyre Canbolat | Inorganic | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Nüveyre Canbolat | Inorganic | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistance, Gazi Üniversity Turkey

Nuveyre Canbolat is a Research Assistant in Inorganic Chemistry at Gazi University, with expertise in both theoretical and synthetic chemistry. Her research spans various domains, from Quantum Chemistry to Biophysics, and she has developed an interest in computational chemistry and machine learning applications. In 2021, she founded RIASEARCH, a chemical software company, aiming to advance these areas. She was awarded a government scholarship in 2024 for her PhD in hydrogen and fuel cell research, building on her master’s thesis. With diverse experiences in industry and academia, she is committed to bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications.

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🎓 Education

Nuveyre Canbolat holds an MSc in Chemistry from Bilkent University (2016-2018), with a thesis on the synthesis and characterization of silver phosphate as a photocatalyst. She earned a BS in Chemistry from the same university in 2016, graduating second in her class with a GPA of 3.79/4.00. During her academic journey, she also received financial support for research projects, including work on metal phosphates for energy storage and sulfonylureas as ALS enzyme inhibitors, under renowned professors at Bilkent.

💼 Experience

Nuveyre Canbolat is the founder of RIASEARCH Chemical Software Company (2021-present), specializing in chemical software and algorithms. She has served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Gazi University since 2018, teaching General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry, while conducting research in the same areas. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant at Bilkent University (2016-2018), where she focused on Quantum Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry courses. Her summer internships included research at Greifswald University’s Department of Biophysics and TAI, Turkish Aerospace Industry, where she studied material properties.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Nuveyre Canbolat has received various honors during her academic career, including a full government scholarship in 2024 to pursue PhD research on hydrogen and fuel cells. She ranked second in her graduating class at Bilkent University and received financial support for several research projects, including one from TUBITAK. Additionally, her research work, including the synthesis of metal phosphates and sulfonylureas, has been recognized at national and international conferences, with several published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

🔬 Research Focus

Nuveyre Canbolat’s research focuses on inorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, and machine learning applications. She has worked on the synthesis and characterization of metal phosphates for energy storage, photocatalysis, and hydrogen-related technologies. Her current research includes the development of sulfonylureas as ALS enzyme inhibitors and the exploration of hydrogen fuel cells. She also conducts molecular docking studies to understand enzyme inhibition and drug design. As a founder of RIASEARCH, she aims to integrate software development with chemical research for more effective simulations and solutions.

Conclusion

Nuveyre Canbolat is a highly skilled and promising researcher whose background in inorganic chemistry, machine learning, and computational applications positions him as a valuable contributor to the field. His innovative research, entrepreneurial efforts, and academic achievements make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued dedication to expanding his international collaborations and enhancing his research output, Canbolat is poised to become a leading figure in his field, driving forward advancements in both scientific discovery and applied technologies.

Publication Top Notes

Title: Sulfonyl hydrazone derivatives containing acetonaphthone as anticholinesterase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s: X-ray single-crystal analysis, and multifaceted theoretical calculations
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
Publication Date: December 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.139311
Contributors: Ümmühan Özdemir Özmen, Saliha Alyar, Esra Bilen Ayan, Nüveyre Canbolat, Fatma Hamurcu, Hamit Alyar, Sinan Mithat Muhammet, Kerem Kaya

 

 

Duygu İnci Özbağcı | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Duygu İnci Özbağcı | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey

👩‍🔬A dedicated and accomplished chemist with a strong academic background and expertise in coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and biochemistry. Possessing extensive experience in synthesizing and characterizing metal complexes, particularly copper and palladium ions, and their interactions with biomolecules like DNA and proteins. Skilled in various analytical techniques including spectroscopy and molecular docking. Proven track record of academic excellence, including receiving prestigious scholarships and awards. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bursa Uludağ University, actively contributing to the field of chemistry through research, teaching, and thesis supervision.🌟

 

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 Education📚

PhD, Chemistry: Bursa Uludağ University, 2013-2018Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rahmiye AYDIN Thesis Title: Synthesis, Characterization, DNA/Protein Interactions and Investigation of Biological Activities of Copper(II) And Palladium(II) Ions Complexes with Phenanthroline Derivatives And Amino AcidsMSc, Chemistry: Bursa Uludağ University, 2010-2013Thesis Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahmiye  AYDIN Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Complexes Formed with Copper(II) Ion of L-Amino Acids and Aromatic Diimines and Investigation of Their Stability Constants and DNA Interaction Bachelor, Chemistry: Bursa Uludağ University, 2005-2009

Research Areas🔬

Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Amino Acids, Schiff bases, New drug design and characterization (elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR, ESI-MS, Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis), potentiometry, spectroscopy, Investigation of the behavior of drug active substances in aqueous solution, Interactions of metal complexes and ligands (drugs, etc.) with biomacromolecules (DNA, protein, enzyme etc.), antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic activity, molecular docking.

 Academic and Administrative experience👩‍🏫

Associate Professor: Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 2022-Associate Professor: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 2021-2022Assistant Professor: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 2020-2021

 Advising Theses🎓

Büşra Gültekin, MSc Thesis title: Investigation of Copper(II) Complexes Containing Amino Acid Schiff Base And Phenanthroline Derivative. End date: 22.06.2023

Scholarships and awards 🏆

Best performance academic success in 2021, Certificate of Appreciation, Kocaeli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, 2022. Best Doctoral Thesis Award, Bursa Uludağ University, Institute of Science, 2018. TÜBİTAK 2211-C Domestic Priority Areas Doctoral Scholarship Programs, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), 2015-2018 PhD Scholarship, Türk Eğitim Vakfı, 2013-2015

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Synthesis and crystal structures of novel copper (II) complexes with glycine and substituted phenanthrolines: reactivity towards DNA/BSA and in vitro cytotoxic and …
    • Journal: JBIC Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 22
    • Pages: 61-85
    • Authors: D İnci, R Aydın, Ö Vatan, T Sevgi, D Yılmaz, Y Zorlu, Y Yerli, B Çoşut, …

 

  1. Title: New water-soluble copper (II) complexes including 4, 7-dimethyl-1, 10-phenanthroline and l-tyrosine: synthesis, characterization, DNA interactions and cytotoxicities
    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 136
    • Pages: 761-770
    • Authors: D İnci, R Aydın, D Yılmaz, HM Gençkal, Ö Vatan, N Çinkılıç, Y Zorlu

 

  1. Title: Synthesis, crystal structure, stability studies, DNA/albumin interactions, and antimicrobial activities of two Cu (II) complexes with amino acids and 5-nitro-1, 10-phenanthroline
    • Journal: Journal of Coordination Chemistry
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 70
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 512-543
    • Authors: D Inci, R Aydin, T Sevgi, Y Zorlu, E Demirkan

 

  1. Title: NOO-type tridentate Schiff base ligand and its one-dimensional Cu (II) coordination polymer: Synthesis, crystal structure, biomacromolecular interactions and radical scavenging …
    • Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 514
    • Pages: 119994
    • Authors: D İnci, R Aydın, Y Zorlu

 

  1. Title: Equilibria studies on nickel (II) complexes with 1, 10-phenanthroline derivatives and some amino acids in aqueous solution
    • Journal: Journal of Solution Chemistry
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 50
    • Pages: 128-146
    • Authors: D İnci, R Aydın

 

  1. Title: A new ternary Cu (II) complex with 4, 7‐dimethyl‐1, 10‐phenanthroline and NOO‐type tridentate Schiff base ligand: Synthesis, crystal structure, biomacromolecular interactions …
    • Journal: Applied Organometallic Chemistry
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 34
    • Issue: 12
    • Article: e6016
    • Author: D Inci