Prof Dr at University of Tabriz, Iran
Seyed Abolfazl Hosseini-Yazdi, born on February 27, 1972, in Iran, is an Associate Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Tabriz. A dedicated educator and researcher, he specializes in inorganic chemistry, particularly in macrocyclic chemistry, catalysis, and metal complex synthesis. He has served as the Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Department and Vice Dean for Research at the University of Tabriz, contributing significantly to academic and research leadership. His work blends theoretical and practical applications, focusing on the biological activity of metal complexes and the development of novel catalysts.
Profile
Scholar
Education 🎓
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 2003. MSc in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 1997. BSc in Pure Chemistry, Zanjan University, 1995. His doctoral thesis focused on oxygen-nitrogen mixed-donor macrocycles, studying their selectivity with different metals. His MSc research involved the preparation of catalysts for synthesis gas production (CO + H2).
Experience 🧑🏫
Seyed Abolfazl Hosseini-Yazdi has extensive teaching experience at the University of Tabriz, offering courses in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Spectroscopic Methods, and Organometallic Chemistry for BSc, MSc, and PhD students. He has supervised numerous graduate theses, specializing in metal complex synthesis and characterization. His administrative roles include Vice Dean for Research and Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Department, where he advanced academic programs and research initiatives.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Superior Teacher Award from the University of Tabriz, 2010. Recognized for his outstanding educational activities, his contributions to teaching and research have earned him national recognition in Iran. His consistent excellence in research and mentoring has also led to several academic and departmental leadership roles.
Research Focus 🔍
His research interests are centered around macrocyclic chemistry, inorganic synthesis, and catalyst development, with a special focus on cation and anion recognition, stability constants, and the biological activity of metal complexes. He also explores spectroscopic methods for analyzing organic and inorganic compounds and designs new ligands for metal binding applications.
Conclusion
Dr. Seyed Abolfazl Hosseini-Yazdi is a highly accomplished academic and researcher whose work in inorganic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis and study of metal complexes, has made valuable contributions to the field. His strengths in teaching, leadership, and mentorship, coupled with his research expertise, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. To further enhance his profile, expanding research collaborations, increasing international publication outputs, and securing more funding for large-scale projects could help solidify his standing in the global academic community.
Publications 📚
- Synthesis, characterization, and crystal structures of copper (I) macrocyclic Schiff base complexes
- Authors: AA Khandar, RJ Butcher, M Abedi, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, M Akkurt, MN Tahir
- Journal: Polyhedron, 2011
- X-ray crystal structural and spectral studies of copper (II) and nickel (II) complexes of bis(thiosemicarbazone) ligands
- Authors: S Hosseinpour, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, J White, WS Kassel, NA Piro
- Journal: Polyhedron, 2017
- Synthesis and redox potential evaluation of copper symmetric bis(thiosemicarbazone) complexes
- Authors: SA Hosseini-Yazdi, P Samadzadeh-Aghdam, R Ghadari
- Journal: Polyhedron, 2018
- Structural effects of Schiff base ligands in zinc (II) complexes
- Authors: AA Khandar, J White, T Taghvaee-Yazdeli, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, P McArdle
- Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2013
- Catalytic CO2 capture with Zn/MCM-41
- Authors: M Pirouzmand, B Nikzad-Kojanag, SA Hosseini-Yazdi
- Journal: Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 2016
- Synthesis, characterization, and X-ray crystal structures of copper (II) and nickel (II) complexes with potentially hexadentate Schiff base ligands
- Authors: AA Khandar, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, SA Zarei
- Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2005
- Synthesis, characterization, and structure of nickel (II) complexes of a 16-membered mixed-donor macrocyclic Schiff base ligand
- Authors: AA Khandar, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, M Khatamian, P McArdle, SA Zarei
- Journal: Polyhedron, 2007
- Reactions of copper (II), nickel (II), and zinc (II) acetates with a new water-soluble 4-phenylthiosemicarbazone Schiff base ligand
- Authors: SA Hosseini-Yazdi, A Mirzaahmadi, AA Khandar, V Eigner, M Dušek, …
- Journal: Polyhedron, 2017
- Synthesis, X-ray crystal structure, and solution properties of nickel (II) complexes of new 16-membered mixed-donor macrocyclic Schiff base ligand
- Authors: AA Khandar, SA Hosseini-Yazdi
- Journal: Polyhedron, 2003
- Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro biological activities of new water-soluble copper (II), zinc (II), and nickel (II) complexes with sulfonato-substituted Schiff base ligand
- Authors: SA Hosseini-Yazdi, A Mirzaahmadi, AA Khandar, V Eigner, M Dušek, …
- Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2017
- Nickel (II) and copper (II) complexes of Schiff base ligands containing N4O2 and N4S2 donors
- Authors: AA Khandar, C Cardin, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, J McGrady, M Abedi, SA Zarei, …
- Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2010
- Syntheses, studies, and crystal structures of coordination polymers and dinuclear complexes of mercury (II) halides and thiocyanate with a symmetrical Schiff base ligand
- Authors: AA Khandar, VT Yilmaz, F Costantino, S Gumus, SA Hosseini-Yazdi, …
- Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2013